What to weld....decision, decisions.

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Ok, like most of you here, I've been bit by the welding/fabricating bug. I've always liked making stuff with my hands, weather it be with wood, metal, even fabric once or twice (but I'll deny it if it ever gets out). But lately I guess it has taken priority over my other hobbies, because it seems to be all I think about. My problem is that I'm running out of things to build/weld. Anyone figured out how to scratch the welding itch without filling a garage full of stuff that you built just to build? (I'm not ready for a weld for cash gig yet.)
Reply:Welding art..make a bunch of different things out of horse shoes or scrap metal for the yard or garden, kill 2 birds with one stone and make them as gifts for people...
Reply:A nice smoker would be a fun build and I'm sure you would use the heck out of it. I plan on building one soon! I'm thinking a vertical smoker maybe off set fire box would make it a little easier and insulated
Reply:Originally Posted by Ron_JOk, like most of you here, I've been bit by the welding/fabricating bug. I've always liked making stuff with my hands, weather it be with wood, metal, even fabric once or twice (but I'll deny it if it ever gets out). But lately I guess it has taken priority over my other hobbies, because it seems to be all I think about. My problem is that I'm running out of things to build/weld. Anyone figured out how to scratch the welding itch without filling a garage full of stuff that you built just to build? (I'm not ready for a weld for cash gig yet.)
Reply:I already have a couple smokers...but I've been itching to build another. And yes, I do use the heck out of it. I highly recommend anyone who enjoys cooking to give smoking a try.
Reply:Originally Posted by Ron_JI already have a couple smokers...but I've been itching to build another. And yes, I do use the heck out of it. I highly recommend anyone who enjoys cooking to give smoking a try.
Reply:Originally Posted by WNY_TomB.i read where a smoker coats the food with cancer causing chemicals. might taste better but not sure it is good for you
Reply:i read where a smoker coats the food with cancer causing chemicals. might taste better but not sure it is good for you
Reply:wood smoke has some nasty chemicals in it. turpentine or paint thinner as well as many other nasty chemicals
Reply:Tools, tools, tools! There are ALWAYS more tools you need to make any job easier!i read where a smoker coats the food with cancer causing chemicals. might taste better but not sure it is good for you
Reply:I cut my own wood for my cooking...but I will say that if you don't do it correctly, you can get a creosote taste to it. Ideally, you want a clean burning fire that produces very little if any smoke. The term "smoked meat" is somewhat misleading.Either way, I'll take my chances...
Reply:Originally Posted by WNY_TomBwood smoke has some nasty chemicals in it. turpentine or paint thinner as well as many other nasty chemicals
Reply:I make angle iron crosses and sell them for any where from $20 for a small one to $40 for a big one. You can also try making stuff out of nails if you really want to lol I enjoy it you just  might.Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
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Reply:Originally Posted by WNY_TomBwood smoke has some nasty chemicals in it. turpentine or paint thinner as well as many other nasty chemicals
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Reply:Here are a few things I've welded out of pseudo boredom. The blue cart was made as a pier cart to take down to the beach. It held an ice chest, 4 fishing poles, a bucket and some beer. I read the beer helps battle cancer.  But it doubles as a garden cart to tote stuff around the house since I don't take it to the beach very often. The Patron stand is a dirt bike stand on casters.  And obviously the fire pit. . .
Reply:I also built my entertainment center.
Reply:Originally Posted by Hobbytimewell if you use processed wood maybe, but if you go into the woods and cut down cherry or oak, and let it season no, unless you paint it before burning...
Reply:Originally Posted by DanD78Wow, I thought turpentine and paint thinner were refined petroleum products.
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Reply:I want to build a smoker I was thinking an octagon style, if I want to go round how could I source the material or what from other than a propane tank I'm wanting to use fresh steel.
Reply:Here's a handy tool to have sitting around in the garage to bend metal, a good weekend project for you. If you don't need it or use it I bet you could sell it on Craigslist.Last edited by kctgb; 04-23-2016 at 01:33 AM.
Reply:Originally Posted by kctgbHere's a handy tool to have sitting around in the garage to bend metal, a good weekend project for you. If you don't need it or use it I bet you could sell it on Craigslist.
Reply:You can build things that won't kill people if they fail. Like a mailbox post, fire pit, smoker, work bench, tool hanger/organizer, a cage to keep critters out of the trash cans, hanging flower pot holders, yard art, etc, etc. The very first thing l ever welded was a small bracket to secure the spare tire inside the bed of my pick-up.Eventual master of the obvious, practitioner of "stream of consciousness fabrication".  P.S. I edit almost every post because because I'm posting from my phone and my fingers sometimes move faster than my brain.Originally Posted by leeroy86I want to build a smoker I was thinking an octagon style, if I want to go round how could I source the material or what from other than a propane tank I'm wanting to use fresh steel.
Reply:Here's another little project to build for grilling, it's made out of two steel tire rims. I have made several for friends, you can grill on them or cook on top with a pan or pot. throw some wood or charcoal in and your good to go. they actually work really well. Sorry about sparky getting in the way. lol.
Reply:One more weekend project for you. I bought this Harbor Freight portable band saw off Craigslist for $25.00, with some scrap laying around I made a portaband saw out of it. I use this a lot and if it breaks I'm going to buy another higher quality portable band saw to make another one. I probably use this more than any other tool in my shop. LOL.