Ever cut an old Air compressor tank?

[Western]

I have a 15 year old 60 gal. Air compressor tank that the motor went out on. I was thinking of cutting open and maybe making a small BBQ smoker. I have not cut one and was curious how thick it might be?

Anyone ever cut one and have an idea of the general material thickness??

BTW, I can by a 28"x 3' piece of 3/8ths pipe for just over $100, so that is an option if the AC tank is thin walled.

 

[grsthegreat]

I have a 15 year old 60 gal. Air compressor tank that the motor went out on. I was thinking of cutting open and maybe making a small BBQ smoker. I have not cut one and was curious how thick it might be?

Anyone ever cut one and have an idea of the general material thickness??

BTW, I can by a 28"x 3' piece of 3/16 pipe for just over $100, so that is an option if the AC tank is thin walled.

good question...have no idea. but the shape is just right for a nice smoker or bbq.

 

[grsthegreat]

I have a 15 year old 60 gal. Air compressor tank that the motor went out on. I was thinking of cutting open and maybe making a small BBQ smoker. I have not cut one and was curious how thick it might be?

Anyone ever cut one and have an idea of the general material thickness??

BTW, I can by a 28"x 3' piece of 3/16 pipe for just over $100, so that is an option if the AC tank is thin walled.

good question...have no idea. but the shape is just right for a nice smoker or bbq.

Air compressor tank as smoker? - The BBQ BRETHREN FORUMS.

https://www.google.com/search?q=air...essor+tank+bbq&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official

 

[George2615]

I cut up a 60 gallon air tank for scrap quite a few years ago. If I remember right it was only about 1/8"-3/16" thick. It was an old tank and the owner never blew down the tank so condensation rusted out the bottom of the tank.

 

[Western]

3/16ths would do in a pinch I suppose since the fire would be in another box. Would hate to run it just to find it was 1/8th.

 

[k0ua]

3/16ths would do in a pinch I suppose since the fire would be in another box. Would hate to run it just to find it was 1/8th.

I think it will be closer to 1/8 than 3/16. and it will be rusty inside. Drill a small hole in it to see, then weld it shut.

 

[Shield Arc]

For some reason:confused3: I was thinking they are only 10-GA.

 

[sparc]

There should be some info on the tank as to what code it is built to.
With a little research you should be able to find out without damaging
the tank or even easier just call the manufacturer and ask them.

 

[Reyer Farms]

I'd buy the. 375 wall pipe. It will be Cadillac for BBQ grill.

 

[Tractor Seabee]

I have a 15 year old 60 gal. Air compressor tank that the motor went out on. I was thinking of cutting open and maybe making a small BBQ smoker. I have not cut one and was curious how thick it might be?

Anyone ever cut one and have an idea of the general material thickness??

BTW, I can by a 28"x 3' piece of 3/8ths pipe for just over $100, so that is an option if the AC tank is thin walled.

Buy the pipe, it will last longer than you live. The air tank is probably no thicker than 1/8" minus the layeer of rust.

Ron