My Custom Vertical Offset is Getting Close...Big Daddy Bandera!!! - Page 10

peeps · 10-08-2013, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dinosdeuce

Peeps,
Congrats on Earl. As a newbie, I appreciate you given details along the way.

Dino

back at ya on yours!

luke duke · 10-09-2013, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Blitzcraig

Look into Baking Steel for Pizza. I've had several Pizza Stones crack and eventually break. I'm either going to get the brand "Baking Steel" or have Chris cut me a piece of 1/4" A36 to put in place of the firebox cooking grate when I want to do Pizza. It has far better conduction and thermal mass than a stone and will never crack or break.

It sounds like you may have already come across this thread:
http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/ind...c,12887.0.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by peeps

If you look at the pic below, there are a couple notches in the side of the smokebox near the little shelf. There are matching notches in the door. That is where I run the temp probes.

That's a good idea. It looks like he just used an angle grinder.

peeps · 10-20-2013, 02:33 PM

Here is a link to most of my cook yesterday. The only thing not shown is the brisket but it didn't apply to the TD.

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...5&postcount=63

Here is the brisket. It was pretty tasty but I think I will crutch it the next time, just to save some time. I ran Earl near 300 most the day. Though will people coming over and checking out Earl ad all the other things I was cooking, the door was open quite a bit.

Here is the brisket during it's rest.

Here it is all sliced up.

All the food got rave reviews from the crowd, as did Earl!

This morning was bittersweet, though, as I helped (with a mean hangover) get Earl all loaded up on AJ's trailer to let him make some corrections and tweaks. that we have talked about over the last couple weeks. Now my poor patio looks naked! Should have him back in a week or less. Whew!

Bob in St. Louis · 10-20-2013, 02:35 PM

Yum. Well done Sir.

TuscaloosaQ · 10-20-2013, 03:02 PM

peeps That is some sho nuff good looking grub!!!!! Again your builder did an awesome job..... Got me wanting to do some verticals now!!!!!!

peeps · 10-20-2013, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TuscaloosaQ

peeps That is some sho nuff good looking grub!!!!! Again your builder did an awesome job..... Got me wanting to do some verticals now!!!!!!

Thanks!

I think for a backyard unit, unless you just have a huge lot, the vertical configuration is hard to beat! Tons of space in a compact footprint!

I think you could easily sell a few verticals!

sliding_billy · 10-20-2013, 04:17 PM

Great work bro'!

swbill · 10-20-2013, 04:45 PM

First congratulations on the awesome smoker. This is exactly the grill I have been wanted to build.
Now to hijack your thread, anyone know where to get plans to a smoker like this? I have a full metal shop at my house and would love to tackle this. Been tossing around buying a BGE but this is what I really want.

peeps · 10-20-2013, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swbill

First congratulations on the awesome smoker. This is exactly the grill I have been wanted to build.
Now to hijack your thread, anyone know where to get plans to a smoker like this? I have a full metal shop at my house and would love to tackle this. Been tossing around buying a BGE but this is what I really want.

Thanks! I am enjoying the hell out of it! Love the capacity and the footprint!

The rough dims are in the first post of this thread. I think you'll have to work out the details yourself, though. The pics of the completed smoker should provide enough of an idea for each of the details.

TuscaloosaQ · 10-20-2013, 06:38 PM

swbill To get plans for a smoker like that go to smokerbuilder.com Frank Cox is a friend of mine and he can hook you up or smokerplans.net. Tell him TQ sent you!!!!!!

swbill · 10-20-2013, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TuscaloosaQ

swbill To get plans for a smoker like that go to smokerbuilder.com Frank Cox is a friend of mine and he can hook you up or smokerplans.net. Tell him TQ sent you!!!!!!

Great. Thanks ill check them out.

peeps · 10-21-2013, 09:04 AM

Just bought a couple Grill Pads to stick side by side under Earl upon his return to keep the rust spots and grease drippings from staining the concrete. Will pressure wash his spot tonight after work...

dinosdeuce · 10-21-2013, 08:28 PM

Looks like you have it pretty well figured out. That was some pretty good looking food. You done well!!

Dino

peeps · 10-21-2013, 08:32 PM

I'm getting him figured out...for that full day cook, 5am to 8pm, I used ~6 cubic feet of wood, or the volume that fits on the rack below the smoke box. That was ~$15 in fuel. I can certainly live with that!

Fwismoker · 10-21-2013, 09:12 PM

Love the build! How's the temps from bottom shelf from the top?

