Air compressor turned bbq pit part1/2

[@Syke492]

*Construction seemed sturdier than other units I considered **MyBest.Tools** Noise level was reasonable. Good pressure and cfm capacity for a small reasonably light compressor.*

[@williamhamm5558]

Nice work with the torch man. Been fabrication for 30 years. Not many people round can cut a line freehand and not spend just as much time on a grinder😂. Nice work overall but torch is slick.

[@gordjohnson70]

THNX for your videos. I'm a retired welder, now a hobby welder with a beer fridge. You give guys like me some good ideas.

[@uriel-heavensguardian8949]

These are the videos that started all for me!!! Awesome videos. Now that I have an account I can come back and support the videos. You taught me.

[@andyanaoutdoors2487]

Pleasure to watch a professional at work. Thumbs up!

[@benjamindemontgomery6317]

So nice work you do allen. watching all your videos again.

[@AmericanCoinHunting]

Beautiful Torch work . Very few people are as steady free-handed with a torch . I still have to use a straight edge after 45 years ! I do Love to freehand cut , but am not nearly as good as you ! Great work Allen !

[@alexvonbosse5090]

Excellent video with excellent timing! I got a 60 gallon air compressor from a company that used it for 10 years. I don't know if they ever drained the tank in those 10 years, but it sprung a leak at the bottom of the tank, turning the tank into a good candidate for repurposing it for a smoker/grill! Your video came at the right moment and shows a set of options that I can incorporate into my project, if that is OK with you! Thanks for sharing your videos!

[@ronhart8857]

Excellent workmen ship ! Thank you for sharing Allen

[@TomSommer]

I'm really enjoying your video's Allen. Thanks for sharing them.

[@claudiomendoza7847]

Y would people give thumbs down on his work. I bet those people can't fabricate nothing .

[@tedsmith3532]

I like your work it's really good stuff you build, why couldn't you take the sprung piece to a shop with a roller mill and un spring it ? Bend it so it fits

[@koukitype180]

Quite the smooth hands there on that torch buddy.

[@Crankfam5]

It looks like you are getting used to the new welder. I am curious about the settings. How about a video of you trying different settings and maybe some aluminum too. Another great video. Always enjoy watching you work.

[@timothyleger4385]

Nice work Allen !! Put a few gussets in that door, just a suggestion !! I had to do that with a stainless steel door I put on my smoker !!

[@jerryking1434]

How do you measure up ...and then build the vent door... On the round and taper...

[@BrandonLund]

Nice build! I recently picked up a well tank and Im looking to build something similar this summer. Looks good brother!

[@CostaAzulFishingDanielGarza]

Do you have to wash the tank out with soap and water?

[@darylmarshall476]

He one helluva welder!!!!!! And crazy good at building these smokers

[@valdoespana1979]

It would be nice if he made like a cooking show you know a receipe for us new guys what size square pipe what size material its not easy to go buy metal and not know what your buying ?

[@markass211]

That's gonna be a nice grill/indirect grill smoker!! Love it!!!

[@chrisssmallengines3456]

Nice job on BBQ . Nice steady hand control with that cutting torch , I always use a straight edge.. You are good with steel .

[@clintnunnally2927]

Great craftsmanship.What are the air compressor grills going for?🦂

[@jaypatterson6790]

Man, just discovered your channel and have been binge watching ever since. How did you scrape the paint off? Heat is up, grinder or paint remover?

[@aloneagain7090]

More likely grinder you can see the grinding marks

[@Allensweldingwoodworking]

I scraped most of it off while it was burning out but had to use a torch and grinder on the bottom, I tried varnish remover but it didn't do much

[@matttaylor2160]

What brand of cut off wheels do you use

[@alj4940]

Did you make the wheels also? Awesome pit, I have a sixty gal. tank I want to make a Smoker/pit out of. Thanks for taking the time to show what you do. Al

[@Allensweldingwoodworking]

Thanks, yea I make the wheels but Its time consuming, I may try to start buying them

[@bradthurkle7217]

Looking good mate.smoke should draw out nicely like that.

[@danhowison412]

Gotta admit man, I normally ignore my notifications of new videos, even when I like and am subscribed but I truly enjoy your videos. Good work on the projects and the videos!

[@seanhaggard51]

Nice build! What did you use to remove the paint on the outside of the tank?

[@Allensweldingwoodworking]

Burnt most of it with the torch, put it in a fire for a while also, you can build a fire in it after you cut the door but it just burn the paint on bottom off usually

[@KoiAquaponics]

Do you paint the inside of the smoker or leave it bare?

[@Viewer899]

Hey Allen, I’m also making a smoker out of my old air compressor but I can’t get the stand right. What angle did you have to cut your square tube at in order to sit the tank on top?

[@gilbertjaramillo2731]

Looks like 45 degrees..

[@miguelmay69]

Love the videos and craftsmanship , you're a beast !!!!!!!!

