first test run of brick smoker

[aggro]

I have finally finished my smoker. I lit it without using a baffle and the temp on the door gauge never went above 220 which I think mean the temp is a bit higher in the oven.
the temp held for 5 hr with only 1 top up of fuel. All in all 1 happy bbqer
:clap::clap::clap::clap:

 

[dwfisk]

That is pretty neat. Can't wait to see it cooking something:clap2:

 

[ShadowDriver]

Lookin' good, Aggro!

Have you checked the smoking chamber with a temp probe on a lead? I'm interested in what the temp is vs. the thermometer reading on the door.

Have a real ale and/or a good Aspall's for me. I frequently suffer from withdrawal from my 4 years in East Cambs.

Regards,
SD

 

[slackdogbbq]

Nice!

 

[robbq]

Great job, what does the inside of the top part look like?

 

[BBQ_MAFIA]

Congrats on the build. Looking forward to reading about your cooks.

 

[Garyclaw]

Nice brick work! Bet you could do a pizza in that thing.

 

[aggro]

A pic of the racks as requested
The lower rack will have a baking tray for water in as a baffle.

I may need to reinforce the racks if I am cooking multiple joints.

I need to tidy up the mess I made making it before the wife moans.

 

[J-Rod]

Nice looking cooker! Always neat to see old time brick pits. Nice job!

 

[bluetang]

That is way cool!

 

[chicagokp]

That's cool! Can't wait to see some que from that!

 

[Smoke Dawg]

Great Smoker.

Did you post a build thread that I missed?

Can't wait to see some cooks!

 

[HAULNASS BBQ]

Looks Good, time to season, have fun:clap2:

 

[aggro]

these are the only other pics I can find during the build.

I am no bricklayer so was happy with how it turned out

I use 3 different types of bricks as I got them from various ebay auctions. Below the both door openings there is flat steel to support the bricks. Also the same under the chimney edges before I set the concete roof.

 

[jacob]

Very Nice, my father built one in the ground when we were young, grill out front and the smoke chamber went up the back with a steel door. Room enough for turkeys and hams.
Looking forward to seeing you cooks.

 

[Smoke Dawg]

Thanks - You will have lot's of fun with it!

 

[cowgirl]

Very nice!!

 

[Jadog]

Nice craftsmanship!

 

[dkelly75]

looks great, nice build

 

[aggro]

thanks for all the postives comments. I promise lots of pics from my cooking