How to Build a Propane Tank Smoker

[@michaelhollis964]

I have 3 of the 100lbs tanks and thought about building a smoker or two. Your video was the first to pop up and is now the one I saved to help build mine. Nice job!!

[@andrewmwangi5396]

I love this, especially the fact that you gave a discarded /disused propane tank a new lease of life.

[@JMG26_94]

As a pit builder myself, this is great craftsmanship brother! I use propane tanks all the time to make cheap pits, I've never done a 14" as a vertical smoker, will definitely try this out brother.

[@jeffallen6754]

As a professional welder I can appreciate your craftsmanship and attention to detail.

[@mannyarredondo7273]

Great work. I’m building this as well. What’s the flat metal you use for strengthening the edges on this build? Also do you have the dimensions of the doors? Thanks and keep making cool stuff

[@jorgeburbank]

This is some of the best I've ever seen on the web. Very nice job. Thanks for sharing.

[@120ohm]

Welding your hinges on before doing the full cut was so simple but I know the headaches it saved!

[@SpacialWisdom9248]

I'm currently studying on food processing course and i'm on the 'smoking' topic. this is a good alternative for a smoke house, less expense and less space to take wherever it is placed. thanks for the idea! This is a good build.

[@tgs989]

This is the BEST Looking-Practical, awesome smoker i have seen on KZbin-I can tell you are well organized and take such pride in your craftsmanship-Tim in MI

[@evigaelnavarrete5512]

Excellant job. The only thing I would change is the doors, or rather, leave a space between them so you don't have to open the "fire box" to check your meat.

[@Samil101]

Evigael Navarrete there are two separate doors!

[@colb9916]

@@Samil101 they are sepperate, but the fire door overlaps the smokebox door.

[@SD-rq2ob]

@@colb9916 my thoughts too

[@billwoehl3051]

One thing I would change is the relationship between the two doors, your design has to open the fire box to open the upper door, I would separate the two, so each could open without the other.

[@donny95]

i notices that too

[@MrMikef71]

I agree completely

[@DB-uh7qw]

That was an observation I made as well. I’ve got an old air compressor waiting for a makeover like this.

[@redcloak63]

I had the same thought, but it's the firebox door you'll be opening most often. The seal strip should be there.

[@toddpower4674]

Use a 30lb propane tank and make a separate fire box.

[@petermississauga598]

Wonderful job, young man! I was impressed with your detail from beginning to end. As for the " thumbs down people" well, I would love to see what they have built. Thank you for sharing! Cheers!

[@eddydirtville]

They're the ones that use propane gas to bbq...

[@joindoit]

Im from Mexico, its an excelent work. I´ll follow all the steps you do. Its time to work!!! thanks

[@superspecialty5169]

The best of tank project production videos except for the music which isn’t needed!

[@robertamaral907]

Very smart with the hinges.keep all your trimmings and freeze them until you build so you can season the grills before first cook.

[@Bob_Adkins]

I'm thinking of building one that's square, with grills that can be moved to any level in 1 or 2 inch increments. The unique features I want are a hinged lid and a fire box that can also be moved to any level so you can smoke sausage, slow cook BBQ, fast grill steaks, and bake pizza.

[@cd1168]

Excellent. Well organized. Instructional and clear

[@orlandorojas5362]

Incredible job...and those ribs look amazingly delicious.

[@jeffnix3307]

I agree with the previous comment that the fire box and smoker door should be independent to each other. Otherwise it is a really good build and well thought out.

[@fishybanana]

Well presented - well executed - well done ! I just happen to have a big propane tank begging for the same treatment - you have given me the inspiration to get off my sorry ass and give it a go !

[@weehawker1]

same here, Brother !

[@Bob_Adkins]

How did it turn out?

[@brettuleja4461]

Great job... I think a 1 or 2 in space between the doors would save a lot of heat loss.

[@jameskissick8954]

This is the best and only way to prep the use of a propane tank. Great video

[@shimahirschfeldt8465]

Great job, for the family and a few guest. Portable, efficient and effective. Love it. Thanx for sharing

[@rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594]

Nice build ! I've been in the mood for some short dino ribs of beef !

[@wfodavid]

I've wanted to do this for a while and this only reinforces that idea. Nice build and some nice beads on those welds.

