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!
S7 Ep4: Finding The Sweet Spot: Smoker Efficiency VS Your BBQ Results
The SmokerBuilder Podcast
29 minutes
1 year ago
S7 Ep4: Finding The Sweet Spot: Smoker Efficiency VS Your BBQ Results
Learn how over-emphasizing efficiency can lead to a loss of flavor and poor yield, and discover the sweet spot where performance and taste coexist.
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!
