I f'd myself

oifmarine2003 · 05-06-2013, 09:46 AM

After I finished up smoking a couple of chickens last night around 10, I moved my smoker (it is made of wood) to a different part of the driveway so I could move my truck. There is a slight slope downward to the front of the driveway so I made sure the smoker was not going to roll towards the street (it is on big castors). As I went to get in my truck, I heard my smoker start rolling, not towards the street but to the side of the driveway where there is about a 8" drop off. I tried to get there to catch it in time but I was too late. The door is ripped off and there is damage all over the place. I didn't have the heart to do a complete inspection last night in the dark but what I could see was not good. I may be f'd..... Time to build another one maybe. FARK!

landarc · 05-06-2013, 09:48 AM

Well, it is always the things you don't expect. Sorry to hear though, no smoker is no bueno

JazzyBadger · 05-06-2013, 09:52 AM

Next build should include locking castors.

oifmarine2003 · 05-06-2013, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jazzybadger

Next build should include locking castors.

Yes. The stand I built in on already had castors on it that couldn't be removed. This was always something I worried about.

JazzyBadger · 05-06-2013, 09:55 AM

Yeah that sucks man, I feel your pain. At least with no smoker the drive to build a new one will be strong inside you.

K-JUN · 05-06-2013, 09:56 AM

That $ucks maybe you will be able to salvage it.

Mark Warren · 05-06-2013, 09:57 AM

Sorry to hear about that. I myself had a XLG BGE that I took apart to pressure wash every year. then one years with the help of my wife as we were putting the top back on I thought I had it under control and told her thank you I got it from here. The hinge wasn't seating as perfectly as I had hoped on the New gasket so I loosened up the ring to re-adjust it and the damn thing slipped right out and smashed itself all over the ground.

So I have been there my friend. Not a happy place to be. Sorry for your loss.

N8man · 05-06-2013, 09:57 AM

wheel chocks are your friend...

oifmarine2003 · 05-06-2013, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by landarc

Well, it is always the things you don't expect. Sorry to hear though, no smoker is no bueno

Luckily, I have another smaller smoker that I can use until I get this sucka fixed. I could never not have a backup!

oifmarine2003 · 05-06-2013, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by N8man

wheel chocks are your friend...

That is the funny part, I used them in the front where there was a slope. There was really no slope to the side. Just a fluke thing......

Bludawg · 05-06-2013, 10:03 AM

Sorry for you loss, but I look forward to seeing it rise from the ashes like a Pheonix. Post the build on the new one I would like to see how you build it.

Faston · 05-06-2013, 10:29 AM

Glad you were not injured!

code3rrt · 05-06-2013, 10:57 AM

Best of luck on the rebuild, keep us posted.

KC

criffaaa1 · 05-06-2013, 11:04 AM

man that sucks but, now you can make it even bigger, better, and more awesome.

oifmarine2003 · 05-06-2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by criffaaa1

man that sucks but, now you can make it even bigger, better, and more awesome.

That is a great way to look at it. There are some things I would do differently so I guess this is my chance to build it again with improvements!

05-06-2013, 09:46 AM	#1
oifmarine2003 Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-26-12 Location: Cedarburg, WI	I f'd myself After I finished up smoking a couple of chickens last night around 10, I moved my smoker (it is made of wood) to a different part of the driveway so I could move my truck. There is a slight slope downward to the front of the driveway so I made sure the smoker was not going to roll towards the street (it is on big castors). As I went to get in my truck, I heard my smoker start rolling, not towards the street but to the side of the driveway where there is about a 8" drop off. I tried to get there to catch it in time but I was too late. The door is ripped off and there is damage all over the place. I didn't have the heart to do a complete inspection last night in the dark but what I could see was not good. I may be f'd..... Time to build another one maybe. FARK! __________________ Chris- Midwest BBQ Outreach

05-06-2013, 09:48 AM	#2
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: sAn leAnDRo, CA	Well, it is always the things you don't expect. Sorry to hear though, no smoker is no bueno __________________ [COLOR=DarkGreen][COLOR=DarkRed][SIZE=1]me: I don't drink anymore Yelonutz: me either, but, then again, I don't drink any less [/SIZE][/COLOR][/COLOR][SIZE=1][COLOR=DarkRed] [COLOR=Pink]SSS[/COLOR] [/COLOR][/SIZE]

05-06-2013, 09:52 AM	#3
JazzyBadger Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-12-10 Location: Jazzy Gerbil Land.	Next build should include locking castors. __________________ The Life of the Knife is Ended By! The Wife. Geld responsibly.

05-06-2013, 09:55 AM	#5
JazzyBadger Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-12-10 Location: Jazzy Gerbil Land.	Yeah that sucks man, I feel your pain. At least with no smoker the drive to build a new one will be strong inside you. __________________ The Life of the Knife is Ended By! The Wife. Geld responsibly.

05-06-2013, 09:56 AM	#6
K-JUN is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-10-13 Location: Lafayette, LA	That $ucks maybe you will be able to salvage it. __________________ [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=86"][B][COLOR="Red"]Enter An International Cook Off From Your Home.[/COLOR][/B] [/URL] Brady Cajun Grill by Percy Guidry; 22.5" WSM; GMG Daniel Boone; Crown Verity Gaser

05-06-2013, 09:57 AM	#7
Mark Warren is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-16-13 Location: here	Sorry to hear about that. I myself had a XLG BGE that I took apart to pressure wash every year. then one years with the help of my wife as we were putting the top back on I thought I had it under control and told her thank you I got it from here. The hinge wasn't seating as perfectly as I had hoped on the New gasket so I loosened up the ring to re-adjust it and the damn thing slipped right out and smashed itself all over the ground. So I have been there my friend. Not a happy place to be. Sorry for your loss.

05-06-2013, 09:57 AM	#8
N8man Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-09-07 Location: God's Country Ossipee-Osceola NC	wheel chocks are your friend... __________________ N8man Average Joe Backyard Enthusiast How I Fire Up That Ugly DrumPit Smoker!!!!

05-06-2013, 10:03 AM	#11
Bludawg somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx	Sorry for you loss, but I look forward to seeing it rise from the ashes like a Pheonix. Post the build on the new one I would like to see how you build it. __________________ I'm a Proxy Vegetarian> Cows eat grass & I eat cows.

05-06-2013, 10:29 AM	#12
Faston Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-19-13 Location: SE Texas	Glad you were not injured! __________________ Old Country All-American Brazos Offset Smoker Weber Kettle Premium 26"

05-06-2013, 10:57 AM	#13
code3rrt Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-09-12 Location: Spokane Valley, Washington	Best of luck on the rebuild, keep us posted. KC __________________ KC Weber Performer with rotisserie ring, 22.5OTS, Maverick 732, Weber Smokey Joe,PBC Smokenator/Hoovergrill, variety of microbrews, Gin and tonic, variety of lighters.:blah:

05-06-2013, 11:04 AM	#14
criffaaa1 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-14-11 Location: Cleveland OH.	man that sucks but, now you can make it even bigger, better, and more awesome. __________________ 22.5 ots, 22.5 wsm, kingsford deluxe