An odd stick-burner

DarkStar11 · 06-18-2021, 07:13 PM

There's this beast of homemade smoker sitting out in E TX that I've been offered for free, if I can figure out how to move it. They say it will take at least 3 strong men, or something like a front-end loader.

It seems odd to me because there is no firebox - the fire is made in a small area on the left side. It hasn't been cooked on in 21 years, but it is all still solid. Needs a lot of wire brushing and high-temp paint. No lid stop, and the lid is extremely heavy. Pretty sure I'm going to pass on it, but thought I'd share the pics with y'all. Maybe this configuration is more common than I think it is?

Front

Back

Side

Fire area

Cooking grate

drunkenmeatfist · 06-18-2021, 07:18 PM

Funny how time works. There was a period in my life where if you told me something hadn't been cooked on in 21 years I would think it was an antique because it was so old. Now 21 years ago means it was cooking in 2000. I don't know if I would have the gumption to tackle that project, but I would like to see what would happen if someone did.

Greygoose · 06-18-2021, 07:34 PM

That is the def of a beast,,,,
Bet you can do a good cook on tho,,,

thirdeye · 06-18-2021, 07:48 PM

I've seen several like that except they had larger doors to add charcoal or wood chunks. They are kind of a grill/smoker kind of thing. And the fire end is hotter for sure. I helped a friend make a solid shield plate that fit directly over the fire and as long as they draft okay they are a decent cooker. I wish I had better photos, but I've cooked a ton of meat on this one.

Titch · 06-18-2021, 08:18 PM

I had a very big drum like that,air inlet and fire one end , over the food and out the chimney.
Cooked some awesome sheep in it, was an old industrial water service

WilliamKY · 06-18-2021, 08:45 PM

Reminds me of a Tiernan but I don't think they have a side access to add fuel. If it's heavy gauge steel I'd take it.

4ever3 · 06-18-2021, 08:51 PM

There’s nothing wrong with that cooker!

cowgirl · 06-18-2021, 10:14 PM

Looks like a keeper to me!

RandyNight · 06-19-2021, 07:28 AM

Wouldn't take much to add a firebox to it.

Big George's BBQ · 06-19-2021, 08:00 AM

looks like a good project

Penguinshockey87 · 06-19-2021, 08:38 AM

Add a fire box and some paint you have a nice cooker. I would love a project like that.

16Adams · 06-19-2021, 08:52 AM

My Tiernans all have had internal fireboxes. Multiple set ups. I’ve a friend who puts his firebox on the stack side. Less smoke same heat. I’ve also surrounded meats with coals.
They make great grills for reverse direct or direct reverse. Internal fireboxes the only downfall is a dirty smoke is pretty noticeable.

06-18-2021, 07:13 PM	#1
DarkStar11 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-31-04 Location: North Texas Name/Nickname : Kevin	An odd stick-burner There's this beast of homemade smoker sitting out in E TX that I've been offered for free, if I can figure out how to move it. They say it will take at least 3 strong men, or something like a front-end loader. It seems odd to me because there is no firebox - the fire is made in a small area on the left side. It hasn't been cooked on in 21 years, but it is all still solid. Needs a lot of wire brushing and high-temp paint. No lid stop, and the lid is extremely heavy. Pretty sure I'm going to pass on it, but thought I'd share the pics with y'all. Maybe this configuration is more common than I think it is? Front Back Side Fire area Cooking grate __________________ [size=1]Weber SSP, Q1200\| OK Joe Bronco \| Rec Tec \| Camp Chef FTG[/size]

06-18-2021, 07:48 PM	#4
thirdeye somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-14-06 Location: At home on the range in Wyoming	I've seen several like that except they had larger doors to add charcoal or wood chunks. They are kind of a grill/smoker kind of thing. And the fire end is hotter for sure. I helped a friend make a solid shield plate that fit directly over the fire and as long as they draft okay they are a decent cooker. I wish I had better photos, but I've cooked a ton of meat on this one. __________________ ~thirdeye~ I Play With Fire and Smoke *Barbecuist ~ Charcuterist ~ KCBS Master Judge & CTC* Big Green Eggs, Big Drum Smokers, Big Chiefs, Weber Smokey Joe "Custom Tall Boy" Oil Patch Horizontal, SnS Deluxe Kettle Visit my Cookin' Site by clicking HERE Barbecue is not rocket surgery “The problem with quotes on the Internet is that it's hard to verify their authenticity” ~ Abraham Lincoln

