Brick smoker - with Wes W. as a mentor through this project

[jim williams]

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• jim williams
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• jim williams
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• jim williams
• Nov 3, 2014

I have my base set Wes!!   Son of a Gun,  I am not used to doing this labor!! I have been sleeping better though.  lol

I live in Lincoln, Nebraska  and the frost line is 36" deep here, what a treat but I survived with help from my only Son (12).

This is as far as I will go until spring, cold is setting in and need heat for the mortar...no rush.  Thanks Wes W.

 

[themule69]

Your off to a good start.

Happy smoken.

David

 

[jim williams]

Thankyou david!

 

[jim williams]

Hello all!

Too many ideas going through the skull while standing inside and staring at the foundation, (knew this would happen)

1) I was curious to the ideas of others with brick smokers...is my idea of a 25" deep x 22" wide chamber to large to be heated efficiently or should I bring in the depth? (use less wood, charcoal).

2) I also thought about putting a small charcoal grill on the right side of my chimney...and a small res. for wood on the left? Hmm. I am early on in this, but I am not a brick layer neither. Lots of thoughts coming but which way?? IDK...LOL

 

[twelveozcurls51]

I am actually going to be building one this summer. Mine is going to be approximately 4' x 8'. I intended to cook with wood and from all I have read you can maintain sufficient heat to do the job.