10-20-2013, 02:33 PM	#138
peeps somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-09-13 Location: Round Rock, TX	Here is a link to most of my cook yesterday. The only thing not shown is the brisket but it didn't apply to the TD. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...5&postcount=63 Here is the brisket. It was pretty tasty but I think I will crutch it the next time, just to save some time. I ran Earl near 300 most the day. Though will people coming over and checking out Earl ad all the other things I was cooking, the door was open quite a bit. Here is the brisket during it's rest. Here it is all sliced up. All the food got rave reviews from the crowd, as did Earl! This morning was bittersweet, though, as I helped (with a mean hangover) get Earl all loaded up on AJ's trailer to let him make some corrections and tweaks. that we have talked about over the last couple weeks. Now my poor patio looks naked! Should have him back in a week or less. Whew! __________________ - [B][COLOR="darkorange"]Earl [/COLOR][/B]- My Custom Vertical Offset Smoker by AJ's Custom Cookers ([URL="http://bit.ly/1gelc9M"]build link[/URL]) - [B][COLOR="darkorange"]Colt[/COLOR][/B] - Superior SS-2 w/ DigiQ DXII- Courtesy of Gainesville Jaycees and Superior Smokers - [B]Weber Kettle 22.5 OTG[/B] w/ Craycort Cast Iron Grates - [B][COLOR="darkorange"]Major[/COLOR][/B] - Mini WSM (from SJS) [B][COLOR="Blue"]Certified IMBAS MOINK Baller![/COLOR][/B] ([URL="http://bit.ly/1lr5cKx"]Certificate of Authenticity[/URL]) / [B][COLOR="Blue"]Join the fun in the [URL="http://bit.ly/1ew3H57"]Throwdowns[/URL]![/COLOR][/B]

10-20-2013, 02:35 PM	#139
Bob in St. Louis Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-31-12 Location: St. Louis Missouri	Yum. Well done Sir. __________________ Truth, by definition is narrow and exclusive. -------------- "Do not eat the meat raw or boiled in water, but roast it over a fire." - Exodus 12:9

10-20-2013, 03:02 PM	#140
TuscaloosaQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-11-11 Location: Tuscaloosa Alabama	peeps That is some sho nuff good looking grub!!!!! Again your builder did an awesome job..... Got me wanting to do some verticals now!!!!!! __________________ TuscaloosaQ Check out our website at ShirleyFabrication.com Like our Facebook Page Facebook.com/ShirleyFabrication

10-20-2013, 06:38 PM	#145
TuscaloosaQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-11-11 Location: Tuscaloosa Alabama	swbill To get plans for a smoker like that go to smokerbuilder.com Frank Cox is a friend of mine and he can hook you up or smokerplans.net. Tell him TQ sent you!!!!!! __________________ TuscaloosaQ Check out our website at ShirleyFabrication.com Like our Facebook Page Facebook.com/ShirleyFabrication

10-21-2013, 09:04 AM	#147
peeps somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-09-13 Location: Round Rock, TX	Just bought a couple Grill Pads to stick side by side under Earl upon his return to keep the rust spots and grease drippings from staining the concrete. Will pressure wash his spot tonight after work... __________________ - [B][COLOR="darkorange"]Earl [/COLOR][/B]- My Custom Vertical Offset Smoker by AJ's Custom Cookers ([URL="http://bit.ly/1gelc9M"]build link[/URL]) - [B][COLOR="darkorange"]Colt[/COLOR][/B] - Superior SS-2 w/ DigiQ DXII- Courtesy of Gainesville Jaycees and Superior Smokers - [B]Weber Kettle 22.5 OTG[/B] w/ Craycort Cast Iron Grates - [B][COLOR="darkorange"]Major[/COLOR][/B] - Mini WSM (from SJS) [B][COLOR="Blue"]Certified IMBAS MOINK Baller![/COLOR][/B] ([URL="http://bit.ly/1lr5cKx"]Certificate of Authenticity[/URL]) / [B][COLOR="Blue"]Join the fun in the [URL="http://bit.ly/1ew3H57"]Throwdowns[/URL]![/COLOR][/B]

10-20-2013, 04:17 PM	#142
sliding_billy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-27-13 Location: Princeton, TX Name/Nickname : )	Great work bro'!

10-20-2013, 04:45 PM	#143
swbill On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-25-13 Location: grand rapids Michigan	First congratulations on the awesome smoker. This is exactly the grill I have been wanted to build. Now to hijack your thread, anyone know where to get plans to a smoker like this? I have a full metal shop at my house and would love to tackle this. Been tossing around buying a BGE but this is what I really want.

10-21-2013, 08:28 PM	#148
dinosdeuce Got Wood. Join Date: 09-21-13 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado	Looks like you have it pretty well figured out. That was some pretty good looking food. You done well!! Dino

10-21-2013, 08:32 PM	#149
peeps somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-09-13 Location: Round Rock, TX	I'm getting him figured out...for that full day cook, 5am to 8pm, I used ~6 cubic feet of wood, or the volume that fits on the rack below the smoke box. That was ~$15 in fuel. I can certainly live with that! __________________ - [B][COLOR="darkorange"]Earl [/COLOR][/B]- My Custom Vertical Offset Smoker by AJ's Custom Cookers ([URL="http://bit.ly/1gelc9M"]build link[/URL]) - [B][COLOR="darkorange"]Colt[/COLOR][/B] - Superior SS-2 w/ DigiQ DXII- Courtesy of Gainesville Jaycees and Superior Smokers - [B]Weber Kettle 22.5 OTG[/B] w/ Craycort Cast Iron Grates - [B][COLOR="darkorange"]Major[/COLOR][/B] - Mini WSM (from SJS) [B][COLOR="Blue"]Certified IMBAS MOINK Baller![/COLOR][/B] ([URL="http://bit.ly/1lr5cKx"]Certificate of Authenticity[/URL]) / [B][COLOR="Blue"]Join the fun in the [URL="http://bit.ly/1ew3H57"]Throwdowns[/URL]![/COLOR][/B]

10-21-2013, 09:12 PM	#150
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