Once you have made sure there is no gas, you can proceed to further actions. Working with such a container will be safe.
Marking and cutting
The cleaned container is placed on its side. Using a cash app data or chalk, cut off the side part with an indent of 10-15 cm from the edges. The last side does not need to be cut off immediately. It will be cut off after welding the hinges. This will ensure a tight fit of the lid to the smokehouse.
A hole for the chimney. It is made in the upper part, near the neck of the container.
Input for smoke generator. It is made depending on the selected type of smoking. For cold cooking, a round cut is made for a small diameter pipe.
Holes for attaching grills or placing skewers.
Once all the openings are ready, start assembling the parts. All fasteners must be strong and reliable, as well as as airtight as possible.
Making the lid
The edges of the cut element are carefully aligned and cleaned.
After attaching the hinges, the lid can be cut off to the end. A handle is welded on top. Various materials can be used for this, but in any case, you need to think about convenience and safety, so it is better to wrap the handle with fireproof fabric.
Assembly and welding of units
To provide rigidity, the smokehouse from the cylinder must be reinforced with stiffening ribs. For this purpose, metal corners are welded to the inner surface. The assembly procedure is performed in the following sequence:
At this stage you should mark and cut out:
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