Hello from Haskell, TX

bluecatfish · Post by **bluecatfish** » May 3rd, 2013, 6:40 pm

Hello to all! I found this very informative site looking for plans and ideas to build a RF smoker. I have a piece of 14" 1/4" pipe 36" inches long. My plan is to cut off about 23" for the CC and use the other piece for the FB. Not very big but maybe will be enough for wife and I. Will be a week or two before I get started building, going on a camping trip. I am retired and 80 YOA so I need to do stuff while I can! I know I will need lots of advice when I start.

smokethis · Post by **smokethis** » May 3rd, 2013, 6:56 pm

to the addition that should make a fine backyarder for you and the wife and you have come to the right place for good advice. There is a lot of know how here and everyone is very friendly don't be afraid to ask questions and if you need some plans for your build frank can get you all squared away. Once again Welcome aboard

cypertj · Post by **cypertj** » May 3rd, 2013, 7:38 pm

I claim Munday as my hometown. Only lived there till I was 7 or 8, but my family has been there forever.

Welcome to the forum.

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bluecatfish · Post by **bluecatfish** » May 3rd, 2013, 7:58 pm

Hello cypertj! Go to church with Buddy and Tanya Cypert here in Haskell. Thanks for the welcome.

maccas66 · Post by **maccas66** » May 3rd, 2013, 8:22 pm

from down here Bluecatfish, you must be our first Octogenarian..

SmokinFF · Post by **SmokinFF** » May 3rd, 2013, 8:23 pm

Glad to have ya here.

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » May 3rd, 2013, 8:25 pm

Welcome aboard!!

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Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » May 4th, 2013, 5:40 am

Welcome bluecatfish! Glad to have you aboard!

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » May 4th, 2013, 9:00 am

Post by **Rodcrafter** » May 4th, 2013, 8:10 pm

I'm sure you will get all the help you need. I've never made a RF that small but I'm sure others have. I'll just watch don't forget the pics.

YouTube · Post by **Frank_Cox** » May 6th, 2013, 6:19 pm

welcome!!!

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bluecatfish · Post by **bluecatfish** » May 6th, 2013, 10:50 pm

Thanks to all for the warm welcome! The camping trip fell through so I kinda got started today on the small backyarder RF smoker I am attempting to build. Got the pipe cut into today. Will try to show pictures of the pipe I am using for the CC and FB. Hope they show up.

As you can see in the pictures my shop consists of my backyard! I don't have all the tools and equipment that most of you smoker builders seem to have. I just make do with what I have which is mainly an arc welder, cutting torch, grinders and hand tools. What I build may not be pretty but I can usually make it work. Have to get some 1/4" plate and some angle iron tomorrow for the end caps, baffle plate and undercarriage.

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » May 7th, 2013, 5:45 am

Been there and done that many times...

Personally I like your shop!
... it has excellent lighting
... you aren't spending any money heating or cooling it
... and every time you mow it gets the floor swept automatically .... which makes it cleaner than Smoker Tom's ...

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » May 7th, 2013, 6:27 am

Haha!

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Post by **Rodcrafter** » May 7th, 2013, 6:49 am

That sounds like my tool list, I've made many projects. You will do fine, let's get ur done.

bluecatfish · Post by **bluecatfish** » May 11th, 2013, 7:07 pm

Haven't made much progress, things keep getting in the way. Got my material and cut the middle plate and one end cap and ran out of acetylene for my cutting torch, so I am waiting for my bottle to be filled. Going to Scottsdale, AZ for grandson HS graduation for a couple of weeks so smoker is on hold. Have a piece of 4" OD, 3 ½" ID pipe 15" long for the smokestack. Need advice. I ran the pit calculator and it recommends 8.93". Should I cut the pipe or will the 15" be okay?

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Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » May 11th, 2013, 7:15 pm

Only a 9" stack? I'd leave it at 15 inches - cut it later if it draws too hard but you can deal with that on the draft…. fwiw..

bluecatfish · Post by **bluecatfish** » May 11th, 2013, 8:21 pm

Thanks Rick, that's what I was thinking. Easier to cut later than add to.

maccas66 · Post by **maccas66** » May 12th, 2013, 2:47 am

I kept my chimney above my head height and draws alright, it`s 4 ", but you have to be carefull with the centre of gravity being high with a heavy chimney, go on ask me how I know!

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » May 12th, 2013, 4:28 am

bluecatfish · Post by **bluecatfish** » May 12th, 2013, 5:14 pm

I think I get the picture maccas66! Thanks for the heads up!

bluecatfish · Post by **bluecatfish** » June 25th, 2013, 1:39 pm

Still waiting to get my acetylene bottle back. WS sent it off to be filled May 10th and not back yet. WS said it could take as long as 3 months! Got out the old chop saw and grinders and built the smoker cart out of 1 1/2" angle. CC is not attached to the cart! Have to wait for acetylene to finish cutting out end cap and other parts.

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » June 25th, 2013, 1:46 pm

Cute little thing ain't it!!!

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Rev.Mike · Post by **Rev.Mike** » June 25th, 2013, 3:51 pm

Clover Ridge Smokers · Post by **Clover Ridge Smokers** » June 25th, 2013, 7:38 pm

Very nice little cooker.

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