Ok show yer smokers and toys and where they live.
My Traeger Lil'Tex lives on the back deck.
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o290/stlthy1/22.jpg)
My OBS/DBS conversion, BPS and my Cabelas Dehydrator live on the rollaway in the garage.
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o290/stlthy1/bshome1-1.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o290/stlthy1/bshome-1.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o290/stlthy1/rib6-1.jpg)
My homemade smoker box is on wheels and lives in the garage. It can use the BPS, OBS smoke generators and a cold smoke device.
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o290/stlthy1/june5-1.jpg)
My UDS is on a dolly that lives in the garage. But i use it outside.
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o290/stlthy1/udsbriskit3-1.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o290/stlthy1/DSCF4106.jpg)
Ok now your turn ;D
nepas
OBS with PID tucked away in the well house, come rain or snow, its always time to smoke!
(http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm56/cjgbrad/IM002407.jpg)
Old faithful
(http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm56/cjgbrad/IM002408.jpg)
Charcoal grill I built a few years ago
(http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm56/cjgbrad/IM002409.jpg)
Little Brinkman gas grill, handy as a pocket on a shirt!
(http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm56/cjgbrad/IM002410.jpg)
And TBE!
(http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm56/cjgbrad/IM002411.jpg)
Still saving my pennies for a Traeger, gots plenty of room on the back porch to fill up still!
C
Okay, I'm intimidated. After looking at those submissions, my "stock" OBS, TBE, and a couple of cheap grills (charcoal & gas) just don't seem all that special. Keep the pics coming, though; maybe they'll convince SWMBO that I need more toys tools (probably not, but maybe).
WTS - your Old Faithful looks like my old smoker that I gave to a neighbor when I first purchased my Bradley. Great tool, but too much work compared to the Bradley.
I had an old NB offset like that too. Gave it to a friend a couple years ago.
nepas
I've come close to getting rid of it many a time, but there has been times when I needed the extra smoking space....Heck I've had all of them fired up at the same time, the smell in the backyard was Amazing!
C
Here's my set up... This is a pic of the workshop corner of our garage. I always have a project of some sort going on so it's a messy, friendly place. The back corner used to have a utility sink in it and i built a room around it, installed cabinets, countertop and a sink.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/acesandeights/IMG_2893.jpg)
I had some leftover cedar siding from another project, so i sided the room with cedar and that gave me a place to hang some of my antique tools.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/acesandeights/IMG_2895.jpg)
My little Bradley with Auber pid under a cheapo range hood, ready to go!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/acesandeights/IMG_2896.jpg)
We're in the middle of the fishing season, so the room is a bit of a mess, but it's fun! The grill is outside and i plan to build a ground level deck or patio for it sometime - pic of it maybe next year!
Aces -
Bikes, power tools, a smoker, and a wet bar. Total Nirvana!
Quote from: Ka Honu on July 28, 2009, 04:32:47 PM
Aces -
Bikes, power tools, a smoker, and a wet bar. Total Nirvana!
;D :D ;D
... and getting three of these a day is kinda nice, too. You can see sea lice on the top one; she's only been out of the salt water for a day or two - can't get much fresher then that.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/acesandeights/Picture014sm.jpg)
After a few minutes, six nice fillets. They will have a chance to spend a few hours getting to know Mr Bradley. I haven't smoked belly meat (the strips in the sink), but my neighbor tells me they are the best part - we'll give it a go!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/acesandeights/Picture016sm.jpg)
Dang Aces, you can't beat those sox for that fantastic red colour and I know that taste will be impossible to beat. We have to throw back the ones we are catching out in front of my place right now. :'(
T2
Nice slabs As & 8s!! Were those netted at the mouth of the Kenai? Was just by there today and heard about the glacier dam break on Skilak.....
QuoteI haven't smoked belly meat (the strips in the sink), but my neighbor tells me they are the best part
Belly meat is hands down my favorite. I find it positively addictive.
Tom
Very nice set up ACES and fillets
nepas
I officially have "toy envy" now.
I am too emabarassed to post my poor Bradely sitting on a home made table on the deck.
My smoker might be slumming it. I can see it now.... Smokers Aid will show up to give my
smoker a better home.
I really like the idea of a cheap range hood in the garage for foul weather smoking. I think I
now have an itch I will have to scratch.
Here is my smoker on a simple table I built and vented out my garage window. I smoke everything in my garage year around and this works very well.
(http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo359/easyridinole/0728091726a.jpg)
The picture of the PVC and the fan I have attached to a "Y" pipe that keeps the flow moving.
(http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo359/easyridinole/0704092358a.jpg)
Not food smokers but they make my gun smoke! ;D Four of my six reloaders. I used to shoot over 5000 rounds a year in trap and skeet.
(http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo359/easyridinole/0705090025b.jpg)
This one doesn't smoke, but I thought I would throw it in there anyway. :D
(http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo359/easyridinole/0728091727a.jpg)
Not much but have to get started somehow. ;D I dont have the luxury of having a big back yard or a big garage to do some of the setups like some of the folks here. Make due with what i got. :)
As you all know, BDS4
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Kenmore 4 burner gas grill. Handy when just want something grilled quick.
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Webber BBQ
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Nice looking setups, guys! This is a fun thread!
Quote from: Kummok on July 28, 2009, 11:44:46 PM
Nice slabs As & 8s!! Were those netted at the mouth of the Kenai? Was just by there today and heard about the glacier dam break on Skilak.....
Got them on rod and reel - fly tackle, actually - fun stuff. And yes, we're under a flood watch so had to pull up my dock.
If I close my eyes real tight and keep them closed, maybe I won't dream of catching those chromes on the fly! I guess the only consolation I can scrape up is that I can catch browns that size in the middle of winter on my home waters. My home waters don't get hard in the winter! LOL
My turn, I guess, I do not have as many toys as the others but its fun trying to catch up. ;D
My BDS with homemade cold smoke box under the table and my PID to the right of the BDS.
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/pensrock/bradley_setup029.jpg)
Heres another pic, showing the inside of the cabient, no cold smoke box in this pic.
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/pensrock/bradley_setup003.jpg)
Close up of my PID.
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/pensrock/pensrock_pid02.jpg)
This is my sausage smoker.
