I've been perusing the topics on here and I've seen some pretty good information scattered throughout the posts. I enjoy TIG welding (mainly stainless pipe for sanitary operations, but I digress) and I'm hoping to design an off-set smoker and start welding here at some point when I can find the funds. My question is mainly this: what design features would you guys like to see in your "dream" off-set stick burner?
A couple of items that keep me up at night (not really, but I love welding and food so there's probably some truth to that):
-stainless vs. low-carbon steel
-insulated vs. non-insulated
-wall thickness
-cylindrical vs. square/rectangular cooking zone (does it matter?)
-reverse flow vs. traditional off-set
-tuning plates vs. one single plate (if reverse flow)
-water pan (location, size, etc.)
I actually found a website out there that helps with dimensions of the stack, firebox, etc. but I'm just looking to get information from some experienced cooks. Go crazy with this thing! I appreciate the help and feedback. Maybe I can start moonlighting as smoker fabricator? Thanks guys!
A couple of items that keep me up at night (not really, but I love welding and food so there's probably some truth to that):
-stainless vs. low-carbon steel
-insulated vs. non-insulated
-wall thickness
-cylindrical vs. square/rectangular cooking zone (does it matter?)
-reverse flow vs. traditional off-set
-tuning plates vs. one single plate (if reverse flow)
-water pan (location, size, etc.)
I actually found a website out there that helps with dimensions of the stack, firebox, etc. but I'm just looking to get information from some experienced cooks. Go crazy with this thing! I appreciate the help and feedback. Maybe I can start moonlighting as smoker fabricator? Thanks guys!
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