First build. 130 Gallon. On my way to Smokeville!

Puff · Post by **Puff** » August 10th, 2014, 9:08 pm

Don't rush it if you don't need to... Started mine Labor Day 2013, finished June 26 2014.

swamperjmb · Post by **swamperjmb** » February 7th, 2015, 7:55 pm

IS this thing finished yet? I would love to have the firebox dimensions you used. I'm building the same thing and hope to have it finished by summer, it's been a year in the making...

Mo Smoke · Post by **Mo Smoke** » September 17th, 2015, 8:37 pm

Whats up fellas. It's been a long time but I'm back on the scene. Finished my cooker a long time ago but life took over and I dropped off the site since my last post. Thought I would pick up where I left off and finally show you the finished product. First a few more shots of the rough stage just before we finished.

Post by **Big T** » September 17th, 2015, 9:35 pm

Mo Smoke · Post by **Mo Smoke** » September 17th, 2015, 9:44 pm

Fresh off the trailer. Did a good clean up and burnout, burned a few splits in the firebox. I took a few shots of the inside to show the racks but the files are too big to post. The plan was 3 racks, but I ended up with a 4th thats a little smaller than the others. I don't always use them all unless I want to cook a whole case of ribs at one time. I found out the actual size is 120 gallon not 130, but it holds plenty trust me.

forty_creek · Post by **forty_creek** » September 17th, 2015, 9:47 pm

Nice. Strong Work.
What paint did you use?

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Mo Smoke · Post by **Mo Smoke** » September 17th, 2015, 9:59 pm

We just used the bbq paint from home depot. It's high temp rated. The reason it looks so glossy is because after I got it nice and warm I painted the outside with vegetable oil to protect the paint and keep it from rusting. It's about time for a fresh coat now.

forty_creek · Post by **forty_creek** » September 17th, 2015, 11:37 pm

So every so often you re-oil the paint. Interesting. I like the shine

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Post by **Rodcrafter** » September 18th, 2015, 6:30 am

So hows it cook?

I bet it does great.

Mo Smoke · Post by **Mo Smoke** » September 18th, 2015, 8:24 am

Cooks great! The cook (aka..me) could use some work. But any screw up definitely ain't because of the Pit. Holds steady temps, and it's got real good draw. I take out the baffles and use it as a grill too for burgers, dogs, steak and sausage.

Post by **Pete Mazz** » September 18th, 2015, 3:47 pm

nice!

Post by **Rodcrafter** » September 18th, 2015, 7:58 pm

I have to agree it does cook good! I don't think we can help with "the cook" (you). Lol

Making memories.

Post by **Big T** » September 18th, 2015, 8:16 pm

Mo Smoke · Post by **Mo Smoke** » September 18th, 2015, 8:20 pm

Practice makes perfect. That was my first time cooking Brisket. Same with the Pork Shoulder. Maybe my 3rd time with Ribs. My plan was to simulate a competition cook. Can't imagine doing it with any less of a cooker. Thanks to everyone who chimed in along the way.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » September 19th, 2015, 3:38 pm

You're doing great practice, makes it even better

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