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Sandblasting A Smoker Question
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pgprescott said:WeberWho said:pgprescott said:WeberWho said:minniemoh said:I don't have any blasting advice but I'm really curious to see what you think of that smoker. Their design has me interested in trying one. Just wondering if it actually does a better job than the egg.
One of the Goodwin's told me they eliminated the ash drawer to get better burn times and I think they went to a thicker gauge steel at least in the firebox, but I'm not sure. The new ones have a basket that you remove for clean out as opposed to the ash drawer that used to pull out the side.
That unit is bigger than it looks, there are two levels of cooking and I'm confident you will love it.
Can you still grill in the firebox chamber with having to take a basket out? That was another benefit with this smoker. You can use it as a grill while smoking up top. I do like how you can flip the upper lid around backwards if needed on the new models.
"The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan
Minnesota -
Little Steven said:WeberWho said:Sorry for such an off the wall post. I know, asking about sandblasting a steel smoker on a ceramic grill site isn't the best approach. I just singed up over on the BBQ Brethren forum but not sure when I'll get accepted. Tomorrow is supposed to be in the 60's here in Minnesota and hoping to get started restoring the smoker I picked up a few months ago. Here's a little more information:
It's The Good One Smoker - Open Range
I had intentions of taking the angle grinder to it and removing as much paint and rust off it as possible. The more I look at the smoker the less chance I see myself using the angle grinder with a wire brush. I'm thinking I'll need to sandblast it. Which brings me to a couple questions. If I do decide to sandblast, do I have to sandblast the inside? It would be nice to sandblast inside/outside of the smoker but the fire grate is welded to a couple cross bars in the firebox. It would be almost impossible to sandblast with the grate in place and not looking to cut out and re-weld back into place.
Here's a picture of the firebox. The grate is welded to the cross bar.
Here's a picture of the cooking chamber. It's seems to be in good shape.
Can I just sandblast and paint the outside and not worry about anything internally? I'd clean up and season the grates but do I need to worry about the rust/paint inside the smoker?
Thanks for any help! -
Little Steven said:WeberWho said:Sorry for such an off the wall post. I know, asking about sandblasting a steel smoker on a ceramic grill site isn't the best approach. I just singed up over on the BBQ Brethren forum but not sure when I'll get accepted. Tomorrow is supposed to be in the 60's here in Minnesota and hoping to get started restoring the smoker I picked up a few months ago. Here's a little more information:
It's The Good One Smoker - Open Range
I had intentions of taking the angle grinder to it and removing as much paint and rust off it as possible. The more I look at the smoker the less chance I see myself using the angle grinder with a wire brush. I'm thinking I'll need to sandblast it. Which brings me to a couple questions. If I do decide to sandblast, do I have to sandblast the inside? It would be nice to sandblast inside/outside of the smoker but the fire grate is welded to a couple cross bars in the firebox. It would be almost impossible to sandblast with the grate in place and not looking to cut out and re-weld back into place.
Here's a picture of the firebox. The grate is welded to the cross bar.
Here's a picture of the cooking chamber. It's seems to be in good shape.
Can I just sandblast and paint the outside and not worry about anything internally? I'd clean up and season the grates but do I need to worry about the rust/paint inside the smoker?
Thanks for any help!
"The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan
Minnesota -
I thought you were taking it to a shop. Yea it'll be some work.
Steve
Caledon, ON
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WeberWho said:pgprescott said:WeberWho said:pgprescott said:WeberWho said:minniemoh said:I don't have any blasting advice but I'm really curious to see what you think of that smoker. Their design has me interested in trying one. Just wondering if it actually does a better job than the egg.
One of the Goodwin's told me they eliminated the ash drawer to get better burn times and I think they went to a thicker gauge steel at least in the firebox, but I'm not sure. The new ones have a basket that you remove for clean out as opposed to the ash drawer that used to pull out the side.
That unit is bigger than it looks, there are two levels of cooking and I'm confident you will love it.
Can you still grill in the firebox chamber with having to take a basket out? That was another benefit with this smoker. You can use it as a grill while smoking up top. I do like how you can flip the upper lid around backwards if needed on the new models.
I'm really stoked for you to get this thing going. I probably won't get my hands on anything until May or so. We are looking seriously at getting a trailer model for parties etc. We have a couple Traeger trailers that are long in the tooth and need some TLC when we get time, which is never! -
Little Steven said:I thought you were taking it to a shop. Yea it'll be some work."The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan
Minnesota -
If you really wanted to get in the fire box & blast it I could weld it back together once you have it cleaned up if you needed to.
I'm not sure I'd do that if it were mine. But I probably would. Who am I kidding? Yes, I would. But I'm being ridiculously meticulous with my current project.
Lots of cutting, grinding & sandblasting:
Glencoe, Minnesota -
Wow! Thank you very much for the offer @sheetmetalpete I'd probably take you up on the offer if I had a few thousand dollars invested into a smoker restoration. At $200 I'm just looking for a little entertainment and learn a thing or two along the way. I really do appreciate the offer though. Thanks!
If I had your talent I'd be making my own smoker!
What are you working on? Hard to tell with the angle. Charger?"The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan
Minnesota -
WeberWho said:Wow! Thank you very much for the offer @sheetmetalpete I'd probably take you up on the offer if I had a few thousand dollars invested into a smoker restoration. At $200 I'm just looking for a little entertainment and learn a thing or two along the way. I really do appreciate the offer though. Thanks!
If I had your talent I'd be making my own smoker!
What are you working on? Hard to tell with the angle. Charger?
1970 Road Runner. My friend/body guy is doing most of the work but I dig in as time allows. It's looking a bit better now:Glencoe, Minnesota -
sheetmetalpete said:WeberWho said:Wow! Thank you very much for the offer @sheetmetalpete I'd probably take you up on the offer if I had a few thousand dollars invested into a smoker restoration. At $200 I'm just looking for a little entertainment and learn a thing or two along the way. I really do appreciate the offer though. Thanks!
If I had your talent I'd be making my own smoker!
What are you working on? Hard to tell with the angle. Charger?
1970 Road Runner. My friend/body guy is doing most of the work but I dig in as time allows. It's looking a bit better now:
"The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan
Minnesota -
Make sure you are grounded. Those can put up some static charge.
Don't ask how I know."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky
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