New Member from Cleburne TX

[bapos]

Hey guys and gals

I stummbled on to this forum and found a gold mine of info. Lots to read about and I posted a thread about some equipment and got many responses right away.

Little about myself...I am a graduate from UNT (1994) with a degree in Radio TV and film. I them did a hitch in the US Navy where I served on a aircraftcarrier. I then got out and got a MCSE certification and worked in the computer biz for many years. I am currently working with commercial truck tire company.

I currently have a home built smoker trailer and a backyard smoker. The back yard unit I built with no plans or designs... just started welding it up, its turned out very well.

I am actively collecting parts to build another trailer rig, which is where I found a wealth of info on reverse design smokers and gas assisted pipe burners. I work on my smokers and others when I am not building demolition derby cars. It helps justify some of the really expensive welding and cutting toys I have.

I have been bbqing for several years and have thought about maybe competing but dont really like all the presentation bs that goes with it. Just wish they did one based on taste.... winner take all

 

[meat hunter]

Welcome aboard. Great to have you with us. Always an added bonus when we have members who fab up their own rigs. I think you will fit right in here with the rest of us

. Sounds like you can contribute allot to the forums, look forward to it. Remember, we like pics so dont skimp on them. Welcome again.

Todd

 

[mballi3011]

First off welcome Bapos to SMF. You'll like it here cause there are abunch of good folks here that would just love to help you out with just about anything to do with smoking. We really like to have newbies here because they can bring in a new propective to how things are done. There's nothing like a new set of eyes to give and new way to make things that little differant to make things alittle better. So I hope you know about the Qview here.
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...ad.php?t=58920
Here's a link to photobucket it's free and easy to download pictures. Then if your really new to smoking Look up the E-course.
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...play.php?f=127
It's also free and it will give you the basics of smoking. So after all of that you just need to go grab something to smoke and if you have any question just post them here and we will answer it quickly so you don't have any mishaps with your smoke.
Welcome To Your New Addiction

 

[alx]

Welcome aboard.....

 

[chef jeff tx]

Howdy Neighbor!

 

[meateater]

Welcome to the SMF.

 

[bapos]

Thanks for the well wishes. I appreciate it. Seems like the thing to do on a snowy christmas eve.

I would not consider myself a master fab guy by any stretch but I can tell those who are taking on projects (no matter how big or small) ... take your time. Measure 3 times and think about them about 10x.

Here is a pic of my back yard smoker. This was built out of a LP gas tank for a truck. The firebox was done by myself. Again this was built not no plans or drawings. This is the unpainted results.




Here is the painted one:



Here are a few various parts of the build:












I think it would be good to just have a picture section. Im a very visual person so seeing the idea (or stealing it) would make it a ton easier to see others ideas and how to work them in to your project.

Any questions or comments feel free to ask. I learned a ton of what not to do on this project but this build was about 5 years ago so theres a lot more info out on the web now days.


Bapos

 

[beer-b-q]

Welcome, Glad to have you with us. This is the place to learn, lots of good info and helpful friendly Members.

For Those of you New to Smoking, be sure to check out Jeff's 5 Day Smoking Basics eCourse.
Click Here it's "FREE"... 5 Day eCourse

Everyone here enjoys seeing the Qview so be sure to post plenty of pics...

Large ones that us old people with bad eyes can see.

How to post Qview to Forum:

When you uploading to Photobucket I always use the Large IMG setting, 640 x 480 it is a nice size...



For Step By Step Instructions On Posting Qview Check Out This Tutorial

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...ad.php?t=82034

 

[treegje]

Welcome to the SMF,We are glad to have you onboard

 

[cheapchalee]

Welcome aboard, glad to have you here at SMF.

Charlie

 

[pops6927]

Welcome, neighbor (Fort Worth here)! Looks like you've got some great skills and tool-toys to go with it too! Always wanted to learn metal-working, but I know my wife would kill me if I started yet another expensive hobby, lol!
Anything you need to know about meat, don't hesitate to ask. Like everyone else on here, we're all glad to help and share knowledge in any way we can! Just post lots of Qview (like you've done!) because we love to drool!

 

[smokininiowa]

Welcome from Iowa. Merry Christmas!!

 

[vince]

Welcome!!!

 

[irishteabear]

Welcome to SMF. Glad you joined us.