My first smoker

[bud-wie-ser]

Here are some pics of my smoker. I didnt do a lot of research before I started building, just built by the seat of my pants.

Please excuse the dirt, it has to be stored out in the weather.



I made a prop rod to hold it in one of 2 partially open positions, or fully open.



The door seal is made with a 5/8 round bar around the opening, and 1" channel around the inside of the door.



I added a deflector plate to even out the temperature across the length of the drum. It also doubles as a charcoal grate if I want to grill.


Made a frame of 3/4 angle to seal off the cut edges of the drum. I sealed the gaps using a high temperature polyurethane foam fireblock insulation around the outside.






I still have more details to add to it, but its functional the way it is.


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[acampane]

Bud,
Nice cooker you got there, some time simple is better! Nice build

[Tom C]

Looks like you think very well on the fly! Nice job on the smoker.
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[HillbillySmoker]

Nice build, I like your door holder. Food looks yummy also.
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[Cranky Buzzard]

For a "seat of the pants" job I'd say you did a great job! Looks like it cooks well too.

I like the design of the door on the FB with the channel and bar stock... Hmm, my blatantly plagiarize that one in the future.

Great work and I look forward to more cook pics from it.
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[bud-wie-ser]

The door trick was one I learned back in my college days when we made wood burning stoves as a class project. If your plate is flat, it will seal of almost completely.

Bud
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[hybrid]

so it has to be done............

you know its bud weiser right? we i not wie

Great cooker! Gives me hope


PS I only mention the spelling cause I worked for them a while ago.

[bud-wie-ser]

Trying to avoid copyright infringement

either that or too many beers made me look at the bottle crosseyed
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[stillsmokin]

Great job on your first build Bud. The food looks awsome too.
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[morick]

I really like the concept of your build. Do you have any dislikes if you dont mind me asking?

[BluzQue]

Outstanding build bud-wie-ser
Look's well thought out.
Like the grillin' option alot

Food looks real tasty too


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[k.a.m.]

bud-wie-ser, I am impressed A well thought out design, I also am loving the fire box door seal, and the angle iron trim around the cooking chamber. Very nice work indeed
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[bud-wie-ser]

Thanks for the compliments everyone. I really have the bug now and I want to build a bigger trailer mounted pit (something to keep me busy this winter).

Morick:
The only dislike i have at this point is that I have to feed it a couple of splits every 30-45 minutes. I just added a raised fire grate, so hopefully the improved airflow thru the coals will help.
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[Tom C]

That's not out of range for most stick burning smokers for adding wood. You can play with the size of the sticks that you add to try to add a little time but keeping a good bed of coals is the key. That means feeding often for most offsets!
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[morick]

I hear ya on the adding wood every 30 minutes. Thanks again for sharing

[CRITTERTX]

props to the prop.. i like that idea.. mighty fine there my friend.. keep pics a comin..
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[bud-wie-ser]

Here is the fire grate I just added, It helps a lot to maintain temps with less fuel.



And just to try it out, I did a small load of venison jerky


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[purplewg]

Nice build. You did a really good job on it. Very good craftsmanship. My first build was a 55 gallon drum smoker.
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[stringbender128]

Very nice build...you should be proud!
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[pxc]

I got to this thread from here: http://www.thesmokering.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=44835

Nice looking build. A couple questions for you bud wie ser, if you don't mind.

- Is your firebox a wood stove you purchased, or did you build it yourself?
- With the fire grate, how long can you go before you have to throw another stick in?
- Have you tried it with charcoal to see if it would last longer?[/url]
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