[@BBQCrasher]

Love It!!!!! Glad to watch your build!!!! You have a new BBQ fan!

[@ntj030885]

Will a door on a propane tank spring like that. I think the wall thickness is 3/8. I need to cut one soon and I have no idea what to do if springs.

[@39racingdirt]

Love watching you videos! Your a true craftsman . You make it look so easy but I'm sure it's not. I've noticed on some of your builds your installing a grommet for the temp probe wires. Have you seen the teardrop shaped ones used on some of the pellet grills? It swings on a bolt in the small end and the big end covers the hole for the wires. Might be a less expensive way of doing it. Keep up the good work!

[@TxStang]

have you ever tried using a turnbuckle welded between the edges of the door to draw the curve back in past where it sprung and see if that works

[@whywoulditellyoumyrealname4598]

I like the wheels, did you make them?

[@christianalvarado2320]

What angle do you cut your legs on if you don’t me asking ? I’m having a little trouble finding the right angle

[@huckstirred7112]

to keep the door from springing drill holes in the tank and tack in 3/8 rod . saves time and money

[@MidGAOutdoor]

could you show how to lay out cut lines to split a tank? like not just cut out a door but cut the whole thing in half.. thanks

[@ajsironworks3937]

Can you go through squaring up doors? Step by step on how you do it. I’d like to try it if that’s ok with you sir.

[@johndowe7003]

mark your door out, cut out the door( but leave a tab or two so it dont move) and then measure your hinges before the door comes off, put a level on them then weld on the hinges , as long as theyre square and both the same the door will open perfectly. i know this is an old comment but it might help someone in the future

[@felipebaltieras6151]

what is the size of your stands

[@kennymysak2079]

Looking good so far o think your squared up door is a better way to go to me it add to the design

[@koeoo361]

Мне очень нравятся ваши видео, всё понятно без перевода! 😻 Я люблю смотреть, как ты работаешь со сварочной горелкой! 👍👍👍👍👍 Я понимаю, что режущие диски не китайские. Но работать с угловой шлифовальной машиной без защитного кожуха опасно!😾 Сибирь смотрит. I really like your videos, everything is clear without translation!😻 I love watching you work with a welding torch! 👍👍👍👍👍 I understand that cutting discs are not Chinese. But working with angle grinder without protective casing is dangerous!😾 Siberia looks.

[@TXManka]

I wish my torch cuts came out looking like Allen's! His look like they were cut with a CNC plasma torch...mine look all ragged and caked with slag :)

[@paultavres9830]

Bryan Manka Here a cutting tip for you First get your self a “tip nipper “and a set of torch cleaners (they are a bunch of little round files that fit in the cutting torch tip holes You use the tip nipper to cut the torch tip flat ( people use the torch tip as a hammer to knock their cut metal loose never do that) after the tip is cut nice and flat use the tip cleaner to clean out each hole Once done you will hear the difference Now you can either buy a nice cutting torch square that has magnet on them or clamp a straight edge next to the line you want to cut and drag the torch along the straight edge at a smooth rate listen to the sound it will help you cut like a pro Wear gloves to protect your hands Try those tips youll be impressed the first time you try it You can make a cutting compass out of round stock a washer and a bolt and block of metal with a bolt to tighten onto the round stock grind bolt tip to a point at the center point end weld to a block with a hole to adjust the arc size you want weld washer to other end Sure there are videos out there that show them

[@denisclay1536]

I have an old air compressor tank, looks to be about the same size. It's just over 6 feet in length, and 30 inches in diameter. I calculated the volume to be 220 gallons. I'm slowly turning it into a smoker.

[@tomreyes4423]

Allen, awesome design for that pit. As I've stated before you have amazing skills. I'm surprised though that you're not using that plasma cutter for your cuts.

[@clintnunnally2927]

What is the cost of this air compressor grill??

[@rvalcourtpersonaca]

Excellent video Allen. Just wondering why you put the exhaust low on the pit and not closer to the top?

[@garybower1824]

A lower exhaust point makes the smoke stay along the grill top I believe.

[@marcuslenoir3761]

My guess is if you put a stack at the grill grate it will cause the smoke to draw across the meat and give the meat more opportunities to get more smoke in it. Also heat rises so it may help maintain heat more effective with a lower smoke stack. I may be wrong, but these are my thoughts.

[@dale6805]

Hey man love your work. How did you make the slide vents?

[@SLUG1000]

Allen You're Incredible Brother Be Safe

[@Hotrodred911]

How do you get the smokestack channel shaped to the door?

[@fasteddie2930]

Anyone know where this guy's located?

[@RGVPHOENIXDESIGNS]

What angle do you cut the legs where they meet the tank? Nice job on the build

[@docbailey8283]

I wouold like to know the angle on the legs and how far appart they are on the tank as well.

