horizontial offset smoker (my first build)

[northern smokey]

this is my first build of an offset reverse draft smoker. the pipe is 6 feet of 24" .375 wall and the smoke box is built from 1/4" plate. any advice would be appreciated.















this is the donated trailer

 

[Meat Burner]

You don't need my advise bro. Looks like you have it under control. Looking good so far.

 

[Norcoredneck]

looks good "G" job?

 

[SmokinAussie]

Advice???????

You're a farkin expert brother!

Please send me the design. My brother in Australia can fabricate like that...(I'm farking useless).... he can build this for ME!:becky::becky::becky:

 

[Phubar]

Nice start!

 

[ZBQ]

Lookin good!

 

[PTSidehow]

:clap2:Looking great, and you are moving along very well. If you have some specific questions about the build you might get more targeted answers. But at this time it certainly appears that you have the build well in hand and moving in the right direction!:thumb:

 

[NRA4Life]

very nice!

 

[capri man]

NICE!!!:clap2: btw your shop is to clean!!:thumb:

 

[Wampus]

Green with envy mod!

Nice work. Anxious to see the finished product (although not as anxious as you, I'm sure!!!!)

:thumb::clap2::thumb::clap2::thumb:

 

[BigButzBBQ]

I'd say you are off to a great start! You said it's going to be reverse flow? Thought a saw a baffle running the length in there but is it also a drip pan? If not is, there a drain in the bottom?

 

[northern smokey]

first off thanks for the compliments

I'd say you are off to a great start! You said it's going to be reverse flow? Thought a saw a baffle running the length in there but is it also a drip pan? If not is, there a drain in the bottom?

i have been debating if i should make the baffle into a drip tray as it is not welded in place as of yet. i was thinking of a peice of angle running the length of the pit to the end and then welding the baffle plates to that. so then i would place a drain on the end.

 

[BigButzBBQ]

i have been debating if i should make the baffle into a drip tray as it is not welded in place as of yet. i was thinking of a peice of angle running the length of the pit to the end and then welding the baffle plates to that. so then i would place a drain on the end.

That would probably work, personally, I like having a removable baffle or drip pan just because, you never know but, with, your fire box design it looks like you could reach straight through to pull something out of the bottom if you had to. But, being that is the case, yeah, drip drain or pan would be good just to keep from causing any grease fires.

 

[cowgirl]

You're doing a great job! Can't wait to see it finished.

 

[got14u]

That's what I would do if I understand you right...Then you can fill it with water as well. Your skills look great. and good luck

first off thanks for the compliments



i have been debating if i should make the baffle into a drip tray as it is not welded in place as of yet. i was thinking of a peice of angle running the length of the pit to the end and then welding the baffle plates to that. so then i would place a drain on the end.

 

[northern smokey]

That would probably work, personally, I like having a removable baffle or drip pan just because, you never know but, with, your fire box design it looks like you could reach straight through to pull something out of the bottom if you had to. But, being that is the case, yeah, drip drain or pan would be good just to keep from causing any grease fires.

i like the removable baffles idea cause i know i as soon as i wield something in place i will come up with a different idea. i think maybe the drip pans would be good for now if i find they are not working i can always modify it then. would the baffle get hot enough to burn off the grease without catching fire? what i am thinking is that if i put a drain valve in the bottom i can always clean off the risidual grease after a cook with maybe some degreaser.

 

[BigButzBBQ]

i like the removable baffles idea cause i know i as soon as i wield something in place i will come up with a different idea. i think maybe the drip pans would be good for now if i find they are not working i can always modify it then. would the baffle get hot enough to burn off the grease without catching fire? what i am thinking is that if i put a drain valve in the bottom i can always clean off the risidual grease after a cook with maybe some degreaser.

I think it's going to be all in the amount of the grease that is produced. Truth is that the grease should not catch on fire simply by the heat of the baffle. I'm sure some will cook down to a crisp but, not burn down in a catching fire sort of way.

 

[northern smokey]

I think it's going to be all in the amount of the grease that is produced. Truth is that the grease should not catch on fire simply by the heat of the baffle. I'm sure some will cook down to a crisp but, not burn down in a catching fire sort of way.

that is perfect i think i will stick with the removable baffles then at least they are removable and i can clean them or replace them with out a big hassle.

 

[jgbmgb]

"This is my first build of an offset reverse draft smoker."

If I understand you correctly, you want a reverse flow?? Why would you use baffles with a reverse flow. The text of the "reverse flow" is to bring the heat under the plate to the opposite end and "reverse it back over the meat. In my opinion you could not do this with baffles, they would defeat the purpose of the reverse flow not letting the heat circulate completely.

If I understood you correctly.

 

[1FUNVET]

Excellent start :clap2::clap2: