Hillbillys Smoker/Grill Build #2 "DONE - SOLD"

day_trippr · Posted: Oct 01 2009 Post subject:

Ok, I've decided the idea of using the reverse flow plate as a "pool" just isn't cool enough for this smoker. You're just gonna have to implement a steaming system. And don't forget to provide separate valves for the two smoking compartments.

Sorry...

Cheers Laughing

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Chuck · Posted: Oct 02 2009 Post subject: pit

Hillbilly I like the way your pit is coming together
I to believe in Budweiser engineering works all the time
Sorry for the late post, been working on the outside of
the house all summer long.
When your out hunting this fall I will be trying to finish my
pit up Smile

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HillbillySmoker · BBQ Pro Joined: 25 May 2008 Posts: 917 Location: WV

lineman21 · Posted: Oct 05 2009 Post subject:

Any updates for the weekend? Shes looking good.

HillbillySmoker · BBQ Pro Joined: 25 May 2008 Posts: 917 Location: WV

Thanks Lineman, didn't do to much this weekend, installed the intakes on both sides of the firebox, and the reverse flow plate. Need to weld the flow plate up, ill do that casually after work this week.

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DreChar · Posted: Oct 09 2009 Post subject:

Hillbilly any updates?

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Marky C · BBQ Pro Joined: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 501 Location: Delaware

All I can say is WOW!!! Looks great, real nice work.
By the way, that garage is in shambles, Hey wait, is that my garage???
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HillbillySmoker · BBQ Pro Joined: 25 May 2008 Posts: 917 Location: WV

HillbillySmoker · BBQ Pro Joined: 25 May 2008 Posts: 917 Location: WV

Few pics of the grate and rails. little by little Very Happy

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k.a.m. · Posted: Oct 11 2009 Post subject:

Hillbilly, she is looking mighty fine my Friend Very Happy

You are on the down hill side now. Smile

I am fixing to start a new build for my son-in-law's brother. It will be a reverse flow trailer mount. I am waiting on the last order of steel to be delivered and the trailer axle. It should be a nice winter project. Very Happy

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DreChar · Posted: Oct 20 2009 Post subject:

This build looks awsome have you been able to season her yet?

BMORSE1981 · BBQ Fan Joined: 20 Jun 2007 Posts: 128 Location: MOORE, OK

Hillbilly, I'm going crazy, my A.D.D. is kickin' in and I can't hardly wait to see the end result. You need to work double or triple time on this so I can rest at night. LOL! Better yet, just take off from your full time job and get it done. This will be a great help to me. LOL! Laughing

You continue to inspire, Great job buddy! Very Happy

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Mike-in-NC · Posted: Oct 20 2009 Post subject:

REMARKABLE CRAFTSMANSHIP!!! Smile

I'm not a welder, (I'm actually a Telco Tech) but I have TRUE APPRECIATION for your trade~ Smile

purplewg · Posted: Oct 22 2009 Post subject:

Hillbilly, I must admit I am not a big fan of having the heat input from the firebox above my plenum plate. I see yours is that way. The heat/smoke goes up and then has to come back down to go under the plate. I have seen a couple of others done like this and to me it seems inefficient. Then again what do I know? lol

I can't wait till you fire that puppy up and show us some cooked meat! Laughing

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Hydro · BBQ Fan Joined: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 132 Location: DFW, TX

I'm a great fan of both of you, you both have some great ideas. Hillbilly I like your exhaust stack too that design shouldn't have creosote build up in the bends. It does seem like it will take more wood to keep the horizontal at temp because of the heat lost in the vertical. Just my opionion keep up the good work.

Tom C · Posted: Oct 26 2009 Post subject:

HillbillySmoker,
That smoker is looking choice for sure! Lots of detail work that looks great! Very Happy

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BluzQue · Posted: Oct 27 2009 Post subject:

HillbillySmoker That's one bad a** cooker you're buildin' Very Happy

Great craftmanship!

Cool

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HillbillySmoker · BBQ Pro Joined: 25 May 2008 Posts: 917 Location: WV

Thanks for all the kind words, I'm currently at a standstill, my welder is messed up, seems to be a problem with voltage on the arc because it's just spitting like the wirespeed is to fast but its not, it happened right in the middle of a bead. since i last posted i installed the firegrate, the vertical drain, the horizontal drain, the expanded metal for the base. I still need to install the exhaust dampers, the latch for the firebox and vertical.

I still need to install the grate rails in the vertical but im holding off till i figure out how im going to do the door seal which im not going to fool with till i get back from deer hunting but there are things i need to do before i go, im just trying to figure out how im going to get them done with a broken welder, Crying or Very sad

, maybe i can talk my buddy dano into bringing his welder over, well see.
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