Reverse flow insulated cabinet

[rockcrawler74]

Well I'm just about finished with my latest smoker build, seasoning and biscuit test today. I've been working on it over the last couple of months. Here is a few of the pictures I took along the way. Feel free to ask questions if you have any.

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A few more pictures

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And a few more

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More pictures

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Still more pictures

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Final 2 pictures for now

[rockcrawler74]

Still don't know what color to paint it yet, any ideas? Almost done with a stainless steel shelf that hangs off the handle on the side, and need to make a stainless steel trim ring around the thermometer. My biscuit test went pretty good, seems to be very little temp difference from top to bottom.

[Clover Ridge Smokers]

[DUAYNE B]

Nice work, looks like it will cook alot of meat.......

[Rodcrafter]

Very nice!

[SmokinFF]

Sharp lookin build!

[rockcrawler74]

It currently has 6 racks but has slots for 14. Each rack is 20 x 22 so it should hold lots of food. It was still burning after 10 using only 9 pounds of charcoal, I got tired of watching it so I shut her down. It held steady at 250 all day long.

[Big T]

[The Czar]

DAMN!!!! That is nice… I really like how you set that up… That is cool as hell…
I have to say with cabinet cookers I have always liked real bold bright colors… They make that cabinet pop real well…

[rockcrawler74]

Thanks for all the compliments

[Rev.Mike]

[rockcrawler74]

Well I just threw the first racks of ribs in my smoker, and have a fatty going in a little. The only down side seems to that I no longer get to play with the fire the whole time I'm trying to cook.

[Rodcrafter]

Awesome

[rockcrawler74]

Just finished dinner, certainly a different smoke flavor then other cookers I've used but the end product was very very good. It will fun to tinker with rubs alittle more now that i know my heat will always be same.

[Big T]

[Puff]

Big T has a good point.

[johnwash]

Wow that looks great around how much did that run you if you dont mind me asking

[Gizmo]

Dam fine build!
You're gonna love using that cooker.

I always used briquette-sized wood chunks and my theory on the smoke is that the airflow is so slow that very little wood/smoke/burn time will have a greater effect on the meat. But that and 4 dollars will get you an expensive cup of coffee.

I found on Eli that a 1" piece every couple inches in the maze was plenty to get all the smoke flavor you need. I cooked a lot of "Q" without using any wood and it came out great. Try the Kingsford hickory briquettes without any wood - I think you'll like the results.

I would suggest powder coating if you have a place nearby to do it. They offer a blended 2-color black/silver or black/gold that would pop your eyes out. Otherwise I'm with DC for paint color - bold is better…..

[rockcrawler74]

Wow that looks great around how much did that run you if you dont mind me asking

Johnwash, Ive got about 7-750 in it right now, plus paint.

[rockcrawler74]

I've already started to think I want to build a small portable smoker like this, maybe this winter when the wife ins't watching