Qucifer's BBQ Build Up

Qucifer · 02-23-2008, 11:29 AM

Hello again everyone. I said I was going to build a BBQ Smoker, and I started it this morning. Took a few pics of what I have done so far. Just taking a quick break, its cold outside. So far ive taken some measurments, and have trying to decide how and where to mount the smoke box. Anyway, here are a couple pics of the first few cuts of the smoke box. I will post more later as I make more progress.

Once again, here is the basis of the build.

Here is a steel remnant on the CNC table.

These are just a few action shots. I really like watching the machine make easy work of just about any design I slap on it.

More to come

Q

Bbq Bubba · 02-23-2008, 11:35 AM

Uhhhh, excuse me, not to come off like a a$$, but with tools like that, whyTF are you messing around with that little air tank???

BTW....i would kill to play in your shop....

Qucifer · 02-23-2008, 11:45 AM

Haha. Its my first bbq build, and steel is not cheap my friend. I would rather take chances on a free tank like this than on 500 dollars worth of raw steel. I plan on learning from this build, and in the future if I need something larger, I will do this again.

Divemaster · 02-23-2008, 11:49 AM

You've got one VERY well outfitted garage!!!!

jpw23 · 02-23-2008, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qucifer

Haha. Its my first bbq build, and steel is not cheap my friend. I would rather take chances on a free tank like this than on 500 dollars worth of raw steel. I plan on learning from this build, and in the future if I need something larger, I will do this again.

Trust me......you will build again!

it's not IF you need something bigger....its WHEN you need something bigger.

CritterCook · 02-23-2008, 12:35 PM

Can I put my order in now?

Phrasty · 02-23-2008, 12:39 PM

OOOoooooo That's chheeeeeaaaaattttiiinnnggg!!! No fair! lol
ok ok im just jealous!

BBQ Grail · 02-23-2008, 12:42 PM

All in favor of the next bash being at Qucifer's house raise your hand!

Nice job so far...

Qucifer · 02-23-2008, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Divemaster

You've got one VERY well outfitted garage!!!!

Well, actually I have all tools and no shop. I work out of my tiny 2 car attached garage. The Military moved me 18 months ago from Arizona where I had a nice shop to work out of, to Oklahoma, where I have no shop. I would love to install one, but since I will be moving back to Arizona later this year, it kind of defeats the purpose. So for now, I am that crazy guy in the neigborhood running CNC plasma out of his house.

At least im an an acre, so its not too bad.

Well, here are a couple more pics. I had to come back in to design the sides of the fire box, they have to follow the contours of the tank, Ill have pics of those when they are done. Until then, let me know what you think so far.

Q

Qucifer · 02-23-2008, 02:03 PM

Okay, I cut the sides of the fire box, and tack welded it together. Here are a few more pics. If it seems like i take alot of breaks, is because its cold outside. I have to come in every now and again to warm up.

I have to go into town for a bit. If I get anymore done today, I will post pics.

Q

Qucifer · 02-24-2008, 02:24 PM

Alright, had a late start today. Too much alcohol last night, and a headache this morning could be the blame.
Anyway, here are some pictures of todays progress. I cut a door, with a built in damper, and welded it on via
a 4 dollar gate hinge. So far my grand total on this project is about 12 dollars. That is cost of the steel for
the firebox, and the hinge. The tank was a donor, so that helps cut costs. Let me know what you think so far.

More to come.
Q

pat · 02-24-2008, 02:33 PM

Man that looks awesome. Nice work!! All in about 1 days time. You'll be smokin in no time.

thirdeye · 02-24-2008, 02:48 PM

I like watching a build from start to finish....

Tanks like that are usually pretty thin, are you planning on stitch cutting the door, then letting it cool down before making the final cuts? Do you have access to a sandblaster?

The_Kapn · 02-24-2008, 02:51 PM

Qucifer--Ya are killing me man!

I was born and raised a machinist and am now down to one teeny-tiny drill press, measuring instruments, and hand tools.

And, you come along with a CNC plasma cutter in your Farkin' Garage

There has got to be a story here!
What machine do you have??????

Oh Yeah--great work on the smoker.
Should work fine.

TIM

bbqpigskin · 02-24-2008, 02:55 PM

Man what a great lookin' rig!

02-23-2008, 11:29 AM	#1
Qucifer Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 02-19-08 Location: Oklahoma City, OK	Qucifer's BBQ Build Up Hello again everyone. I said I was going to build a BBQ Smoker, and I started it this morning. Took a few pics of what I have done so far. Just taking a quick break, its cold outside. So far ive taken some measurments, and have trying to decide how and where to mount the smoke box. Anyway, here are a couple pics of the first few cuts of the smoke box. I will post more later as I make more progress. Once again, here is the basis of the build. Here is a steel remnant on the CNC table. These are just a few action shots. I really like watching the machine make easy work of just about any design I slap on it. More to come Q

