New member from Virginia

[Enrgizerbunny]

Hey guys. I arrived here after seeing a build for sale on CL saying they got plans from here.

I'm considering building a smoker to get what I want, but I'm not committed one way or the other.

[Big T]

Welcome aboard!! There are a lot of styles to choose from, that's for sure!

[mp4]

Welcome aboard!

[Dirtytires]

What are you considering? Maybe we can help to steer you in the right direction.

[ajfoxy]

Welcome to the crew.

[Pete Mazz]

[Chromeski]

Welcome, they say the only way to get what you want is to do it yourself. Have you decided on a style smoker that you like?

[Enrgizerbunny]

What are you considering? Maybe we can help to steer you in the right direction.

I currently have a cheap grill with an offset box that can get the job done with some baffles out of aluminum chafing dish. But it functions plenty well as a charcoal grill. I want what I have, except better function as a smoker (heavier metal, sealed). However I'm finding this difficult to conceive. I'm considering an offset/reverse flow or a vertical. I want to be able to do brisket flats, more than one pork butt, 10lbs of chicken quarters, whole turkey, etc.

If a smoker/grill combo isn't realistic, then I'll be going with a vertical and buying a 22" kettle grill.

[Chromeski]

You will be much happier with a dedicated smoker and a separate grill

[Enrgizerbunny]

You will be much happier with a dedicated smoker and a separate grill

That's the conclusion I keep arriving at. My limited deck space means a vertical is probably my best option. Makes getting material easier too. I can order the sheets in the size I want.

[Chromeski]

Or a bigger deck. Lol

[Dirtytires]

Everyone who joins here wants a combination grill/smoker unit.....lol.

Really is that agrill and a smoker want 2 different environments to work well and they are polar opposites. You will be MUCH happier building one of each.