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/pensrock/DCP01078.jpg)
I guess I really do need more toys, ;) ;D
pens i think the tall smoker is going on the other side of my deck. I made my mind up and if the wife dont like it then too bad. Its only going to hurt once :D
DOH
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nepas
she won't like it and it will hurt.... lol
;D ;D ;D
For my 1000th post --- Here are my Smoking Toys
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My favorite stickburner for steaks and burgers - simple but hasn't been used this year due to rain!
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l95/43something/_MD70006.jpg)
First Water Smoker (Bullet type) Needless to say, not used anymore
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l95/43something/_MD70005.jpg)
Last gasser. Let's just say it had to be sacrificed. I hated that thing, but used it for 5 years though!
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An interesting little portable stickburner. Wish I knew more about it!
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l95/43something/_MD70621-1.jpg)
Not really a smoker, but only used when smoking - One of my three double burners!
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Bradley (DBS) on the deck next to house wall. Sitting on my newest Craigslist find - $20. Holds the smoke generator perfectly (see left photo), but need to put a harder top on it.
Reserved for the "Secret from my wife Grill" - the Traeger
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The New Braunfels Bandera Vertical Off-set against the deck rail
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l95/43something/_MD70248.jpg)
Trailer mounted rotisserie with offset firebox.
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l95/43something/_MD70117-1.jpg)
My favorite big grill - trailer mounted, but not an offset. And yes that is the Caneyscud - so hot he's flaming!!!!
Can do a pretty good sized whole hog on it, but never have - don't really like to.
:D :D :D :D :D :D
Great pics Caneyscud!
Kind of like an illustrated evolution of your smoking hobby.
Cool!
Carolyn
I hope that secret from your wife one works out!! ;D ;D
Ole
Ok, here we go! Brand New out of the box, washed, repaired and warming up to seasoning.
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f163/johnplctech/Smokin/SmokerNew.jpg)
I was real impressed with the packaging it was well thought out and impressed with the Smoker too! I did have an issue (lazy assembly line worker) with the smoke generator but sorted that out. The only other thing I noticed was the holes in the bottom of the smoke generator that the screws thread into are too big for the screw so they don't really hold well....
John
Time to put some flavoring on the inside of that thing. ;D
There's smoke coming out of it now ;D
John
Hellllll yeah. I you can, post some pics. We love pics. ;D
After seasoning I tossed some salmon steaks my wife had thawed out for dinner... I didn't have any alder so I just used hickory... 1hr20min @ 125f
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f163/johnplctech/Smokin/FirstSmokedSalmon.jpg)
Salmon I find oily but this is nice... I think that 1 hr might have been enough.
John
Looks real nice. Whats next? Jerky? or the Kielbasa?
Looks good, the first of many drips on the V-tray, first coat of smoke on the inside of the smoker, brings back memories.......
Jerky
JT
Ok.... Here's my little collection....
Smokers built into my heated garage along with my dehydrator...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/mmike/Fishing%20Photos/SmokersinGarage.jpg)
My Most recent addition... Louisiana CS570
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/mmike/Fishing%20Photos/LouisianaCS570.jpg)
Thermos HeatWave... aka The Big Easy (Canadian version)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/mmike/Fishing%20Photos/BigEasy.jpg)
Kenmore natural gas grill
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/mmike/Fishing%20Photos/GasGrill.jpg)
Grinder...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/mmike/Fishing%20Photos/Grinder.jpg)
Stuffer...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/mmike/Fishing%20Photos/Cabelas11lbStuffer.jpg)
Vac Sealer...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/mmike/Fishing%20Photos/CabelasVacSealer.jpg)
Slicer...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/mmike/Fishing%20Photos/Slicer.jpg)
...and one last toy that got in the way....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/mmike/Fishing%20Photos/Bike.jpg)
Mike
That is one awesome collection of toys. Wow I'm impressed. I even had to go show my wife, and she was impressed.
Nice group of toys, Mike! :)
pens
Envy. :'(
All I can say is WOW what a collection of toys you have. I also like what you have done with the yard, very nice.
Ross
I think I'll just stick to posting food pics cause I look at my setup and all I can think of is "ghetto fantastic" cause it works for me, but no it's not pretty.
Quote from: RossP on August 01, 2009, 11:35:38 AM
All I can say is WOW what a collection of toys you have. I also like what you have done with the yard, very nice.
Ross
Thanks guys.
I just re-did my back yard last year. I wanted to get rid of some of my lawn. I probably remover half my lawn and created a number of different seating areas with a mixture of gravel, patios, shrubs and boulders. I took the picture from the second patio. It has shrubs all around it and a tree in the middle of it. As you can see I've been working diligently on my fence. ::) Now that I have replaced a number of pickets I have to get my but in gear and get it stained.
Mike
Quote from: Smokin Soon on August 01, 2009, 07:32:30 PM
I think I'll just stick to posting food pics cause I look at my setup and all I can think of is "ghetto fantastic" cause it works for me, but no it's not pretty.
SS
Hey... if it works that's all that matters. 8)
Run what ya brung! ;)
Mike
Thanks, Mike I do have all the toys, but not really set up the way that I would like them. Job losses, ect. Had plans for an expansion that did not work out. Cabellas 80l is in the family room that the wife just hates cause it sounds like a vacuum cleaner, but the results make me one happy guy! And my Treager looks like the orphan on the side of the house, but I am very happy with that beauty!
Very nice indeed.
So Mr. Walleye is a pellet pooper also! Congrats!
Just a few pics of my smoker set up now that I have a permanent place to house it.
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w230/Manxman_2007/DSCN0457.jpg
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That's awesome! What does the sign say? (w/ the fish on it)
Quote from: squirtthecat on August 09, 2009, 12:20:56 PMWhat does the sign say? (w/ the fish on it)
"Smoke House" (in Manx)
Quote"Smoke House" (in Manx)
Spot on Ka Honu! :)
Manx Gaelic is similar to Irish Gaelic in particular although it is a (little used) language in it's own right.
Nice setup, Manx! Wind and rain wont stop you anymore.
QuoteWind and rain wont stop you anymore.
We get plenty of that but I can smoke in all weathers now!! ;) :D
I had to google it! Interesting to know that the Isle of Man has it's own version of Gaelic. I've wanted to learn Irish Gaelic, but can't find anyone around here that knows it. Rode down from Inverness on the train a few years ago, while seated next to a man (cannot remember his name right now) who ran the Gaelic Speaking Institute (or something like that) that got me interested. Bought a VCR Tape, but nobody to practice with. Guess I need to dig up the guy's info and see if he could help!
