Nice job Kerry! Very generous of you to share the details and results of your build, you have some great ideas and I’m looking forward to seeing how it cooks!
What is your length of your cook chamber? I have a 24” diameter pipe 8 foot long. I’ve been like you looking into different pits and dimentions and details.
The cook chamber is 52" not including the ends. I am out of town right now, so I can't get you a definite total length, but I think it is 66" or 68". If you watch the entire dimensions video, that dimension should be included.
Thx for asking, but I'm way too slow to build and sell these. I posted the dimensions so people can build a smoker like this or have one built by a local pit builder.
Hello Mr. Kerry, I've taken notes on your build, is there anyway i can get a hand written detailed plan with dimensions and cut outs of the defuser, PDF, that's where i'm stuck, an Email possibly? Thank you for this build.
That’s great !! Good for you and praise the Lord ! :) Got a sub in me and I’ll keep watching your vids I bought my first custom offset a week ago and it’s supposed be o be started on today !
I'm very similar to you. I have been cooking on an old 18" WSM using a Rock's BBQ stoker, now kinda going obsolete. I'm happy with the WSM results, but want to try an offset. The Goldee's backyard smoker tossed a monkey wrench into thinking, although direct/reverse Franklin style smokers are not out of vogue. For that matter, I don't consider the WSM to be out of vogue, but I use hardwood lump in my WSM most of the time, using the minion method. One big problem I see on the WSM, and was hoping an offset would solve, is that my WSM seems good and stays stable until I open it. Even if I'm quick and turn the stoker off before I open it, it just seems to be a kinda problem with the WSM. Was hoping the collector and damper would solve that on an offset. I like your additions. I had been thinking to use an S shaped cylinder on the firebox side so that the fire wouldn't create a hot spot where it enters the chamber. Your solution looks better as my idea would leave the firebox attached to the chamber with mostly the S shaped pipe. Your idea is very nice, and the plate above the firebox collector (your design has a collector on each side) is a nice solution. I also like how you created the adjustable flow plate, another good idea. I also grill quite a bit on a Weber Performer, and have a Smokey Joe for travel...I use oak lump in those also. I want the offset for a home I'm building to retire to. Lastly, thanks for your service!🙏
As an ex WSM user I can tell you the transition to stick burner has been awesome. Even though my WSM was a 22-in, it is amazing how much more room I have on the stick burner. The ease of how this pit runs, from my diffuser feature, has made the transition to continual fire management pretty easy. The more I run it the easier it is to get whatever temp I want. My first brisket on this smoker was better than my best on the WSM. It has taken several racks of ribs to compete with my WSM, but I think I'm there now. My build details video is there to help, if you want to copy my design. Otherwise, good luck with your S pipe. Best of luck and lmk if you have any questions.
@@KerryMooney-rl6oh I can't wait to build one. I have tried so many type of methods to cook ribs, and the WSM does cook great ribs, I typically will cook at 260 for about 4-4.5 hours. I have tried simmering, cooking direct, high heat wrapped in foil, oven, and several combinations of those. For me the stoker was a game changer, but still, I have longed for a stick burner. I'm on the search for a tank to use. I want this size. I really appreciate your input, as a fire person, it gives credibility. This is a very well thought out smoker.👍
@@KerryMooney-rl6oh Curious, if you had to do it over again, would you change anything with the damper and/or defuser? I mentioned in your smoke thread that I found a tank that is 24" x 6', the owner thought it was 75 gallon, but that must be a 120 or 150 gallon. This could be a similar size that you used. If I cut 2' off, I would have about 48" for the chamber. I pick it up on Saturday.
If the tank has rounded ends, then it's probably a 120 gallon like mine. I've done about 6 or 8 cooks and wouldn't change a thing. My last cook I just used the analog thermometers, like everyone else does, and it's amazing how easy it is to dial in the temp. Good luck on your build.
@@KerryMooney-rl6oh I pick it up tomorrow, seller has a tractor so should be easy-peazy. I'm excited, even though I know I'm getting myself into a lot of work. An offset is something I've wanted to try for a long time.
