To build or not to build?

[Backyardsmoker]

. How annoying. Thats typical though. Ive got an a kettle bbq from last year that I got in argos hopefully that will fit nicely...


Ben

[Backyardsmoker]

Im just thinking about my smoker and was wondering if pop rivets would be any good for hinges etc?

[stretchie_]

If you mean normal rivets like this:

http://www.screwfix.com/p/twister-riveter/10068


I can't see a problem providing you have two hinges and use about 4 or 6 rivets for each side of each hinge.

I didn't have a hinge at first and it turned out to be a right pain in the R's taking the lid off and on so deffo worth the effort getting the lid hinged

[Backyardsmoker]

Yeah that type. If my vertical smoker goes well im planning on a horizontal one. Two 45 gallon drums one above the other. All the meat smoking up top. There will be hinged doors that lift up or maybe out like car doors. . I just think rivets would look neater.

Ben

[stretchie_]

Where's the update dude?

[keith157]

Where's the update dude?

From another Topic I think Ben is saving his money for Saturday at Grillstock

[Backyardsmoker]

wont be long, two weeks and she will be built. its a bit of a hybrid all of my own design. i'll do a post full of photos as soon as its done.

Ben

[stretchie_]

Cool, I did see another topic about preparing for the build but was just wondering

Will look for you on Saturday at Grillstock mate, can't be hard to miss you and yer missus from your description

[wozzad]

I've recently build a log burner - which performs amazingly well - I would think it could have potential to make a great smoker that would last for years......Made from a 47kg gas bottle ( not calor with the top cut off, a chimney welded on. Big door etc.

Valves welded on at the bottom, and an adjustible butterfly valve at the top.

just make sure its empty if you ever cut a gas bottle, Only real way to do that is by filling it with water


Tough to make without metal working kit though, burners, mig etc.

[Backyardsmoker]

id read a bit of gas bottle smokers about having to wash them out then fill them with water as you cut. itd just be my luck id end up splatted over the neighbours back door or something! hahaha

hopefully see you saturday then Stretchie.... 2 more sleeps