BTW Manx - great looking setup. And how did that meat in the fifth pic turn out?
QuoteAnd how did that meat in the fifth pic turn out?
The local butcher had boneless pork leg roasts on special offer so got a couple to try ........ they are for a bbq I am having for friends on 22nd August and were cooking as I posted the pics so not sure how they have turned out yet!
FTC'ed for a few hours and they are now in the fridge, plan on trying some later and vac sealing the rest for re-heating on the 22nd. :)
One of my two sons is keen to learn Manx Gaelic, very few speakers nowadays but it is making something of a comeback.
Quote from: Ka Honu on August 09, 2009, 12:30:33 PM
Quote from: squirtthecat on August 09, 2009, 12:20:56 PMWhat does the sign say? (w/ the fish on it)
"Smoke House" (in Manx)
I thought maybe it said "
Trespassing bears shot and smoked :D
Ray
My tallboy smoker is starting from the ground up. Have allot of fill to do to get it level.
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o290/stlthy1/DSCF4176.jpg)
nepas
NePa you just have to much free time on your hands ;D
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on August 11, 2009, 10:25:34 AM
My tallboy smoker is starting from the ground up. Have allot of fill to do to get it level.
nepas
How many smokers will this make now?...LOL
Rick, if you need any more pics let me know. Has the wife found out bout this yet? I'm guessing NO because you are still posting and do not seem to be in much pain. ;) ;D
pens
Here are some pics. We had a major design change ;D Yeah pens my wife found out. She asked me when i am moving into the garage :D :D
Its not all framed yet. Hopefully it will be smoking this weekend ;D
The blocks didnt work like he were planning so we went with 6x6 beams. The floor is getting fill then cinder with concrete on the bottom.
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o290/stlthy1/DSCF4177.jpg)
Front
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nepas
Is that your new cabin ?
;D ;D
It's lookin good Rick, I don't think you'll get more than a couple hundred lbs in there though, you sure its big enough? ;D
Quote from: smokeitall on August 11, 2009, 07:42:50 PM
It's lookin good Rick, I don't think you'll get more than a couple hundred lbs in there though, you sure its big enough? ;D
I agree, I think it needs to be bigger!...LOL ;D
:D :D
Hey dont give my wife any more ideas ;D
nepas
;D ;D
About twice that size should be fine
;D ;D ;D
Now come on ;D i dont wanna take out a building permit :D :D
nepas
How tall is that rascal?
Larry
Quote from: KyNola on August 12, 2009, 09:02:16 AM
How tall is that rascal?
Larry
The front is 7' 6" with a 4" pitch to the rear. I have to get a measurment for the OD.
nepas
NePa is that going to be a gasser or electric ?
Did you stake that thing down to the ground ?
Around here the wind would blow her over being that tall and that small of a foot print
Quote from: OU812 on August 12, 2009, 09:49:46 AM
NePa is that going to be a gasser or electric ?
Did you stake that thing down to the ground ?
Around here the wind would blow her over being that tall and that small of a foot print
Yup done that already. We dont get but maybe 6 days a year with heavy wind.
Dont know about if its going gas or electric. I will be able to fit my smoke gens to it.
nepas
We might get 6 days of no wind here ;D
OK OK sign me up for the next smoke out? Way I figure you'll be able to do about a thousand ABT's! ;D
Look'n good........
Ever thought of putting the business end of the Treager on it? It comes off pretty easy.
Quote from: Smokin Soon on August 12, 2009, 06:07:04 PM
Ever thought of putting the business end of the Treager on it? It comes off pretty easy.
Ya know i thought about it allot. I even contacted Traeger on it about buying the hopper assy and the auger but they dont sell them alone any more.
nepas
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on August 12, 2009, 06:32:20 PM
Quote from: Smokin Soon on August 12, 2009, 06:07:04 PM
Ever thought of putting the business end of the Treager on it? It comes off pretty easy.
Ya know i thought about it allot. I even contacted Traeger on it about buying the hopper assy and the auger but they dont sell them alone any more.
nepas
Ah I took mine apart to give it a good cleaning and dropped it can I get a replacement? Ok it's a white lie but if it works!!!! ;D
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on August 12, 2009, 07:35:51 PM
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on August 12, 2009, 06:32:20 PM
Quote from: Smokin Soon on August 12, 2009, 06:07:04 PM
Ever thought of putting the business end of the Treager on it? It comes off pretty easy.
Ya know i thought about it allot. I even contacted Traeger on it about buying the hopper assy and the auger but they dont sell them alone any more.
nepas
Ah I took mine apart to give it a good cleaning and dropped it can I get a replacement? Ok it's a white lie but if it works!!!! ;D
Dont think they would go for that :D
Besides my wife would kill me if i took the Traeger apart :D ;D
nepas
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on August 12, 2009, 07:35:51 PM
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on August 12, 2009, 06:32:20 PM
Ya know i thought about it allot. I even contacted Traeger on it about buying the hopper assy and the auger but they dont sell them alone any more.
nepas
Ah I took mine apart to give it a good cleaning and dropped it can I get a replacement? Ok it's a white lie but if it works!!!! ;D
Boy, I was thinking about getting one, because I saw Nepas's in action. Now that I know the Traeger people don't stand behind there product I probably won't purchase one. I mean if I can't purchase parts to repair it why purchase it.
Quote from: Roadking on August 13, 2009, 06:51:28 AM
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on August 12, 2009, 07:35:51 PM
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on August 12, 2009, 06:32:20 PM
Ya know i thought about it allot. I even contacted Traeger on it about buying the hopper assy and the auger but they dont sell them alone any more.
nepas
Ah I took mine apart to give it a good cleaning and dropped it can I get a replacement? Ok it's a white lie but if it works!!!! ;D
Boy, I was thinking about getting one, because I saw Nepas's in action. Now that I know the Traeger people don't stand behind there product I probably won't purchase one. I mean if I can't purchase parts to repair it why purchase it.
Oh no Al Traeger is a great company like Bradley. They have a 3 year warranty on any part due to malfunction, wear and tear. If my hopper/auger assy fell off or rusted out they would replace it ASAP. They dont just sell the items to the general public because there is a guy on the BBQ circut who had some patent infringement with Traeger so now they just take replacement issues with your Traeger serial#.
