DIY Texas Style Offset Smoker Build!! 94 Gallon BBQ!!
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- I broke down and decided to build a true Texas style offset smoker. This thing is a beast! Added a flat top griddle to the firebox to make it a little more versatile as well. Details are below. Thanks for watching! Nick
Dimensions:
Main cook chamber- 48" wide, 24" diameter, 3/16" thick
Main door- 40" wide
Smoke stack- 6" pipe, 42" tall, 1/8" wall thickness
Flat top griddle (Firebox top)- around 24" x 24", 1/4 thick 304SS plate
Firebox- 24" x 24" x 24" 3/16" thick (Outer shell), 23" x 23" x 23" 3/16" thick (Inner chamber dimensions), 1.250" thick ceramic insulation
Base- 2" x 2" 1/8" thick square tubing
Casters- Lockable/swivel 350lbs load each
Totally forgot to add my email address in the description! Here it is. fabmakebuildcook@gmail.com Thanks again for watching!
If you were in the UK I'll be ordering one right away
After watching so many of these pit builds, I understand the cost of building one. Great job!
Thank you! It is a labor of love to be sure :)
@@fabmakebuildcook6274 hi which machine for cut the metal
..what model?
14:05 I have lived that exact moment so many times 🤣🤣
They can get away from you right!? Hold on tight :)
Dude, man, beautiful work! What a great looking smoker. I admire your skills.
Hey brother, another great build! Got into a side hustle of smoker fabrication last year and love it. If I can offer one piece of advice, get a simple chain fall (chain hoist), they're fairly inexpensive under $100, but man what a difference it makes when it's time to set the cook chamber! It sped up my process substantially, not having to wrestle with 200lbs+ of awkwardly shaped metal. Just a friendly recommendation from a fellow fabricator! Can't wait to see further projects!
Thanks Shane! A cherry picker is definitely on the short list of items I need for the shop. That barrel was heavy and awkward to say the least! I appreciate the feedback and solid tip.
engine hoist works too
Also consider putting a ratchet strap around the ‘legs’ when lifting the barrel into place. You don’t want one of them to go tits-up, dropping the barrel on to one of your legs.
Man, that's a big firebox! Nice job.
Had to provide the thumbs up after seeing the 16:39 mishap! Nice one!
Too funny!
That’s the best size for everything!
The perfect heat, smoky, pressure mixture🧘🥹🙌💯
Agreed!
Phenomenal build! Really like the flat top with the grease trap, great idea!
Thanks man! The flat top has come in handy more than once, and works great as a log warmer when you're not cooking on it :)
Did you roll the steel yourself? If so would you mind showing us that process at some point, please? Loving your work.
Hi Sean,
No, I had my metal supplier roll it for me. If I had a roller that capable I would for sure include it in the video :) Glad you're liking the videos! more to come soon.
Love the flat top cooker on top of the smoke box!
Thanks!
Awesome build!!! Great video!!!
Good work! Lorenzo TX
Great Build
The griddle and drain tube is absolute brilliance, most people just box it in and you have a ton of grease on top, that is genius, very nice build.
Thanks Joe!
Just found your channel great video man. I’m starting to collect my steal for my first build. Hello from cheesehead land lol.
Thanks man! Good luck on the build! You doing an offset?
I wish I had a shop and equipment to build a smoker. I’ve been welding since I was in high school (now 45). Yeah I could rent everything but after doing all that I might as well go out and buy a smoker. The one I want goes for $1200. Way better than the Oklahoma joes I own currently.
I hear ya
Very nice build!
I am very impressed with your creation and I am pretty sure that you gonna succeed with this wonderful project. God bless.
Good stuff Nick
Thanks Harold!
Awesome build man
Looked like you rolled your own pipe. If so, I’d like to have seen that process. Great build!!!
I wish! I had my metal supplier roll it for me. Thanks
Great work bro! If you were to build another and sell it, let us know! Outstanding build 👏
Thank you! Will do
Definitely a pro! Nice man!!!
Real nice.
Nice work
Great job! Compliments on your standard of workmanship 👍👌
Definitely got a grill boutique going
Now this was a fun to watch! You can tell that this wasn't your first smoker build and I do hope that it wasn't last one either :)
Nice job, just keep on fabbi´n !
Thanks Markus! Not my first and definitely not my last. I appreciate the positivity :)
All for Great BBQ 👍
Cool vid my guy
Wow, that pit is impressive bud. You make it look easy!
Video editing at its best :). Took quite a while to build. Thanks
Really Nice, would love to have your skills, craftmanship.....and toolbox too!!!
I appreciate that
you're good brother...
