Looking for a Smoker

EZ Smoker · 08-25-2006, 06:53 AM

A buddy of mine and I are looking for a smoker, I would say in the 300 gallon range, It does not have to be on a trailer. I was wondering if anyone knew of any for sale say in the $1200.00 range or less.

Yakfishingfool · 08-25-2006, 07:54 AM

Never saqw one listed as 300 gallon...check ebay often. Also craigslist. Thillin found me a Klose Backyard Chef for 1200, had to drive form NYC to Kansas city to get it but have been very happy with it. Scott

jt · 08-25-2006, 11:44 AM

Sounds like you're looking for a smoker built from a propane tank, right?

EZ Smoker · 08-25-2006, 12:52 PM

does not have to be from a propane tank, I was just using that as a refernce to the size I am looking for. I would want it that big or bigger.

chad · 08-25-2006, 12:58 PM

Here are a couple of examples of LARGE smokers...I've used the one with two chimneys...odds are someone in your region makes cookers, too.

http://www.partygrills.com/

qman · 08-25-2006, 03:22 PM

How big is that smoker Chad?
I figure a three foot diameter by about 6 feet length would give you something just over 300 gallons-

chad · 08-25-2006, 03:24 PM

The one I used was something like 40" pipe and 8-10 feet long. It has double shelves in each side.

qman · 08-25-2006, 06:30 PM

That is a big smoker. I think that translates [using 10 foot length] to about 650 gallons.
Sounds about right. The big cooker my buddy and I cook big events on started life as a 500 gallon propane tank.

Solidkick · 08-27-2006, 09:10 AM

I think you guys have the size down......now how you gonna fit that into the limited budget?

qman · 08-27-2006, 09:20 AM

A 630 gallon tank at 1200.00 is $1.85 per gallon. Thats cheaper than gas.

Seriously, I have seen some big old ones made from propane tanks around here for under a 1000.00 on a trailer. Don't know where one is right now, but will keep my eye out.

Sawdustguy · 08-27-2006, 09:32 AM

Forget the tank stuff. You owe it to yourself to have a look at a Spicewine Cooker. See them at www.spicewineironworks.com. I can tell you first hand, that these smokers are make with the very best craftsmenship.

PS: I am not affiliated with Spicewine Ironworks. I own a Spicewine Cooker and cant believe the craftsmenship.

nmayeux · 08-27-2006, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sawdustguy

Forget the tank stuff. You owe it to yourself to have a look at a Spicewine Cooker. See them at www.spicewineironworks.com. I can tell you first hand, that these smokers are make with the very best craftsmenship.

PS: I am not affiliated with Spicewine Ironworks. I own a Spicewine Cooker and cant believe the craftsmenship.

I mean no disrespect to Spice as I really want one of his smokers, but you need to decide what kind of smoker you want. I really wanted a stick burner, and that is why I picked the Lang first, which I really love (the Southern in me

!). I will own a large Spicewine shortly to compliment my stick burner, but you need to decide what style you want. $1200 is really limiting your options for that size smoker, so you will have to be really diligent in your search! Like the words of a previous post, you get what you pay for!

Kevin · 08-27-2006, 09:15 PM

Noah, I was in the same boat. I was just set on burning sticks. The BSKD fit the bill for me. The Lang is a remodeled propane tank, but that's not a bad thing. The thick metal is a fine advantage. Take advantage of what is available for the best dollar value. And yes I too will some day have a spice box. These are all fine cookers. The priority to me is that K took a dump and that makes stick burning all that much more appealing to me. Oak trees grow on every piece of undeveloped land here. Hope this made sense.

qman · 08-28-2006, 05:36 AM

Kevin, I agree with you and Noah. If our brother EZ Smoker had asked advice on the BEST smoker available, I would point him toward Spicewine at once.
However he seems to be looking for a large stick burner, so that is what we were talking about-and low cost. The tank based cookers are the ones that most easily fit that description. The thick metal is a boon both in heat retention and in resisting burn-out and rust. That makes even elderly units a good buy.
My buddy and I have been cooking on our cooker for over 20 years, and it shows no rust or wear. The only thing we have replaced is the fire baskets-the original ones were made out of fairly light expanded metal.

Sawdustguy · 08-28-2006, 06:34 AM

Maybe something like this http://www.academy.com/index.php?pag...263-40121-0600 at $748 would suffice. It is made from 3/16" steel but other than that it looks ok. or a Lang 48 http://www.pigroast.com/model48p.htm at $1295 is close enough to their budget.

08-25-2006, 06:53 AM	#1
EZ Smoker Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 08-16-06 Location: South Central Illinois / Home of the Fighting Illini Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looking for a Smoker A buddy of mine and I are looking for a smoker, I would say in the 300 gallon range, It does not have to be on a trailer. I was wondering if anyone knew of any for sale say in the $1200.00 range or less. __________________ 3 Weber Kettles Brinkman Smoke-N-Pit with mods

08-25-2006, 07:54 AM	#2
Yakfishingfool Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-01-05 Location: Shokan, New York Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Never saqw one listed as 300 gallon...check ebay often. Also craigslist. Thillin found me a Klose Backyard Chef for 1200, had to drive form NYC to Kansas city to get it but have been very happy with it. Scott __________________ Oh It'z BBQ! 6 Kayaks(tarpon 160i, 2 tarpon 120's, a hobie outback, hobie tandem, and a Kaskazi Dorado) 1 Weber Gold Series Grill 1 Spicewine Large on a trailer 1 WSM 1 Smokey Joe Platinum 1 XL Big Green Egg KCBS Certified Judge #9079

