Been kicking this idea around for a wile and finely got it done. Started with a bathroom fart sucker and built a hood to match. First did a cardboard template.
(http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww263/OU812_bucket/sides/Nov08_0003.jpg)
Then took some duct work I had laying around and laid out the cuts and bends.
(http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww263/OU812_bucket/sides/Nov08_0006.jpg)
Then started the fun part of cutting out the pieces.
(http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww263/OU812_bucket/sides/Nov08_0007.jpg)
Then did the bends.
(http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww263/OU812_bucket/sides/Nov08_0009.jpg)
Pieced it together and riveted it all together, believe it or not it came out square, had to notch out for the exhaust duct.
(http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww263/OU812_bucket/sides/Nov09_0004.jpg)
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(http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww263/OU812_bucket/sides/Nov09_0006.jpg)
Stay tuned, I'm out of space to finish this, I'll be right back.
Ok. Did a test fit to see where to cut the whole.
(http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww263/OU812_bucket/sides/Nov10_0001.jpg)
(http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww263/OU812_bucket/sides/Nov10_0002.jpg)
Got the whole cut and the hood installed.
(http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww263/OU812_bucket/sides/Nov30_0001.jpg)
(http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww263/OU812_bucket/sides/Nov30_0005.jpg)
(http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww263/OU812_bucket/sides/Nov30_0003.jpg)
(http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww263/OU812_bucket/sides/Nov30_0002.jpg)
(http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww263/OU812_bucket/sides/Nov30_0004.jpg)
All together it took me around 8 hr to build and install, It cost me $15 for the fart sucker $3 for the 3" to 4" reducer and $ 9 for the ceiling fan speed switch the rest of the stuff I had laying around. Did some sausage, a brisket, a butt and a couple turkeys with it already and found the sweet spot for the speed of the fan, with the doors shut in the shed I have to turn the speed up a bit but have never needed to set it to high speed yet. The out side is a dryer vent exhaust that is aluminum, not that plastic crap. Still working on the bench, got it installed and mounted to the wall, made the top and after I painted it I read on the paint can that it needs 30 days to fully cure, so thats what I'm waiting on. This is going to be the Bradley's home from now on. Will get some picts some time in late Dec when the project is finished.
Looks great OU. Nice job on the fabrication of it.
Slick! I'm sure glad I didn't have to bend all that metal. You can bet money it wouldn't have been square!
You must have a metal break? Very nice job OU.
Quote from: Quarlow on December 01, 2009, 04:16:57 PM
You must have a metal break? Very nice job OU.
Nope, no break, just a couple 2" x 4" a couple C clamps and some elbow grease.
Wow, I bow to the master, I have done some hand bending and you have to be right on for it to come out nice.
That's awesome OU!
C
THAT IS... Uhhh.. HEY!!! What's your hourly rate?
Wow OU!
If I tried that it would look like a huge ball of wadded up aluminum foil!
Nice job! :)
Quote from: FLBentRider on December 01, 2009, 05:37:29 PM
Wow OU!
If I tried that it would look like a huge ball of wadded up aluminum foil!
Awesome!
Ditto!
I really hate it when my wife is looking at these posts! She says put one of those in our SUV! I have no idea why. I wish I had that talent to put one in the garage for foul weather.
I'm standing and applauding a fine job.
That's a beautiful job OU. I couldn't do that even with a sheet metal brake.
I'd like to ask you a personal question. Of course you don't have to answer. What do you do for a living? Please don't say 'Accountant' ;D ;D
Very nice job and well done OU. Wish I were that handy with things like that
HR
Can you make one for me?
This would solve all my problems, even the ones I dont have yet !
Thanks guys, It took me longer to figure out where I wanted to put it and how I was going to do it than it did to make it.
Quote from: ArnieM on December 01, 2009, 09:53:36 PM
That's a beautiful job OU. I couldn't do that even with a sheet metal brake.