Q: I notice in one of Johnny White's videos he builds his fire under the elbow, and in the same video he rotates the briskets to overcome the hot area. So even if the hot spot is smaller than traditional, it seems that it would make more sense to put the fire close to the door so that it was not under the elbow. If the smoker is setup properly so that the exhaust vents properly, shouldn't the smoke move through the natural path? Or is it just a matter of volume of heat going into less volume in their elbow?
The goldees smoker has a 6" elbow and stack, according to speculation on the internet. The stack is 1" bigger and taller than mine, so it should move more air through the chamber. Mad scientist said he liked running the damper about half closed on the goldees. I tend to run my damper about half closed and it moves a lot of air. It renders fat and builds bark great. There you go, my 2 cents. I can tell a little difference on whether the fire is closer to the door on my pit.
The paint is Krylon High Heat Max. I think it contains ceramic, which gives is that burgundy look. I always used Rust Oleum, but here lately I have had trouble with differences in sheens. I always ground clean the areas where I welded. Everything but the tank was relatively new material. To final prep the complete smoker I sandblasted it with a pressure washer, then went over it several times with a wire cup on a grinder. I painted the nooks, crannies, angles and hard to reach spots with spray cans about a week before the final finish (to minimize runs). For the final finish, I sprayed the whole smoker at once with a gun and compressor. Probably 2 coats. I hope that answers your question. If not, just ask.
Very nice work! One of the coolest smokers I’ve seen.
@@PAPAPIG15 thank you
Such a thoughtful design!
@@justy234 thx
Nice job Kerry! Very generous of you to share the details and results of your build, you have some great ideas and I’m looking forward to seeing how it cooks!
Thx. I watch a ton on you tube videos and just trying to give back.
Great build, thanks for the continued updates, really appreciate you going through these details!
Lot of good thought and cool stuff on the build, nicely done!!
Really appreciate that you documented your build. Very well done!
This Smoker is realy good designded. Well done 👏🏻👏🏻🎉
Thanks 👍
Some real genius fhere! Nice job.
Oh so close, but oh so far to get smoker to its final resting spot...Impressive build, great reviews on it
Thx. It's only 30 feet, but might as well be 30 miles, LOL.
What is your length of your cook chamber? I have a 24” diameter pipe 8 foot long. I’ve been like you looking into different pits and dimentions and details.
The cook chamber is 52" not including the ends. I am out of town right now, so I can't get you a definite total length, but I think it is 66" or 68". If you watch the entire dimensions video, that dimension should be included.
Great video , and great build, and links on some of the stuff you order from ?
Thx. The thermometers, casters and drain valve are from Amazon. Everything else is hand fabricated from raw materials.
Nice. Are you ever going to sell this type of smoker? If so how much?
Thx for asking, but I'm way too slow to build and sell these. I posted the dimensions so people can build a smoker like this or have one built by a local pit builder.
Is there anything you would change now that its done?
Not at this point, but I still have a lot of testing to figure out the smoker's quirks. I will be posting a cook results video tomorrow.
Hello Mr. Kerry, I've taken notes on your build, is there anyway i can get a hand written detailed plan with dimensions and cut outs of the defuser, PDF, that's where i'm stuck, an Email possibly? Thank you for this build.
Give me a couple of days and I'll try to get you a rough sketch of the diffuser details. Please reply with a good email address
@@KerryMooney-rl6oh I tried sending my email address but youtube keeps deleting it. any ideas?
Text it to me. 972-979-5179
Where did you go on the missions trip ? !
Bayou la batre Alabama
That’s great !! Good for you and praise the Lord ! :)
Got a sub in me and I’ll keep watching your vids
I bought my first custom offset a week ago and it’s supposed be o be started on today !
What paint did you use..... please sir
Krylon high temp. 1 quart did the trick.
🔥🔥🔥🔥
I'm very similar to you. I have been cooking on an old 18" WSM using a Rock's BBQ stoker, now kinda going obsolete. I'm happy with the WSM results, but want to try an offset. The Goldee's backyard smoker tossed a monkey wrench into thinking, although direct/reverse Franklin style smokers are not out of vogue. For that matter, I don't consider the WSM to be out of vogue, but I use hardwood lump in my WSM most of the time, using the minion method. One big problem I see on the WSM, and was hoping an offset would solve, is that my WSM seems good and stays stable until I open it. Even if I'm quick and turn the stoker off before I open it, it just seems to be a kinda problem with the WSM. Was hoping the collector and damper would solve that on an offset.