Super awesome, love the pit
Subscribed. Fantastic build on this. You wrapped up with the food. I think the first thing I need to get is a welder. Any recommendations for a welder that's easy to learn on that will last? Thanks!
Thanks a lot!
If you only plan on building cookers/light duty stuff then I’d suggest buying something used to start out with. I personally prefer MiG welding with gas shielding. Very simple and less messy than fluxcore. You can probably find a complete used setup (welder, gas tank, and cart) for about what you’d spend on a new one depending on your area. Otherwise harbor freight has relatively inexpensive units. I will say my Millermatic 211 is much nicer than the YesWelder I started with but is literally 4 times the cost ($1200 roughly). Good luck on the future builds!
@@fabmakebuildcook6274 Awesome - thanks!!!
Excellent job, nice clean work and great video! 👈👍
Liked and subscribed. 👋
Thanks Sean! It means a lot
Nice job!
Very nice work 👍
Amazing smoker !
If you don’t mind me asking what we’re the dimensions of the sheet metal that you used prior to it being rolled… subscribed to the channel builds look awesome
I don't mind at all. It is 7ga sheet (3/16"). Thanks for watching!
Awesome job! On my offset, I've moved the set of wheels which are closer to the firebox to directly beneath the firebox...about halfway the length of the firebox. This allows for a better balance and maneuverability. This way we don't have a firebox heavy end and less risk of tilting.
Thanks Mubeen! I'm totally making the base full length to better support the firebox next time. Might even add larger casters to make moving it much easier. I appreciate the comment!
@@fabmakebuildcook6274 I noticed the end tip when you rolled it out. These improvements will be great for what is a very good build!
@@stihlmanchainsaw8445 Thank you!
Exactly!
Exactly!
Sounds like your from the twin cities. I’m also from around there. Do you mind sharing where you got the rolled steel for the cooking chamber? I haven’t been able to find anyone that sells pipes or can roll steel.
Coremark Metals in Minneapolis is where the metal was sourced. They had it rolled by a third party I think.
Great job!!
For me this's the most helpful video to build up my own smoker BBQ. 👍👍
Would u pls. give us the exact measurements for the whole staff 🙂
Bad ass rig
Thanks man!
Awesome pit! You've definitely got talent!
Thanks Willie!
how tall is just the collector? Its hard to tell from the video, but looks like 5" at least. looks awesome also.
Thanks Mark,
The collector is 6" tall. The stack is 6" diameter and 4' tall.
Lol this is like my 5th time watching this video and I just realized you insulated the fire box. Also just realized it's stainless!
Too funny! Only the top griddle plate is 304 stainless steel. The rest of the firebox is 3/16" HR steel. Glad you enjoy the video!
Just subscribed! That thing was done RIGHT!!
Thanks man!
Buenísima, saludos desde Argentina!!!
Thank you!
What was the basis for the shell? Was it a propane tank or an Air Compressor? Did you cut it open to make it easier to clean? Great build!
Great build. Keep the content coming.
Thank you. I'll do my best :)
Excelente.👍
8:53 beautiful build. But I see a problem. How is the smoke going to exit the smoke stack? When you placed the smoke stack in place, you bottomed it out and I did not see a notch cut out on the bottom of the stack. Did you end up cutting a notch out on the bottom of the stack off screen before welding?
Haha!! I totally took it back off and cut the notch out, but didn't get it on camera. It smokes quite well.
I was wondering the same thing lol. Happens to the best
This was my comment word for word. I was waiting for him to show the smoke stack after he cooked but never did lol. Glad he went back and did it.
Nice grill, good work!
Thank you!
Awesome bud
Awesome good
Thanks David!
Have you had a problem with grease falling back into the firebox? I’m planning on building one similar. Nice build!
Nope no way for the grease to run back into the firebox. The smoke path is raised so there's a wall/dam keeping the grease at bay. plus the drains help remove the grease. Good luck on your build!
3 years late but anyone with flat bottom fire box - Add fireplace grate to get air underneath wood.
I like that what size is the smoke box
Thanks! Firebox is 24" x 24" x 24"
This is a sexy cooker man. When you started putting the insulation in for the fire box I started thinking “man I wish someone would build a full on flat top on top of one of these square fire boxes with a grease drain” and then you went and did it. Is it easy enough to control the temps somewhat decent enough to cook on the top for lower temp stuff like eggs and pancakes? It would be awesome to do breakfast while getting the coal bed built for an all day cook.
I appreciate that Matt! Temp control isn't great since getting the coal bed established is typically a priority over flat top griddle temperature. It does have a nice even heat to cook on though and have done eggs and bacon during early morning cooks. Also philly cheesesteaks for lunch. Super good
Dang! If I had a welder, a lot of skill and years of know-how I'd do this!