I'd like to ask you a personal question. Of course you don't have to answer. What do you do for a living? Please don't say 'Accountant' ;D ;D
Project Manager ::)
Been in construction all my life, started finishing concrete when I was 13, built a few houses and worked on some major commercial projects, now I mainly bid projects and feed the puter with what we build or going to build and check on the guys actually doing the work. 8)
Really nice job.. I wouldn't have the patience to do it without a break though.
Quote from: Roadking on December 02, 2009, 07:53:10 AM
Really nice job.. I wouldn't have the patience to do it without a break though.
Thanks, tinkerin with stuff like this keeps me out of the bar. I tend to get in trouble at the bar.
Quote from: OU812 on December 02, 2009, 07:57:49 AM
Quote from: Roadking on December 02, 2009, 07:53:10 AM
Really nice job.. I wouldn't have the patience to do it without a break though.
Thanks, tinkerin with stuff like this keeps me out of the bar. I tend to get in trouble at the bar.
I usually drink at home, this way I don't have that far to crawl to the bed.
Quote from: OU812 on December 02, 2009, 07:57:49 AM
Quote from: Roadking on December 02, 2009, 07:53:10 AM
Really nice job.. I wouldn't have the patience to do it without a break though.
Thanks, tinkerin with stuff like this keeps me out of the bar. I tend to get in trouble at the bar.
I thought I recognized you on that episode of cops. ;D
Exactly what I was thinkin
Sometimes I drink to remember, sometimes I drink to forget
Have not figured out what today is though
Quote from: oakville smoker on December 02, 2009, 09:53:27 AM
Exactly what I was thinkin
Sometimes I drink to remember, sometimes I drink to forget
Have not figured out what today is though
Sometimes I drink to think
Quote from: KevinG on December 02, 2009, 09:09:21 AM
I thought I recognized you on that episode of cops. ;D
It has been a looooooooooooong time sense I've been in cuffs and I'm going to keep it that way.
Quote from: Roadking on December 02, 2009, 09:07:11 AM
I usually drink at home, this way I don't have that far to crawl to the bed.
Ditto
Cuffs????
You mean when they slam your face on the hood and pull your wrists up together?
Like up near the back side of your neck?
Where you didn't think they could bend to?
Kinda pulling your arm joints "outta socket"?
Just to imply that you need to grow up?
And do your drinking at home?
And NOT require any more impromptu meetings with them?
Sounds like a bummer, guys.
Glad I'm not you.
Awrighten.
That looks great!! I'm wondering if the exhaust hood eliminates the smell from the garage as well? I have an indoor grill in my kitchen(it was state of the art 30 years ago when the kitchen was remodeled in my house). ;D Anyway, I've been contemplating setting my bradley under the exhaust hood on top of the grill. If the exhaust fan doesn't eliminate almost all of the smell, I will be sleeping in the garage with the bradley. I love the smell, but the wife isn't as crazy about it as I am.
Quote from: Huntnfreak on December 02, 2009, 07:26:20 PM
That looks great!! I'm wondering if the exhaust hood eliminates the smell from the garage as well? I have an indoor grill in my kitchen(it was state of the art 30 years ago when the kitchen was remodeled in my house). ;D Anyway, I've been contemplating setting my bradley under the exhaust hood on top of the grill. If the exhaust fan doesn't eliminate almost all of the smell, I will be sleeping in the garage with the bradley. I love the smell, but the wife isn't as crazy about it as I am.
Never hurts to try!! I wouldn't open the door when the smoke is rolling though!!! Might get a bit nippy in the garage.
Good point. I forgot about that.
Quote from: Huntnfreak on December 02, 2009, 07:26:20 PM
I love the smell, but the wife isn't as crazy about it as I am.
Same situation here. I was thinking of shoving the OBS into the fireplace in the living room. Luckily, it wouldn't quite fit because if I opened the door ...
That must have been a lot of fun to build OU. Nice looking setup, it should keep you a little warmer while smokin this winter.
