Introducing The Most Affordable Gravity Fed Insulated Cabinet Smoker on the Market - Page 2

SmittyJonz · 12-06-2019, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Huskres

Did they use some type of sealant where it wasn’t welded? I’d worry about moisture.

Also what are the dimensions and rack size? Is the bottom rack even usable.

I’m still 2 hours from home - I’ll measure grates n smoker tomorrow

I don’t believe they used any sealant but I don’t know for sure

pjtexas1 · 12-06-2019, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Huskres

Did they use some type of sealant where it wasn’t welded? I’d worry about moisture.

Also what are the dimensions and rack size? Is the bottom rack even usable.

Good question. Does Humphrey's or other builders that rivet use sealer? I bet ebijack can answer this...

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pjtexas1 · 12-06-2019, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Huskres

Did they use some type of sealant where it wasn’t welded? I’d worry about moisture.

Also what are the dimensions and rack size? Is the bottom rack even usable.

The bottom rack is way too hot on a lot of GF cookers. I like the design of the extra wide baffle/deflector. It should help keep the bottom rack somewhat usable. At least it does on my T&K.

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NavarreQ · 12-07-2019, 02:29 AM

I’d ask a Shirley to teach them what a weld looks like, that first pic looks like what I welded in FFA in lower Bama in the 80s, though to be fair I ain’t touched a welder since then. And yes I’m drinking in and expect to get hammered for being a d###, and I reserve the right to change my mind about that top weld when I sober up. Lol

NavarreQ · 12-07-2019, 02:36 AM

But dem welds?

ebijack · 12-07-2019, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by pjtexas1

Good question. Does Humphrey's or other builders that rivet use sealer? I bet ebijack can answer this...

There is sealer on Humphrey's. But only at the intake and exhaust at the outer skin.
As far as welds, Those are as good/bad as my Humphrey's welds. Besides missing welds I found.
Just because the welds are not pretty does not mean they are not strong enough. Besides, the welds on smokers (I'm not talking trailer smokers) really only need to hold things together and seal. There is no shear or deflection or stress or vibration effect. That tests a welds ability to be as strong or stronger than the parent metal. If that makes sense.
Use the bottom grate to hold a drip pan. Easier clean up. Unless you needed to do a full load of protein.
I'd buy one if I was in the market for a GF.

Czarbecue · 12-07-2019, 06:24 AM

So you get the keep the prototype from last year and this new one? That’s awesome.

SmittyJonz · 12-07-2019, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by NavarreQ

I’d ask a Shirley to teach them what a weld looks like, that first pic looks like what I welded in FFA in lower Bama in the 80s, though to be fair I ain’t touched a welder since then. And yes I’m drinking in and expect to get hammered for being a d###, and I reserve the right to change my mind about that top weld when I sober up. Lol

Guess you've Never seen an Old Country Smoker or it's Price Tag or understand the Cost and Weight and Other restraints Big Stores like Academy, Home Depot Etc.. put on a Manufacturer to put a Product in it's Stores. I've Asked Him about QC and He Says Academy Won't Pay enough - Time is Money. They make them as Best they can for What Academy will pay. Everyone Raised their Prices Last year with Steel Price increases and Tarriffs - except Old Country. I've Never had an Old Country Weld Break - I'm sure some Have but I'll Just Booger Weld it Back myself..........

SmittyJonz · 12-07-2019, 01:36 PM

Smoker Body is 47" H (with legs/casters- 52" with charcoal chute Top) x 40" W (plus 7” for Ball Valve) x 20" Deep. Top 2 Grates are 23" W x 16" Deep, bottom 20" W x 16". Cook Chamber is 24" W x 29" H. 6” spacing between grates...... Fixing to Fire it Up.......

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SmittyJonz · 12-07-2019, 01:56 PM

Luckily for Me - I’ve been Too Lazy to drill a hole and weld in a bung for a second thermometer on Fantasia. So I’ve had a extra long stem Teltru in the garage for a year and a half................2 of Us laid her on her Back and slide Her off the Tailgate - she's Too Heavy for 2 Guys to Pick Up - maybe 3-4 Guys could pick Her up and put Her in a Pickup, 2 Buff Basterds might could - but Not Me.........I was Hoping she'd be somewhat portable.........take her to Oklahoma.....

OH Ya - Holds about 12 -14 lbs Charcoal possibly 15 lbs- I had 2 partial Bags so Hard to say Exact and I Mix wood chunks in the Chute..........

The new Girl hasn’t told me her name yet but soon..........we call her FNG for Now

I'ma runnin’ Her for a couple hours and then toss in some biscuits - Doors Not Latched in 1st Pic........

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ebijack · 12-07-2019, 02:03 PM

Nice that the grates are wider then deeper. Much easier to handle food on the grates.

SmittyJonz · 12-07-2019, 02:06 PM

Fit n Finish Second to None - Nope........ Pretty Welds Like Stacked Dimes - Nope.

Fancy Auto Paint - Nope....... Stainless Options and Accessories - Nope

Fancy Caster Options - Nope. ......

Charcoal Chute and Burn Box - Check....... Cook Chamber with Decent Sized Pull Out Grates - Check

Cabinet Door to Access Cook Chamber - Check ....... Adjustable Smoke Stack - Check

Ball Valve Intake - Check....... Pipe Drain (get your own cap or Ball Valve ) - Check

Basic Black Rustoleum BBQ Paint You can Easily TouchUp Yourself - Check

Gasketed Doors - Check ....... Toggle Latches - Check

Amazing Price Tag at Half the Cost of Other Brands - CHECK.

