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

Elmacho · Post by **Elmacho** » April 18th, 2016, 7:25 pm

So much drama with this door. Bottom right corner is about 1/2" out preventing a good seal. Had the door strapped to the CC so did not notice this before welding the hinges in place. I may have to cut the door off and do the jack and chain method if this strap attempt does not work.

Post by **Pete Mazz** » April 18th, 2016, 7:45 pm

RC would be proud of that rigging! I hope it works!

Elmacho · Post by **Elmacho** » April 18th, 2016, 7:54 pm

Thanks Pete, I think I will try a very large hammer next

Elmacho · Post by **Elmacho** » April 18th, 2016, 8:03 pm

I did get some goodies today... I drew up some dampers and also a couple special pieces.

YouTube · Post by **Frank_Cox** » April 18th, 2016, 8:37 pm

Elmacho · Post by **Elmacho** » April 18th, 2016, 8:40 pm

Thanks Frank, could not have done this without all the help from you and everyone on these forums.

Elmacho · Post by **Elmacho** » April 19th, 2016, 8:03 pm

Tonight marks the first night that I do not have anything planned to do on the smoker tomorrow.

I got the door close enough that when I replace the seal with a rope seal I think it will be good. If not I will put some latches on it.

I got the pigs welded on, did the final welding of the dampers and cleaned up the spatter. It was time to paint.
I did not paint the cart as I plan to move it to a trailer before winter.

mp4 · Post by **mp4** » April 19th, 2016, 8:10 pm

I'm really digging the hog cutout handle bracket!

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Post by **Big T** » April 19th, 2016, 9:35 pm

Sweet!!

El Gato · Post by **El Gato** » April 19th, 2016, 10:00 pm

hogs look like they could be used also a bottle openers
EG

ronn1234 · Post by **ronn1234** » April 19th, 2016, 10:26 pm

I really like the Hog brackets, also are you worried at all with the cleanliness of wooden handle? What about the longevity of life for the wood rotting. I did a bracket on each side on mine and put a 1/2 inch diameter 2 inch long tab on each bracket and put a galvanized 1 1/2 inch pipe for a handle. The tabs allow the handle to free spin so as i open the door the handle rotates with the position of the door.

Elmacho · Post by **Elmacho** » April 19th, 2016, 10:36 pm

ronn1234 wrote:I really like the Hog brackets, also are you worried at all with the cleanliness of wooden handle? What about the longevity of life for the wood rotting. I did a bracket on each side on mine and put a 1/2 inch diameter 2 inch long tab on each bracket and put a galvanized 1 1/2 inch pipe for a handle. The tabs allow the handle to free spin so as i open the door the handle rotates with the position of the door.

The wooden handle will be stained and sealed with polyurethane. My hope is this will protect it from elements and what not. Since it is only held in place with 2 lag screws my thought is this handle can be replaced easily when needed.

Elmacho · Post by **Elmacho** » April 19th, 2016, 10:36 pm

El Gato wrote:hogs look like they could be used also a bottle openers
EG

I believe the feet of the hogs will serve that purpose very well =)

ronn1234 · Post by **ronn1234** » April 19th, 2016, 10:46 pm

Oh ok that sounds awesome.

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Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » April 20th, 2016, 6:27 am

Elmacho · Post by **Elmacho** » April 21st, 2016, 8:09 pm

She is complete! After spending about 8 hours today getting her dialed in I am ready to cook. I started prep work tonight and got a couple butts rubbed. Will carve and rub the brisket tomorrow.

Nice size Butts

Went with a little Memphis Dust for this first cook.

Weldun · Post by **Weldun** » April 21st, 2016, 8:18 pm

The anticipation builds! Very nice looking cooker, make sure to share some q pics.

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » April 21st, 2016, 8:56 pm

Holy crap!!! I suspect you should send some samples...just so I can be sure that everything is OK…

Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » April 22nd, 2016, 12:23 am

Fantastic dude, looks amazing & I hope the food turns out amazing, bet you can't wait to taste it!

Post by **Pete Mazz** » April 22nd, 2016, 3:46 am

Damn nice!! Hope it tastes as great as the smoker looks.

Smurf · Post by **Smurf** » April 22nd, 2016, 6:30 am

Nice looking smoker!

Post by **Rodcrafter** » April 22nd, 2016, 7:06 am

Elmacho · Post by **Elmacho** » April 26th, 2016, 12:13 pm

What an interesting first cook... and I mean first cook. Never smoked meat before so I figured I would go all out. Got the butts on there about 10:30pm and in trimming the 18.7lb Brisket realized that my estimated 18 hours to cook it was going to be way too long since it lost a ton of weight after trimming. This Brisket had a ton of hard fat on it. None the less, got it rubbed and let it sit out for a good 4 hours before putting it in at around 2:00am.

Fought the fire a few times overnight, completely lost my coal bed at around 4:40am Sat there with a propane torch and kept the logs on life support until I could get a new coal bed going. Ended up losing the coals again about noon but this time I just threw in a white chimney of charcoal. I hit my dinner time and that was what was important. I ended up taking the Brisket off and wrapping it about 3pm, and pulled the pork off at 192 degrees, wrapped it and threw it in a 250 oven for the last hour while I took a shower and a tiny nap. All in all it was a great experience. Definitely not something I want to do again alone. was miserable the next day. But here are some delicious q pics for you to enjoy.

Food was delicious! Fed about 15 people with enough left over for lunch and dinner last night for my Wife, Daughter and I =)

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