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steve1040
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Joined: 24 Jun 2010
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Sun Jul 11, 2010 7:38 pm |
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Hello All,
I've been lurking this forum and another looking at all the builds - Well a I decided to build a stumps. For the last couple of weeks I've been attending salvage auction looking for material.
Week 1 a grabbed 25 25"x25"x5" drawer units 14 gauge $7.00 for lot.
and this week I picked up (16) 22"x14' 1/8 for $5.00 each at the auction.
With the above and a trailer and frame I already had. I started prep work.
Day 1 Material Prep
I plan to cut and weld these into 4 8"x14"Tall and 1/2" thick walls for the firebox. 4 section = 1/2
The scraps for the above cuts leave 8 sections that are 6"x14"
I'm gonna double these and make a square 6x6x14 inlet tube.
** Question: Does the inlet tube have to have holes on the sides?
For the ash box I've cut 5 of the sheets into 11x14 and I'll double the walls to create 1/4 think panels.
Next I have to prep the 14 gauge drawer units to remove the white factory coating. I started one.
I'll cut 20"x25" panels and create my inner and outer skins
Anyone see any problems with my plan of action.
Cost as of 7/10/2010
$7.00 Drawers
$80.00 1/8 Panels
$15.00 cheapo 7" Grinder (flea market)
$5.00 Wire Wheel Cup
$25.00 12 Saw Blades |
Last edited by steve1040 on Sun May 29, 2011 2:02 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Fast Murray
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Joined: 29 Mar 2009
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Sun Jul 11, 2010 8:16 pm |
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That looks like an incredible amount of welding and prep. I was kinda lazy and bought almost everything new in the sizes I wanted. |
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steve1040
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Sat Jul 24, 2010 8:44 pm |
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Update 7/24/2010
Spent most of today welding pieces to get the desired thickness. (See first post - I know it's alot of welding but I'm enjoying myself  )
Completed - assembly of inlet tube.
Started putting together Ash box.
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bayou smoker
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Joined: 25 Sep 2010
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Sat Sep 25, 2010 9:25 am |
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Do you have any updates on your smoker build? I am currently getting ideas and I would like to see how yours turned out. |
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steve1040
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Tue Oct 26, 2010 7:07 pm |
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Update 10/26/2010
Chute (I welded scraps over the holes and put High Heat Silicone on all the joins)
Frame
Started inner Wall
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steve1040
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Joined: 24 Jun 2010
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Sun May 29, 2011 2:01 am |
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Thought I'd share images of complete project
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smokinJim
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Joined: 13 Jun 2005
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Location: Seven Sisters Falls, MB.
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Sun May 29, 2011 8:43 am |
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Finished product looks good, as does the ribs and chicken. You will get many hours of enjoyment from your new cooker and the satisfaction that you built it yourself. |
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Cooking on:
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2 Weber grills
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Vermont Castings 5007 grill.
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DarrelB
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Joined: 13 Jun 2005
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Location: Portage La Prairie MB.
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Sun May 29, 2011 11:36 am |
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Nice rig build Steve . Looks real sharp ..  |
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