If i told them i took it off and dropped it and it dont work they would want pics of the damage. The entire hopper/auger assy with electronics cost around $300.
nepas
Al,
Rick is absolutely correct. Traeger is a great company and their service department is equal to Bradley's. When I got my unit home, there were a couple minor issues that I had to call them about. Buddy they were on it in a minute, no questions asked.
Larry
Quote from: Roadking on August 13, 2009, 06:51:28 AM
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on August 12, 2009, 07:35:51 PM
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on August 12, 2009, 06:32:20 PM
Ya know i thought about it allot. I even contacted Traeger on it about buying the hopper assy and the auger but they dont sell them alone any more.
nepas
Ah I took mine apart to give it a good cleaning and dropped it can I get a replacement? Ok it's a white lie but if it works!!!! ;D
Boy, I was thinking about getting one, because I saw Nepas's in action. Now that I know the Traeger people don't stand behind there product I probably won't purchase one. I mean if I can't purchase parts to repair it why purchase it.
Al I DON'T have a Treager!! I was just joking around about how Rick could get another Hopper Assy for the new smokehouse. Sorry for the confusion.
Well I emailed Traeger and got the answer I wanted. I'm back on the I want a Traeger list.
The smokehouse is starting to come together. Got a bit more to do yet.
Did some last minute framing.
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Got all the pre painted sides on. Painted gray oil base.
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Got the door cut out. I think i am going with a split door do i can check the wood through the bottom without opening the whole door.
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Still have some trim to do and the roof and shingles, vents top and sides, supports for racks and smoke stix. Rock and the concrete floor.
My wife said, oh what a cute outhouse, atleast you dont have to go far to use the toilet when you move to the garage :D :D ;D DOH
nepas
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on August 13, 2009, 07:03:11 PM
My wife said, oh what a cute outhouse, atleast you dont have to go far to use the toilet when you move to the garage :D :D ;D DOH
nepas
The wife might have something..........If you know someone who does stained glass.....have them do a WV half-moon window on the door and not tell her...then watch her face when you show her the finished smokehouse. :o
Give a whole new meaning to the phrase..."light a match!"
Ray
Nice smoke house. Question is that exterior pressed flake board sliding?
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on August 14, 2009, 07:35:09 AM
Quote from: Roadking on August 14, 2009, 06:44:30 AM
Nice smoke house. Question is that exterior pressed flake board sliding?
Yes
Did massive amounts of research on osb, the wax and glue melting points are 243*. The Michigan/Canada forum guys said to use oil base on the exterior. Those guys told me to do a low burn/smoke for 10 hours. So far i have around $40 in it. Cabelas carries a nice very small turbo burner, i have controls to keep the flame way down, going to fit an OBS and BPS smoke generator to it also.
nepas
Not concerned about it coming apart. Don't take chances sent you an email.
Looks like you are going to need an elevator in that unit. ;)
Got the roof on, roof paper, drip edge, shingles and trim on. Next comes the door, vent pipe, inside shelf supports and dowel supports.
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nepas
Looking good. Waiting to see final product in action. ;D
Quote from: mikecorn.1 on August 16, 2009, 06:46:59 PM
Looking good. Waiting to see final product in action. ;D
This weekend, god willing and the river dont rise ;D
nepas
Yep that would not be good. I'm already thinking what am i going to do if another hurricane heads down here. I live about 50 miles south of houston, tx and 15 miles from the gulf of mexico. Would probably take leave the bradley tower and take the smoke generator with me. ??? :'(
Quote from: mikecorn.1 on August 17, 2009, 06:08:00 AM
Yep that would not be good. I'm already thinking what am i going to do if another hurricane heads down here. I live about 50 miles south of houston, tx and 15 miles from the gulf of mexico. Would probably take leave the bradley tower and take the smoke generator with me. ??? :'(
Take them both, You might get hungry waiting to return. Its not like you'll be doing much else.
True. Last time, we spent 5 days at family's house just sitting around till we were told we could come back. ;D
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on August 16, 2009, 06:52:40 PM
Quote from: mikecorn.1 on August 16, 2009, 06:46:59 PM
Looking good. Waiting to see final product in action. ;D
This weekend, god willing and the river dont rise ;D
nepas
Nepas!
That smoker looks great!
Did you have your maiden smoke?
Carolyn
Quote from: Caribou on August 17, 2009, 07:52:09 AM
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on August 16, 2009, 06:52:40 PM
Quote from: mikecorn.1 on August 16, 2009, 06:46:59 PM
Looking good. Waiting to see final product in action. ;D
This weekend, god willing and the river dont rise ;D
nepas
Nepas!
That smoker looks great!
Did you have your maiden smoke?
Carolyn
Thanks Carolyn
This weekend i will get it going if things go right.
Kinda bummed out cuz my son is getting set for deployment at anytime. He said its a cake walk this 3rd time but being a parent you still worry.
nepas
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on August 17, 2009, 08:40:00 AM
Quote from: Caribou on August 17, 2009, 07:52:09 AM
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on August 16, 2009, 06:52:40 PM
Quote from: mikecorn.1 on August 16, 2009, 06:46:59 PM
Looking good. Waiting to see final product in action. ;D
This weekend, god willing and the river dont rise ;D
nepas
Nepas!
That smoker looks great!
Did you have your maiden smoke?
Carolyn
Thanks Carolyn
This weekend i will get it going if things go right.
Kinda bummed out cuz my son is getting set for deployment at anytime. He said its a cake walk this 3rd time but being a parent you still worry.
nepas
That's when things usually go wrong!! I'm with you Rick still get worried.
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on August 17, 2009, 08:40:00 AM
Quote from: Caribou on August 17, 2009, 07:52:09 AM
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on August 16, 2009, 06:52:40 PM
Quote from: mikecorn.1 on August 16, 2009, 06:46:59 PM
Looking good. Waiting to see final product in action. ;D
This weekend, god willing and the river dont rise ;D
nepas
Nepas!
That smoker looks great!
Did you have your maiden smoke?
Carolyn
Thanks Carolyn
This weekend i will get it going if things go right.
Kinda bummed out cuz my son is getting set for deployment at anytime. He said its a cake walk this 3rd time but being a parent you still worry.
nepas
Nepas,
Can't blame you for worrying.
We'll keep him in our prayers.