SIA
Quote from: hal4uk on December 02, 2009, 07:09:24 PM
Cuffs????
You mean when they slam your face on the hood and pull your wrists up together?
Like up near the back side of your neck?
Where you didn't think they could bend to?
Kinda pulling your arm joints "outta socket"?
Just to imply that you need to grow up?
And do your drinking at home?
And NOT require any more impromptu meetings with them?
Sounds like a bummer, guys.
Glad I'm not you.
Awrighten.
Sounds like you've been there before
Quote from: oakville smoker on December 02, 2009, 04:23:14 AM
Can you make one for me?
This would solve all my problems, even the ones I dont have yet !
I still have the cardboard templates if you want them.
Quote from: Huntnfreak on December 02, 2009, 07:26:20 PM
That looks great!! I'm wondering if the exhaust hood eliminates the smell from the garage as well? I have an indoor grill in my kitchen(it was state of the art 30 years ago when the kitchen was remodeled in my house). ;D Anyway, I've been contemplating setting my bradley under the exhaust hood on top of the grill. If the exhaust fan doesn't eliminate almost all of the smell, I will be sleeping in the garage with the bradley. I love the smell, but the wife isn't as crazy about it as I am.
Thanks, I have been smoking in the shed all summer with just the door opened and the shed is well seasoned with smoke so I cant tell if ALL the smoke is going out but I cant see any in there with the doors shut and the fan running.
I would give it a try, setting your Bradley under the hood of your kitchen grill, just to see if it would work. Maybe when the Mrs. is out shoping or something, that way after you do your test you can through a steak on the grill to cover up the smoke if it dont work. Go for it brother.
Quote from: smokeitall on December 02, 2009, 08:06:44 PM
That must have been a lot of fun to build OU. Nice looking setup, it should keep you a little warmer while smokin this winter.
SIA
It was fun to build, the wife said it was about time I did this, Taby just shook her head and I have to show everyone that stops by my work of art.
Yes it will keep me ALLOT warmer this winter cause now that I dont have to have the door open to smoke I can turn the heat on and camp out there.
Quote from: OU812 on December 03, 2009, 07:17:31 AM
Yes it will keep me ALLOT warmer this winter cause now that I dont have to have the door open to smoke I can turn the heat on and camp out there.
Man Cave!
Now you just need a laptop and high speed internet out there to keep up on the forum chit-chat.. :D
Quote from: squirtthecat on December 03, 2009, 07:19:11 AM
Quote from: OU812 on December 03, 2009, 07:17:31 AM
Yes it will keep me ALLOT warmer this winter cause now that I dont have to have the door open to smoke I can turn the heat on and camp out there.
Man Cave!
Now you just need a laptop and high speed internet out there to keep up on the forum chit-chat.. :D
Don't forget a well stocked fridge and a lazyboy! Heck maybe even throw in a TV.
Quote from: squirtthecat on December 03, 2009, 07:19:11 AM
Quote from: OU812 on December 03, 2009, 07:17:31 AM
Yes it will keep me ALLOT warmer this winter cause now that I dont have to have the door open to smoke I can turn the heat on and camp out there.
Man Cave!
Now you just need a laptop and high speed internet out there to keep up on the forum chit-chat.. :D
I would love that but they wanted an arm and a leg for high speed internet out here, I would have to get it through the dish I get my TV from. I kinda live in the middle of nowhere. I have been getting some fliers in the mail lately saying that I can get satellite internet cheep but they dont say how cheep, might have to look in to it some day.
Quote from: KevinG on December 03, 2009, 07:21:27 AM
Quote from: squirtthecat on December 03, 2009, 07:19:11 AM
Quote from: OU812 on December 03, 2009, 07:17:31 AM
Yes it will keep me ALLOT warmer this winter cause now that I dont have to have the door open to smoke I can turn the heat on and camp out there.
Man Cave!
Now you just need a laptop and high speed internet out there to keep up on the forum chit-chat.. :D
Don't forget a well stocked fridge and a lazyboy! Heck maybe even throw in a TV.