Well said! :)
Nice build! Since you are leaving the door open, why not cut some vents on the door so you can close it? Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! I guess I didn't think it was worth it to have slits in the door. Once done cooking I can shut the firebox door and the smokestack damper to snuff out the fire. Safer for transportation maybe?
Keep it up and your goen to put Texas out of business. That said, how much for an offset like that? She's really a beaut. She seems to cook as sweet as she looks. Job well done.
Thanks Robert!
Hit me up at fabmakebuildcook@gmail.com for pit inquiries please.
Bravo. Brav СПАСИБО
Are you going to correct the balance of the off-set-smoker?
Already did David. I extended the base to the end of the firebox and upgraded the casters to 6" solid metal ones with neoprene lining. So much better! All my builds will have very stable and capable bases now.
Great work! I'm building a smoker as well and wondering whether it's worth it to add adjustable air intakes door for the firebox. In retrospect, are you happy with not having one or do you wish you had it? My firebox is a cylinder so such a door will either be placed too high to provide air to the bottom of the firebox or will need to be rather complex in shape.
Thank you!
I personally don't think air dampers on the firebox door are necessary, however they can look cool, and add an element of control.
What was the thickness of the steel you used to make the pit? Loved watching it being welded right from the start! Much love and great video
I appreciate it!
The cook chamber is 3/16”. Same with the firebox plates. The flat top griddle is 1/4” stainless steel. The frame is 2”x2”x1/8” wall square tubing.
Great! Definitely going to follow this build In the fall when it’s cooler! Was it difficult to make the cylinder with the 3/16”s steel, I wasn’t sure if you needed to heat the steel before making the cylinder with a torch
@@franksuarez4592 my metal supplier rolled that for me and I think they do it cold. Not 100% on that though
@@franksuarez4592 good luck with the build!!
@@fabmakebuildcook6274 Thank you Sir! Take care, I appreciate your assistance 😀
Very nice work.
For a long time I want to build one
How do you like your Yes Welders?
Thanks! They've been holding up quite well and I do like them.
Great build! ...where did you get the 24" round tube to start the build??
Thank you! I had my metal supplier roll the sheet of 7ga (3/16") steel for me.
Hello Nick, great video. I have seen it a few times and I’m trying to get ideas so I can build my own smoker. Can you do a “shop tour” or something describing your equipment? Did your plasma cutter come with the wheel guide?
Hey Jorge. Glad you like the video. I'll do a shop tour one of these days. The plasma cutter did not come with the guide wheel. I bought it on Amazon.
Question about the main cook chamber. Why did you go with a rolled sheet and weld it in stead of a pipe style? I’m thinking of building my own. Keep up the good work.
Hey Dave. Simple answer is pipe was way more expensive at my metal supplier. 24" x 48" standard wall pipe (Which I think is schedule 40?) was around $750. The rolled 3/16" thick sheet cost me around $300. Good question and thanks for watching.
@@fabmakebuildcook6274 Did you roll that yourself, or will a steel supplier do that for you?
@@thefatwelder1097 I had my steel supplier do it. i think they farmed it out to another outfit to actually do the work though. I'll do it again the same way since it's much easier than making an octagonal cook chamber like Allen Tubbs does (Allen's welding and woodworking). That's so much more cutting and welding! He does a good job of it though and probably saves a few bucks that way.
Wow this is great 👍 build
Thank you!
@@fabmakebuildcook6274 your website link says 404
@@IzzyEatz Yeah it's not setup yet unfortunately. Hoping to have something by late summer. You can email me at fabmakebuildcook@gmail.com anytime though
@@fabmakebuildcook6274 ok what is the cost of a Chud box build??? Mn ash stick as well
@@IzzyEatz Smaller direct heat cooker is $1000, larger direct heat cooker is $1400. 94 gallon offset is $2700 with the 304SS flat top, $2400 without the SS flat top. If you'd like something custom email me to discuss. fabmakebuildcook@gmail.com
Let’s see more vids!
Got a couple coming up pretty quick. Thanks for watching!
Хорошая мастерская!!!!
Спасибо за просмотр
Bro nice builds, I retire on nov 1 2021, have 14 different size tanks in my yard and will build and sell. Want to get as many people to smoke as possible......
Beautiful cooker! My only gripe is those tiny ass wheels. My next build will have some larger pneumatic tires. Maybe some twanies?😂🔥
Twenty-twan-twan....!
Definitely added larger 6" solid casters with neoprene lining after the fact. Also extended the frame out so the wheels are underneath the firebox now instead of under the cook chamber. Rolls SO MUCH BETTER NOW!
