New offset build started ( With Pics) - Page 2

Spydermike72 · 11-02-2009, 06:06 AM

Looking good Chris!!

CROSSCZEK · 11-02-2009, 07:31 AM

It looks awesome!
Can't wait to see it up close.
Keep up the good work, Chris.

It's gonna look even better with a fresh coat of green paint in it!

dodgeramsst2003 · 11-04-2009, 08:39 PM

Thanks everyone for the kind words, and encouragement. I don't have any new pics right now, as I've only made limited progress this week. I have three sides of the door cut, and two hinges in place. I ran out of O2 for the torch last night, and had to go get another cylinder tonight, then it all went down to toilet. My torch is acting up, and I'm at a loss right now as to what is wrong. going to get some advise tomorrow at work and see if I can finish the last cut on the bottom edge tomorrow night. Should have pictures of the open door by this weekend. BTW, if anyone is really good, with an O/A setup and can lend me some advice, please send me a PM, I would appreciate it.

dodgeramsst2003 · 11-05-2009, 07:18 PM

Just a couple of pics of progress. I managed to get the door cut open tonight. Still need to add two more hinges, but it opens and closes!!

KnucklHed BBQ · 11-05-2009, 07:42 PM

Good looking build! Do you have plans that you're working off of or is this a "Got it all figured out in my head" kinda deal?

Love to see more as it progresses!!

Rich Parker · 11-05-2009, 07:50 PM

Niceeeeee!!! That is going to be an awesome smoker.

dodgeramsst2003 · 11-05-2009, 09:35 PM

Knucklehed,

This is one of those "I have it all figured out in my head kind of things" I'm an engineer ( well almost, have 4 more stupid classes to go, all of the important stuff out of the way.) I'm always looking for ways to make things better. I started out by drawing a set of plans, but those have gone out the window. I'm using the excel spreadsheet that is floating around the internet to do my basic sizes and area calcs, but other than that I'm flying by the seat of my pants. It's more exciting that way.

KnucklHed BBQ · 11-05-2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dodgeramsst2003

Knucklehed,

This is one of those "I have it all figured out in my head kind of things" I'm an engineer ( well almost, have 4 more stupid classes to go, all of the important stuff out of the way.) I'm always looking for ways to make things better. I started out by drawing a set of plans, but those have gone out the window. I'm using the excel spreadsheet that is floating around the internet to do my basic sizes and area calcs, but other than that I'm flying by the seat of my pants. It's more exciting that way.

Hellz yeah it's more exciting that way!
'scuse the ignorance but uhh, which excel sheet ya' talking about?

I'm interested in starting something new I prolly wont finish just to give my wife something else to complain about... smoker sounds like just the ticket!

LT72884 · 11-05-2009, 10:00 PM

I take it in order to build one you have to have a plasma cutter and some good equipment. Right??

Good luck. Looks like it will produce some serious eats and Q

Norcoredneck · 11-06-2009, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LT72884

I take it in order to build one you have to have a plasma cutter and some good equipment. Right??

Good luck. Looks like it will produce some serious eats and Q

First and foremost.... Skill.

countyliner · 11-06-2009, 05:17 AM

Looks great!

jacob · 11-06-2009, 05:32 AM

Looks Good, what type hinges did you use on the doors?

monty3777 · 11-06-2009, 10:45 AM

looks great!

Smokin Turkey · 11-06-2009, 04:22 PM

You should do something with those galvanized fenders to cook on them. Nothing like a chicken cooked on a galvanized skillet!

MSG

dodgeramsst2003 · 11-06-2009, 04:57 PM

LT7, I have an oxy/acetylene rig, a mig, stick welder, grinders ( handheld and bench mount) whiz wheel, and a large assortment of hand tools. I would love a plasma, but just can't justify the cost right now.

Jacob - I made the hinges out of 3/4 black pipe, and 5/8 solid rod. Filed the weld out of the inside of the pipe, and used a grinder to take a little off of the steel rod till I had a good fit. Time consuming, but cheap and durable.

SmokinTurkey, I had planned to flip the fenders upside down and install burners under them for side dishes

I believe it was knucklehead who asked about the excel spreadsheet, its floating around the internet, no idea who actually made it anymore, but you plug in the size of you chamber, and it gives you firebox dimensions, firebox to chamber openings, reverse flow size, chimney size etc. I may have lost it last night when I upgraded my computer to Win 7, but I'll find it and post it here if anyone wants it. I got it from a post either here or elsewhere, can't remember anymore.

11-02-2009, 06:06 AM	#16
Spydermike72 Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-17-06 Location: Flushing Michigan Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looking good Chris!! __________________ Mike Rubbed,Smoked, and Sauced BBQ Team Powered by Bar's Leak and Rislone RSSBBQ.COM Backwoods Competitor Backwoods Party Ranch Kettle,Weber Performerl Certified Moink Baller President of the Great Lakes BBQ Association For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know

11-02-2009, 07:31 AM	#17
CROSSCZEK Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-19-08 Location: Saline, MI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It looks awesome! Can't wait to see it up close. Keep up the good work, Chris. It's gonna look even better with a fresh coat of green paint in it! __________________ [B]Drinking is not the answer.[/B] - It's the question. "Yes!" is the answer. [I]Custom built 8' long, 36" dia reverse flow stick burner (The Green Monster)[/I],[I]250 gallon tank grill[/I] [I]Jenn-Air Gasser[/I], UDS Finally done! [I]Proud father of two.[/I] [I]Member GLBBQA[/I] [I]CBJ# 55381[/I]

