Elmacho’s Smoker Build (24 x 46 RF Smoker) Complete w/ Q Pics

Elmacho · Post by **Elmacho** » April 11th, 2016, 5:54 pm

Awesome thanks

Post by **Rodcrafter** » April 11th, 2016, 7:34 pm

I like mine about 4" above the main rack

Making memories.

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » April 11th, 2016, 7:58 pm

First things first...

load up cooker....

drive to mid missouri...

cook for The Czar...

anything after that is pointless

El Gato · Post by **El Gato** » April 11th, 2016, 8:45 pm

Elmacho · Post by **Elmacho** » April 12th, 2016, 3:49 pm

Not sure what the beating a dead horse is about lol, but long hours yesterday and she is finished minus 3 parts that should be here this week.

@The Czar, as soon as I convert her to a trailer I will gladly head on out to Missouri so you can "Show Me" how I should really be using her =)

After looking at various build pictures and threads, and taking the advice of those here, I mounted the CC thermometers about 4" above the top grate and will monitor the bottom grate via remote thermometer.

I found these couplings on Amazon and they worked perfect for the thermometers.

After checking everything I stripped out the thermometers and she is ready to go to the sandblaster tomorrow.

Once she gets back from the sandblaster tomorrow I will start the seasoning process and play around with cooking temps to test how well she holds temp at various parts of the CC and warming/rib box.

All goes well Friday night will be the first cook, a couple Butts, and a Brisket.

bluecatfish · Post by **bluecatfish** » April 12th, 2016, 4:07 pm

Really nice looking cooker! I know you can't wait to try it out and make smoke! Wish I was there for samples!

Post by **Pete Mazz** » April 12th, 2016, 4:48 pm

And now the waiting.....

Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » April 12th, 2016, 6:01 pm

Awwwwe yeeeeaaaahhhhh!!!! Very nice work dude, well done!

El Gato · Post by **El Gato** » April 12th, 2016, 8:15 pm

WOW!!!
my cat was on the table here and knocked over my drink, on the keyboard, cause a short on it. no typing, mouse was connected to keyboard,
I was not able to type anymore, DISREGARD!!!!! it was supposed to be

not a

.

SO I got to bestbuy and purchase a new one.
ELGATO

El Gato · Post by **El Gato** » April 12th, 2016, 8:24 pm

NICE PHOTO OF IT!

Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » April 12th, 2016, 9:33 pm

Yep, cats can be annoying most of the time.

El Gato · Post by **El Gato** » April 12th, 2016, 10:05 pm

Yeah! THAT!

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » April 12th, 2016, 10:16 pm

If you really want to impress me… Come to the gathering this fall in Kansas… And I can definitely drink a beer with you and give you what little knowledge I have on cooking some food… LOL

Elmacho · Post by **Elmacho** » April 13th, 2016, 3:42 pm

Well... she is off to the sandblaster. Tomorrow morning she should be naked and ready for seasoning!

El Gato · Post by **El Gato** » April 14th, 2016, 10:46 pm

Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » April 15th, 2016, 1:23 am

TexasSmoke · Post by **TexasSmoke** » April 15th, 2016, 6:55 am

Can't wait to see it all stripped down!

Dirtytires · Post by **Dirtytires** » April 16th, 2016, 3:37 pm

Quick question....it looks like you used 1/2 inch angle for your racks.....is that working out ok? I think my plans call for 1 inch but smaller would be lighter.

Elmacho · Post by **Elmacho** » April 16th, 2016, 10:45 pm

Dirtytires wrote:Quick question....it looks like you used 1/2 inch angle for your racks.....is that working out ok? I think my plans call for 1 inch but smaller would be lighter.

It's actually 1/2" square tubing. So far they are holding up.

Elmacho · Post by **Elmacho** » April 16th, 2016, 10:51 pm

Got her back Friday and thought I would try and cook. Turns out I have a little more to do before she is ready.

I did pick up something to break her in.

Dirtytires · Post by **Dirtytires** » April 17th, 2016, 10:02 am

Thanks for the reply.

Looks great....noticed you are missing a Handel on the cook chamber.....what are the plans for that?

By the way, those smoked white plastic bags usually need a marinade.....they come out pretty dry otherwise!

Post by **Pete Mazz** » April 17th, 2016, 3:12 pm

Nice sized brisket!

Elmacho · Post by **Elmacho** » April 17th, 2016, 4:38 pm

Thanks Pete. 18lbs before trimming. Hopefully it turns out great

Dirty, my momma always told me not to show my butt in public so I put them in the plastic bags

. As for the handle I am cutting out some nice tabs in which I will mount an oak handle between them.

TexasSmoke · Post by **TexasSmoke** » April 17th, 2016, 8:50 pm

ElMacho That looks great! makes me want to work on mine but its raining for the past weekend and next few days. Where did you say you're storing that nice looking smoker again?

Elmacho · Post by **Elmacho** » April 17th, 2016, 10:05 pm

TexasSmoke wrote:ElMacho That looks great! makes me want to work on mine but its raining for the past weekend and next few days. Where did you say you're storing that nice looking smoker again?

Right now it is being stored in the garage. Not sure how well that is going to work once it really gets seasoned =) My plan is to soon convert it to a trailer smoker and build a trailer for it which I will then keep it in our barn.

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