08-25-2006, 11:44 AM	#3
jt Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-10-04 Location: BFE Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sounds like you're looking for a smoker built from a propane tank, right? __________________ I didn't hijack the thread. I just took it in a completely different direction. Spicewine, 2 Dutch Ovens, Weber OTP, 18 " Weber Kettle, White Mountain Ice Cream Freezer, Whirly Pop, Cast Iron Hot Dog cooker, and a 10 year old. Moink. RIP - my NB Bandera "Sweet Blue to all" - E

08-25-2006, 12:52 PM	#4
EZ Smoker Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 08-16-06 Location: South Central Illinois / Home of the Fighting Illini Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	does not have to be from a propane tank, I was just using that as a refernce to the size I am looking for. I would want it that big or bigger. __________________ 3 Weber Kettles Brinkman Smoke-N-Pit with mods

08-25-2006, 03:22 PM	#6
qman Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-08-05 Location: Ocoee, Fl Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How big is that smoker Chad? I figure a three foot diameter by about 6 feet length would give you something just over 300 gallons- __________________ qman Para Bellum

08-25-2006, 03:24 PM	#7
chad somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: Clearwater, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The one I used was something like 40" pipe and 8-10 feet long. It has double shelves in each side. __________________ Dave Southern Brethren BBQ Competition Team "It's all about getting paid!" - Myron Mixon "I love being hated in my hometown!" - David Hair KingFisher Gator Rotisserie cooker, WSM, Stainless 5 burner with IR gas grill, Turkey Fryer, Weber JD Commemorative grill, slightly used Bandera chamber for future use as a cold smoker, Masterbuilt 40" insulated ELECTRIC smoker

08-25-2006, 06:30 PM	#8
qman Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-08-05 Location: Ocoee, Fl Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That is a big smoker. I think that translates [using 10 foot length] to about 650 gallons. Sounds about right. The big cooker my buddy and I cook big events on started life as a 500 gallon propane tank. __________________ qman Para Bellum

08-27-2006, 09:10 AM	#9
Solidkick somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-21-03 Location: Bandera Owner in Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think you guys have the size down......now how you gonna fit that into the limited budget? __________________ Mr. Kick ------------------------------------------------ *Belly Brothers BBQ Team* "Sister Flame" Spicewine Trailer Smoker,Modified Bandera, Uni-Flame Chicken Cooker with a Spicewine Thermometer mod,Kingsford Barrel cooker and a super fast RED thermapen KC always said "fat cap up!!

08-27-2006, 09:20 AM	#10
qman Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-08-05 Location: Ocoee, Fl Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A 630 gallon tank at 1200.00 is $1.85 per gallon. Thats cheaper than gas. Seriously, I have seen some big old ones made from propane tanks around here for under a 1000.00 on a trailer. Don't know where one is right now, but will keep my eye out. __________________ qman Para Bellum

08-27-2006, 09:32 AM	#11
Sawdustguy Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-14-05 Location: Manorville, Long Island Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Forget the tank stuff. You owe it to yourself to have a look at a Spicewine Cooker. See them at www.spicewineironworks.com. I can tell you first hand, that these smokers are make with the very best craftsmenship. PS: I am not affiliated with Spicewine Ironworks. I own a Spicewine Cooker and cant believe the craftsmenship. __________________ Guy (Brewmaster and Pitmaster) BBQ Team: *Two Fat Polocks BBQ Team* Brewery: Black Dog Brewery BBQ Equipment: "Sam I Am": XL Big Green Egg "Barbra Q": Lang 84 Deluxe "R2 and D2": Twin 22" Weber Smokey Mountains Brewery: Custom Made Automated Souped Up Sabco

08-27-2006, 09:15 PM	#13
Kevin Moderator Join Date: 02-06-05 Location: Southern Minnesota Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Noah, I was in the same boat. I was just set on burning sticks. The BSKD fit the bill for me. The Lang is a remodeled propane tank, but that's not a bad thing. The thick metal is a fine advantage. Take advantage of what is available for the best dollar value. And yes I too will some day have a spice box. These are all fine cookers. The priority to me is that K took a dump and that makes stick burning all that much more appealing to me. Oak trees grow on every piece of undeveloped land here. Hope this made sense. __________________ Kevin

08-28-2006, 05:36 AM	#14
qman Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-08-05 Location: Ocoee, Fl Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Kevin, I agree with you and Noah. If our brother EZ Smoker had asked advice on the BEST smoker available, I would point him toward Spicewine at once. However he seems to be looking for a large stick burner, so that is what we were talking about-and low cost. The tank based cookers are the ones that most easily fit that description. The thick metal is a boon both in heat retention and in resisting burn-out and rust. That makes even elderly units a good buy. My buddy and I have been cooking on our cooker for over 20 years, and it shows no rust or wear. The only thing we have replaced is the fire baskets-the original ones were made out of fairly light expanded metal. __________________ qman Para Bellum

08-28-2006, 06:34 AM	#15
Sawdustguy Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-14-05 Location: Manorville, Long Island Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Maybe something like this http://www.academy.com/index.php?pag...263-40121-0600 at $748 would suffice. It is made from 3/16" steel but other than that it looks ok. or a Lang 48 http://www.pigroast.com/model48p.htm at $1295 is close enough to their budget. __________________ Guy (Brewmaster and Pitmaster) BBQ Team: *Two Fat Polocks BBQ Team* Brewery: Black Dog Brewery BBQ Equipment: "Sam I Am": XL Big Green Egg "Barbra Q": Lang 84 Deluxe "R2 and D2": Twin 22" Weber Smokey Mountains Brewery: Custom Made Automated Souped Up Sabco

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