Concrete Smoker, Grill, Pizza Oven...???

JD McGee · 07-19-2008, 02:58 PM

Ok...so I'm cleaning up the back yard and as I'm rolling this heavy concrete culvert pipe to a new location (it's been here for 12 years) I suddenly had a brainstorm. I noticed the recess in the top and wondered if a BBQ grate would fit...the grates from my smokey joe fit perfectly!

I'll let the pics speak for themselves.

I'm headin' to Home Depot to see about a flower pot for a lid (ala Alton Brown). Do you think the concrete (2 1/2 inches thick) will handle the heat? Thoughts and suggestions welcome!

CajunSmoker · 07-19-2008, 03:05 PM

the worst that could happen would be it would break into smaller, easier to move pieces

Grumpy's Q · 07-19-2008, 03:07 PM

So it's been decoration all this time?

Smokin Gator · 07-19-2008, 03:08 PM

That looks farkin awesome. I think as thick as it is it will be fine. Some firebricks for a bottom would be sweet.

JD McGee · 07-19-2008, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy's Q

So it's been decoration all this time?

It's been uder the deck...I guess it was leftovers from when the house was built.

swamprb · 07-19-2008, 03:30 PM

You've been looking at too many Kamado restoration pics! I'll throw you a lid on my potters wheel, the therapy is working!

Smokin Gator · 07-19-2008, 03:39 PM

^^^^^ LMAO.... What is it over 80 out there today and you guys are getting a little punchy???

BBQ Grail · 07-19-2008, 03:47 PM

If you are able to find one of those cheap 26 inch Sears kettles, I'll bet the lid will fit all the way over that.

What a score? Now I've got another think to keep my eyes peeled for as I drive around town.

swamprb · 07-19-2008, 03:57 PM

We've got a bunch of them at work that used to be outdoor ashtrays-now that smokings banned 25' from a doorway they are headed for the rockpile!
I'll bring a few home for you JD and you can do a Stacker mod to it!

SmokeWatcher · 07-19-2008, 04:41 PM

Looks like it has a lot of potential. Let us know how well it cooks.

Norcoredneck · 07-19-2008, 05:15 PM

Coat it with furnace cement. If it absorbs moisture and it heats too fast it could explode. If you "seal it" it might be safer.

Hook_Line_and_Sinker · 07-19-2008, 05:19 PM

yes some long small fires in it to drive out the moisture would be a good idea

cowgirl · 07-19-2008, 05:47 PM

That's an interesting set up JD, can't wait to see how it comes out.

swamp...that looks cool!

QansasjayhawQ · 07-19-2008, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swamprb

You've been looking at too many Kamado restoration pics! I'll throw you a lid on my potters wheel, the therapy is working!

That is really cool that they let you throw pottery out in the middle of the road like that . . .

Norcoredneck · 07-19-2008, 05:59 PM

Must be a Washington thing!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=fxOTZFDLSD8

07-19-2008, 02:58 PM	#1
JD McGee somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-07 Location: Duvall, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Concrete Smoker, Grill, Pizza Oven...??? Ok...so I'm cleaning up the back yard and as I'm rolling this heavy concrete culvert pipe to a new location (it's been here for 12 years) I suddenly had a brainstorm. I noticed the recess in the top and wondered if a BBQ grate would fit...the grates from my smokey joe fit perfectly! I'll let the pics speak for themselves. I'm headin' to Home Depot to see about a flower pot for a lid (ala Alton Brown). Do you think the concrete (2 1/2 inches thick) will handle the heat? Thoughts and suggestions welcome! __________________ Wine Country "Q" Competition BBQ

07-19-2008, 03:05 PM	#2
CajunSmoker is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-06-07 Location: Rolling down the river between St Louis and New Orleans Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	the worst that could happen would be it would break into smaller, easier to move pieces __________________ Rodger How y'all are? I'm glad you got to see me I guarontee Justin Wilson 4/24/1914 - 09/05/2001 CAJUN QUE KREWE Proud ARKLAFO KCBS member & CBJ#24398 Twin CoonAss Ugly Drum Smokers Brinkman Smoke King Deluxe Brinkman Gourmet ECB with super chicken mods Weber OTS kettle

