First Build 85 gallon RF Smoker

Post by **Rodcrafter** » March 2nd, 2015, 3:50 pm

I think I smell smoke. No but almost.

Smurf · Post by **Smurf** » March 2nd, 2015, 10:11 pm

Wow! Lookin Real nice.

bluecatfish · Post by **bluecatfish** » March 3rd, 2015, 11:25 am

I like it!

Abauer · Post by **Abauer** » March 5th, 2015, 9:06 pm

Stacked!

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Abauer · Post by **Abauer** » March 5th, 2015, 9:08 pm

My recommended chimney length is 17" and it is actually 21" just because I like how it looks. Is this going to cause me any problems as far as cooking performance?

Thanks in advance.

Post by **Big T** » March 5th, 2015, 9:49 pm

I don't think it'll be an issue but you can close your damper a little bit if you need to.
:LG:

Abauer · Post by **Abauer** » March 23rd, 2015, 12:16 pm

First Burn. Real happy with it. Came up to temp quickly(a lot quicker than I thought) and held it well and fairly easy to regulate. Had a couple leaks around the gasket on the lid but I have fixed them already. So it's sealed up well. Let it burn all day, since the firebox had not yet been burnt out. It had some oily residue inside.

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Abauer · Post by **Abauer** » March 23rd, 2015, 12:28 pm

First Cook. Got it done(well sort of) in time for my two sons birthday party. Food turned out great, probably best brisket I ever made. Used oak and hickory and a little charcoal.

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Having some leak issues. Looks like my weld did not seal like I wanted them too. Probably a typical issue. Ive seen it on some other smokers. Any tips on sealing it up better, either with a welder or a sealant of some sort? Thanks!

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Gonna need some different tires, these ones were just ones I had on hand so I used them. They are not sturdy enough and have been used and abused during the build. Probably going to put 4 tires on it also since I will probably be moving it on grass.

Things I have left:

Get some wheels on it
Seal it up better to keep grease inside
Paint it
Put a bench/table on it
Done!

Post by **Rodcrafter** » March 23rd, 2015, 2:19 pm

It looks like you did great!
I would just tack weld over the leaks so it never happens again.

Post by **Big T** » March 23rd, 2015, 8:50 pm

Abauer · Post by **Abauer** » March 26th, 2015, 11:30 am

Just moved onto a property and have this located there. I don't have a use for it, wondering if anyone else does. Is 250 -300 gallons. Asking $125 for it, and located in Eastern Iowa.

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Abauer · Post by **Abauer** » September 10th, 2015, 12:00 pm

Got some new wheels put on and also got it sandblasted. Now ready for paint. I made a table for it out of oak and I will put it on after I get it painted.

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Abauer · Post by **Abauer** » September 10th, 2015, 12:09 pm

Finished Product! Only 1 1/2 years in the making. Glad to be done but very rewarding! Thanks for everyone's help!

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bluecatfish · Post by **bluecatfish** » September 10th, 2015, 12:43 pm

Now all you have to is cook!

mp4 · Post by **mp4** » September 10th, 2015, 1:01 pm

I like the woodwork!

Post by **Big T** » September 10th, 2015, 6:12 pm

It turned out nice !!

Smurf · Post by **Smurf** » September 10th, 2015, 7:33 pm

The wood really sets it off. :LG:

Mo Smoke · Post by **Mo Smoke** » September 19th, 2015, 9:06 pm

Aw man you did your thing on this build. That woodwork definitely sets it apart from the average. Who said smokers don't have class !

Abauer · Post by **Abauer** » November 12th, 2015, 11:21 pm

Thanks Guys!

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » November 14th, 2015, 3:10 am

Score!!! Now we just need to see the blue smoke rolling!!!

Post by **Rodcrafter** » November 14th, 2015, 10:03 am

Sweet setup

Making memories.

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