Picked up this steel shed from an auction at work for $20. It is steel and not galvanized, just painted that way. Sides are at least 16 gauge and roof is thicker than that. About 24-30" wide and 6 feet total height. Thinking about taking the bottom foot off as it is not original - appeared to have been added later.
I want to make it into a propane heated smoker. I have a large burner that I was going to use for another smoker that shall we say lost its steam. I think this is a better platform. I would like it to cold smoke if need be but really more for 225-275* smoke. Same process of using a burner under a skillet of wood. Propane to provide heat and wood for smoke.
First steps are to knock rust and residue off as well as take off the bottom foot. Need to make it movable as well, maybe some offroad casters. I do want to halve or third the doors and add appropriate thresholds for that. A small propane tank will do for now. If it finds a more suitable location around the house, I might find a larger tank. Will high temp paint it once welding is done.
Questions and guidance:
Should I insulate it and line with wood? Plywood or 1x4's? What insulation?
Anything else?
I want to make it into a propane heated smoker. I have a large burner that I was going to use for another smoker that shall we say lost its steam. I think this is a better platform. I would like it to cold smoke if need be but really more for 225-275* smoke. Same process of using a burner under a skillet of wood. Propane to provide heat and wood for smoke.
First steps are to knock rust and residue off as well as take off the bottom foot. Need to make it movable as well, maybe some offroad casters. I do want to halve or third the doors and add appropriate thresholds for that. A small propane tank will do for now. If it finds a more suitable location around the house, I might find a larger tank. Will high temp paint it once welding is done.
Questions and guidance:
Should I insulate it and line with wood? Plywood or 1x4's? What insulation?
Anything else?
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