Carolyn
I know its not quite the same, but I have a step-brother in the Army who's been to iraq 3 times and afghanistan 2 times. So much for the ole, you only have to do so many combat tours. He is now on a long break in Fort Hood, Tx. Will not be going anywhere at least for 2 years. You always wonder if he is ok.
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on August 16, 2009, 06:52:40 PM
Quote from: mikecorn.1 on August 16, 2009, 06:46:59 PM
Looking good. Waiting to see final product in action. ;D
This weekend, god willing and the river dont rise ;D
nepas
Well , did you get that bad boy fired up yet or what?? We're all waiting for pics of it loaded up.
Oh ya and if the river rises by you we're all in deep sh*t. Specially if if comes into your yard.
Quote from: Roadking on August 21, 2009, 10:19:11 AM
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on August 16, 2009, 06:52:40 PM
Quote from: mikecorn.1 on August 16, 2009, 06:46:59 PM
Looking good. Waiting to see final product in action. ;D
This weekend, god willing and the river dont rise ;D
nepas
Well , did you get that bad boy fired up yet or what?? We're all waiting for pics of it loaded up.
Oh ya and if the river rises by you we're all in deep sh*t. Specially if if comes into your yard.
No not done yet, still have the door to make, racks and burner to install. Neighbor been busy.
nepas
I got the doors on, hardware. Now i just need the heat source and venting.
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nepas
Lovely, nice work in progress, keep on postin'em. ;D
Good idea on splitting the door. Less heat and smoke loss was your reason. OK tell me I'm wrong..... ;D
Looking good there Nepas
Looking good!
The bottom door is for short people :D
John
Rick, on mine I put one vent on the lower door and one where you have the horseshoe. Both are adjustable, I used heating grates for heating and cooling vents, they work great. Your project is really taking shape. Inside I put a 2x4 one each side with 4 or 5 V cuts in the top of the 2x4, this holds the 1" dowels in place that hold the sausages. Then below them I have a couple more so I can put racks in if I want.
Quote from: Roadking on August 23, 2009, 12:00:15 PM
Good idea on splitting the door. Less heat and smoke loss was your reason. OK tell me I'm wrong..... ;D
Yup
your right
Pens
i have some vents like you have. Prob going to install one on the back towards the bottom for air intake. The stack i'm up in the air if i want galvanized or stainless steel.
nepas
I do not have a stack just the top vent and never had any problems, If you do put a stack on make sure you have a way to close it off so rain doesn't get inside as well as bees and other critters.
Nepas!
It looks fantastic, it's been so much fun watching it step by step!
Thanks for letting us see it develop,
Carolyn
Well my neighbor came over with the vent setup. I said hey you dont have to buy all this. He said shut up now, LOL. You make me all kinds of stuff so its my turn to pay back.
We are going with a 6" damper set with a 6" to 4" reducer, Then 4" elbow with pipe and cap. A wall vent that will go in back of the smoker. And aluminum tape to set all the joints and seams.
Here are the vent setup.
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nepas
You got one pretty cool neighbor there.
You'll be able to do a whole hind quarter of venison in that smoker. I did a hind from a Mule deer and it was great.
Does the cap have a adjustable flapper in it? Real easy to put one in the 4" pipe or cap.
I got to find me a neighbor like that! Mine just eat the stuff and ask if they can have more!!
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on August 23, 2009, 11:33:14 AM
I got the doors on, hardware. Now i just need the heat source and venting.
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nepas
Cool set up Nepa. Looking very nice.
Hey there Nepas. Is the shiny stuff on yet? ;D
Yup the shiney stuff is on and its SMOKIN
Got the vent on and sealed'
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Had to improvise some with an old turkey burner. The hose was too short so i had to prop the lower door open some.
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Its starting to smoke ;D
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Really starting to smoke now.
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My neighbor showing me and his wife where we need to seal yet. I have to install the sausage bar racks and a door seal. Also need to get a new burner and longer hose/regulator. I am leaning towards hard piping it from the tank. I have 2 75 gal LPG tanks in the garage i am going to use.
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nepas
Lookin' good NePas! 8) 8) 8)
Mike
That is a great looking smoker.
As they say down in Arkansas SWEET!
Hold my beer and watch this!
John
Nice. Congrats on the new toy. Looks like the shiny stuff is doing its job.
Great job Rick. On mine I drilled a hole in the side and ran the hose into the smoker, that way the tank/regulator stay outside without keeping the door cracked. Also do not worry about sealing up every tiny crack, it needs to vent anyway. If you seen some of the old smokehouses around here you would never think the sausage could get any smoke because there are so many gaps between the wood, but they work great. A lot of the older one I seen were made out of old pallets, they put boards in between the gaps but there are places where you can see right into the smoker. Lookin good.
pens
Looks Top Rate there Nepas
Wow Nepas!
It's great to see it smokin'!
Great job,
Carolyn
Thanks everyone.
I'm really ready to get some sausage hanging.
I got the stix in and am putting some smoke to the smokehouse now.
Its an optical illusion ;D Its not crooked. This setup is temporary for now.
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nepas
Is that a Smoker or an Condo ?
Maybe a NePasTowerofSmoke!
IT of the smokehouse has been holding at 150* for the past 2 hours. Its makin me happy ;D ;D
Going to be mounting my BS generator to the side tomorrow.
Next up
Snack Stix ;D
nepas
My daughter is a manager at Wally Mart. Today she came home with this and said here is a present for you ;D
A new burner ;D
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The temp held here at 152* for over 2 hours. Dont know how accurate this is. Going to have a temp probe hanging soon.
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nepas
That's looking sweet Napas.. Can't wait to see like 3000lbs of snack sticks hanging in it.. ;D
Quote from: Jimmy on August 30, 2009, 08:45:34 PM
That's looking sweet Napas.. Can't wait to see like 3000lbs of snack sticks hanging in it.. ;D
I can't wait to see a whole pig in there or does that need to be in a pit?
Carolyn
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on August 30, 2009, 02:59:00 PM
Next up
Snack Stix ;D
... for a thousand hungry friends!
Looking good, nice touch with the horse shoe
Some day (when the money is not as tight) I will be able to finish the one I started. Its an old restraint freezer on wheels
Looking Better and better Nepas
Nice job Rick, there will be sausage hanging in there soon, I can tell. :)
Greg
SMOKE. LOTS OF SMOKE. Looking good. Cant wait to see the first pics of meats that come out of that thing. :D
Here is the first load of snack sticks. 80% venison 20% pork fat ground together mixed, stuffed.