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SmittyJonz · 12-07-2019, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Czarbecue

So you get the keep the prototype from last year and this new one? That’s awesome.

- I wasn't Sure what it looked Like till I got there yesterday - but it's Mostly how I told Him I would downsize the Bigger One - in several Emails in Last Year....... I took Pics of Bigger One and Marked them up with "Paint pic program" then sent to Him a Few Times with descriptions/ Ideas.

SmittyJonz · 12-07-2019, 02:29 PM

I Am thinking of welding a Trailer Hitch mount to the Bottom - 2 guys might could pick her up to slide into Hitch if I add handles......I'd put some 1/4" plate on bottom front to back about 12-18-24" Wide dead center and then Weld Long Stinger to plate that goes from back to front underneath - We'll See........ might not be enough clearance for Legs n casters - have to do some measuring......

Huskres · 12-07-2019, 03:09 PM

Bring one to oklahoma like you said. Let me “borrow” it for awhile.

12-07-2019, 06:24 AM	#22
Czarbecue Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-24-17 Location: Monroe, GA Name/Nickname : Viet King Cong	So you get the keep the prototype from last year and this new one? That’s awesome. __________________ Boathouse Smokers Big Black Cabinet

12-07-2019, 01:36 PM	#24
SmittyJonz somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-17-13 Location: Burleson Tx	Smoker Body is 47" H (with legs/casters- 52" with charcoal chute Top) x 40" W (plus 7” for Ball Valve) x 20" Deep. Top 2 Grates are 23" W x 16" Deep, bottom 20" W x 16". Cook Chamber is 24" W x 29" H. 6” spacing between grates...... Fixing to Fire it Up....... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ NO Such Thing as Over Smoked - just Over Dirty Smoked............. Last edited by SmittyJonz; 12-07-2019 at 04:50 PM..

12-07-2019, 01:56 PM	#25
SmittyJonz somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-17-13 Location: Burleson Tx	Luckily for Me - I’ve been Too Lazy to drill a hole and weld in a bung for a second thermometer on Fantasia. So I’ve had a extra long stem Teltru in the garage for a year and a half................2 of Us laid her on her Back and slide Her off the Tailgate - she's Too Heavy for 2 Guys to Pick Up - maybe 3-4 Guys could pick Her up and put Her in a Pickup, 2 Buff Basterds might could - but Not Me.........I was Hoping she'd be somewhat portable.........take her to Oklahoma..... OH Ya - Holds about 12 -14 lbs Charcoal possibly 15 lbs- I had 2 partial Bags so Hard to say Exact and I Mix wood chunks in the Chute.......... The new Girl hasn’t told me her name yet but soon..........we call her FNG for Now I'ma runnin’ Her for a couple hours and then toss in some biscuits - Doors Not Latched in 1st Pic........ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ NO Such Thing as Over Smoked - just Over Dirty Smoked............. Last edited by SmittyJonz; 12-07-2019 at 02:24 PM..
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12-07-2019, 02:06 PM	#27
SmittyJonz somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-17-13 Location: Burleson Tx	Fit n Finish Second to None - Nope........ Pretty Welds Like Stacked Dimes - Nope. Fancy Auto Paint - Nope....... Stainless Options and Accessories - Nope Fancy Caster Options - Nope. ...... Charcoal Chute and Burn Box - Check....... Cook Chamber with Decent Sized Pull Out Grates - Check Cabinet Door to Access Cook Chamber - Check ....... Adjustable Smoke Stack - Check Ball Valve Intake - Check....... Pipe Drain (get your own cap or Ball Valve ) - Check Basic Black Rustoleum BBQ Paint You can Easily TouchUp Yourself - Check Gasketed Doors - Check ....... Toggle Latches - Check Amazing Price Tag at Half the Cost of Other Brands - CHECK. . __________________ NO Such Thing as Over Smoked - just Over Dirty Smoked............. Last edited by SmittyJonz; 12-07-2019 at 03:10 PM..

12-07-2019, 02:29 PM	#29
SmittyJonz somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-17-13 Location: Burleson Tx	I Am thinking of welding a Trailer Hitch mount to the Bottom - 2 guys might could pick her up to slide into Hitch if I add handles......I'd put some 1/4" plate on bottom front to back about 12-18-24" Wide dead center and then Weld Long Stinger to plate that goes from back to front underneath - We'll See........ might not be enough clearance for Legs n casters - have to do some measuring...... __________________ NO Such Thing as Over Smoked - just Over Dirty Smoked.............

12-07-2019, 02:29 AM	#19
NavarreQ On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-05-12 Location: Navarre,Fl	I’d ask a Shirley to teach them what a weld looks like, that first pic looks like what I welded in FFA in lower Bama in the 80s, though to be fair I ain’t touched a welder since then. And yes I’m drinking in and expect to get hammered for being a d###, and I reserve the right to change my mind about that top weld when I sober up. Lol

12-07-2019, 02:36 AM	#20
NavarreQ On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-05-12 Location: Navarre,Fl	But dem welds?

12-07-2019, 02:03 PM	#26
ebijack Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-23-13 Location: Detroit Mi Name/Nickname : tom	Nice that the grates are wider then deeper. Much easier to handle food on the grates.

12-07-2019, 03:09 PM	#30
Huskres Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-20-14 Location: Oklahoma	Bring one to oklahoma like you said. Let me “borrow” it for awhile.