Smoker building plans

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13spicerub

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Sep 11, 2007
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my buddy has been union welder for a few years now, getting all kinds of certification and what not. He said he'd be more than willing to build me a smoker.

anyone know a good place to get plans?

i was thinking getting a 55-gallon drum and taking it from there but if anyone has plans using sheet metal, cast-iron, stainless, or other materials, can you send em my way?
 
If you have a willing welding hero, I'd go bigger than a 55 gallon drum. First, you'll find that it is as big as you are thinking, and the wall thickness isn't all that great for a long term cooker. I'd look around for an old fuel tank, or propane tank. I'm guessing your buddy probably has connections to a metal scrap yard. I'd start there.
 
13spice, just my oppinion friend, but i would go ahead and biuld it out of sheet metal or sheet aluminum, definately build an inner box and outter box and insulate the middle well, this will help you tons in the temp control area, as far as plans , let your imagination run , make something you like , but think things through before starting, my black jack electric smoker is hand made,and made well, but i have already found things to do differently when i make my own, hope this help friend
 
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I just wanted to say to anybody on a budget that wants to build their own smoker, find and old washing machine. I had one that we were getting rid of and decided I would recycle it and use it to cook with. I ripped the insides out and was left with a big box. I purchase a side firebox made for a smoker grill. With a hole cut in the side of the washing machine I bolted the fire box to the side of the washer. I cut a hole in towards the top of the washer for the vent. I drilled some holes and put some bolts in to hold the grate. It works very well. And the original washer lid is easy to open and close to get in and out to check the meats.
 
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