Hanging at 130* for 1 hour.
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Smoke applied for 2 hours, Temp is steady at 150* It of sticks is 138*
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Soon to be done ;D
nepas
Looks good NePas - I can't wait to see the finished product.
Those look good enough to eat! :D
pens
NIce, thanks for the pics.
I posted these in the sausage section too.
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nepas
Those look great Nepas. You sure set the bar high for us rookies! :D
Man I want one of those and one of those and a couple of those other things...oh oh and one of those as well !!!!
I got the floor poured this morning in the smokehouse. Took 2 1/5 bags of ready crete.
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Next i am going to install some pre drilled angle on the inside for some expanded steel smoking grates. They will allow me to smoke jerky at a higher volume. Deer season is close ;D
nepas
What??? No signature or wife's initials in a heart??? LOL
Ray
Quote from: rdevous on September 03, 2009, 10:29:09 AM
What??? No signature or wife's initials in a heart??? LOL
Ray
:D :D
That would jinks the smoker :D :D
nepas
man, it keeps getting better. ;D
NePa you should have ben a concrete finisher.
That looks smooth as a babys butt ;D
Quote from: OU812 on September 03, 2009, 03:49:05 PM
NePa you should have ben a concrete finisher.
That looks smooth as a babys butt ;D
My dad was a concrete man for 40 years ;D
nepas
Those snack sticks look great.
Man great job, wow.
I'm getting real close to putting the final touches to the smokehouse. Still gotta fix up my BS generator and cold smoker to the side, make some racks for jerky.
I have access to 10 tri axle loads of river rock so i spread it around the smoker.
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My mother in law had 2, 75lb LPG tanks she gave me a few years ago. Got one filled (another freebie) and ready for hunting season smoking ;D
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Got my burners ready to go.
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Digitals ready ;D
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Now just a little LPG pipe to be done on the outside.
nepas
That is first class. Is that epoxy paint on the exterior?
Quote from: classicrockgriller on September 04, 2009, 08:30:37 AM
That is first class. Is that epoxy paint on the exterior?
Exterior oil base. I did 3 coats real thick.
nepas
wish you were close...I have access to 2 part epoxy paint...painted a deer stand 25 yrs ago and the sob is still standing.
I got another freebie score today. Cherry and Sasafrass wood. My friend said he has oak, hickory, apple, maple, peach, pear, pecan and orange he will give me.
OH YEAH ;D
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nepas
I've never seen Sassafras... Will be interested to hear what are you going to pair it with.
Hi Nepas,
This may be an old wives tale...so there's my disclaimer :D
But when I was a kid in SoCal and they were cutting down the orchards to make room for houses we were told (by somebody ???) not to use the wood for our fireplaces because of the accumulations of years of pesticides in the wood.
Did you ever hear anything like that? I know you're a SoCal kid, too :D
Carolyn
Sassafras is a great tea!
A friend of mine repairs appliances. He told me he can get me a computerized oven controller for my smoker that can go from 70* to 180* This he said this will controll the heat just like an oven for proofing. OH YEAH i said cool but will it be for LPG? He said yep ;D
Getting like big time ;D
nepas
Not used enogh this year... but sure doe love this design
holds a 300 deg. temp with a 5 deg. diference from top to bottom.
6 large turkeys with room for more,
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Quote from: mrdennisg on September 06, 2009, 03:45:18 PM
Not used enogh this year... but sure doe love this design
holds a 300 deg. temp with a 5 deg. diference from top to bottom.
6 large turkeys with room for more,
Wow! What is your primary heat source? I see the smoke generator hanging off of the side, but you surely can't heat that beast with just it?
Thats nice.
I almost had a large SS proofer like yours, but my neighbor was too late getting to it and it got thrown out.
Oh well my home built is working good.
nepas
Sassafras flavored sticks. That sounds pretty good, sticks flavored with a hint of root beer, interesting.
I got some angle in for my expanded steel jerky racks i'm making.
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nepas
that is one fine ride. nice job again
Quote from: squirtthecat on September 06, 2009, 04:01:46 PM
Quote from: mrdennisg on September 06, 2009, 03:45:18 PM
Not used enogh this year... but sure doe love this design
holds a 300 deg. temp with a 5 deg. diference from top to bottom.
6 large turkeys with room for more,
Wow! What is your primary heat source? I see the smoke generator hanging off of the side, but you surely can't heat that beast with just it?
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When I first thought about Building this I looked into a lot of ideas given from you guys here, ended up tearing apart an old portable heater which had 2 glass rod style elements. If I remember the elements were 800 watts each., Mounted it in the back at the bottom above a base of fire bricks, used fireproof caulking (type used on woodstoves) sealed up the inside real well, mounted the circulation fan and when I put the chimmney in I designed it so it came down inside a few inches so the smoke would go up and the circulate down again before exiting. The controll panel ( my own design and schematics) is mounted inside and old first aid box . This winter will be hanging a whole pig for the Holidays. I can hold 300' +/- 5' from top to bottom .
Hope to install my PID this winter.
that is super nice. thanks for show us.
D@mn. I bet your lights dim when that thing comes online...
I have a company that does epoxy overlayments and around remodels all the time. Have seen these things thrown in Dumpsters.
If I only knew. Well I know now.
Quote from: classicrockgriller on September 10, 2009, 11:14:54 AM
I have a company that does epoxy overlayments and around remodels all the time. Have seen these things thrown in Dumpsters.
If I only knew. Well I know now.
Grab 2 or 3!
My smokehouse is in full operation now. Did smoked Kielbasa
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Next up.
Venison jerky
nepas
Man O Man that looks good.
If you happen to see a 29ft Holiday Rambler RV in your driveway..... that would be me.... :P ;D :D ;)
He's got a map laying there of the Midwest/South East/East coast.. Maybe he's going on the road to deliver us samples!
Me FIRST
Another success story. ;D
Quote from: squirtthecat on September 10, 2009, 11:40:19 AM
He's got a map laying there of the Midwest/South East/East coast.. Maybe he's going on the road to deliver us samples!