[@chrisbarrera1106]

I built a pit from watching your videos thanks for help

[@IzzyEatz]

Thank you for the great content!!!!!!!!! Great videos 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jamesschell8164]

Do you make your own steel wheels? if you do I must have missed it. Your skills are amazing.

[@88camaroman]

Man love your work, been watching you for along time.( and it never gets old) one day im going to buy one of those smokers

[@tcat3315]

I’m just starting mine. Picked up a 80 gallon tank the other day for $20. The compressor is shot but the electric motor is still good. So I’m getting a shop fan after all 🤣 well my buddy is getting a shop fan and I use his shop... details details

[@tatermorgan6559]

Where is a good place to by metal?

[@lincolnmay960]

I need the price of your table top grill and the table top open grill please I don't know which one I want yet but I want one of them

[@kaylehmann8549]

*After years of hauling around a large,💫 **allabout.wiki/PORTER** heavy, loud dewalt air compressor (that ironically was advertised as quiet, supposedly 78dB), I bought this. Facepalm. While it is not ‘silent’, I find myself chuckling every time I use it, sparing all my neighbors the terror of my former compressor. I use for inflating tires, impact wrench, finish nailers. Absolutely love it. And I store it under the garage sink in a 24” cabinet. I paired with a coil 1/2”, instead of a my former 50’ 5/8” hose that I had to lug across the yard from the shed, unpleasantly uncoil.... this little guy is light and portable; just a joy. Impact wrench is still capable of easing lug bolts, flywheel bolts, crank pulleys... just allow for a tiny bit of recovery now and then.*

[@derekreid2293]

Discovered your channel a few days ago and I'm hooked... Would love to see you work on a 275 gallon oil tank... By the way... What type of welding equipment are you using?... (Doesn't look like the standard arc welder I'm used to from 30 years ago... please forgive me... lol)

[@williammercer6765]

Would it help if you used a cold saw to make the cuts so it not so hot. I picked up a blade for my circular saw and it cut metal good and it leaves it cool to touching

[@Allensweldingwoodworking]

I've cut them open with just about everything, heat will make it worse but it's just springing from the tension of when it was rolled and then the ends welded on, I know a guy that puts rings around before he cuts it and that keeps it pretty straight

[@williammercer6765]

@@Allensweldingwoodworking i didn't think about that i haven't had to work with a tank before i thought it was from the heat

[@isaiahyoung2870]

Floor jack and some chain will get it back right. Done it a few times for pits I have made.

[@juangatticchi3813]

Hi Allen. Could you please make a video on a rocket stove? I know you tube has many videos on them but I would like your take on it. I'm sure you'll make a great rocket stove. I actually wanted to convert one into a pizza oven. Almost like a Uuni oven

[@Allensweldingwoodworking]

Ill try to get one done soon

[@evilx7243]

Hi I have a question what type of wire do you use for all your welding?

[@cillaloves2fish688]

Lookin good! I'd love to grill on that!

[@rigweldernomad932]

What kind of wire do you use for your outdoor welding?

[@addsfoster3713]

Weld your hinge on after your door top cut so it doesn't spring / warp

[@ericroberson2280]

Where are you located and how much do you charge for a smoker

[@ericroberson2280]

And can you build one on a trailer

[@tufff3503]

Sir you can make just about anything you want You’ll make another work I think I will see about you making me a utility bed for my 96 F Super Duty 7.3 Good job Sir keep the videos coming thanks

[@chincha805]

just subscribed , i like what you do , alot of good idea, and skills,

[@musclemanmitch3380]

Sweet!Will be nice when it's done.

[@davework5922]

jeez the fan on that welder must be annoying

[@Allensweldingwoodworking]

It is kind of loud when it revs up, but you get used to it

[@allenwilson9656]

Sounds like a siren 🚨🔈🔉🔊

[@kennygardner1336]

Haha funny your wearing a Namasco hat I used to work there wicket

[@ajwilson313]

I love your videos man. I want you to make as many as you can, for as long as you can! Which is why I would love to see you wear gloves/ppe ALL THE TIME. That arc will give you skin cancer my man. Please wear gloves!! Keep up the excellent work!!🤘🤘

[@dustinwray1175]

The best of the best

[@sebastiangdad]

Looks like a 60 gallon tank

[@Sam-dc7qp]

🏆you are the Man

[@lazypwelding7176]

Try that new plasma on the next door, ya might like it better!!

[@214mannygarza]

60 gallon looks like

[@ikesnow2016]

Cast iron hands on ya dude

[@firegrillin365]

🔥🔥🔥

[@MA.CUTLER]

Dammm he good!!

[@ersrtic]

kloeckner metals!

[@peterm3159]

20g lol

[@tlbfarm4473]

Please ditch the selfie stick! Seeing yours (or anyone) face from 6" away is rude and disgusting. You wouldn't talk to strangers that way in person, why would you do it in a video?

[@robolive123]

You could always choose to exercise your right to not watch his videos, correct? Or does it make you feel better to say such things?