06-18-2021, 08:18 PM	#5
Titch somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 11-17-12 Location: South East Victoria Australia Name/Nickname : Titch :-)	I had a very big drum like that,air inlet and fire one end , over the food and out the chimney. Cooked some awesome sheep in it, was an old industrial water service __________________ Some people are like a Slinky-not really good for anything, but still , you can't help smiling when you shove them down the stairs.:becky:

06-18-2021, 08:45 PM	#6
WilliamKY is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-18-18 Location: Louisville,KY Name/Nickname : William	Reminds me of a Tiernan but I don't think they have a side access to add fuel. If it's heavy gauge steel I'd take it. __________________ Shirley Vertical + Fire Pit Pit Boss 700 Weber 28 griddle Weber 26 WGA Old Smokey Electric. Go Cards!

06-18-2021, 08:51 PM	#7
4ever3 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-29-12 Location: Tulsa	There’s nothing wrong with that cooker! __________________ Jeremy Old Oklahoma Joe (Opal) GMG TREK (Greta Thunberg) Weber Summit Charcoal (Waylon) MAK 2 Star (Maybel) 2x “Unfortunately nothing wrong with that” Bob C Que… I must be living right (somehow…)

06-18-2021, 07:18 PM	#2
drunkenmeatfist is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-03-18 Location: Texas Name/Nickname : Sammy	Funny how time works. There was a period in my life where if you told me something hadn't been cooked on in 21 years I would think it was an antique because it was so old. Now 21 years ago means it was cooking in 2000. I don't know if I would have the gumption to tackle that project, but I would like to see what would happen if someone did.

06-18-2021, 07:34 PM	#3
Greygoose is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-22-20 Location: Pembroke,MA Name/Nickname : Don	That is the def of a beast,,,, Bet you can do a good cook on tho,,,

06-18-2021, 10:14 PM	#8
cowgirl somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-18-07 Location: Oklahoma Name/Nickname : jeanie	Looks like a keeper to me! __________________ jeanie Lifetime member of the Society for the Preservation of Authentic Royal Magical Rare Kaskaskian Peppers (Thanks Ash :)) RIP Ash, you are missed http://cowgirlscountry.blogspot.com/

06-19-2021, 07:28 AM	#9
RandyNight On the road to being a farker Join Date: 03-28-19 Location: Birthplace of Kermit the frog Name/Nickname : Randy	Wouldn't take much to add a firebox to it. __________________ Lone Star Grillz 20x42, BGE Large, Blackstone 36", 60qt Crawfish pot, skinning gambrel

06-19-2021, 08:00 AM	#10
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Framingham, MA Name/Nickname : George	looks like a good project __________________ Large BIG Green EGG- Hatched 8/17/09 Backwoods Extented Party- sold Weber Genesis Gasser Mid Atlantic BBQ Association KCBS Back Porch BBQ Competition BBQ Team Proud Member of the Zero Club When all else fails ask yourself WWGALD

06-19-2021, 08:38 AM	#11
Penguinshockey87 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 03-22-20 Location: Pittsburgh Name/Nickname : Brett	Add a fire box and some paint you have a nice cooker. I would love a project like that.

06-19-2021, 08:52 AM	#12
16Adams somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-16-13 Location: USA	My Tiernans all have had internal fireboxes. Multiple set ups. I’ve a friend who puts his firebox on the stack side. Less smoke same heat. I’ve also surrounded meats with coals. They make great grills for reverse direct or direct reverse. Internal fireboxes the only downfall is a dirty smoke is pretty noticeable.