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Hello everyone. Well for this new build I'm considering lining the firebox with fire brick. I would like to have more control
over the temp. and I'm sure this will help. Has anyone used the fire brick in their firebox? Did you find a big improvement?
Thanks

Picked this 80 gallon tank the other day.

Hello Everyone. Well I haven't checked in for some time but its time to attempt the second smoker. I'm going to try and attack some pics of the first finished smoker. So here is what I'm planning to build. I just picked up another 80 gallon compressor tank and unlike the first horizontal smoker I wa...

Thanks Frank. I'll send more pics soon. Dcman I'll send some inside pics!!

Well guys,I went with the high temp. silicone and it will get the test next weekend. Heading to the cottage Friday and expecting about 30 people so this will be the real test.

Oh and BTW my last smoke(was only may second smoke and with the bigger stack,Thanks Rick and Frank!!) I did 2 butts and it turned out soo good. A huge difference with the bigger stack and the results. I'm going to take this smoker to the cottage and show off!! LOL!! I'm looking forward to smoking fo...

Well the rtv sounds good. I didn't think of that!! I would like to use the rope but I have a feeling I wouldn't get the door closed..
Kam I liked the idea of the cooking spray!! I'm going to give that a go.

Hello Everyone. Well installed a bigger stack on the smoker Friday because the old one was too small,Frank and Rick pegged that first thing!!LOL.The first smoke in May produced a very bitter product. On Sunday I did my Second smoke since building the smoker and the results were great!! The butts tur...

Well Lets take it for a test run!!lol! As said I'm smoking as I write this and find it so much easier to maintain temp. I'll let you know what happens!

Stacks!!

Hello Everyone. Well I did my first smoke a few weeks ago with mixed results. the pulled pork was not bad says the guests but I wasn't convinced!. The ribs were very bitter!! Too much smoke I'm thinking. I think Rick and Frank hit it on the head!"stack too small" won't breath properly!!. So after al...

Hello Everyone. Well I did my first smoke a few weeks ago and the results were mixed! The guests said the pulled pork was good and they seemd to eat lots but I wasn't conviced. The ribs were way too smoky/bitter. Now I'm sure its a inefficient stack and Rick and Frank pointed that out first thing!! ...

Thanks Rick.

Smoker now painted. First smoke starts tonight!!! 2 10lb butts. Wish me luck! lol http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff375/porsche7121/030-1.jpg http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff375/porsche7121/029.jpg http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff375/porsche7121/028.jpg http://i1232.photobucket.com/a...

Ok Guys! Did another test run tonight,last night rained,and had some great results!! I started with 2 chimmneys of charcoal lit up and another not. Temp came up nicely and hit 325 deg. I closed down the lower air draft and got a feel where I should be at as far as the opening goes. It took a while t...

ok guys I performed the burn test last night and here is what I came up with. I started at 4:40 4:50-165 5:00-195 5:10-205 5:20-240 5:30-250 5:40-250 At this point I closed the draft 1/2 way(draft full open is 11"x3") 5:50-225 6:00-210 6:10-200 6:20-185 6:40-170 At this point the charcoal seem to be...

Rick Thanks! I'll do that and let you know how I make out.

Hello Everyone Well I did a little test run with the smoker tonight and didn't have much success. (I'm a virgin) lol'. Ok here is what I built,80 gallon tank with a 24" square fire box. I'll post some picks... the fire grate is about 4 inches above the bottom of the fire box and I made the vent door...

More pics! Coming along good. seasoning it right now. Need to add smoke stack yet and a couple little things. Will need to paint it also. http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff375/porsche7121/018-2.jpg http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff375/porsche7121/012-2.jpg http://i1232.photobucket.com/album...

Coming along fine. I just tried to post some pics but My computer locked up and I lost all the pics!! Dam! I'll try this again,lol http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff375/porsche7121/smoker005.jpg http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff375/porsche7121/smoker002.jpg http://i1232.photobucket.com/albu...

Welded up the flat stock on the door. and installed the hinges. http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff375/porsche7121/015.jpg http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff375/porsche7121/013.jpg http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff375/porsche7121/019.jpg http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff375/porsche7...

Extremely talented!! Very nice work!

Thanks for the input. I'll likely go with a Lincoln 225 because thats really all I can put out at this time. I borrowed a welder from a family member and was excited to get started but didn't get to burn one stick due to the fact the machine won't turn one,LOL!! So I'm buying one.. I do have access ...

Hello all. Getting to the point where I have to start welding. It's been a while since I welded anything so this should be interesting,lol. What I was wonding was, what size of rod I should use for the tank( .168") for hinges and flat stock and for the fire box at 1/4" plate. I may be buying a Linco...

Hello . Well the new smoker build is coming along good. I have gone as far as possible with the cutting of the tank and now need to start welding. I was wondering if anyone could help with a warmer design. The fire box is going to be 22x20. I'm not sure how to incorporate a warmer on top of the fire...