charcoal maze

[tkeen]

I acquired a large oven 2' X 4' X 6', it has been used for a propane smoker (before I got it) and now I am trying to decide how to configure it. I would like to use a charcoal maze if it will burn plenty long. It is sealed super tight, and has 4" thick insulated walls and top and bottom, and a door like a vault. Do you think I can choke it down and get like 12 hour burns like the UDS does?

 

[IamMadMan]

I have seen the old metal refrigerators made into smokers. With the right design, insulation, and airflow I am sure it is very possible. Especially if the hard work is already done when it was first converted.

 

[tkeen]

It started life as a electric oven so there wasnt much to be done to it really. It has places for racks about every 4 inches. it is perfect for a smoker. I was wanting to have the fire internally to keep the footprint smaller on the patio.

 

[Fwismoker]

I have no doubt you can

 

[Bludawg]

Drill 1" holes I'm the floor and use the drawer for your FB

 

[SmittyJonz]

Lets see a pic. Im sure it can be done - I think.

 

[tkeen]

Here are pictures of the smoker.

 

[SmittyJonz]

Yup a expanded metal sqaurish basket with dividers- drill a 1" intake on each side and put a 1" pipe nipple/ballvalve- if it doesn't already have one and you'd be set - chimney too if it ain't got one.....

like :

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/BWS%20Gater/IMG_5441.jpg

 

[tkeen]

Thanks, wonder how long i can expect it to run. I see a lot of the mazes have double walled dividers, is that to keep heat from igniting the next row? If I sit it on plate steel will it burn OK and longer or expanded metal bottom raised for airflow but maybe burn faster? I would like to do this right the first time, so sorry for all the questions.

 

[SmittyJonz]

You need expanded meatal bottom so ash can fall thru I think and raised 1-2" off bottom I'd think.
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It seems guys with insulated cabinet smokers like Backwoods Party get 8-10-12 hrs with them.

 

[Fwismoker]

HMM it reminds me of a onyx oven

 

[SmittyJonz]

This Guy makes them for all different kinds of smokers.......

http://www.yokeup.net/XXLBaskets.html

 

[tkeen]

Thanks for the info. That is just minion, no dividers. I'm wondering if it would burn longer with the maze dividers in it, or just put a half chimney of lit in a corner.

 

[SmittyJonz]

I'd make one or order with removable dividers and try both ways. :-D

 

[tkeen]

I think I will, I am anxious to fire this thing up.

 

[SmittyJonz]

Clean up inside with wire brush and wipe or wash out then reseason it too. :wink: Does it have intakes and exhaust stack?

 

[tkeen]

It has a couple of holes on the right side at the bottom one about 1 1/2" and 1 that is 3" I am thinking of making a round pipe with a flat end with 3 openings and a cap with the same openings that I can turn to regulate air with. I have 2 exhausts right now a 3" on top and a 2" just down from the top on the side.

 

[tkeen]

I want to build my fire inside the smoker, but I cant figure out how to figure chimney size and intake size. The calculator is only for external firebox design. Is there a ratio for this or is it just a matter of giving it enough air to reach temperature. It is insulated very well so I won't need a huge fire I don't think. Thanks in advance if anyone has any ideas.