07-19-2008, 03:07 PM	#3
Grumpy's Q is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-23-06 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	So it's been decoration all this time? __________________ Mike "A woman drove me to drink and I didn't even have the decency to thank her."-W.C. Fields WSM, Brinkman gasser, Bandera with mods (Retired 3-28-09) Fish fryer/ turkey fryer 22 1/2 inch Weber gold kettle..blue 1 small tailgate gasser 3 Big Green eggs, 1 medium and 2 larges

07-19-2008, 03:08 PM	#4
Smokin Gator Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-01-06 Location: Fernandina Beach FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That looks farkin awesome. I think as thick as it is it will be fine. Some firebricks for a bottom would be sweet. __________________ [SIZE="2"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Food! It's the second most important thing to a young man, and the most important to an old one.[/FONT][/SIZE] ______________________________________________ -Brent Smokin Gators BBQ Team Medium Amazin' Blue Spicewine - It's a Swamp Thing UDS Large BGE - Adopted Medium BGE - Adopted Weber 22 inch w/mods Weber SJP Stoker Weber Genesis Silver C Gasser Constant wood lurker FBA CBJ

07-19-2008, 03:30 PM	#6
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You've been looking at too many Kamado restoration pics! I'll throw you a lid on my potters wheel, the therapy is working! __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

07-19-2008, 03:39 PM	#7
Smokin Gator Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-01-06 Location: Fernandina Beach FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	^^^^^ LMAO.... What is it over 80 out there today and you guys are getting a little punchy??? __________________ [SIZE="2"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Food! It's the second most important thing to a young man, and the most important to an old one.[/FONT][/SIZE] ______________________________________________ -Brent Smokin Gators BBQ Team Medium Amazin' Blue Spicewine - It's a Swamp Thing UDS Large BGE - Adopted Medium BGE - Adopted Weber 22 inch w/mods Weber SJP Stoker Weber Genesis Silver C Gasser Constant wood lurker FBA CBJ

07-19-2008, 03:47 PM	#8
BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If you are able to find one of those cheap 26 inch Sears kettles, I'll bet the lid will fit all the way over that. What a score? Now I've got another think to keep my eyes peeled for as I drive around town. __________________ Larry The best way to reach me is with email: larry@thebbqgrail.com

07-19-2008, 03:57 PM	#9
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We've got a bunch of them at work that used to be outdoor ashtrays-now that smokings banned 25' from a doorway they are headed for the rockpile! I'll bring a few home for you JD and you can do a Stacker mod to it! __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

07-19-2008, 04:41 PM	#10
SmokeWatcher is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-06-07 Location: Florence, Az Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looks like it has a lot of potential. Let us know how well it cooks. __________________ Never miss an opportunity to shut up. UDS #1 UDS #2 Weber Platinum http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/album.php?u=4647

07-19-2008, 05:15 PM	#11
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Coat it with furnace cement. If it absorbs moisture and it heats too fast it could explode. If you "seal it" it might be safer. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

07-19-2008, 05:19 PM	#12
Hook_Line_and_Sinker is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-28-08 Location: Downey, California Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	yes some long small fires in it to drive out the moisture would be a good idea __________________ Hook Line and Sinker Viking 30 inch Gravity Fed Charcoal Smoker Brinkmann 5 burner gas grill with sear & rotisserie UDS's 3 and growing Char Griller w/SFB w/mods Orion Cooker Charbroil 7000 Gas Grill

07-19-2008, 05:47 PM	#13
cowgirl somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-18-07 Location: Oklahoma Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That's an interesting set up JD, can't wait to see how it comes out. swamp...that looks cool!

07-19-2008, 05:59 PM	#15
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Must be a Washington thing! http://youtube.com/watch?v=fxOTZFDLSD8 __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

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