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After seeing all the great smoker builds here, I decided to try. Here's the start beginning with a 20 gal compressor tank.("mini smoker"..lol) It will be a reverse flow thanks to the info I was able to find here.All done with a (gasp !!!) 110V MM135,,023 wire, @ 80 IPM, setting@8 on the dial. I don't claim to be a welder, so anything you see that I should be doing different, please let me know.
Reply:Cool. I want to build one too.Torchmate 2x2 CNC with Flashcut CNC controlsHypertherm Powermax45 Esab ET220i Razorweld 195 MigRazorweld 200ac/dc TigTormach 770, Tormach xstechRazorweld, Vipercut/Vipermig, SSC Foot Pedal Dealer
Reply:Make no apologies for your "lowly" MM135. Bought mine in '97 and have an easy thousand hours on it and it's made me tens of thousands of dollars. I have never had a single failed weld ...and it remains a productive member of my Mig harem. Wouldn't part with it for nothin'...POVERTY...is the Mother of InventionMillermatic 211Millermatic 140Miller Thunderbolt XLArcOne 100STS inverter w/TIGThermal Dynamics 38XL Victor Oxy/AcetyleneJancy Slugger Holemaker IIJet 5x6 BandsawNever enough time & sleep.
Reply:You will not regret the reverse flow at all. Be diligent with your flow calculations for firebox and exhaust size and they cook really well. I love mine. Looks like you have a great start. And the MM 135 works great in capable hands..... Wish I had one sometimes. .....I use my suitcase of my vantage 300 or ranger. Be easier to have a nice lil wire feed sometimes.
Reply:Originally Posted by specopswelderYou will not regret the reverse flow at all. Be diligent with your flow calculations for firebox and exhaust size and they cook really well. I love mine. Looks like you have a great start. And the MM 135 works great in capable hands..... Wish I had one sometimes. .....I use my suitcase of my vantage 300 or ranger. Be easier to have a nice lil wire feed sometimes.
Reply:Originally Posted by SMC WeldcraftMake no apologies for your "lowly" MM135. Bought mine in '97 and have an easy thousand hours on it and it's made me tens of thousands of dollars. I have never had a single failed weld ...and it remains a productive member of my Mig harem. Wouldn't part with it for nothin'...
Reply:Looks good so far.City of L.A. Structural; Manual & Semi-Automatic;"Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is refined. Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore."Job 28:1,2Lincoln, Miller, Victor & ISV BibleDanny
Reply:Nice build!  If you have to much time and nothing to do come up here and I'll put you to work.
Reply:Originally Posted by VPTNice build!  If you have to much time and nothing to do come up here and I'll put you to work.
Reply:Originally Posted by tekstarIt's 70 deg F. here today....what ya got to offer that will top that ?  Dang, I can't believe how cold y'all have been up there !
Reply:Originally Posted by VPTIts 70f in the shop here with the fire going, I'll supply marshmallows for you to make smores on your lunch break.
Reply:These smoker builds just keeping popping up like daisies!  Nice work.  You are all making me hungry.  Once you finish, what are you planning on cooking first?
Reply:Originally Posted by el bobThese smoker builds just keeping popping up like daisies!  Nice work.  You are all making me hungry.  Once you finish, what are you planning on cooking first?
Reply:the welds look better than mine
Reply:Originally Posted by darlingles9the welds look better than mine
Reply:I think quail are awesome smoked good choice. I did ribs. A chicken and sausages and a ham in mine the first go around. Might have to start a welding web summer get together and cook off. Would be a good time ......
Reply:Originally Posted by specopswelderI think quail are awesome smoked good choice. I did ribs. A chicken and sausages and a ham in mine the first go around. Might have to start a welding web summer get together and cook off. Would be a good time ......
Reply:Smoker looks very good, Shop organization looks GREAT, the first smoking attempt would be that DOG in the corner of picture #3.  If it can’t retrieve a Quail/Pheasant it’s destine to the smoker! Some of the best WOK meat is smoked Cat and Dog! Everlast PowerPro 256, Everlast W300 Cooler, Everlast Cart 250Millermatic 211, Spoolgun 100, Miller HD CartJackson W60 Truesight Digital Auto Darkening, Victor 315 Torch sitting on a Harper 830-86 cart
Reply:Tek you from Arizona ? Saw a few elk and some deer when I was up there. We just might have to have a recipe thread and should consider a get together. Would be Awesome
Reply:Originally Posted by specopswelderTek you from Arizona ? Saw a few elk and some deer when I was up there. We just might have to have a recipe thread and should consider a get together. Would be Awesome
Reply:Originally Posted by Grandslam99Smoker looks very good, Shop organization looks GREAT, the first smoking attempt would be that DOG in the corner of picture #3.  If it can’t retrieve a Quail/Pheasant it’s destine to the smoker! Some of the best WOK meat is smoked Cat and Dog!
