# Using an old oil tank as a BBQ smoker \[smoker build thread\] **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [September 22, 2009, 10:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/using-an-old-oil-tank-as-a-bbq-smoker-smoker-build-thread/73883 "2009-09-22T10:15:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 9
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2009, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/using-an-old-oil-tank-as-a-bbq-smoker-smoker-build-thread/73883/161 "2009-09-24T08:29:56Z")
nohomo there i fixed it, its no longer gay ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2009, 11:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/using-an-old-oil-tank-as-a-bbq-smoker-smoker-build-thread/73883/162 "2009-09-24T11:22:59Z")
lol so I just got this email from my mother in law (she has no idea of my smoker plans) > Freeman Homestead called. They have extra packets of ground beef and fillet mignon ( $12.50 per pound), turkeys ( avail. Oct), half pigs. > > If anyone wants to order , lemme know. I’m not doing organic grass fed meat in smoker-level quantities, but I thought the timing was entertaining. Anyhow, I still need a barrel. ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2009, 11:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/using-an-old-oil-tank-as-a-bbq-smoker-smoker-build-thread/73883/163 "2009-09-24T11:23:36Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > then wrastle that bitch out on Friday. You’ve got my number. I’m good with any possible excuse to get out of the house. ---
**Author:** ![fbrendan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/d26b3c/32.png) [@fbrendan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fbrendan)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2009, 11:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/using-an-old-oil-tank-as-a-bbq-smoker-smoker-build-thread/73883/164 "2009-09-24T11:26:38Z")
I can get you cheap black stovepipe and the inline dampers. Oh and :tup: :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2009, 11:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/using-an-old-oil-tank-as-a-bbq-smoker-smoker-build-thread/73883/165 "2009-09-24T11:32:49Z")
> [@fbrendan](#): > > I can get you cheap black stovepipe and the inline dampers. > > Oh and :tup: :tup: Like how cheap? I’m planning on using the cheapest HVAC pieces I can find at home depot, even just as a proof-of-concept type of thing. I’m going to need like 5 or 6 6" flanges and 4-6 feet of 6" pipe. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2009, 11:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/using-an-old-oil-tank-as-a-bbq-smoker-smoker-build-thread/73883/166 "2009-09-24T11:33:24Z")
> [@Nikuk](#): > > You’ve got my number. I’m good with any possible excuse to get out of the house. I’ll let you know. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![fbrendan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/d26b3c/32.png) [@fbrendan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fbrendan)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2009, 11:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/using-an-old-oil-tank-as-a-bbq-smoker-smoker-build-thread/73883/167 "2009-09-24T11:36:05Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > Like how cheap? I’m planning on using the cheapest HVAC pieces I can find at home depot, even just as a proof-of-concept type of thing. I’m going to need like 5 or 6 6" flanges and 4-6 feet of 6" pipe. I’ll be back at work in a little while. I’ll PM you. ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2009, 11:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/using-an-old-oil-tank-as-a-bbq-smoker-smoker-build-thread/73883/168 "2009-09-24T11:38:29Z")
Some guy makes mini’s [http://www.bbqdad.com/Pictures.php](http://www.bbqdad.com/Pictures.php) Sorry about the barrel… Anyone know of any food processing type places around here that might use a lot of cooking oils? maybe someplace like superior lubricants might have some empties they would sell cheap? ---
**Author:** ![Avatar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/avatar/32/5076_2.png) [@Avatar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Avatar)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2009, 11:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/using-an-old-oil-tank-as-a-bbq-smoker-smoker-build-thread/73883/169 "2009-09-24T11:39:58Z")
The progression of this thread had been phenomenal. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2009, 11:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/using-an-old-oil-tank-as-a-bbq-smoker-smoker-build-thread/73883/170 "2009-09-24T11:41:02Z")
I have yet to call OGSI or hear back from my buddy at Linde. Either place oughta have a clean one since they’re production facilities. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2009, 12:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/using-an-old-oil-tank-as-a-bbq-smoker-smoker-build-thread/73883/171 "2009-09-24T12:00:14Z")
Barrel acquired. Thank you Linde. ---
**Author:** ![ShiftDead](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shiftdead/32/7508_2.png) [@ShiftDead](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ShiftDead)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2009, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/using-an-old-oil-tank-as-a-bbq-smoker-smoker-build-thread/73883/172 "2009-09-24T12:01:03Z")
This thread just wreaks of WIN! ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2009, 12:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/using-an-old-oil-tank-as-a-bbq-smoker-smoker-build-thread/73883/173 "2009-09-24T12:05:23Z")
it wreaks? ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2009, 12:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/using-an-old-oil-tank-as-a-bbq-smoker-smoker-build-thread/73883/174 "2009-09-24T12:07:06Z")
I’ll eat a pig’s wreactum if you smoke it right? ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2009, 12:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/using-an-old-oil-tank-as-a-bbq-smoker-smoker-build-thread/73883/175 "2009-09-24T12:09:22Z")
eww? I WANT TO EAT RIBS OUT OF A 100 YEAR OLD OIL TANK ALREADY, FUCK. ---
**Author:** ![fbrendan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/d26b3c/32.png) [@fbrendan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fbrendan)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2009, 12:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/using-an-old-oil-tank-as-a-bbq-smoker-smoker-build-thread/73883/176 "2009-09-24T12:13:20Z")
Yeah. This rules. I’m down to help if you need some extra hands or beer. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2009, 12:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/using-an-old-oil-tank-as-a-bbq-smoker-smoker-build-thread/73883/177 "2009-09-24T12:20:10Z")
I’m taking tomorrow off to build shelves in the basement where the tank used to be and get started on this. If all goes well we might be able to have a smoke/drink out on Saturday. Anyone in? I’ll have to talk to my entertainment coordinator though. She’s cool with the project scope, still gotta talk schedule though. 🤓 ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2009, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/using-an-old-oil-tank-as-a-bbq-smoker-smoker-build-thread/73883/178 "2009-09-24T12:27:48Z")
lol Thread title needs to be changed. This is no longer a disposal issue, its a procurment/value added issue. ---
**Author:** ![ShiftDead](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shiftdead/32/7508_2.png) [@ShiftDead](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ShiftDead)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2009, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/using-an-old-oil-tank-as-a-bbq-smoker-smoker-build-thread/73883/179 "2009-09-24T12:28:15Z")
You know I am in FOR SURE! ---
**Author:** ![Avatar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/avatar/32/5076_2.png) [@Avatar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Avatar)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2009, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/using-an-old-oil-tank-as-a-bbq-smoker-smoker-build-thread/73883/180 "2009-09-24T13:19:28Z")
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