Nice video Nick! Hey have you made a tortilla press? I'd be interested in one.
Thanks Jay! Nope I'm not making tortilla presses. Grab one from Brad down at Chudsbbq.com though!
She's a beut. What's the cost of materials w/o the stainless top on fire box? I don't think I would use it with all of the cooking contraptions I have. Even a round fire box would do for me. Lastly I live in central WI. Just wondering if I would be better off with 1/4" material for cook chamber?
You are awesome! Price for that kind of smoker?. Could you make a smoker with the firebox down below and seperate the cook and fire chamber?
Thank you! This one's around $2700 but steel is going up in a major way right now...
The firebox can be placed anywhere you'd like and an additional cook chamber is always an option. Email me with any specifics you're interested in. fabmakebuildcook@gmail.com
Great job with all of it.. only criticism is you should let the meat rest to where almost no steam is coming from them.. if there's that much steam you're losing the juice
Legit observation. A longer rest on the chuck would've been better. Time was definitely a factor. Ran out of time with the brisket and it turned out extremely tough.
If you don't mind me asking. How much for a smoker this size?
I don't mind Gary. This one runs around $3k. Options and metal thickness dependent. If you want a more accurate quote hit me up at fabmakebuildcook@gmail.com please. Thanks for watching!
Awesome build! I want to give it a try myself this summer! Did you get the sheet/ tube metal from a steel supplier for the cooking chamber?
Thanks Xavier! Sure did. That's a rolled sheet of 7ga (3/16") mild steel.
Learning so much from your builds! When you cut the circle end plates for the pipe, do you size the circle slightly smaller than the pipe outer diameter so you have a small gap to fill?
That's right Willy. Slightly smaller so you have a nice fillet/outside corner joint for welding.
Make no mistake: making one of these is a big job! I've been a welder/fabricator for a while and I still had problems with the geometry of the propane tanks making for bad fit-ups.
That being said, mine is almost done and I can't wait to do the initial burn out and smoke bacon to find the hot spots
Nice...needs baffle and bigger wheels. I like the griddle too.
Thanks! I extended the base to reach completely under the firebox, and upgraded to 6" casters. It made a world of difference. Still no baffle but I put one on the last offset I built and agree it is very helpful. Appreciate the input.
Wonder how much it cost to have one of these built? Keen BBQ enthiast in the UK
Awesome build lill bud. Would like to know if you did any adjustment baffle add on to the firebox or if it cooks clean and if it cooks nice, leaving a smoky taste to your smoked products?
Thanks Tommy! There's no baffle installed, the fire burns very clean, and the smoke flavor imparted is excellent.
Question is about the smokestack if you put it flat on the base how was the smoke escaping? Did you end up putting a hole in it?
That was just poor video editing. I cut the stack so it fit the outside of the collector seamlessly but didn’t get it on camera.
What guage steel did you use?
Great job !!! Where did you get material for cook chamber ?
Thank you! From my metal supplier.
@@fabmakebuildcook6274 i sent u an email
Total smoke PENETRATION!!!
Looks like you have a (yes welder) plasma and welder. How did you like them during this build? I have been eye balling them for myself
Hey Bill. I like them a lot for the price. There are more advanced/better units on the market but those carry a much heftier price tag. For what i do in the shop these work great. The plasma cutter is really powerful and I've cut 1/2" plate steel with it on numerous occasions without any issues, and a decent cut. I'd definitely recommend for the home hobbyist, maybe not for the full blown 40 hours a week fab shop.
crazy jobs do you put sonmething on top top protect from the rust?
I seasoned the pit with olive oil which helps with rust protection..
wow great work man , how much $$$
Thanks!
I think that went for $3k or somewhere around there.
Awesome build-how thick was the top of your smoke box ?
Thanks Jim! The firebox top is 1/4" thick 304SS.
Great smoker and great ideal on the grill top. How hot does the top get and did you have to put in a baffle in the smoke chamber?
I appreciate that! I'm not sure yet how hot the flat top griddle gets and I haven't installed a baffle. The temp difference between the right and left side can be as great as 25°F or dead even depending on where the fire is in the box and how much wood is added. I personally like the hotter side since I can crisp up chicken skin after slow smoking them :).
Awesome job!! How did you make the main chamber from one sheet of steel?
Thanks! I had my metal supplier roll the sheet of steel for me.
How much to build that and ship to cali?
hit me up at fabmakebuildcook@gmail.com to discuss pricing please. Changes everyday with steel and logistics being crazy.
I'm in Ohio and I'm interested in the offset smoker you built how much?
That one runs $2700. Thanks for your interest