My first RF smoker build, any help would be appreciated
- Thread starter jhsdigital
- Start date
-
Some of the links on this forum allow SMF, at no cost to you, to earn a small commission when you click through and make a purchase. Let me know if you have any questions about this.
SMF is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
ribwizzard
Master of the Pit
I spray the inside with cheapo canola oil, using one of those 20 oz squeeze trigger sprayers, firebox too,
I recommend keeping a full bottle handy , and spray the inside before and after each use. It will make the smoker much easier to maintain. The only time I rinse mine out is right before I get ready to cook, usually just drain off any liquids and pick off the left over it'd bits, and sweep out the firebox with a brush. The times I did wash it after cooking, I ended up with mold growing inside. Never happens when I just leave it dirty, something about the heat and smoke I guess?....
I recommend keeping a full bottle handy , and spray the inside before and after each use. It will make the smoker much easier to maintain. The only time I rinse mine out is right before I get ready to cook, usually just drain off any liquids and pick off the left over it'd bits, and sweep out the firebox with a brush. The times I did wash it after cooking, I ended up with mold growing inside. Never happens when I just leave it dirty, something about the heat and smoke I guess?....
michelcoco
Fire Starter
Your smoker turned out Amazing
Hope mine turns out half as nice just a question where do you get those CC lock down handels
Hope mine turns out half as nice just a question where do you get those CC lock down handels
bishgeo
Smoking Fanatic
What do you call those door latches and where can I find them.That may be the cure for my ill fitting door.
lendecatural
Smoking Fanatic
bishgeo
Smoking Fanatic
Dockman,
the length of the stack is what Feldons Smoker Calculator required it to be with the numbers I punched in. I could have made it larger in diameter and it would have shortened the length but I kinda like its look as it is.
But I may have to re visit that decision because right now it wont fit in the garage HAHA
the length of the stack is what Feldons Smoker Calculator required it to be with the numbers I punched in. I could have made it larger in diameter and it would have shortened the length but I kinda like its look as it is.
But I may have to re visit that decision because right now it wont fit in the garage HAHA
Weev & Bishgeo,
The Boys are right, they are called toggle clamps or toggle latches. I bought mine at a local steel supplier, but a lot of places carry them
http://www.kck.com/bbq-pro-door-latch-small.html
Here is another place that carries them, I also bought my door thermometers from this place.
Go back a few pages in my build it will show you how I fixed my door with the same problem your experiencing (bishgeo).
The Boys are right, they are called toggle clamps or toggle latches. I bought mine at a local steel supplier, but a lot of places carry them
http://www.kck.com/bbq-pro-door-latch-small.html
Here is another place that carries them, I also bought my door thermometers from this place.
Go back a few pages in my build it will show you how I fixed my door with the same problem your experiencing (bishgeo).
Last edited:
bishgeo
Smoking Fanatic
I don't think it's the door the pipe is bowed out in the middle top and bottom.I didn't think 1/4 pipe would flex that much.
You could try cutting out some door ribs out of 1/4 flat plate. I took a piece of cardboard laid it up against the CC sides with the door open, traced the radius with a black marker. Then cut it out and used it as a template for the ribs. Tack weld the ribs in place and reshape your door as you go. It should fit the CC radius fine when done. Worked for me.
FIRED UP !!!!!
Well today I finally fired up the smoker to season it. Sprayed the inside down with peanut oil and started its first burn. It only took about a half hour to get it up to 250, and only a 5+ degree difference between the right and left side. The heat baffle worked amazing (Thanks, Dave & Ribwizzard) Really happy with how it turned out, Many Thanks To All Who Offered Help, Suggestions, Drawings And Ideas ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Well today I finally fired up the smoker to season it. Sprayed the inside down with peanut oil and started its first burn. It only took about a half hour to get it up to 250, and only a 5+ degree difference between the right and left side. The heat baffle worked amazing (Thanks, Dave & Ribwizzard) Really happy with how it turned out, Many Thanks To All Who Offered Help, Suggestions, Drawings And Ideas ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
lendecatural
Smoking Fanatic
dockman
Smoking Fanatic
wood river bbq
Smoke Blower
Very nice looking unit!!
What size toggle clamps did you use from the Toggle Clamp Store? The LT-431 is 700 lbs ($6.42) holding power and the LT-40342 ($9.95) is 2000 lbs holding power. KCK price for the LT-431 looks like $23.
What size toggle clamps did you use from the Toggle Clamp Store? The LT-431 is 700 lbs ($6.42) holding power and the LT-40342 ($9.95) is 2000 lbs holding power. KCK price for the LT-431 looks like $23.
Wood River BBQ
I believe they were the LT-431's, I purchased them from a local steel supplier and they were about $23 - $25 each
I believe they were the LT-431's, I purchased them from a local steel supplier and they were about $23 - $25 each
Last edited:
Ooops, forgot to mention SQWIB, Thank you Sir for all you FB input, pictures, drawings and advice ! Yourself, Dave and Ribwizzard were indispensable in my build !
She Cooks Great ! thought I would post a few pictures of how my finished smoker cooks. So far it works well.
SmokingMeatForums.com is reader supported and as an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases.
Similar threads
Hot Threads
-
Featured Blackened Rockfish...
- Started by Gonna Smoke
- Replies: 34
- Fish
-
Featured Bacon - My Turn
- Started by SixShooter
- Replies: 29
- Hot Smoked Bacon
-
Smokehouse Almost Done
- Started by BGKYSmoker
- Replies: 28
- General Discussion
-
Featured Brisket Save
