500 gallon smoker with 150 gallon cooker

motoridr09 · Post by **motoridr09** » January 8th, 2015, 10:30 pm

Alright thanks for the help. And thanks for not laughing or at least not letting me know your laughing at me.

Clover Ridge Smokers · Post by **Clover Ridge Smokers** » January 8th, 2015, 10:31 pm

No such thing as a stupid question on this forum. We realize everyone has different experience levels and we want to make sure everyone feels comfortable asking questions. As stated above, watch Franks video and you will see how easy lighting a fire can be

motoridr09 · Post by **motoridr09** » January 8th, 2015, 10:40 pm

Well thats why i joined this forum. Everybody's super helpful. I watched that video. I will definitely go buy 2 of those chimneys. Looks alot better than propane in that firebox haha.

bluecatfish · Post by **bluecatfish** » January 8th, 2015, 10:41 pm

CRS is 100% right! The only stupid question is the unasked question that gets you in trouble. You are doing a great job on the cooker!

motoridr09 · Post by **motoridr09** » January 8th, 2015, 10:58 pm

Thanks. I need to put the new pictures up. The smoker is done except to screw the thermometers in that i ordered from this website when they come in. Hopefully tomorrow. And i need to make some sort of fire basket for the firebox. The firewood boxes in the front are done too along with the slide out grates on the 150 gallon too.

Clover Ridge Smokers · Post by **Clover Ridge Smokers** » January 9th, 2015, 7:31 am

Can't wait to see the finished pics. Glad you found the video helpful.

BossHogz · Post by **BossHogz** » January 9th, 2015, 11:47 am

If you want a propane fire method for your firebox get a weed burner/torch at your local hardware store or on harborfreight.com. I wouldn't mess with a chimney.

Here:
http://www.harborfreight.com/propane-to ... 91037.html

motoridr09 · Post by **motoridr09** » January 19th, 2015, 11:34 am

Alright sorry it took so long but heres the more recent pictures of the smoker and cooker. I went and bought a charcoal chimney but i also like that weed burner idea too. I might buy that too.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » January 19th, 2015, 1:04 pm

That's an interesting use of pistons there. Nice!

SmokinFF · Post by **SmokinFF** » January 19th, 2015, 4:58 pm

Some nice detail work on this one.

Post by **Big T** » January 19th, 2015, 7:25 pm

Post by **Tom_Heath** » January 19th, 2015, 7:32 pm

I can't decide if I like the piston or the chain handle better.

motoridr09 · Post by **motoridr09** » January 24th, 2015, 9:54 am

Should i use primer and paint or just use rustoleum high temp paint. Is the primer worth the extra step. Ive never used this high temp stuff.

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » January 24th, 2015, 5:20 pm

Yes on the primer and I like the chain handle better

Post by **Tom_Heath** » January 24th, 2015, 8:45 pm

I vote to go commando. Paint only. Double check the directions, I believe it says no printer on the high heat paint.

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The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » January 24th, 2015, 9:24 pm

You would go commando

motoridr09 · Post by **motoridr09** » January 24th, 2015, 10:29 pm

Alright ill check it. Thanks.

motoridr09 · Post by **motoridr09** » January 28th, 2015, 10:36 am

Alright I figured I'd give yall an update. I fired it up to test it and according to the thermometers I put on there I only have a 5 degree difference from the firebox side to the other side but I didn't check it with the digital thermometer. I threw some fat from trimmed briskets over all the racks and let them smoke for a couple hours to help season the smoker. After the smoker heated up it stayed right at 275 and I just had to add a log or 2 every 30-45 minutes. After seeing it work like that I'm pretty happy with it, especially for my first one so now I'm just waiting on a calm not windy day to sandblast and paint this thing.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » January 29th, 2015, 7:25 am

As time and practice goes on you will be able to adjust intake air vents to get her down to smoking temps and the fuel will last a little longer. But yep it is right on target.

motoridr09 · Post by **motoridr09** » February 10th, 2015, 10:21 am

Alright I sandblasted and painted it this weekend. I really like how it turned out.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » February 10th, 2015, 11:27 am

Sweet

bluecatfish · Post by **bluecatfish** » February 10th, 2015, 12:54 pm

All of your hard work has turned into a great looking smoker that you can be very proud of! Congratulations on a project well done!

Post by **Big T** » February 11th, 2015, 12:09 am

Nice looking rig

Pennywise · Post by **Pennywise** » February 12th, 2015, 8:29 am

Very Nice!!!

motoridr09 · Post by **motoridr09** » February 13th, 2015, 10:49 am

Thanks guys. Ill put up some pictures when i get the stainless and thermometers put on. Hey pennywise have you made any progress on your build?

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