;D :D :D
As many times as we have made the Georga Florida trips every year ya would think my wife would not need to look at the map. Savhanna GA in Oct for a week. We are looking at maybe retirement there ;D
nepas
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on September 10, 2009, 02:44:11 PM
;D :D :D
As many times as we have made the Georga Florida trips every year ya would think my wife would not need to look at the map. Savhanna GA in Oct for a week. We are looking at maybe retirement there ;D
nepas
The Mrs and I will be in Charleston for a week in October... (taking big iron bird into Myrtle Beach - we don't "drive long distances" well) Very nice area. GREAT food!
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on September 10, 2009, 02:44:11 PM
As many times as we have made the Georga Florida trips every year ya would think my wife would not need to look at the map.
Sometimes we move the cities around. Just to keep you guessing.
:D :D
Quote from: squirtthecat on September 10, 2009, 04:47:31 PM
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on September 10, 2009, 02:44:11 PM
;D :D :D
As many times as we have made the Georga Florida trips every year ya would think my wife would not need to look at the map. Savhanna GA in Oct for a week. We are looking at maybe retirement there ;D
nepas
The Mrs and I will be in Charleston for a week in October... (taking big iron bird into Myrtle Beach - we don't "drive long distances" well) Very nice area. GREAT food!
When in Oct? We are going to be there too.
nepas
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on September 10, 2009, 05:41:09 PM
When in Oct? We are going to be there too.
nepas
16th through the 22nd. I think. We fly into Myrtle Beach on the 16th in the evening, and return home on the 23rd, also in the evening. I know we'll be in Charleston between those dates. And another couple (my wife is a school teacher/asst. principal, this is a fellow teacher and her husband) will be there as well for a bit, driving up from Hilton Head. (again, I think)
As you can see, I'm on a 'need to know' basis a lot...
Nepas that looks like one of them Walmart Rand McNally maps. Got real upclose and personal with them. We printed and bound those at the plant I work in. Smoker looks like it is working like a charm.
Funny you should mention that your going to be in GA in Oct. I'm planning on being in NE PA the week your gone. I promise to check in and make sure the new smoker fits in the truck.
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on September 11, 2009, 07:01:01 AM
Nepas that looks like one of them Walmart Rand McNally maps. Got real upclose and personal with them. We printed and bound those at the plant I work in. Smoker looks like it is working like a charm.
Funny you should mention that your going to be in GA in Oct. I'm planning on being in NE PA the week your gone. I promise to check in and make sure the new smoker fits in the truck.
Damn
We could have smoked some cat or sumpn ;D :D
nepas
My 'grill patio' is complete. Rock is in, and we painstakingly dug in 600+ pounds worth of concrete pavers to dress it up a bit.. Pain is the operative word. The rocks/concrete chewed through the ends of my UnderArmor gloves, and the pizza box I was kneeling on perforated hours ago.
But, I think it turned out nice. The Suncast 'smoke shed' is level and bolted to the fence, and I will move my OBS out there once I get a cabinet cut to fit to hold it. (I have the cabinet, I just need to take to a friend's house w/ a table saw)
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Nice looking setup ya got there squirt.
Thanks! I sure wouldn't want to do that for a living....
I probably have too much rock in there, but it's been settling a bit every night, so it might turn out Ok in the end.
Squirt!
That looks fantastic, what a great set up. :)
Carolyn
That loks nice Squirt. I want to do something like that, however I will wait till we move into our new house.
Nice job there squirt. Did you put plastic or weed barrier down before the pavers and gravel?
pens
Very nice smokin/grillin area squirt. I gotta talk my wife into letting me make something like that ;D
nepas
Quote from: pensrock on September 12, 2009, 04:56:51 PM
Nice job there squirt. Did you put plastic or weed barrier down before the pavers and gravel?
pens
Thanks! Yes I did. The landscape company that did the curbing said 50' of weed barrier would be enough to cover it, so for a few bucks more, I bought 100'.
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The pink bucket you saw in the background is for those ugly pink rocks I used when I put down the fabric. That's all Lowes had in stock The wind was blowing pretty hard that day, and I didn't want it all blowing away. When I find a pink rock, it goes in the bucket
Great job Squirt!
Ya did awesome! 8)
I hear ya on how much work that is. I re-did my back yard a couple of years ago with lots of concrete, rock and boulders. Some of the boulders weighed over 500 lbs and a friend (really good friend ;) ) and I moved about 10 of them in by hand. Lets just say if I get some stupid idea like that again I hope somebody kicks me in the.... It turned out great though.
Mike
Hey Mike, I got a couple really big boulders in my yard, when are you and your friend planning to pick them up? ;) ;D
Squirt...nice job. Are you building a cover for it?
Quote from: classicrockgriller on September 12, 2009, 07:27:57 PM
Squirt...nice job. Are you building a cover for it?
Thanks everyone!!
Yes, that is probably a project a year out from now... (gotta pay off a couple cars first)
4 big posts, flat roof, sloped 8.5' up front to 7' in the back. Something like a lean-to roof, but tastefully done.
you are on a mission...you will have it done before you know it
The Mrs keeps wanting to dress it up with Bistro table/chair sets, flower boxes, decorative flags, etc.
Whereas, I'm thinking Weber Smokey Mountain, Big Green Egg, UDS... :D
First on the agenda though, ILLUMINATION. I was out grilling last night in the dark.. The gasser has a light that comes on when the lid is up, but that's about it. Ended up with my maglite tucked under my arm while I foiled/panned everything up into our little cooler.
My camp kitchen has some lantern hangers that attach to the top, I will look for one today.
Hey squirt
Is that your building inspector walking around the brick work ;D
nepas
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on September 13, 2009, 07:00:52 AM
Hey squirt
Is that your building inspector walking around the brick work ;D
nepas
Landscape architect/assistant pit boss...
And he'll pull guard duty for the Bradley later today, while I'm smoking another turkey breast.
Squirt your project is coming together nicely, it will be used allot I'm sure
Very nice squirt. We just got our lawn in out front and hope to get the back done next year. Your project just gave me the incentive I needed. Great job. ;) :)
Thanks everyone! It was a lot of grunt work, but it did turn out nice.
I got some add on to my smokehouse.
The following photos are of the enclosure for the LPG tanks.
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The optical illuison was really making it looked out of level.
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Got a roof on it, need to put some flashing and shingles on it yet. Paint the trim.