[@mcconn746]

Impressive cooker and great video. Three legs will not rock like 4 legs on uneven floor if they are stable enough...just a thought.

[@crunchmunch5282]

Nice job. If you had a hand held plasma cutter and a sand blaster....................you could go into business. Great video, you look like a good craftsman. Have you done any videos cooking in this smoker? Kudos!

[@hankll926]

That's a lot of welding and cutting....but as it happens, I have two of those that are out of date so, I could build one. My vertical oriented 55gal drum with a Weber lid on it, has been doing a good job. It is built from the "Ugly Drum Smoker" concept. Doesn't cost as much or take as much time to build. But I like the idea that it has thicker walls, and has easy side access.

[@donrandall2030]

Thumbs down?? Why?? Nice job well thought out. Only change I would have made is stainless steel racks (food grade)

[@richardflores3532]

Great job! Very cool. Loved the door handles.

[@dtotheatothevtothee]

Amazing...I’ll be using this as a guide when I build one!

[@jamescooler5089]

Nice job, you've taught an old dog a few new tricks in craftsmanship.

[@richmickiewicz8234]

Man ... that was AWESOME !!!! I wish I had the tools and skill that you have. What would you charge to build me one ???

[@boiivilla9531]

Wow...I'm a welder, now I can make one of that....thank you very much for showing this big help....I really like it.

[@fredbecker607]

Should he have cleaned the metal before welding?

[@bearded_bald_guy299]

Great job on this build. The only thing I don't personally like about your smoker is that you have to open your fire box in order to access your meat. Other than that great job. Gave me a few ideas for my next build.

[@jasonturner1045]

yeah. I would have left a strip between the meat door and the fire door.

[@scottpaulsen2649]

And a steel plate between with gaps on the sides to prevent flare ups

[@intoxcy8me375]

the bar stock on door could have been placed inside instead outside so either food or fire doors could open separately

[@intoxcy8me375]

like the way you did the top great job

[@dustinwallace3835]

The strip could have been welded to the top door instead of the bottom. That would have allowed food access without opening the fire door.

[@drow8569]

Nice job! That smoker came out looking great.

[@stevieg.4816]

Absolutely the best smoker build I've seen yet! Love it, think I'll borrow your ideas and build me one too! Thanks.

[@Toolmybass]

Best smoker video you have seen??...how many did you watch....2 of them?...🤣🤣🤣🤣 kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3qYYYt5n8ahgNU

[@weejohnbb]

@@Toolmybass but this link is not to a 100lb propane tank!

[@nigelkelly8924]

Good Job man! You are an animal welder! I'm about to embark on a similar project and you've given me plenty of ideas and things to consider. Thanks.

[@dierkdiggler6694]

Yeah, me too.

[@franciscoalmeida4836]

good job but forgot two very important details in this type of smookers the doors must open independently and the meat liquids must not fall directly into the fire but this is very well done ,congratulations.

[@deadreck024]

I always Spritz the inside with oil and then burn my tanks out first . Keeps it from tasting like the rusty metal.

[@MrDirtysteve75]

I didnt understand why he didn't season it before the first use.

[@abird2931]

@Sven3xs What's wrong with washing out the dust from welding and from grinding on it?

[@jamiecwinterbottom6365]

Awesome job the only thing I would have changed is the paint. I only use header paint on my smoker.

[@foxtrap8826]

Great job; skillfully done! If I were going to make any changes, I would leave a band of steel in the original tank between the fire box door, and the loading door. That way one could tend either chamber independently. Love the way the food came out, and that's the proof of the pudding!

[@carlosmunoz7934]

Did you skipped the inside bracket’s ? Great job !

[@miguelangel-vc1me]

hello. very good work. Query, does it affect the fat that falls on the meat below the upper tray? Can you cook pizza? Why add water? Greetings and congratulations for your work.

[@dobe2050]

i want to build a vertical smoker whit a old water tink heater ... i modified the front to seperate the 2 doors, the rest of your schema are OKY, but, i have a idea to ADD an electric pellet engine in the bottom side of the smoker.

[@mattfowler7892]

Nice build and great video.

[@NonChalant34]

i have plans doing it with my water tank, it has almost the same height and diameter. i just need to add something below for ash removal

[@jeremybeyers6471]

Hell yeah man great job man I am also thinking of making a smoker myself

[@jaydendavis7596]

I've only got smaller propane tanks in the garage. Glad I have a powerplasma cutter to help with the cutting though.

