Started smoker build
 

Well guys after much searching and researching I have finally started my smoker build. I have scrapped the reverse flow idea because of all the feedback I read about high wood consumption. This will be a clone of the Gator pit. The pit will be 36" X 72". I really wanted to use some extra heavy 24" pipe that I already have for the firebox but if I go with the 1/3 rule of thumb I reckon the 24" pipe will not work. Sooooo I am going to fabricate a big rectangular firebox. It will be easier to insulate anyway. Here are a couple pics. More to follow as I progress with the build.

Nice start, I'm jealous!

Looking good, very good

Thats solid, can't wait to some some que coming off of that. Bet the neighbors are excited too.

Daaang that looks tough! It even looks stout enough to double as a submarine :-P

Nice work

John, looks great!!! Going to be around here anytime?

Thanks Keith, I will be coming out that way sometime in early June. I'll give you a shout when I am in the neighborhood.

Yes sir yes sir that looks like a beautiful start! I love the massive chain links as hinges.

Thanks brother. The chain links are not the most beatiful thing I could weld on the smoker but they will never need to be replaced and best of all they were free!:biggrin:

John, bring some of your homemade hushpuppies when you come in. Looking forward to watching the smoker build. So far it looks great!!!!!!!

Will do Keith. I would have had some pics of the firebox today but my plasma torch decided to give me a fit.:icon_frow
I will get it fixed on Monday so maybe by mid week it will look like a smoker.

Are you doing a reverse flow on this one? The pics look like it a a pretty big smoker.

Well I had nearly a 3 month work stoppage on the smoker project. My real job and other responsibilities kept me from working on it. I got in a couple days this week so the smoker is now functional. About a day for cosmetic work then it is off to the sandbalster and then the paint booth.

Looking good.