Sgt Stel's USMC Special

AJP · Posted: Mar 11 2010 Post subject:

Can I ask what something like this costs? Not being nosy just would love to have something like this and curious how many pennies to save.
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Sgt. Stel · Posted: Mar 11 2010 Post subject:

vieux_temp · Joined: 13 Aug 2009 Posts: 15

Hey guy's--
Very nice work--exceptional welds and layout--
Being totally understanding to others situation----it's like my dad always told us when we were growing up-and i use this saying on all my business cards to this day directly under the name of my company--
If you have to ask what it cost
You can't afford it---
Very simply stated
Andi will say that sometimes i have found my self swallowing rather hard--but that's life--After a couple of weeks the pain will be gone---
To quote the Nike Slogan----JUST DO IT---if u enjoy it--you can't take it with u--

Nice job and congratulations

mrcustomsteel · Posted: Mar 11 2010 Post subject:

Thanks vieux temps for the kind words. Thanks AJP for the inquiry and Stel for the referral. AJP I sent you a PM.

As Stel and Shannon/Vexter1 will tell you I am very open to helping you keep cost down but I am SLOW! I am not a full time pitbuilder. I just love making them along with my other ventures and responsibilities.
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Sgt. Stel · Posted: Mar 20 2010 Post subject:

Saw the pit today and man is it coming together. Here is the pit sitting on the trailer frame.

Firebox will go on this end.

Tongue of the trailer

Cook Chamber doors

Warmer and prep-table go back here.

More things to come this weekend.
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BRBBQ · Posted: Mar 20 2010 Post subject:

Looking like you have a nice lookin smoker

mrcustomsteel · Posted: Mar 24 2010 Post subject:

I got a couple of good days in since Stel stopped by. Sorry my camera is not as good as his.

Got the stacks on.

I decided to give the Jambo style lower exhaust duct platform a try to see how it works.

Got the firebox on

Got the vertical mounted and piped.

Bottom of the vertical 4"x5" inlet.

Onward through the fog!
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k.a.m. · Posted: Mar 24 2010 Post subject:

D., Your progress is looking fantastic. Very Happy

I love the stack design, very nice looking. Keep up the awesome work. Very Happy

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daddywoofdawg · Posted: Mar 24 2010 Post subject:

I'm lost on how the warming box will work.where does the heat come from?how does it get there from the firebox?
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joshsheff1 · Posted: Mar 24 2010 Post subject:

Wow! This thing is really starting to come together now Cool

Looking VERY nice Smile

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Sgt. Stel · Posted: Mar 25 2010 Post subject:

It is looking awesome!!! I'm taking the wheels down on Friday. I like the way that it is coming together.

Sgt. Stel
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joshsheff1 · Posted: Mar 25 2010 Post subject:

Right on. Did you try that place that we told you about in the city?
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Sgt. Stel · Posted: Mar 25 2010 Post subject:

mrcustomsteel · Posted: Mar 26 2010 Post subject:

Thanks everyone. I'm not getting much computer time so here's a quick update.

daddywoofdog, check out the last two pics. There is a 4"x4" tube from the firebox to the vertical.

I got the steamer and the log lighter done.
Testing the lighter

Lighter installed

Testing the lighter installed

Homemade venturi

Steam pipe out from reservior

Steam pipe inside smoker

Lower diffuser plate in vertical

Another shot of diffuser plate and drain

I'm looking forward to Stel stopping by tomorrow with wheels.
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Jon D. Q. · Posted: Mar 26 2010 Post subject:

Outstanding work. I am really enjoying following this build.

k.a.m. · Posted: Mar 26 2010 Post subject:

D, I love your steam setup, and the diffuser plate Very Happy

The log lighter is tuned in fantastic, very nice work my man. Very Happy

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Sgt. Stel · Posted: Apr 10 2010 Post subject:

Stopped by and saw the Cooker today

D is really making this thing come together. It is an AWESOME job. His workmanship is amazing. Truly a craftsman!

Sgt. Stel
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T&K Gravity Feed, Medium

ryan cassidy · BBQ Fan Joined: 26 Jan 2010 Posts: 150

Looking Good Man... Hopefully that thing comes with instructions. Lots of stuff to work with on it!

Sgt. Stel · Posted: Apr 10 2010 Post subject:

Thanks Ryan I pretty excited about this. I know D is looking forward to doing a trial cook in this thing too!!! Can't wait.

Sgt. Stel
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Custom Offset - USMC Special "Sarge"
T&K Gravity Feed, Medium

k.a.m. · Posted: Apr 10 2010 Post subject:

Sgt. Stel, your cooker is looking awesome. Very Happy

I am looking forward to seeing the first cook. And I always love looking at D's craftsmanship he is an Ace with metal. Very Happy

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