Anybody on here know anything about building BBQ pits. I got a 250 gallon propane tank. I've been looking for something to build the firebox out of. A friend of mine has a piece of casing that is 20" wide x 24" long. Is this big enough?

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Posted by Ole Geauxt

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Posted on 8/19/11 at 8:03 pm to hugo

ive never built one that big, but, i would think that piece of pipe would probly be big enough.. maybe would just have to spend a little more time cutting wood to "right" size..

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Posted by INFIDEL

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Posted on 8/19/11 at 10:24 pm to Ole Geauxt

Check out thesmokering.com they can help

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Posted by AlxTgr

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Posted on 8/20/11 at 8:19 am to hugo

tigerfoot is building one as we speak.

It's the little one to the right of the big green one,

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Posted by tigerfoot

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Posted on 8/20/11 at 10:50 am to AlxTgr

To be fair. I have been present about 1/10th of the time while a friend builds

But I cant wait to stack the butt and ribs on it.

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Posted by Churchill

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Posted on 8/20/11 at 4:02 pm to hugo

A tank that size does not need a firebox. If you want you can just make a trough to take in and out to dump coals, or burn them directly on the bottom. The lid on that baby will be heavy. Be prepared to have a counter weight for it.

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Posted by hugo

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Posted on 8/20/11 at 4:38 pm to Churchill

It's going on a trailer. I thought about the sliding grate, but I want it to be able to get indirect heat to the whole cooking chamber. Thanks for all the replies!

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Posted by INFIDEL

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Posted on 8/20/11 at 4:53 pm to Churchill

I agree. I never use my firebox anymore.