I bought the OBS in Dec last year. I got tired of postponing smokes due to weather - live in north Alabama and it rains a lot. Hard to plan overnight smokes. Don't have an enclosed deck, not practical to put a vent hole in the garage and wife isn't too keen on me smoking on the front porch. So I built a home for the OBS. Didn't really have more than a sketch in mind and kind of designed on the fly so it took longer than planned and involved a lot of rework as plans the design evolved and I got new ideas. Basic concept was large enough to store stuff and easy access to plugs etc; minimize having to bend down when smoking; accomodate hot or cold smoking; and have wheels. met all objectives.Still need to add lighting for night smokes, but here is the finished product.
Under construction
(http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b476/gusrobin/Bradley%20finished%20home/1construction.jpg)
Finished
(http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b476/gusrobin/Bradley%20finished%20home/2Completed.jpg)
side view
(http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b476/gusrobin/Bradley%20finished%20home/3Sideview.jpg)
rear view
(http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b476/gusrobin/Bradley%20finished%20home/4backview.jpg)
roof
(http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b476/gusrobin/Bradley%20finished%20home/5Roof.jpg)
all doors open up for easy access
(http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b476/gusrobin/Bradley%20finished%20home/6openedup.jpg)
(http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b476/gusrobin/Bradley%20finished%20home/7EasyAccess.jpg)
cold smoke set up
(http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b476/gusrobin/Bradley%20finished%20home/8ColdSmoke.jpg)
hot smoke setup
(http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b476/gusrobin/Bradley%20finished%20home/9hotsmoke.jpg)
It turned out to be a lot heavier than planned, but all the doors and roof are removable so that helps when I have to lift it onto the deck.So now I am ready for all kinds of weather.
Very nice ;D
WOW!
You deserve a big Pat-on-the-Back!
That is a nice, nice Habitat for your Bradley.
All you need is a trailer hitch and to go on the smoke tour. ;)
Very nice Hotel Bradley!
Lumpy
Every time I get to thinking this hobby ain't some kind of sickness or disease...
It never fails... One of y'all just HAS to correct me!
Wow... Nice job!
That is awesome GR! Great work!
Nice, I was thinking along the same lines, but was going to go with bigger wheels since I will have to drag mine over rocks and grass.
That's very impressive! Nice design and execution.
Great job Gus! 8)
Nothin' like a little ingenuity to get the job done.
Mike
Very nicely constructed, and well planned out.
Very nice indeed!!
That rocks!
Very nicely done!
Great looking craftmanship.
Way too cool!
Be sure to keep us informed as to how it works out for you!
Thats goin to make smokin a lot more fun, year round.
Nice job Gus
That us is a sweet home for the OBS. This is a good thread, and would hope we could get all the post and pics of others. I have limited space on my porch and could use more pics and ideas before firing up the saw....Lets See Em Guys....Moody ;)
There is an older post from 3 or 4 months ago of the guys bradley hotels. I can't remeber what it was but someone will.
Very Nice!
Here is one of the other habitats.
(http://)(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg110/lumpysphotos/HotelBradleyII098.jpg)
Lumpy
Anyone know what model enclosure this was? I got a obs for Christmas and need some coverage in Chicago weather. I am coming from a gas smoker so I didn't have to worry about electronics so much.
It is a Suncast deck storage unit.
Not sure where to buy it in the USA
Lumpy
Quote from: lumpy on December 30, 2010, 02:09:03 PM
It is a Suncast deck storage unit.
Not sure where to buy it in the USA
Lumpy
Lowes, Menards, Home Depot, Sears... Possibly Target.
I don't think WalMart carries them, but they might through their 'Site To Store' ..
Thanks! I found it on Amazon for 64 bucks with free shipping and it is in route to my house. Should help out a lot, I was looking at doing a garage install but the fire pictures scared me. Now all I need to do is swing by Home Depot to get the parts for a little chimney on top as the vertical clearance is a little tight. Hopefully the enclosure will provide some additional insulation as well as I have smoked in temps as low as 0. Thanks again!
Thats a great idea! One question, how does it stand up in the rain or do you move it inside?
who are you directing the question to?
Those are outdoor storage units. They should handle the weather well. Made by "Suncast".
Here is mine...
(http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx169/muebe/IMAG0552.jpg)(http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx169/muebe/IMAG0553.jpg)