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 Ep5: Welding Carbon Steel to Stainless Steel for Smoker Projects
The SmokerBuilder Podcast
6 minutes
7 months ago
S7 Ep5: Welding Carbon Steel to Stainless Steel for Smoker Projects
Join Frank Cox, the BBQ Pit Engineer (@smokerbuilder), on the SmokerBuilder Podcast as he dives into the art of welding carbon steel to stainless steel for smoker building. In this episode, Frank answers a community question from Brother Alvin about combining these metals in smoker fabrication. Learn practical welding tips, including MIG welding techniques, shield gas vs. flux core, and brazing with silica bronze. Perfect for BBQ enthusiasts and pit masters looking to design and build custom smokers, this episode offers actionable insights to elevate your smoker-building skills. Subscribe now and join SmokerBuilderU.com’s private community for more expert BBQ and fabrication knowledge!
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!
