ok on to the next build

[cam-b-q]

I am really want to see one completed. 

Dave, thanks for the heads up.  They told me as long as I don't use it inside I am good.  But that is a great idea, a house that smells like a smoker.

 

[nybbq]

small.bmp

• nybbq
• Sep 11, 2012

This is Meadow Creek pic.

 

[ribwizzard]

Those are cool!!!

Like I said , big enough for a whole slab of ribs. I would like the cooking grate to be 24" x 12" approx. with another smaller rack above.Maybe

 

[ribwizzard]

Geez, my steel guys is taking forever to get me prices. Im going to hold off using the propane tanks if I can get new steel. The pipe only comes in min. wall thickness of 1/4" and I think that Id rather have 3/16" for this project. Plus they want me to buy 21 ft length.    Right now I am waiting to see how much it would cost to have them roll a sheet of 3/16" plate for me.. Hopefully that wont be to bad.

Just want to get started building!!!!   I am thinking now more like 12" X 20" might be better for cooking grate.

 

[bluffton smoker]

Know what ya mean... I hate a project I can't start because of someone else. Did I tell ya what my pipe yard quoted me? 20" was 

$48/ft and a major cut charge to boot.. Hope you find what you are lookin for...

 

[nekramp]

I have all kinds of 5 inch through 16 inch pipe in my scrap. If you want to drive up to South Dakota i could hook you up!

 

[ribwizzard]

Steel guy tells me that I'll have to do 14.5 inch, thats as tight as they can roll it. Still waiting on price.

 

[ribwizzard]

ok, for this project, since compact design is the object, here is what Im thinking, install the firebox under the cooking chamber  and conect with pipe.

Please give me feedback on what you think the pro's and cons would be of doing it like this.

 

[ribwizzard]

firbox to look something like this

 

[ribwizzard]

here's my price on the plate, a little too high, looks like I will be using the propane tanks. Good news, the forkift guy down the street says he has all I can use.

We can offer 3/16” plate

Rolled to 14.125” o.d. x 8’ long tack welded.

362.00 each

4-5 day delivery

 

[bluffton smoker]

I like the firebox 'under' the cook chamber. Should draft like a son-of-a-gun, on a handful of coals. I was always told the only stupid question was an unasked one.... so here goes... Why are you sloping the RF Plate? Are ya looking to drain that much? Just asking cause I haven't welded mine in yet.

IF you got a forklift guy supplying you with old propane bottles, these dudes could make great smaller smokers.

nekramp  - 16" pipe makes a handy smoker. That's what I've used for the last 20 years or so. Great size for a backyard smoker. I sure wish I was closer to you.

I talked to a gent today who is friends with a propane distributor. He's gonna see if there are any smaller tanks available. I don't want to get any bigger than what I'm working on now.

 

[JckDanls 07]

I would think it would work... just use the calculator to get the right size hole (pipe) to use...

 

[ribwizzard]

the slope on the reverse flow plate was exagerated just to show the fubction of the plete

 

[ribwizzard]

Will install my handwash station on party smoker this weekend and start the build on the mini reverse flow next week

 

[bluffton smoker]

The mini should be a good build. Everything I see/read about the smaller RF smokers is all good...

 

[njwreckdiver]

rib wiz

 got to your local junk yard and look for a natural compressed gas cylinder they work good. i got mine out of a chevy malibu. i can do 2-3 pork buts in there and it will also fit a full brisket in it also. 2-3 chickens fit it fine. it works great. and heats up in no time.

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• njwreckdiver
• Sep 14, 2012

put the whole smoker together for $100 used scraps from around the shop.

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• njwreckdiver
• Sep 14, 2012

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• njwreckdiver
• Sep 14, 2012

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• njwreckdiver
• Sep 14, 2012

 

[ribwizzard]

Looks nice,

I already have 33lb and 20 lb propane tanks, Going to do something simular to what you have, just thinking I might have a little less distance between the cooking chamber and the firebox. The whole concept behind this build was something compact for my Townhouse, and a few Christmas presents for my friends.( They also want something compact) 

Thanks for sharing your pics. Helps me out to see some of the smaller builds.

 

[bluffton smoker]

RibWizzard,

What are the thicknesses of the 33# & 20# tanks?

 

[ribwizzard]

havent cut into them yet, hopeing 3/16",

 

[bluffton smoker]

Please let me know once you begin the build. I am curious.