[@barrycribb7208]

Awesome job.. What model is your Lincoln welder. It seems to weld nicely without cleaning up the steel very much,, Great job..

[@johncarpenter7846]

Great job! I built a similar one some years ago using an old 100gal air tank. 24" in diameter with five shelves, a water pan and a steel plate to diffuse the smoke/heat. Nice thing is that Weber racks fit, the water is a 22" dia. hot water tank drain pan and I had the diffuser panel cut from 3/16" steel plate which you could order from your local steel supplier. It's taller and I did two doors, one for the racks and the other for the fire box.

[@andrewjackson3327]

I want to get my hands on a tank that size. If I had one of those me and my everlast welder would go to town and make a nice smoker. You did a really good job on that one man.

[@120ohm]

Grab a water heater very similar size if not bigger and people throwing them out all the time!

[@orlandorojas5362]

@@120ohm The water heater is much lighter gauge, would probably not hold up as long.

[@abird2931]

@@orlandorojas5362 they are glass lined as well.

[@cuacua186]

Awesome job , on the first part to cut the tank , fill it up with water put side down and waiting until watet come out and fill it up again and start cut it ...

[@shaawnallen6299]

How can I get one of these shipped to me in Jamaica. Exactly like this...may with four or five racks

[@colb9916]

I see a flaw in your doors. You have to open the fire door to open the smokebox door. Better to leave a 1 or 2 inch section uncut between both doors, then either can be opened individualy. Nice project.

[@TheDishDoc]

Outstanding work sir

[@Pau-mg8ct]

Awesome awesome.. Which theme is this? 🤔

[@hereforcomments_5751]

You're an engineer!!! Fantastic job

[@Raul28153]

I am curious how you will be able to work in the lower thermal ranges for strictly smoking. Can you build a small enough fire to stay in the 200 to 225 F range? Does the damper let you get down that low?

[@jeremybeyers6471]

That looks awesome man great job I am plan on making me a smoker from a barrel this spring

[@esticorero1289]

I got a 40 pound tank that is full but it is expiered is there an easy and safe way to empty it out?

[@DougKalmer]

Nice work, well documented. Why cut the top off only to weld it back on again?

[@Daniel_Plainview]

For looks

[@bluecobra6294]

Andrew. YOU ARE THE MAN !! Best build I have ever seen, outstanding . Very well done. Many thanks, Rob (London. UK)

[@loadpin]

Great job Andrew, the Smoker looks great. One thought, you might want to add a dampener on the exhaust stack, that will save you some heat and smoke while your Smokin. Just a thought, great video to.

[@Damnation0889]

I can't remember the last time i've used the damper.

[@DiyAllaroundguy]

I’m trying to do my first smoker but I don’t know welding that well. I have the classic wand stick welder but what is that your using ? Plasma cutter ?

[@arthurskim7898]

Totally enjoyed watching your video. Impressed with all the thought and planning that went into it. BRAVO ZULU

[@chrisbenn2993]

😊😊😊 great job I'm working on mine this weekend

[@ronen124]

nice build yet I cannot understand why you trimmed the top of the tank if you can change the grills from the side doors 14:06 (maybe to gain another rack level?) 17:45 😋🍗🥩🍖

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

Looks great. How do you clean out the ash? What about grease inside? You don't have a deflector to keep drippings from catching fire? No clean out drain?

[@SkinnySRT8]

Subscribed man!! That was cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@rld4653]

How wide did you cut the door? Whats the height of the firebox door?

[@ryanjunkin6379]

Great job! Just what I was looking for before I do this to an old air compressor tank. Thanks!

[@to_theroof]

Is that steel bowl of water enough to keep bottom rack from getting too much direct heat? I got a huge stainless steel nitrogen tank i got I’m going to make something like this, but was worried about direct heat, need to design some sort of baffle

[@jeanlouisberthault7603]

Hello, nice job, congratulations from FRANCE

[@chucksmith5002]

Nice job that smoker will be around a long time

[@mathewshackelford8037]

I like it. Just curious why you wouldn't have the doors independent of each other? I know the bottom door is, but the top door won't open unless the fire door is open. Any particular reason for that or just because?

