Wine barrel smoker project - Page 2

Mikhail · 10-31-2022, 08:47 AM

Beautiful work! So how do you keep the seal over time?

BKish25 · 01-11-2023, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikhail

Beautiful work! So how do you keep the seal over time?

Thanks! The stain with polyurethane I put on the exterior covers the gaps between the staves. Prior to using, I'll hose down the inside a day prior and give the wood time to absorb some of the water.

I used regular gasket for smoker/grill lids, and it works perfectly. The barrel lid is heavy enough that it keeps smoke from escaping through the seam. I had added latches, but these are apparently more decorative than functional due to the weight of the lid.

Tat-que · 01-11-2023, 07:57 AM

Just an opinion but you might wanna spread those casters out to the edges more. I have several wine barrel “things” I’ve made and had the casters light like that and when trying to move around they were a bit wobbly/unstable there’s quit a bit of weight to just a barrel! Again just an opinion! Looks very nice, nice work!

cholloway · 01-11-2023, 10:14 AM

^^^^ I noticed that also ^^^^

ModelMaker · 01-12-2023, 08:12 AM

I was always told fire inside a wooden barrel is not the best idea. You need to spread those casters outward as far as possible.
Can't wait to see it though.
Ed

10-31-2022, 08:47 AM	#16
Mikhail Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-27-15 Location: Cincinnati OH Name/Nickname : Mik	Beautiful work! So how do you keep the seal over time? __________________ PK Classic Grill, Weber One Touch 22" Copper, Broil King Signet 320

01-11-2023, 07:57 AM	#18
Tat-que is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-25-12 Location: Livermore, calif Name/Nickname : Doug	Just an opinion but you might wanna spread those casters out to the edges more. I have several wine barrel “things” I’ve made and had the casters light like that and when trying to move around they were a bit wobbly/unstable there’s quit a bit of weight to just a barrel! Again just an opinion! Looks very nice, nice work! __________________ DougBGE,Mak,SM pit,WF oven,Wranch,BSgrid,multiple webers and taps! Cheers!

01-11-2023, 10:14 AM	#19
cholloway Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-10-11 Location: East of Atlanta, GA. Name/Nickname : Colin	^^^^ I noticed that also ^^^^ __________________ Colin - "Drinking alcohol can cause memory loss... or worse, memory loss" New Braunfels Hondo Offset New Braunfels Bandera (Refurbished & Improved) Char-Broil 450 (Purchased new in 1981) 1996 Blue Weber SS Performer Weber charcoal Go-Anywhere 2 Weber SJSs & modified stock pot Mini-WSM Weber rotisserie, Rib-O-Lator & Smokenator system Blackstone Tailgater Combo & STOK Island gasser

01-12-2023, 08:12 AM	#20
ModelMaker Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-21-06 Location: Lake Ponderosa-Montezuma, IA	I was always told fire inside a wooden barrel is not the best idea. You need to spread those casters outward as far as possible. Can't wait to see it though. Ed __________________ Designer of a custom drum smoker Customized Aussie gas passer Turkey fryer Extremely seasoned hand hammered Wok Pit Boss-HART BURN Competition BBQ Team KCBS certified judge And Your not the boss of me either!!