Thank You. A 20 lb bag of charcoal briquettes will last you about 20-22 hours at an average temperature of 250 degrees. If I do a half lump charcoal half charcoal briquettes I get about 18 hours.
Is the frame necessary? It seems to me a frame less design is better to reduce weight. Basically, use plate joint edge to edge, may be a angle piece to help holding weld.
We did use an external thermometer that we stuck in the meat and kept outside the smoker to monitor the internal temperature. The gage on the front helps you keep track of the external smoker temperature
Nice work! Way to take that on. I imagine this generated a huge sense of accomplishment.
Nice job!!
Thank you I am ate up with building one of these, skyrocketing material costs seem to be the greatest obstacle. good job looks good
That's the plans from smokerbuilders.
Very nice Smoker . What gauge material did you use on the smoker and the fire box?
Nice job getting ready to make one myself , how long does a bag of charcoal last You
Thank You. A 20 lb bag of charcoal briquettes will last you about 20-22 hours at an average temperature of 250 degrees. If I do a half lump charcoal half charcoal briquettes I get about 18 hours.
Is the frame necessary? It seems to me a frame less design is better to reduce weight. Basically, use plate joint edge to edge, may be a angle piece to help holding weld.
What thickness metal did you use for the panels?
Did you have to use a metal brake for the door an top cap?
Yes we did, check out our newest video where we are smoking pork butts with this smoker.
I like it is there thing you would charge
Yes make sure that you use a BBQ guru, pitmaster IQ is cheaper and it worked for us to help maintain temperature and efficiency inconsistent
Where did you get the insulation
Is a electronic temp control required on the gravity feed smoker for it to cook correctly? My local competition does not allow for it
No
We did use an external thermometer that we stuck in the meat and kept outside the smoker to monitor the internal temperature. The gage on the front helps you keep track of the external smoker temperature
Nice work! Did you pack all the empty space in the feeder box around the chute with insulation?
Yes 2" mineral wool around the firebox, entire cabinet, door and top. Glad you like it
Looks Great!!! You have any plans to build for purchase?
We bought plans on liny then modified them to out specs
Bo Dude
Hi hey what did you use to insulate you smoker
1500 degree mineral wool insulation
What’s the cost of this build?
The metal cost $500, I made my own bender, plus welding supplies.