Archuleta family reunion smoker

[Dirtytires]

Great build....wish I had a reason for a Trailer rig.

[SouthamptonSmoker]

I like those door latches! real nice job

[bstory]

I like those door latches! real nice job

Thanks. The ones I got from Frank were awesome, but I would have had to move my rack to get the set fro the cook chamber to work right so I made these instead.


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[Chromeski]

very nice build, I was waiting to see a mack build. I want one, but I have zero need for that big of a smoker and it would take me forever to build. Hope you get many years use from it

[bstory]

Well finally able to work a little bit after the shoulder replacement . I can’t do anything heavy so I got the wood box made but putting on piece at a time and welding in place rather than building it separately.

It does cook amazing though. I just am slowly trying to get all the accessories welded on so I can paint it and finally get it out of my garage.

I am going to have to get heavier springs, but I am going to wait until I get everything on it and then have it weighed first.


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[AndrewPalmer71]

Nice rig brother. Good idea on the leaf springs. I replaced mine twice throughout my build because I kept adding accessories which added weight.

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[hutcho]

Tandem axles wouldn't hurt.

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[Big T]

It looks good bstory! I'm glad to hear that you're starting to get healed up from your surgery.

[ajfoxy]

Take it easy.

[temurf]

That is one good looking rig you've built.
I'm curious to know just how much that puppy weighs.

[Dirtytires]

Dont overdo it!

[bstory]

Thanks everyone, it’s coming along.


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[Rodcrafter]

Yes glad to hear you are healing up. With those temperatures you may as well double as a pizza joint.

Nice work!


Making memories!

[Pete78]

That looks great. Did you use 1/4 plate. I would like to build something similar but was wondering if you could use 3/16. His might be a dumb question but could this be used as a pig roaster as well. Thanks

[Dirtytires]

I don’t know what the plans called for but you could use any thickness of material you want. Thicker metal will hold the heat a bit better making it more efficient and easier to maintain temp, especially in cold, wet or windy conditions. Many will use 0.25 inch as it is a great compromise of price, workability and function. You can go either way based on what you want, cost and the tools/material you have to work with.

If you can put a pig in it, you can smoke it. Just depends on how big you need.

[bstory]

I used 1/4. I definitely would not use 3/16 for the FB it won’t last. If I ever build another, I will use 3/8 for the FB. It just gets so hot.

I did use it for a cooking competition this weekend. It was the first long cook. Stayed 350 for 16hours. I only put ONE split of mesquite every 1.5 hours. Very efficient with the insulated firebox.


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[bstory]

Finally some paint





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[Frank_Cox]

Boy sure looks good!! Lets see some Q!!!

[Big T]

[ajfoxy]

Wow, that came out great. Looks purdy. I bet you must be proud of that baby.

[bstory]

I thought the wood was too dark until I put it on. I like it dark now they it’s on the smoker.


A little que view. I love the warmer. I have two Turkeys and a ham in there and one turkey and some chicken quarters in the main. I have used the warmer way more than the main cabinet and I don’t know why.



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[ajfoxy]

Nice!

[The Czar]

Very nice!!


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[akjeff]

Really nice job. Looks great!

[hutcho]

Hey bstory what did you use for the wood?

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