120 gallon smoke punk build

[reelfishy]

Update on the Smoker.
I took a header and broke my elbow so things went slow for a few weeks.
My boys helped me build a small trolley cane wich has helped me get going again.

[ajfoxy]

Ahh that is looking so good. You are clearly a metal craftsman.

Look forward to your continued build.

And a busted part does slow you down. I've had a broken knee mending for two months now, get the wire out next Friday and it has definitely put a damper on moving around. Fortunately the mind is still reasonably active... well that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

[Big T]

Very nice!! I'm sorry to hear about your elbow but at least you're able to work on your smoker.

[Oak Grove Bacon]

Amazing looking build! Keep up the great work!

[p3ripperfw]

This is such an awesome build I love the punk design elements

[Tom_Heath]

WOW. I think I saw a flux capacitor a few pics back.


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[reelfishy]

Question on smoke stack depth into tank. I am going to build a plenum on the outside but would like some input on correct location. Bottom rack is 12" from top 5" above bafle plate tank diameter 24". Seems opinions vary. Going with a 5" pipe 32 " length per calculator. From what I gather I shoild include the depth of pipe into tank.
On a side note I plan on doing a lot of smoked fish . I still have a stacked freezer from this season . How do these smokers bounce back from a good fish smoke as far as fishy flavor on my pork but?

[Tom_Heath]

A lot of guys say they would never smoke fish.

I haven't done tons of fish but I have done some. I like to warm up the cooker to like 300 ish plus or minus and then spritz with water and steam clean it.

Never had any problems.


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[Big T]

I mount the stack as high as possible on the CC and only drop it through deep enough to get a good bead on it. I have only smoked fish a few times in my current smoker and I keep it on a cookie cooling rack over a pan so I don't get any drippings in my smoker.

[mp4]

That's a serious pile of fish to smoke!

[Rodcrafter]

I'm with Big T on this topic. I smoke fish but don't let it get on my smoker. But I think Tom's idea should work for me too


Making memories!

[reelfishy]

What is the logic for droping the stack in the tank as some recommend.

Not much progress today . Did get some of the front tank mount done.

[Big T]

Those mounts are sweet!! Some say if you mount the stack at the top that it lets all the heat and smoke out and causes major temperature differences between the top and bottom racks. The others say that if you drop the stack down that it causes stale smoke to get trapped in the CC and leaves a bad taste on your food. I have always went with the stack out the highest point on the CC and I've never had any issues. I haven't experimented with dropping the stack down so I don't know if it's better or worse. It's a discussion that'll go on for ever and both sides will argue that they're right.

[temurf]

I really am enjoying following this build.

... How do these smokers bounce back from a good fish smoke as far as fishy flavor on my pork but?

I have smoked catfish a few times and have never had any complaints of fishy tasting butts.

[reelfishy]

A few pics ,two hours thinking for every ten minutes of work.
Still more to do on the front tank mount but its taking shape.

[Big T]

[mp4]

WOW - looking very nice!

[Rodcrafter]

Nice work!!!! that governor is really cool looking too.

[Higee]

Awesome build, looking forward to seeing the build continue.

[Squiggle]

This build is so cool, I love all the extra work you have put in to it. Can't wait to see it finished!

[BitBucket]

I wanna craft like Reelfishy when I grow up. This is fantastic!

[reelfishy]

Had to make a small Press brake to bend some metal. Rummaged through the scrap bin , I did have to pay $4.00 for the springs..

[ajfoxy]

Making tools for doing stuff on the project being built... additional

And from mainly scrap metal = extra

[Squiggle]

well done dude!

[Big T]

Nice