Can you think of a way to attach the expanded metal to a frame without welding? I don't have a torch powerful enough to weld, but would love to make a shelf like this for my smoker
The advice you were given about upping your wire feed speed in the previous video was spot on, but I think your losing amperage by having your welder connect to an extension cord. Try plugging it directly into your outlet, and if you can’t do that and reach, get thicker gauge extension cord. I’m no welder, but from my experience your welds look cold, and are not driving into the root of the weld. Also, make sure your ground is a nice clean connection. You would be amazed on how much that can help in any type of welding, especially short arch mig.
Am a fabricator. I would uncoil your lines as well. all those twists that the wire is going around could be affecting it with drag, also check your tension on your wire feeder. If it is not feeding as much wire as the machine thinks it is you're getting to much amperage also.
I like to weld my angle to the back like you did, but in the front I make the up flush with the door opening so the bottom of the angle hangs out a little so when I make my grates I can make a bracket so my grates slide on the angle and I can pull them out of the pit during a cook to pull the brisket .. spray with water bottle or whatever.. just a thought
you should have flipped the angle iron over, the way it is, the weight of the meat will want to make the angle pivot and pop the weld, especially with repeated thermal cycles potentially warping and weakening the weld. Flip it over and that rotation will be pressing the bottom of the angle into the side of the pit, not away.
Based on your suggestion, wouldn't that mean I'd have to weld both sides of the angle iron to the tank? If not, doesn't the same risk exist with weight?
@@BourbonBladesBarbecue its basically a cantilever. Either way you weld it there are rotational forces when you put weight on it.. With the angle the way you have it, welded at the top, the weight presses on the bottom of angle, which puts rotational forces pushing the angle away from the pit, putting stress on the weld from weight of your grill/ meat and rotational forces. If you flip it so the angle is on the top like I suggest, still welding it at the top, the rotational forces press into the pit and can't go anywhere. Do a test, weld a piece of angle to a support the way you are with a tac weld, wack it with a hammer, then do what I suggest with a comparable tac weld and see which takes more force to pop loose.
@@BourbonBladesBarbecue im not trying to be critical or sh!t on your work, you made an awesome pit, just want to add some hopefully constructive criticism
The viewing is somewhat painfully slow, but I appreciate your attention to detail. It might be a bit easier if you were to work on a bench or table. I have a 220 gallon air tank, that I am making into a smoker as well.
Just bought some on Amazon. I was tempted to buy "Cooter Snot" just for the name, but picked the Amazon choice product, CANTESCO TD-16 Blue Premium Nozzle Tip...
It's very hard to say at this point. If I had to guess, over the course of 9 episodes, I've averaged 6-8 hours of work per. So, somewhere between 56-72 hours put into this build so far...
I've seen several builds, where once the doors are cut out, they distort once they are relieved of the tension they are under from when the original propane tank was built, or in case of a virgin piece of tubing, when it was formed and welded at the factory. Did you have any alignment issues caused by this? ruclips.net/video/mI50XCjanJs/видео.html
Yes, on the left door, a tension distortion on the bottom left corner of the left door. It's small and doesn't seem to show smoke leakage when cooking. I had no issues cutting the right door.
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Can you think of a way to attach the expanded metal to a frame without welding? I don't have a torch powerful enough to weld, but would love to make a shelf like this for my smoker
Drilling holes and bolting it somehow...
What did you use for the door trim and what thickness
1" flatbar
The advice you were given about upping your wire feed speed in the previous video was spot on, but I think your losing amperage by having your welder connect to an extension cord. Try plugging it directly into your outlet, and if you can’t do that and reach, get thicker gauge extension cord. I’m no welder, but from my experience your welds look cold, and are not driving into the root of the weld. Also, make sure your ground is a nice clean connection. You would be amazed on how much that can help in any type of welding, especially short arch mig.
Thank you for this advice. I will get a heavier gauge extension. The outlet is too far in to the garage for direct connection.
You’re welcome. Keep up the good work. Your smoker is really coming together for you. 👍🏼
Am a fabricator. I would uncoil your lines as well. all those twists that the wire is going around could be affecting it with drag, also check your tension on your wire feeder. If it is not feeding as much wire as the machine thinks it is you're getting to much amperage also.
Good build by the way
I love it the way the door closes. It has always been my challenge. Now I'm inspired 😂
Looks great man!
I like to weld my angle to the back like you did, but in the front I make the up flush with the door opening so the bottom of the angle hangs out a little so when I make my grates I can make a bracket so my grates slide on the angle and I can pull them out of the pit during a cook to pull the brisket .. spray with water bottle or whatever.. just a thought
I’m not sure I’m visualizing your description correctly
you should have flipped the angle iron over, the way it is, the weight of the meat will want to make the angle pivot and pop the weld, especially with repeated thermal cycles potentially warping and weakening the weld. Flip it over and that rotation will be pressing the bottom of the angle into the side of the pit, not away.
Based on your suggestion, wouldn't that mean I'd have to weld both sides of the angle iron to the tank? If not, doesn't the same risk exist with weight?
@@BourbonBladesBarbecue its basically a cantilever. Either way you weld it there are rotational forces when you put weight on it.. With the angle the way you have it, welded at the top, the weight presses on the bottom of angle, which puts rotational forces pushing the angle away from the pit, putting stress on the weld from weight of your grill/ meat and rotational forces. If you flip it so the angle is on the top like I suggest, still welding it at the top, the rotational forces press into the pit and can't go anywhere. Do a test, weld a piece of angle to a support the way you are with a tac weld, wack it with a hammer, then do what I suggest with a comparable tac weld and see which takes more force to pop loose.
@@BourbonBladesBarbecue im not trying to be critical or sh!t on your work, you made an awesome pit, just want to add some hopefully constructive criticism
@@wolfpreist I definitely appreciate the advice!
What is the thicknesses of the expanded metal?
Not sure the thickness. I ordered the 3/4" expanded metal...
Why not set the expanded metal on the frame and spot weld it so you don’t have to hold it down with your foot to cut it?
Great video and super dedication the the final product. Let us know when the free samples are ready!
The viewing is somewhat painfully slow, but I appreciate your attention to detail. It might be a bit easier if you were to work on a bench or table. I have a 220 gallon air tank, that I am making into a smoker as well.
Get some welding nozzle gel to avoid slag in the nozzle
Just bought some on Amazon. I was tempted to buy "Cooter Snot" just for the name, but picked the Amazon choice product, CANTESCO TD-16 Blue Premium Nozzle Tip...
What gauge of flat bar did u use
I believe it was 1/8" thick.
Hey did you use a gasket on your doors to keep them from leaking smoke?
Just curious. I've thought about trying to make one also. Roughly how many hours have you spent making this pit?
It's very hard to say at this point. If I had to guess, over the course of 9 episodes, I've averaged 6-8 hours of work per. So, somewhere between 56-72 hours put into this build so far...
also...you put the expanded metal on top of angle bar instead of inside.....looks weird but whatever
It's square tubing, not angle bar...
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I've seen several builds, where once the doors are cut out, they distort once they are relieved of the tension they are under from when the original propane tank was built, or in case of a virgin piece of tubing, when it was formed and welded at the factory. Did you have any alignment issues caused by this?
ruclips.net/video/mI50XCjanJs/видео.html
Yes, on the left door, a tension distortion on the bottom left corner of the left door. It's small and doesn't seem to show smoke leakage when cooking. I had no issues cutting the right door.
@@BourbonBladesBarbecue great job on the videos and the smoker!
First thumps up 👍