In alt.food.barbecue, Piedmont > wrote:

> Also, once the cooker walls reach temp on a thicker wall, it could help
> stabilize the temp. fluctuations for a time. But then weight could
> become an issue if you want to move it often. I'd say I'd do it with
> say, perhaps, 1/4 inch steel.

The place to use especially thick steel is the firebox. It will help to
keep the wood burning cleanly.

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