Once we figure out how we are going to add another assembly, we find the dimesions and brainstorm how efficient it will be. We then use the computer program Pro E. to draw out the part with the correct dimesions and print it out. We then use the print out to manufacture the part making it the correct size to fit into the smoker.

Recently Kyle and Jesse have finished the covering of the doors edges with tin, we used a spot welder to weld cuts we made into a piece of tin to have a strong bend in it so it could fit flush on the top of the door. Also we installed the latch on to the door and are going to begin testing the smoker to see if our energy source and heating will work efficiently.

Kevin has recently welded and manufactured a top trey assembly holder to support the top end of the center rod holding the meat treys in place. To do so, i have taken a 1/4 inch thick by 12 inch long steal plate. I drilled holes 8 inches apart to assemble bolts through the top cover of the smoker to fine adjust the location of the center rod. I then took a 1 and 1/2 inch diameter pipe and welded it to the center of the plate for the rod to be located in.

The electronics

The electrical circuit is very simple.

We used the oven temperature control as the high side (170-220 Deg.) the hot water temperature control will be used to keep it at 90 Deg. for cheese. We used a three way switch to go between them. The ground wire runs to the element and the tree way is set up for one leg to wire to the oven control and the other leg to the hot water control then the hot goes to the other side of the element. The oven control allows us to turn it off but the hot water side would be hot if the three way is pluged in.

3/11/10

Recently, we have been finishing the covering of the edges of the door with sheets of tin then fabricating them to size. Also we have been creating drawings on Pro E for the top rack support of our smoker. We have been grinding the door as well so that it will fit more flush when we put the tin on the edges. Also we have began to install the racks and rack support.