Taking the plunge! Building an RF Smoker

Peshek · Post by **Peshek** » January 4th, 2014, 8:30 pm

After being a member on this site for about a year and hanging out with Gizmo for much longer. I've decided to take the plunge and get started on a new RF Smoker. The firebox and cook chamber will be the same as "Egor" Gizmo's current project. Mine will be a patio model with an end feed firebox. I picked up the wheels today and will anticipate getting some steel ordered soon. Special thanks to Gizmo for the guidance on the project! I'll get some Pic's posted soon as construction is under way. It's going to be built in Gizmo's shop so you'll be seeing some familiar backdrops.

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » January 4th, 2014, 9:00 pm

No pics never happened.....

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Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » January 4th, 2014, 9:29 pm

First off

I'm sure gizmo has you going straight, but be careful when he's got pie.

looking forward to your build!

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » January 5th, 2014, 6:56 am

Welcome back Sven!

Normally one must go to a bowling alley to meet a man of your caliber

I have this overwhelming desire to say: "Hold my apple pie - I wanna try something!"

SmokinFF · Post by **SmokinFF** » January 5th, 2014, 8:53 am

Ricks's help, tools, and shop. I foresee this one being a dandy. If it wasn't so damn cold, I'd go to Omaha and have Rick help me with one too!!

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » January 5th, 2014, 8:59 am

Omaha SFF? I think you might be hitting the pie already.

SmokinFF · Post by **SmokinFF** » January 5th, 2014, 9:02 am

Same state. Get off me, I haven't even had coffee yet!!

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » January 5th, 2014, 9:16 am

Then you're behind as usual!

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Post by **Rodcrafter** » January 5th, 2014, 9:49 am

Sounds great, welcome and have fun.

dwwantasmoker · Post by **dwwantasmoker** » January 5th, 2014, 8:40 pm

Clover Ridge Smokers · Post by **Clover Ridge Smokers** » January 5th, 2014, 9:23 pm

It should be a good one. Can't wait to see the pics

Rev.Mike · Post by **Rev.Mike** » January 6th, 2014, 6:44 pm

one thing about it, that cooker should do everything that you want it to and then some,

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » January 30th, 2014, 6:46 am

Night before last Pesh's phone ran down at the wrong time so I took a couple shots. I decided to post them to keep you a little more up to date on progress on Orvis.

Just put the drag handle/towel bar on the castered end - door's propped open since we're still curing silicone inside the CC on some fire rope….

Added a hip shelf to the front with a piece of matching wood to the lower shelf (not shown yet) - perfect place for digital therms ….. also tongs, gloves and pie ….. just sayin'
The black pipe fitting/cap is one of 2 that allow routing the probe wire inside the CC - the cap is slotted - Ray's design - works great and easy to build.

Just got the stack on before shutting off the light so it's starting to look like a cooker now!

Should have him done this weekend…..

Tinker · Post by **Tinker** » January 30th, 2014, 8:07 am

I'm gonna have to try making one like that when I get these others done y'all are right it is addictive

Post by **Big T** » January 30th, 2014, 9:45 am

another nice one Gizmo.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » January 30th, 2014, 11:48 am

SmokinFF · Post by **SmokinFF** » January 30th, 2014, 12:00 pm

Another fantastic build Gizmo, oh and you too Ray.

bluecatfish · Post by **bluecatfish** » January 30th, 2014, 12:47 pm

I really like the looks of the tire/wheels and caster wheels. Good combination.

dwwantasmoker · Post by **dwwantasmoker** » January 30th, 2014, 6:51 pm

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » January 30th, 2014, 7:04 pm

Thanks guys - don't forget Pesh - he had a hand in this build too….

He spared no expense on those wheels (I think Tractor Surprise had them on sale) - Even upgraded to the locking pneumatic casters …. ! I expect pressure sensors to show up any day now….

I'm just glad they don't offer nitrogen-filled, 5-point MAGS with a speed rating …..

DANG! ... those would be cool though!

dwwantasmoker · Post by **dwwantasmoker** » January 30th, 2014, 7:27 pm

You mean like this !

dwwantasmoker · Post by **dwwantasmoker** » January 30th, 2014, 7:28 pm

Oh by the way they are speed rated up to 150 MPH

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » January 30th, 2014, 11:19 pm

That's the one DWS!

Most everything went okay tonight so we got it all done but grates.

Tomorrow night he gets hot….

Tinker · Post by **Tinker** » January 30th, 2014, 11:24 pm

SmokinFF · Post by **SmokinFF** » January 31st, 2014, 5:54 am

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