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My two building inspectors on break ;D
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Nepas brushing up on his welding the expanded steel grates for the jerky. The weights are holding the steel down.
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nepas
Sweet Nepas. No rusty tank for you! ;D
Looking good buddy!!! ;)
Hank Hill would be proud of you for using propane...
Looking good.
John
NePaSmoKer,
How much propane does your smoker use ?
I have the smoker in a few threads above you , how could I get gas incorporated in my unit ?
I want to add my PID and will be making it as automatic as possable, I will post some updated images in a few days ......
Thanks for the input.
I think the smokehouse is just about done. I got the racks all welded up, need to heat em and soak some lard into the metal.
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Got the surround done for the LPG, no door, dont need another big boom ;D
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Next just waiting on my friend with all the electronics for the LPG.
nepas
Quote from: mrdennisg on September 20, 2009, 10:36:28 PM
NePaSmoKer,
How much propane does your smoker use ?
I have the smoker in a few threads above you , how could I get gas incorporated in my unit ?
I want to add my PID and will be making it as automatic as possable, I will post some updated images in a few days ......
Thanks for the input.
Well not sure on the large tank yet but a small BBQ tank i used about 1/4 tank for an 18 hour smoke. You can use a small burner for LPG like the one i have, its low profile and has controls on it. Here is the link to the one i have. http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_15490_15490
As far as hooking your PID to a gas burner you would have to have some sort of electronic ignition to it or use an electric heating element. Mike (Mr Walleye) can help you on this part better than i can.
nepas
I did a small vid on the smokehouse. I aint Cecil B DeMille ya know :D
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nepas
very nice nepas
That is really great professional job there Nepas.
HR
Quick update to my patio/smoke shed..
Everything is cut to size now, and screwed together. It's almost, kinda square/level. :D
Thoughts?
(will had add some shelves later, and some kind of forced air roof vent before winter)
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Busted paver, makes good ballast. (will add another one or two on top of it)
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EDIT:
And here it is all wired up. My Ranco it down, out of harms way, bolted to the side of the cabinet.
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As far as hooking your PID to a gas burner you would have to have some sort of electronic ignition to it or use an electric heating element. Mike (Mr Walleye) can help you on this part better than i can.
nepas
I have this controller for the Gas unit and it should work fine for the size
http://www.partsguy.com/cgi-bin/PartsGuy/R7795A1001.html
Nice set up you have going there squirt.
You ever thought about a range hood mounted inside your smoke shed ? With the exit going out the back rather out the top. Just throwing that out there.
Quote from: OU812 on September 28, 2009, 03:23:15 PM
Nice set up you have going there squirt.
You ever thought about a range hood mounted inside your smoke shed ? With the exit going out the back rather out the top. Just throwing that out there.
Sounds like a good idea OU812. I would also add in a small inlet vent near the bottom of the cabinet. In fact, by doing that I doubt a power vent would be needed. Once the Bradley started to heat up I would think you would get a natural flow of air going up and out. Sounds good on paper anyway. ;D
Quote from: OU812 on September 28, 2009, 03:23:15 PM
Nice set up you have going there squirt.
You ever thought about a range hood mounted inside your smoke shed ? With the exit going out the back rather out the top. Just throwing that out there.
Yeah, I was wondering if that would work.. Would be easier than cutting a roof cap vent in it. (lots of plastic bracing in the roof of that thing - that's what holds it all together. :D
Any trouble having a range hood fan running for 18-20 hours on end?? (thinking pork butts)
The additional light would be nice as well.
As far as leaving the range hood running I know of one weekend when we were gone and my son came over to refill his freezer (when we were gone of course) he cooked some bacon and left the range hood on it was three days be fore we got back.Well at least he did clean up after him self and remember to shut off the stove.
With a flat roof like your smoke shed I would think it will be hard to keep the weather out.
It will be nice when your done. A place for everything and everything in its place.
Thanks OU... I'll go that route. (was not looking forward to cutting through that roof)
Now I just need to shop around for a cheap range hood, and figure out some way to attach the sucker.. Should I put it directly over the Bradley, or up higher, and run a bit of plastic pipe to guide the smoke up?
I don't want to 'suck' any heat out of the OBS... Winter is coming. And some days in Central IL, with a vengeance.
I would do it like MW and raise it with a piece of pipe to keep the hood form sucking the heat out and I was thinking of a dryer vent flapper thing on the out side to keep the critters out.
Quote from: OU812 on September 28, 2009, 04:46:42 PM
I would do it like MW and raise it with a piece of pipe to keep the hood form sucking the heat out and I was thinking of a dryer vent flapper thing on the out side to keep the critters out.
That sounds like a perfect plan!
Quote from: squirtthecat on September 28, 2009, 05:00:12 PM
Quote from: OU812 on September 28, 2009, 04:46:42 PM
I would do it like MW and raise it with a piece of pipe to keep the hood form sucking the heat out and I was thinking of a dryer vent flapper thing on the out side to keep the critters out.
That sounds like a perfect plan!
Good luck, things are coming together nicely.
This looks like it will do the trick, and it's a great price..
http://www.abt.com/product/4674/Broan-403001.html?utm_source=scfroogle&utm_medium=sc&utm_campaign=froogle
Hey Squirt in the real cold windy IL winters you could also put a small Mr.Heater style heater in the bottom to keep the cabinet temp up. I have a small one with a thermostat on it. I set the dial and it just runs every now and then when it needs to kick on. Would fit real nice in the bottom of your cabinet.
SIA
Squirt,
You should give it a big hug during the winter... I'm just a little south of you here in swamp east Missouri and don't have a plan yet for winter smoking but with today's 60 degree temperature it is starting to make me think of what I will improvise, adapt, and overcome to make it through the winter.
John
Thanks for the ideas, neighbors! I'm try my first cold smoke today (salt, paprika, peppercorns, cheese, peanuts). It's 41 now out back (I have a weather station mounted on my deck), so I shouldn't have too much trouble.
FYI, we're under a freeze warning for tonight/tomorrow morning. >:(
It was cool here this morning but were up in the high 50's now with a low tonight of 37 expected.
Yum..smoked paprika, one of my favorites, well smoked cheese too, and well yeah smoked peanuts, and yeah well everything. ;D
Let's bump this again. We've got a lot of new faces (and toys) to show off..
Heres a pic of me and my Primo Oval XL from a year ago ;D
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I built a custom 'Home"
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