11-04-2009, 08:39 PM	#18
dodgeramsst2003 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-01-06 Location: Flat Rock, MI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks everyone for the kind words, and encouragement. I don't have any new pics right now, as I've only made limited progress this week. I have three sides of the door cut, and two hinges in place. I ran out of O2 for the torch last night, and had to go get another cylinder tonight, then it all went down to toilet. My torch is acting up, and I'm at a loss right now as to what is wrong. going to get some advise tomorrow at work and see if I can finish the last cut on the bottom edge tomorrow night. Should have pictures of the open door by this weekend. BTW, if anyone is really good, with an O/A setup and can lend me some advice, please send me a PM, I would appreciate it. __________________ -Chris -Downriver, MI - UDS ( my new favorite cooking device) - Homebuilt cold smoker, Cookshack SM008. - 250 gal oil drum cut and waiting for me to build it - (3) more 250 gal oil drums waiting for me to go get them. - Custom offset in progress. Link To The Build: http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=71893

11-05-2009, 07:42 PM	#20
KnucklHed BBQ is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 10-14-09 Location: Kalispell, Montana Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Good looking build! Do you have plans that you're working off of or is this a "Got it all figured out in my head" kinda deal? Love to see more as it progresses!! __________________ Hybrid Pellet Pooper "The Meat Vault" - 3 *RED* Weber Kettles O, H (with Cajun Bandit Mod) & pre '79 - *Black* OT Platinum (DH) - SS AusPit - Rib-O-Lator - SJ UDS (DI) - *CRAZY FAST* Yeller Thermapen *We shall throw our bacon wrapped all beef justice upon the wooden skewers of truth to be held on high and let them know that we will not stand for this. ~Butz* (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(")

11-05-2009, 07:50 PM	#21
Rich Parker Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-20-09 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Niceeeeee!!! That is going to be an awesome smoker. __________________ WSM and UDS - iBQ'n BBQ Team owner TheBBQSuperstore.com

11-05-2009, 09:35 PM	#22
dodgeramsst2003 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-01-06 Location: Flat Rock, MI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Knucklehed, This is one of those "I have it all figured out in my head kind of things" I'm an engineer ( well almost, have 4 more stupid classes to go, all of the important stuff out of the way.) I'm always looking for ways to make things better. I started out by drawing a set of plans, but those have gone out the window. I'm using the excel spreadsheet that is floating around the internet to do my basic sizes and area calcs, but other than that I'm flying by the seat of my pants. It's more exciting that way. __________________ -Chris -Downriver, MI - UDS ( my new favorite cooking device) - Homebuilt cold smoker, Cookshack SM008. - 250 gal oil drum cut and waiting for me to build it - (3) more 250 gal oil drums waiting for me to go get them. - Custom offset in progress. Link To The Build: http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=71893

11-05-2009, 10:00 PM	#24
LT72884 Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-07-09 Location: Draper Utah Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I take it in order to build one you have to have a plasma cutter and some good equipment. Right?? Good luck. Looks like it will produce some serious eats and Q __________________ http://grillofmydreams.blogspot.com http://thebreadjournal.blogspot.com

11-06-2009, 05:17 AM	#26
countyliner Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-02-09 Location: DeSoto County, MS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looks great!

11-06-2009, 05:32 AM	#27
jacob Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-30-06 Location: North Georgia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looks Good, what type hinges did you use on the doors? __________________ Weber One Touch Gold Smokers- Back In Stock Napoleon Apollo Smoker Courtesy of *Ray Lampe*

11-06-2009, 10:45 AM	#28
monty3777 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-13-08 Location: Happytown, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	looks great! __________________ John 21:9

11-06-2009, 04:22 PM	#29
Smokin Turkey is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-28-08 Location: Huntingdon, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You should do something with those galvanized fenders to cook on them. Nothing like a chicken cooked on a galvanized skillet! MSG __________________ www.HuntingdonCountyCustoms.com

11-06-2009, 04:57 PM	#30
dodgeramsst2003 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-01-06 Location: Flat Rock, MI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	LT7, I have an oxy/acetylene rig, a mig, stick welder, grinders ( handheld and bench mount) whiz wheel, and a large assortment of hand tools. I would love a plasma, but just can't justify the cost right now. Jacob - I made the hinges out of 3/4 black pipe, and 5/8 solid rod. Filed the weld out of the inside of the pipe, and used a grinder to take a little off of the steel rod till I had a good fit. Time consuming, but cheap and durable. SmokinTurkey, I had planned to flip the fenders upside down and install burners under them for side dishes I believe it was knucklehead who asked about the excel spreadsheet, its floating around the internet, no idea who actually made it anymore, but you plug in the size of you chamber, and it gives you firebox dimensions, firebox to chamber openings, reverse flow size, chimney size etc. I may have lost it last night when I upgraded my computer to Win 7, but I'll find it and post it here if anyone wants it. I got it from a post either here or elsewhere, can't remember anymore. __________________ -Chris -Downriver, MI - UDS ( my new favorite cooking device) - Homebuilt cold smoker, Cookshack SM008. - 250 gal oil drum cut and waiting for me to build it - (3) more 250 gal oil drums waiting for me to go get them. - Custom offset in progress. Link To The Build: http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=71893

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