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I don't mind at all - This one is a 2 inch diameter pipe - I used a left over piece of pipe, had my hardware store cut and thread it for me and purchased the caps and any pipe fittings that I did not have already laying around - Total cost was under $60.00 (US) that includes my air pumps.el Ducko wrote:I'll go try to build one myself, if you don't mind. I think you said in an earlier post that it's 4" pipe, right
jbk101 wrote: I like the idea of using my table saw to make some wood chips and some saw dust. I was giving that some thought as I got a lot of maple and some hickory my son got for me last summer when he worked for a tree cutting service. What method are you using to capture it?
jbk101-My saw is on a open stand with a sub frame around the legs midway between the table and the floor. I simply pin (clothes pin) a plastic sheet around the frame and form a trough into a cardboard box that slips under the frame and extends out a short distance from the frame. I usually place a larger sheet of plastic under the frame and box to catch any wayward sawdust. Run a piece through the saw and observe the discharge and it will be pretty obvious where you need to place the box and plastic sheets to capture the most product.
And like Ross said-be careful, you can get everything from kickbacks to flying (at escape velocity) chunks of wood and slivers. Stand to the side, not behind the blade and wear a good pair of safety glasses, and keep a good grip on the stock as you feed it into the saw.
Pat
Thanks. That's what I needed to know. (4" is quite a bit more expensive.)jbk101 wrote:This one is a 2 inch diameter pipe ...
...and it looks like you did it- - inexpensive, solves the smoke generation problem, doesn't raise the smoker cabinet temperature... exactly what we all need.jbk101 wrote:My goal was to come up with a inexpensive cold smoke generator for my smoker which is Propane fired and quickly raised the internal temperature (great if your smoking some ribs or wanting to make some pulled pork etc.) The unit never raised the internal temperature on the initial trial...
Thanks. I have some aluminum mesh from a gutter cover. ...think I'll use that.jbk101 wrote:The screen I am using in the unit is homemade out of 1/4 inch hardened steel that I cut out then grinded down to fit snuggly just below the fire starter port but still be removable. I drilled holes using a 1/32 drill bit all over...
I seem to repeat mine! ...but I try not to, too often. ...especially those involving fire or electrical problems. Good luck, and stay safe! ...and thanks for your help.jbk101 wrote:Its all a learning curve and sometimes you have to fly by the seat of your pants, make some mistakes, fall down, get back up, dust yourself off and try, again, hopefully learning something along the way without repeating the same mistake.
I've tried that and it will end up melting, that's why I went with a piece of hardened steel that had some thickness to it. I was a little harder to cut but worth the trouble I believe. The ideal material would be to use a Stainless Steel Mesh Screen as Ross is correct Scrap yard is the way to go.el Ducko wrote:I have some aluminum mesh from a gutter cover. ...think I'll use that