Started smoker build

cheez59 · 05-08-2009, 09:51 PM

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.

McClung · 05-08-2009, 10:02 PM

Nice start, I'm jealous!

jestridge · 05-08-2009, 10:43 PM

Looking good, very good

jack040806 · 05-08-2009, 11:03 PM

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

traildust · 05-08-2009, 11:57 PM

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

Que-Dawg · 05-09-2009, 08:36 AM

Nice work

Meat Burner · 05-09-2009, 10:23 AM

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

cheez59 · 05-09-2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Meat Burner

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.

Dr_KY · 05-09-2009, 01:10 PM

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

cheez59 · 05-09-2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr_KY

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!

Meat Burner · 05-09-2009, 09:14 PM

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

cheez59 · 05-09-2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Meat Burner

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.

I will get it fixed on Monday so maybe by mid week it will look like a smoker.

Meat Burner · 05-09-2009, 09:29 PM

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

cheez59 · 08-19-2009, 10:58 AM

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.

Norcoredneck · 08-19-2009, 11:05 AM

Looking good.

05-08-2009, 09:51 PM	#1
cheez59 Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-29-08 Location: LaFayette, GA	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. __________________ Lone Star Grillz mini insulated cabinet.Lonestar Grillz 20x42 offset. Broil King Baron Gasser, Vortex and Slow & Sear Plus, Weber 26" Original Premium, Weber Smoky Joe, Cajun Fryer 8-1/2 & 4 Gallon, The Big Easy oil-less fryer, BBQ Guru CyberQ Cloud, BBQ Guru DigiQ DX2, Thermoworks Smoke, Maverick XR-50 Last edited by cheez59; 05-26-2015 at 07:53 AM..

05-08-2009, 10:02 PM	#2
McClung is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-19-08 Location: Edgewood, WA	Nice start, I'm jealous! __________________ [B][FONT=Comic Sans MS]Tim[/FONT][/B] [B][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]The Good One Model 30/24P UDS Smoke and Thistle Competition Barbecue Team 1Lazy1 Brand, A Texas Original Lifetime member Displaced Texans [/SIZE] [I]THE SPICY FAIRY ROCKS![/I] [/FONT][/B]

05-08-2009, 11:03 PM	#4
jack040806 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-22-07 Location: Sacramento, CA	Thats solid, can't wait to some some que coming off of that. Bet the neighbors are excited too. __________________ WSM, UDS, BBQ Pro bullet smoker, weber performer, weber genesis silver, weber 18", weber 22", smokey joe, and a [COLOR=blue]Super accurate, deadly quick blue thermapen.[/COLOR]

05-09-2009, 08:36 AM	#6
Que-Dawg is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-11-09 Location: somerset, kentucky	Nice work __________________ [COLOR=darkred][B][FONT=Georgia]BBQ Naked, & Toast Your Bunz[/FONT].[/B][/COLOR]

05-09-2009, 10:23 AM	#7
Meat Burner Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-22-07 Location: Springfield, MO	John, looks great!!! Going to be around here anytime? __________________ my avatar swiped fatties from the plate....look how sorry he is. ________ Meat. NB Bandera with mods Weber 22 .5" x 2, 26.75" x 1 UDS x 3 KCBS CBJ Created "The Great Spam Revelation of 2011." www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=111155

05-08-2009, 10:43 PM	#3
jestridge somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 12-28-07 Location: annville ky	Looking good, very good

05-08-2009, 11:57 PM	#5
traildust Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-21-09 Location: Phelan, Ca	Daaang that looks tough! It even looks stout enough to double as a submarine

05-09-2009, 01:10 PM	#9
Dr_KY Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-15-07 Location: England	Yes sir yes sir that looks like a beautiful start! I love the massive chain links as hinges. __________________ www.drsweetsmoke.com Slappin that bass like some delerious funky preist!!! UDS, Half Pint (Mini UDS), Weber, ProQ 20, Kegrilla 250 gallon cooker- 'The Meat Beast!!' British BBQ Championships Grand Champion 2008 ~~~~ British BBQ Society - Southern Championship Grand Champions 2009

05-09-2009, 09:14 PM	#11
Meat Burner Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-22-07 Location: Springfield, MO	John, bring some of your homemade hushpuppies when you come in. Looking forward to watching the smoker build. So far it looks great!!!!!!! __________________ my avatar swiped fatties from the plate....look how sorry he is. ________ Meat. NB Bandera with mods Weber 22 .5" x 2, 26.75" x 1 UDS x 3 KCBS CBJ Created "The Great Spam Revelation of 2011." www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=111155

05-09-2009, 09:29 PM	#13
Meat Burner Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-22-07 Location: Springfield, MO	Are you doing a reverse flow on this one? The pics look like it a a pretty big smoker. __________________ my avatar swiped fatties from the plate....look how sorry he is. ________ Meat. NB Bandera with mods Weber 22 .5" x 2, 26.75" x 1 UDS x 3 KCBS CBJ Created "The Great Spam Revelation of 2011." www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=111155

08-19-2009, 10:58 AM	#14
cheez59 Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-29-08 Location: LaFayette, GA	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. __________________ Lone Star Grillz mini insulated cabinet.Lonestar Grillz 20x42 offset. Broil King Baron Gasser, Vortex and Slow & Sear Plus, Weber 26" Original Premium, Weber Smoky Joe, Cajun Fryer 8-1/2 & 4 Gallon, The Big Easy oil-less fryer, BBQ Guru CyberQ Cloud, BBQ Guru DigiQ DX2, Thermoworks Smoke, Maverick XR-50 Last edited by cheez59; 05-26-2015 at 07:53 AM..

08-19-2009, 11:05 AM	#15
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca.	Looking good. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

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