Fuel oil tank smoker

[Forkin Pork]

Hey everyone, don't ask about my stumper clone, cause I don't know what to do for a smoker these days! Can't seem to make up my mind on what to build anymore. [smilie=lol_xtreme.gif]

And does anyone know, is it ok to use an old 275 gal home fuel oil tank to make a smoker?

 

[Smokey_Joe]

You can do some searching here and find tons about it.

I made mine out of one, but I bought a new tank. http://www.bbq-4-u.com/viewtopic.php?t=5643

I have heard of people using used ones...and heard plenty of people complain about people using used ones...

A brand new one was only about $250...I think it was $225 without legs.

 

[CarolinaQue]

They're fine to use as long as after you open it up, and clean it out, build a good, hot fire in it, like up around 700* for a couple of hours. This will burn off any residue. Once it's built, put a damp cloth over the stack while you have a fire going, and as long as you don't get any black or grey color on the rag where the smoke hit, you're good to go.

Tim

 

[john pen]

I think Pigs has a couple of 'em...???

 

[Forkin Pork]

Thank for the input everyone, Im have big time trouble replying with posts sorry, trying to get it all straightened out.
Man.....like I don't have enough trouble with building a new smoker, I gots to deal with this, hope this one gets posted.

 

[Forkin Pork]

Yes it posted....... [smilie=rlp_smilie_242.gif]
Let me see if it works again. [smilie=a_peek.gif]
Nope, didn't go through, let me keep trying and I hope you are all amused by this. [smilie=a_madtongue.gif]

 

[Forkin Pork]

Pigs...can you send some pictures of what you got?

 

[Bill The Grill Guy]

I made one but it is used for whole hog or direct grilling. Its not an offset kind. No pictures of it, sorry. If I think about it, I will get some next time I am at my dads place.

 

[Bill The Grill Guy]

Hey Northsmoke, check out this post by BigE. He may be able to help you out with some pictures. http://www.bbq-4-u.com/viewtopic.php?t=10580

 

[Forkin Pork]

Thanks I will Bill........hmmmm, did I make a rhyme. [smilie=a_hrm.gif]

 

[Forkin Pork]

Anyone gort pics - 275 fuel oil tank smokers

If anyone has any pictures of a 275 gal fuel oil smoke, I'd like to check them out ,,,,gonna make mobil one soon, maybe!

 

[Smokey_Joe]

I can send you any specific pics or info about mine if you want.

 

[Forkin Pork]

I'll take all the pics I can get, thanks.