[@mariuskruger9894]

Hi. Is there vent holes right at the bottom aswell.. Like, below the fire. And where do you have to mount the temp meter.. More than half way up, or? Great job..

[@kristopherfrootloops6714]

I see lots of people build and weld first without proper wire wheeling for paint first. Its even beneficial for your easy grounding for the entire project. I always clean my stock 1st. And I don't even use a Arc (stick) welder. More like a tall grill. I did like how you approached hinge situation. And tacked grate edges to round bar. Really Slick. I cringed when I seen you put on that galvanized stack. The way you put on flat bar, as YOU say bar stock, was systematically done well even though top door should of had strip at bottom. Smoke rises. But I get why you did it. I have same tank and want to make a reverse flow smoker, and that's why this vid caught my interest. But ill be cooking whole hogs at a time most likely instead of small bits and pieces. Thanks for the ideas and brainstorming. Happy grilling!

[@doncameron1330]

Excellent job. Almost makes me want to learn how to weld!

[@dcd6115]

What did you use for the sliding firebox door? The sliding door panel has the same curvature of the propane tank. Did you have to bend a regular piece of steel? Or did you use the scrap piece of the propane once you cut the hole?

[@muvico1]

I did mine of a water heater, i only did one big door for practical reasons.the tank was in really good shape little rust. don,t have welding equip so i used self tapping screws everywhere and it worked. cause it was a water heater didnt do the safety stuff. i use hooks to hang meat , no racks yet , maybe soon.

[@muvico1]

i got the racks yeeehaa

[@therelaxationtavern5730]

What type of welder is that he uses to spot weld?

[@capitaldd5840]

Great project ya got there. Good explanations as ya went along - very helpful indeed....thanks Seems.like a well equipped shop ya got there.... Thanks for posting

[@mogamatnasiefhendricks4530]

Good build but can you post the measurements of the door openings and any other measurements please Nasief South Africa

[@skroesen]

At 10:38, what is the stuff you dip the welder in?

[@abird2931]

Nozzle dip gel, it makes the nozzle easier to clean.

[@brychanjones1751]

Just found a cylinder in the paddock, great video info, though we might cut some corners, we'll let you know how we get on. We have rabbit and venison strolling here, trout and salmon. But we'll go softly to see.

[@samo5260]

Great video Andrew! Awesome design mate. I know what I'll be making next. I have one question though... How did the paint hold up to the heat?Has it blistered at all? It looked like you painted the hi temp straight over the factory coating instead of stripping the tank back to bare metal first. I've made plenty of small "Ozpig" style camp stoves but have left them with the factory paint on which after a while tends to burn off. Admittedly, the temps these stoves can get up to are quite high, being so small in size, whereas the larger vessel might be OK. Please let me now your thoughts and experience. Thanks.

[@bobwilliams5506]

Great job! It's always nice to see someone who 'puddles' like me. :)

[@peterschwenke4807]

Thanks for the video.I have a propane cylinder and was looking for ideas

[@Johnfor3]

Question? isn't the white paint going to burn off when you fire that up and then cause an issue with the black paint?

[@joer1757]

Brilliant. Have you sold any?

[@JuanMedina-bn6go]

Did you also build the propane rotisserie

[@rottiejakeluke]

Excellent video. What do you feel the cost for the materials, without the tank, was? Did the rustoleum paint hold up with the heat? What would a welding setup like you have cost? Can you send me a link for the welding materials? Thanks

[@erbhotrod6100]

Very good job---but take it from a 32-year mig welder----try pushing your mig weld instead of dragging it. ON horizontal welds only.

[@briankeenan6654]

This looks amazing. Great job!

[@k.s.2891]

Very nice.. I'd buy it of you if you near me.. great job free thinker...

[@richs5768]

Wow, that came out really nice.

[@joshharding6925]

Cracking video. Wish I had 1/2 of your welding skills as is love to make my own smoker

[@bigpumpkin22]

Great vid Andrew, really well thought out smoker and well made , Cheers mate ,I will subscribe to your channel as you have peeked my interest as to what other projects you have done/doing that I may be interested in, I also liked your attention to safety it sets a good tone for anyone thinking of taking on a project of this nature

[@brettuleja4461]

Why did you cut the top off and than reweld it back on