Reply:Ok your not to far from where we were working. Looks like I might be up there a bit this spring or summer. Have lots of anomalies.  Between Williams and seligman. Nice area. Maybe you will have that smoker fired up and I'll find you by the smell ha ah
Reply:Nice work.
Reply:Originally Posted by Canadian WeldingNice work.
Reply:Originally Posted by specopswelderOk your not to far from where we were working. Looks like I might be up there a bit this spring or summer. Have lots of anomalies.  Between Williams and seligman. Nice area. Maybe you will have that smoker fired up and I'll find you by the smell ha ahWhy limit yourself?  Buffalo steaks, bacon wrapped shrimp, boneless pork rib meat, jalapeno sausage... Attached ImagesLast edited by Crabo; 01-13-2014 at 12:28 AM.
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Reply:Originally Posted by BurpeeI gotta get my buddy to send me more pics of his moto-roto-tissierre.
Reply:Originally Posted by CraboWhy limit yourself?  Buffalo steaks, bacon wrapped shrimp, boneless pork rib meat, jalapeno sausage...
Reply:Now I'm hungry.
Reply:Finally got some time to get a few things done.... firebox, smoke shelf (reverse flow), and frame rails.  Also need to know your opinions of the best extreme hi-temp paint that's readily available. I was thinking maybe engine enamel.... ????
Reply:had a few hrs to make some progress today.  All that's left is the doors for the firebox and cooking chamber(and paint of course). I'll pop rivet a chrome aluminum diamond plate shelf on top of the rails at the handle end. HF had the 10" pneumatic tires/wheels on sale with a coupon for a bit over $3.00.
Reply:Dang, that's purty!!!! If it smokes as good as it looks, you got it made.  Happy cooking.
Reply:Originally Posted by shortfuseDang, that's purty!!!! If it smokes as good as it looks, you got it made.  Happy cooking.
Reply:That is a very nice grill I know you will get some great use out of it
Reply:I'll play too.  Here's the one I've been working on.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using TapatalkUsing Tapatalk
Reply:Originally Posted by CypertjI'll play too.  Here's the one I've been working on.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk
Reply:Built this for a friend Attached Images
Reply:Looks awesome tekstar! Can't wait to see it finished. Ok, not to hijack,  but if everybody's doin it. Here's the one I've been working on. 2 layer w/ 1" insulation everywhere.  All stainless except the inside layer of the firebox.  That's 5/16" plate. Hopefully be cooking on it soon.
Reply:Originally Posted by BaspronickLooks awesome tekstar! Can't wait to see it finished. Ok, not to hijack,  but if everybody's doin it. Here's the one I've been working on. 2 layer w/ 1" insulation everywhere.  All stainless except the inside layer of the firebox.  That's 5/16" plate. Hopefully be cooking on it soon.
Reply:Got a few$$ into it but not as bad as it looks. I got 3 5 ×10 sheets of stainless at the scrap yard for trade for some copper wire.  11, 12, and 14 ga. The 2 thicker ones still had plastic on one side but a couple bent corners.  Had to order the expanded for the shelves and a little angle iron.
Reply:Looks good.
Reply:Hey, Tekstar, what size is that fire box? Also thickness? I might have missed it. Also, is there a rack in that firebox? I really like that build and design man. I would love to build one just like that this summer. Any things, so far, you would have done differently?
Reply:Originally Posted by Canadian WeldingHey, Tekstar, what size is that fire box? Also thickness? I might have missed it. Also, is there a rack in that firebox? I really like that build and design man. I would love to build one just like that this summer. Any things, so far, you would have done differently?
Reply:I built this one for a guy, can't find the completed pics, but it got a full concession enclosure/ kitchen on the front rotisserie smoker on the rear, he did all the electronics for rotisserie.  Estimated it would hold 2 ton of meat at a time.
Reply:Originally Posted by tekstarThe firebox is 3/16' plate and there will be a rack in it when it's finished.  Right now I'm just making the damper slide plate for the door to control the amount of combustion air and the rack will be just slightly higher than the air inlet. The box is 13"x13" which is a bit bigger than necessary but it allows for the raised rack. Glad you like the build ! LOL.... it's been an educational experience for an amateur like me to figure out the templates to cut the curves to match the tank !
Reply:Finally finished and ready to cook !...guess I'm about to learn a whole new way of fixin food .
Reply:Lookin sweet.  Now let's see some food pron
Reply:I like the dog.  He's like, "what, you think he's crazy - you don't have to live with him"   Nice smoker!The harder I work the luckier I get!  It is nice to be important but more important to be nice.  The best way to predict your future is to create it.  My three mottos.
Reply:Well done Tekstar !!!!!I will try my best to be understoodMY DREAM GARAGE