I do have a love seat and rocker out there, the well stocked fridge is to my left in the garage or to my right in the man cave in the house. Thinking of getting a small collage type fridge for the shed.
Quote from: OU812 on December 03, 2009, 07:27:00 AM
I would love that but they wanted an arm and a leg for high speed internet out here, I would have to get it through the dish I get my TV from. I kinda live in the middle of nowhere. I have been getting some fliers in the mail lately saying that I can get satellite internet cheep but they dont say how cheep, might have to look in to it some day.
I would highly recommend NOT using the DirecTV satellite based internet. I had a friend who used it and it was expensive and awful.
You might be able to use something like a Verizon or AT&T cellular feed for internet. It's not as fast as a dish/DSL/cable modem, but it's 10x faster than dialup. We have a lady in our subdivision who uses the Verizon gear for hers and is quite happy with it. She's on the road a lot, and it works pretty much wherever she is.
Quote from: OU812 on December 01, 2009, 04:25:26 PM
Quote from: Quarlow on December 01, 2009, 04:16:57 PM
You must have a metal break? Very nice job OU.
Nope, no break, just a couple 2" x 4" a couple C clamps and some elbow grease.
Now, I'm even more impressed with your work.
Quote from: Habanero Smoker on December 10, 2009, 02:58:56 AM
Quote from: OU812 on December 01, 2009, 04:25:26 PM
Quote from: Quarlow on December 01, 2009, 04:16:57 PM
You must have a metal break? Very nice job OU.
Nope, no break, just a couple 2" x 4" a couple C clamps and some elbow grease.
Now, I'm even more impressed with your work.
Thanks Habs.
The hood works great, I even amazed my self on how well it went together.
Did a couple more smokes this weekend and with the out door temp in the low teens I turned the heater on in the shed sat morn to warm things up to 50 F then shut it off, the temp by sun night was still around 35 F in the shed. I did a batch of summer sausage sat and a batch of snack sticks sun. All went without any problems, no condensation dripping back on the smoker from the hood and no ice sickles hanging out side on the vent. I was kinda wandering how things would fair from when I shut things off late sat night, which was 0 F with freezing drizzle, if they would freeze up by sun morning but sun when I fired things up every thing worked perfect.
So far so good.
I was cleaning the picts out of my phone and seen I forgot the pict of the exhaust vent. Just thought I'd throw this in here, the fan is on and the smoke is just starting to roll.
(http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww263/OU812_bucket/sides/Dec12_0001.jpg)
Thats all the higher I need the fan running to remove all the smoke, with the fan running wide open the vent is straight out.
Oh ya found a pict of something I did in my buddys shop with his plasma cutter, just had some extra time on my hands wile we were waiting for some suppiles to finish up some bail feeders we were making,
(http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww263/OU812_bucket/sides/Dec13_0022.jpg)
good job OU812
seemore
PLASMA CUTTER!
Now there's something Nepas ain't got!
"My buddies shop with a plasma cutter"! Apparently I need to find better friends. I would love to be able to play with a plasma cutter whenever the urge arises!! Nice looking work. Obviously you have "played" with it before! :D
Got the bench top on and everything in its place.
(http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww263/OU812_bucket/sides/Jan06_0001.jpg)
Nice setup, OU!
How many feet from there to the Adult Beverage chilling unit?
Quote from: squirtthecat on January 11, 2010, 05:34:44 PM
Nice setup, OU!
How many feet from there to the Adult Beverage chilling unit?
Look at the lower left corner of the cabnet and to the left of the smoke generator towards the wall is my glass.
Is that close enough?
Quote from: OU812 on January 11, 2010, 05:38:05 PM
Quote from: squirtthecat on January 11, 2010, 05:34:44 PM
Nice setup, OU!
How many feet from there to the Adult Beverage chilling unit?
Look at the lower left corner of the cabnet and to the left of the smoke generator towards the wall is my glass.
Is that close enough?
Works for me... ;)