Questions on a Big Baby Double Barrel Smoker

[Ebbie]

Hello everyone, I’m in the process of making a Big Baby Double Barrel Smoker. I have been researching it like crazy. But I still have a couple of question.
1. Before installing the firebox doors and collar rings. What can I use to seal around it that will not burn or melt?
2. I have a 6 inch exhaust pipe collar that I’m thinking of installing just above the lower gate on the side of the cooker. Can I reduce it to a 4 inch pipe?
3. How long should the exhaust pipe be?

Thank you in advance, I know I’ll have many more questions before I’m finish.

Ebbie

 

[SmokinJohn]

Hello everyone, I’m in the process of making a Big Baby Double Barrel Smoker. I have been researching it like crazy. But I still have a couple of question.
1. Before installing the firebox doors and collar rings. What can I use to seal around it that will not burn or melt?
2. I have a 6 inch exhaust pipe collar that I’m thinking of installing just above the lower gate on the side of the cooker. Can I reduce it to a 4 inch pipe?
3. How long should the exhaust pipe be?

Thank you in advance, I know I’ll have many more questions before I’m finish.

Ebbie

1. I used a high-temp silicone seal (I think mine goes to 500 degrees) from Home Depot.

2. You could use a 4" pipe, depending on the answer to #3

3. I have twin 24" exhaust pipes (urr urr urr) on mine. The length is up to you, but it's better to go too long than too short. Larger exhaust=higher possible temps.

If you're going with a 4" exhaust collar, I would go at least 18" on the exhaust pipe, maybe even 24".

This being said, are you SURE you want to build one? A UDS is simpler. I know.

 

[Ebbie]

Thank you for the information. I’ve looked into a UDS and just not liking it. I already have a Brinkmann Gourmet Electric Smoker. It’s a little small and not able to cook more than two things at a time. So trying to stay cheap and give me a little project to do.
Thank you

 

[Nuco59]

If you researched it like crazy, you are aware of the pros and cons of that particular design.

Party on Garth!

(I'd do the UDS instead but w/e- it's your thing)

send pictures!

 

[Bludawg]

Aluminum duct tape

 

[SmittyJonz]

Are you planning on stick burning or charcoal? I have Always heard those things are Fuel HOGS.

 

[Ebbie]

I'm going to try both to see which one works better.

 

[SmokinJohn]

I'm going to try both to see which one works better.

op2:

Wait, I've seen this movie before......

Please provide pix of the build and some pron.

 

[SmokinJohn]

Thank you for the information. I’ve looked into a UDS and just not liking it. I already have a Brinkmann Gourmet Electric Smoker. It’s a little small and not able to cook more than two things at a time. So trying to stay cheap and give me a little project to do.
Thank you

You are welcome.

One more thing: The two critical cuts for your double barrel are the door on the upper barrel and the holes to connect the upper and lower barrels. Use a jigsaw, unless you are a Sawz-all ninja, or have an ample supply of barrels.

 

[Ebbie]

LOL, I'm a little worried about those cuts myself. But we will see what happens on Saturday if the weather holds up.

 

[SmittyJonz]

Just Go All Out and build a Triple.!. :heh: