In this episode of the SmokerBuilder Podcast, BBQ Pit Engineer Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) answers Greg Rose’s question: Is bracing necessary on cook chamber doors for a 250-gallon propane smoker build? Frank shares his expert insights on smoker fabrication, explaining why he skips pre-bracing and how tank movement impacts door cuts. Learn his step-by-step process for cutting firebox and collector holes first to maintain structural integrity, plus tips for fixing door spring with tools like a porta power or chain hoist. Perfect for BBQ enthusiasts and smoker builders, this episode will boost your confidence in crafting a custom propane tank smoker. Join SmokerBuilderU.com for more pit-building mastery!
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In this episode of the SmokerBuilder Podcast, BBQ Pit Engineer Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) answers Greg Rose’s question: Is bracing necessary on cook chamber doors for a 250-gallon propane smoker build? Frank shares his expert insights on smoker fabrication, explaining why he skips pre-bracing and how tank movement impacts door cuts. Learn his step-by-step process for cutting firebox and collector holes first to maintain structural integrity, plus tips for fixing door spring with tools like a porta power or chain hoist. Perfect for BBQ enthusiasts and smoker builders, this episode will boost your confidence in crafting a custom propane tank smoker. Join SmokerBuilderU.com for more pit-building mastery!
S6 Ep8: Smoker Design_ What Style Propane Tank Heads Are Best
The SmokerBuilder Podcast
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1 year ago
S6 Ep8: Smoker Design_ What Style Propane Tank Heads Are Best
The SmokerBuilder Podcast
In this episode of the SmokerBuilder Podcast, BBQ Pit Engineer Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) answers Greg Rose’s question: Is bracing necessary on cook chamber doors for a 250-gallon propane smoker build? Frank shares his expert insights on smoker fabrication, explaining why he skips pre-bracing and how tank movement impacts door cuts. Learn his step-by-step process for cutting firebox and collector holes first to maintain structural integrity, plus tips for fixing door spring with tools like a porta power or chain hoist. Perfect for BBQ enthusiasts and smoker builders, this episode will boost your confidence in crafting a custom propane tank smoker. Join SmokerBuilderU.com for more pit-building mastery!
