wine barrel?

capt j-rod · Post by **capt j-rod** » November 26th, 2013, 5:26 pm

I have access to wine barrels, anybody ever try it? I can line the bottom with steel if needed. There are some pics of others online, but it looks like they use electric? Help!

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » November 26th, 2013, 7:09 pm

That has been shown on here but it's waaaaay back there maybe fall of 2011. I remember it was a PITA to operate according to the builder/owner but MAN WAS IT COOL LOOKING!

He also said you had to be very careful to keep the inside moistened or it would heat/dry out/ and crack the barrel.
That's when I dropped the idea. I too have access to wine barrels so I've been thinking of maybe a cold smoker?

Rev.Mike · Post by **Rev.Mike** » November 26th, 2013, 7:11 pm

heres the link tha gizmo is talking about: viewtopic.php?f=12&t=537

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Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » November 26th, 2013, 7:15 pm

Thanks Rev.mike!

The last time I tried to find a really old thread I killed an entire evening….

Rev.Mike · Post by **Rev.Mike** » November 26th, 2013, 7:18 pm

took me a while to find it, but i did remember it

Clover Ridge Smokers · Post by **Clover Ridge Smokers** » November 26th, 2013, 8:57 pm

Way to go Mike. Thanks for providing the link!!

Puff · Post by **Puff** » November 26th, 2013, 9:11 pm

Amazing timing.... In changing up welding on my smoker, I am in the process of cutting up an old wine barrel and using it as a cold smoker only for cheeses. I have one of the pellet trays for the bottom ( delivered today) and have gotten all of the barrel staves secured to the rings. There is a front loading door to make loading and unloading easier than going through the top. Hinges are my next challenge. I can post a few pics later tomorrow

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » November 27th, 2013, 1:43 pm

Keeping it wet is the key. (Wine barrel, DC) I thought I wanted to try one too, but I think it will work on one for cold smoke too. Looking forward to pics, Puff.

Puff · Post by **Puff** » November 27th, 2013, 2:31 pm

From what I come to understand, the cold smoker should not exceed 90 degrees... Im guessing other than taste, any container might prove suitable as long as the smoke can pass around the cold smoking items inside

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » November 27th, 2013, 6:17 pm

Why you dragging me into this? That's what she said!

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bigbook · Post by **bigbook** » November 27th, 2013, 7:16 pm

oh go play in the snow dc
while I go to the beach sat. :biggrillin:

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » November 27th, 2013, 7:56 pm

No snow yet bro

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Puff · Post by **Puff** » November 28th, 2013, 1:00 pm

I thought I would have more time to email the pictures to my computer to post here but this is the barrel I started with

Because it is only a cold smoker, there are several liberties I am taking that wouldn't hold up as well in a hot barrel...you'll see that in the other pictures

My grandmother showed me how to rebuild a barrel, remove the top, seal it again so that it is water tight...all with just a hammer and small chisel

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