02-23-2008, 11:35 AM	#2
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi.	Uhhhh, excuse me, not to come off like a a$$, but with tools like that, whyTF are you messing around with that little air tank??? BTW....i would kill to play in your shop.... __________________ Owner of Bubba's BBQ & Catering L.L.C. Beer Snob I cook the #bestbrisketnorthoftexas. Get over it. #detroitporkmafia BBQ Person of the Year 2013

02-23-2008, 11:49 AM	#4
Divemaster somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 09-23-07 Location: North Side of Chicago Illinois	You've got one VERY well outfitted garage!!!! __________________ Jeff CBJ# 23376 Stockcar BBQ Race Fast, Cook Slow, and Enjoy Life! If it don't come off a smoker, it's just a side dish! Lang 60 Patio (The Mistress), Black Stainless Lang 36 (Little Princess), Large BGE (Ramona), Big Green UDS (Cottage Cooker), Brinkman SnP Pro (Little Bubba-Retired), 8 Burner Gasser, 3 - 22.5" & 1 - 18" (circa 1975) Weber Grills, & a Weber Smoky Joe.

02-23-2008, 12:35 PM	#6
CritterCook Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-29-07 Location: Wildwood, MO	Can I put my order in now? __________________ Joel Sweet Britches BBQ Team "Bessie" and "Arnold" the UDS's 22.5 Weber Cookshack FE150 Char-Broil performance series-gas "When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading"

02-23-2008, 12:42 PM	#8
BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA	All in favor of the next bash being at Qucifer's house raise your hand! Nice job so far... __________________ Larry Soon to be a Texafornian. For a limited time I will be issuing Moink Ball Certificates. I'm working on a special COVID 19 Verson. Email me for details.

02-23-2008, 11:45 AM	#3
Qucifer Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 02-19-08 Location: Oklahoma City, OK	Haha. Its my first bbq build, and steel is not cheap my friend. I would rather take chances on a free tank like this than on 500 dollars worth of raw steel. I plan on learning from this build, and in the future if I need something larger, I will do this again.

02-23-2008, 12:39 PM	#7
Phrasty Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-19-08 Location: Jamaica	OOOoooooo That's chheeeeeaaaaattttiiinnnggg!!! No fair! lol ok ok im just jealous!

02-23-2008, 02:03 PM	#10
Qucifer Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 02-19-08 Location: Oklahoma City, OK	Okay, I cut the sides of the fire box, and tack welded it together. Here are a few more pics. If it seems like i take alot of breaks, is because its cold outside. I have to come in every now and again to warm up. I have to go into town for a bit. If I get anymore done today, I will post pics. Q

02-24-2008, 02:24 PM	#11
Qucifer Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 02-19-08 Location: Oklahoma City, OK	More Progress Alright, had a late start today. Too much alcohol last night, and a headache this morning could be the blame. Anyway, here are some pictures of todays progress. I cut a door, with a built in damper, and welded it on via a 4 dollar gate hinge. So far my grand total on this project is about 12 dollars. That is cost of the steel for the firebox, and the hinge. The tank was a donor, so that helps cut costs. Let me know what you think so far. More to come. Q

02-24-2008, 02:33 PM	#12
pat is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 01-21-08 Location: Des Moines, IA	Man that looks awesome. Nice work!! All in about 1 days time. You'll be smokin in no time. __________________ Smokers Purgatory Have you tried Simply Marvelous Rubs yet?? Backwoods Party Ole Hickory CTO Large Big Green Egg WSM X 2 Weber Performer

02-24-2008, 02:48 PM	#13
thirdeye somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-14-06 Location: At home on the range in Wyoming	I like watching a build from start to finish.... Tanks like that are usually pretty thin, are you planning on stitch cutting the door, then letting it cool down before making the final cuts? Do you have access to a sandblaster? __________________ ~thirdeye~ I Play With Fire and Smoke *Barbecuist ~ Charcuterist ~ KCBS Master Judge & CTC* Big Green Eggs, Big Drum Smokers, Big Chiefs, Weber Smokey Joe "Custom Tall Boy" Oil Patch Horizontal, SnS Deluxe Kettle Visit my Cookin' Site by clicking HERE Barbecue is not rocket surgery “The problem with quotes on the Internet is that it's hard to verify their authenticity” ~ Abraham Lincoln

02-24-2008, 02:51 PM	#14
The_Kapn Moderator Emeritus Join Date: 04-08-04 Location: Marianna, FL Name/Nickname : Tim	Qucifer--Ya are killing me man! I was born and raised a machinist and am now down to one teeny-tiny drill press, measuring instruments, and hand tools. And, you come along with a CNC plasma cutter in your Farkin' Garage There has got to be a story here! What machine do you have?????? Oh Yeah--great work on the smoker. Should work fine. TIM __________________ "Flirtin' with Disaster" BBQ Team (RETIRED) New Ninja Woodfired Grill for Christmas 2023

02-24-2008, 02:55 PM	#15
bbqpigskin Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-31-06 Location: Auburn, Ca	Man what a great lookin' rig! __________________ Mike Bar-B-Chef offset Ancient Weber Kettle Weber Kettle Gold Proud owner of "The Hog"

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