I like your additions. I had been thinking to use an S shaped cylinder on the firebox side so that the fire wouldn't create a hot spot where it enters the chamber. Your solution looks better as my idea would leave the firebox attached to the chamber with mostly the S shaped pipe. Your idea is very nice, and the plate above the firebox collector (your design has a collector on each side) is a nice solution. I also like how you created the adjustable flow plate, another good idea.
I also grill quite a bit on a Weber Performer, and have a Smokey Joe for travel...I use oak lump in those also. I want the offset for a home I'm building to retire to.
Lastly, thanks for your service!🙏
As an ex WSM user I can tell you the transition to stick burner has been awesome. Even though my WSM was a 22-in, it is amazing how much more room I have on the stick burner. The ease of how this pit runs, from my diffuser feature, has made the transition to continual fire management pretty easy. The more I run it the easier it is to get whatever temp I want.
My first brisket on this smoker was better than my best on the WSM. It has taken several racks of ribs to compete with my WSM, but I think I'm there now.
My build details video is there to help, if you want to copy my design. Otherwise, good luck with your S pipe.
Best of luck and lmk if you have any questions.
@@KerryMooney-rl6oh I can't wait to build one. I have tried so many type of methods to cook ribs, and the WSM does cook great ribs, I typically will cook at 260 for about 4-4.5 hours. I have tried simmering, cooking direct, high heat wrapped in foil, oven, and several combinations of those. For me the stoker was a game changer, but still, I have longed for a stick burner. I'm on the search for a tank to use. I want this size. I really appreciate your input, as a fire person, it gives credibility. This is a very well thought out smoker.👍
@@KerryMooney-rl6oh Curious, if you had to do it over again, would you change anything with the damper and/or defuser? I mentioned in your smoke thread that I found a tank that is 24" x 6', the owner thought it was 75 gallon, but that must be a 120 or 150 gallon. This could be a similar size that you used. If I cut 2' off, I would have about 48" for the chamber. I pick it up on Saturday.
If the tank has rounded ends, then it's probably a 120 gallon like mine. I've done about 6 or 8 cooks and wouldn't change a thing. My last cook I just used the analog thermometers, like everyone else does, and it's amazing how easy it is to dial in the temp.
Good luck on your build.
@@KerryMooney-rl6oh I pick it up tomorrow, seller has a tractor so should be easy-peazy. I'm excited, even though I know I'm getting myself into a lot of work. An offset is something I've wanted to try for a long time.
Q: I notice in one of Johnny White's videos he builds his fire under the elbow, and in the same video he rotates the briskets to overcome the hot area. So even if the hot spot is smaller than traditional, it seems that it would make more sense to put the fire close to the door so that it was not under the elbow. If the smoker is setup properly so that the exhaust vents properly, shouldn't the smoke move through the natural path? Or is it just a matter of volume of heat going into less volume in their elbow?
The goldees smoker has a 6" elbow and stack, according to speculation on the internet. The stack is 1" bigger and taller than mine, so it should move more air through the chamber. Mad scientist said he liked running the damper about half closed on the goldees. I tend to run my damper about half closed and it moves a lot of air. It renders fat and builds bark great. There you go, my 2 cents.
I can tell a little difference on whether the fire is closer to the door on my pit.
Bad Ass 👍🙌
thx
Can you talk about the painting
Thanks
The paint is Krylon High Heat Max. I think it contains ceramic, which gives is that burgundy look. I always used Rust Oleum, but here lately I have had trouble with differences in sheens.
I always ground clean the areas where I welded. Everything but the tank was relatively new material. To final prep the complete smoker I sandblasted it with a pressure washer, then went over it several times with a wire cup on a grinder.
I painted the nooks, crannies, angles and hard to reach spots with spray cans about a week before the final finish (to minimize runs). For the final finish, I sprayed the whole smoker at once with a gun and compressor. Probably 2 coats.
I hope that answers your question. If not, just ask.
Thank you very much. Beautiful work.
man i just saw a dog disappear...