Is Thin Metal OK For a Fire Box?

Season 1, Episode 22,   Oct 31, 2019, 01:55 PM

Howdy Podcasters!
On today's episode I'm talking about a question I get asked frequently. Is 1/8 inch steel too thin for a fire box?
Here's an outline of the show for you to follow along with!
Is 1/8 inch steel too thin?
How I would reinforce the walls
Would Insulation be helpful?
Should you wrap the firebox with a second layer?
Could you use 1/8 inch for the cook chamber?
What if the door warps?
Don't get too stressed out about your first smoker build!

Howdy Podcasters!
On today's episode I'm talking about a question I get asked frequently. Is 1/8 inch steel too thin for a fire box?
Here's an outline of the show for you to follow along with!
  • Is 1/8 inch steel too thin?
  • How I would reinforce the walls
  • Would Insulation be helpful?
  • Should you wrap the firebox with a second layer?
  • Could you use 1/8 inch for the cook chamber?
  • What if the door warps?
  • Don't get too stressed out about your first smoker build!

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