New Build -Trailer mounted reverse flow smoker

[beer-b-q]

Looks as though it is coming to shape real nice...

 

[smokingohiobutcher]

UNBELIEVABLE!!!! Beautiful work man!

 

[morkdach]

nice almost there two more weeks till oct.looks like a job well done.

 

[bbq engineer]

I took this weekend to sand and prep the smoker for some paint. I used a DA Sander and gave my air compressor a workout. I also used a twisted wire cup brush and I have the whole thing done. I will be doing a little bit more prep, and then painting this week / weekend. Mrs. Engineer is going to pick colors (I am strongly suggesting some combination of Red, Black, and Silver like in my smaller cabinet that is on page 1 of this thread). Here is the smoker about mid way through cleanup and paint prep. I'm pretty sure that you can tell what I have done and what is yet to be done. The whole thing is as shiny as a new silver dollar now!

 

[morkdach]

whats left ? fire it up lets eat

 

[bbq engineer]

I painted my smoker, and just in time for next week's comp. Here's the smoker, fresh out of the shop with some high temp primer and engine paint on it. I have a couple of touch ups to do, but for all intents and purposes, I am done with this one.

My finger got so tired, I had to use my thumb!!


This is probably the best it will ever look. I'm filling the neighborhood with TBS tomorrow...I'm gonna have me some ribs and a few beers while I watch football!





I welded some hatchets on the top, so it looks like they have been embedded in the steel. They make great door stops and Mrs. Engineer thought it would be a cool touch.



I told Mrs. Engineer "I think it looks pretty good"...she said "honey, a lot of people build their own smokers but this one is in a completely different league." Thank you Mrs. Engineer for that compliment. I worked really hard on this one. I hope all you enjoyed it too!

 

[brianj517]

Brother, that thing is a work of art! You are, without a doubt, one of my new heroes! Absolutely awesome!

Cheers,
Brian

 

[mossymo]

That is one nice looking smoker, love the hatchets !!!

 

[the iceman]

Wait a minute... An engineer actually designed something that is functional??? J/K.

Excellent work!!!

 

[goo]

I'll trade you this tool for your plasma cutter:

http://makezine.com/pub/tool/Spray_Can_Trigger_Handle

That smoker is honestly a thing of beauty. Thanks for letting us watch your progress!

 

[bbq engineer]

I wanted to post a pic for all of you wondering if the insulation really makes a difference or not. I had the smoker fired up all day, and at one point the thermo hit 300...the outer skin was just warm...not hot, just warm.

I doubt you would be doing this with a single wall smoker at 300°!!


Around the edges where there is framing, there is more heat, but it still is very manageable. I guarantee this will reap big rewards when the wind is blowing, the snow is falling, and the rain is coming down in sheets. not to mention that no one will get singed if they touch my smoker. That is what the insulation is all about

!

 

[ocsnapper]

That is awesome Points to you...

 

[rickw]

Impressive, very impressive.

 

[got14u]

WOW !!

 

[cheapchalee]

Real nice job. Do you have adjustable louvers on the firebox door?

Charlie

 

[smoke_chef]

Holy freaking cow!!!

What a smoker...

Awesome!!

 

[lightfoot]

very very nice. points to ya pal, thanks for sharing with us!

 

[randya]

You should feel very proud of your build. It is truly a noteworthy accomplishment.

 

[dforbes]

very nice smoker. I have been planning to build another smoker for almost 2 years now and it looks like I may get started this winter. I am glad that I waited because there are many ideas from you and other builds that I will incorporate into my smoker. I love the way you sealed the doors. I will be posting a rough drawing, as you did, soon to help with ideas. My cutting and welding skills are not as good as yours, but I do have all the tools.

Dennis

 

[cman95]

A work of art, I know you are proud. Happy smokin'!