New Smoker Stand

travis442 · February 24, 2011, 06:46:02 AM

Well over the past couple of weekends I have been working on a stand for my new smoker.

Here are a couple of pics of the final product.....

I haven't got it moved outside but once I do I'll take another pic with the smoker actually on the stand to give some size reference. Its completely overbuild for supporting the smoker, but overkill is the only way that I know.

There are a few things I need to finish up on it, I noticed that my doors aren't level so that is going to need fixed or it will bug me every time I look at it.

I took some pics of the building process if you want to check them out.....

http://travishatfield.wordpress.com/2011/02/24/the-smoker-stand/

Let me know what you guys think.

beefmann · February 24, 2011, 07:07:55 AM

looks good nicely done

CoreyMac · February 24, 2011, 07:34:53 AM

That looks likes pressure treated, nice touch. Should be almost maintenance free. Looks like you have lots of storage as well.
Nice deal. Make sure you post when its up and smoking.

Corey

BigJohnT · February 24, 2011, 07:35:43 AM

Looks good! Are you going to put mag wheels on it? I see them in the corner...

John

Caneyscud · February 24, 2011, 07:45:56 AM

Quote from: travis442 on February 24, 2011, 06:46:02 AM

There are a few things I need to finish up on it, I noticed that my doors aren't level so that is going to need fixed or it will bug me every time I look at it.

Adjusting doors is what they make hammers for! Wow that thing is built to hold a Sherman Tank. That'll last for quite a while. Great job and craftsmanship. Only two things - caulk the heck out of that baby or anything stored inside will get wet. If you haven't I'd put an angled 1x on the inside of the door (from upper non-hinge side to lower hinge side) to minimize door sagging.

muebe · February 24, 2011, 07:48:56 AM

Looking good ;) It looks like you almost have enough storage space at the bottom to fit the Bradley in there...or hold 10 years worth of wood bisquettes :D

travis442 · February 24, 2011, 07:53:09 AM

Quote from: CoreyMac on February 24, 2011, 07:34:53 AM
That looks likes pressure treated, nice touch. Should be almost maintenance free. Looks like you have lots of storage as well.
Nice deal. Make sure you post when its up and smoking.

Corey

I think I might have to try and smoke something this weekend, I'm sure I have something in the freezer that is going to need cooked.

I'll make sure and post another pic of it when I do.

travis442 · February 24, 2011, 07:56:57 AM

Quote from: Caneyscud on February 24, 2011, 07:45:56 AM
Quote from: travis442 on February 24, 2011, 06:46:02 AM

There are a few things I need to finish up on it, I noticed that my doors aren't level so that is going to need fixed or it will bug me every time I look at it.

Adjusting doors is what they make hammers for! Wow that thing is built to hold a Sherman Tank. That'll last for quite a while. Great job and craftsmanship. Only two things - caulk the heck out of that baby or anything stored inside will get wet. If you haven't I'd put an angled 1x on the inside of the door (from upper non-hinge side to lower hinge side) to minimize door sagging.

I didn't think about the doors sagging, I'll have to do something about that probably what you mentioned.

Yeah I went a little overboard, but oh well it should last me for quite a while so I'm ok with that.

You are right its not going to be very water tight, I'll have to look into some options for trying to seal the inside a little better to keep things dry. I figure I should always be able to store the bisquettes in there in some watertight containers and they should be ok.

CoreyMac · February 24, 2011, 09:08:23 AM

Try putting a thin sheet of tin on top, similar to flashing on a roof, that might save you from siliconing every joint. Just make sure you silicone the screws before you drive them home.Maybe even leave the tin longer and carfully round the edges over with a mallet for a nice clean edge. Plus it will make clean up easier if you spill. A thin piece of stainless would be better if its in the budget.

Just thinking out loud ;D

Corey

squirtthecat · February 24, 2011, 09:11:14 AM

You certainly don't have to worry about the wind knocking it over!

OU812 · February 24, 2011, 09:32:51 AM

Mighty fine looking cabnet, should last a life time.

Just one thing.

You might want to cut an sheet of that green plywood 2" longer than the cabnet is side to side and 3" longer than it is front to back. Then glue it to the top of what you have now with 1" hanging over the sides and 2" hanging over the front. That will keep water from going in the seams on the top and from dripping in the top of the doors, also gluing it will keep water from settling were the screw would be.

Just throwing this out there. ;D

travis442 · February 24, 2011, 10:54:40 AM

Quote from: OU812 on February 24, 2011, 09:32:51 AM
Mighty fine looking cabnet, should last a life time.

Just one thing.

You might want to cut an sheet of that green plywood 2" longer than the cabnet is side to side and 3" longer than it is front to back. Then glue it to the top of what you have now with 1" hanging over the sides and 2" hanging over the front. That will keep water from going in the seams on the top and from dripping in the top of the doors, also gluing it will keep water from settling were the screw would be.

Just throwing this out there. ;D

Quote from: CoreyMac on February 24, 2011, 09:08:23 AM
Try putting a thin sheet of tin on top, similar to flashing on a roof, that might save you from siliconing every joint. Just make sure you silicone the screws before you drive them home.Maybe even leave the tin longer and carfully round the edges over with a mallet for a nice clean edge. Plus it will make clean up easier if you spill. A thin piece of stainless would be better if its in the budget.

Just thinking out loud ;D

Corey

Both of those are excellent ideas, they both have their different appeals to me.

I like the idea of putting a slightly larger sheet on to provide some water protection, and it also would match the rest of the build.

At the same time I like the idea of the stainless steel because it would be much easier to clean up when I spill stuff on it.

Decisions, decisions definitely thanks for all of the input though that's exactly what I was wanting.

BigJohnT · February 24, 2011, 11:08:19 AM

If you do the plywood thing don't forget to put a drip edge on the bottom of the plywood so water won't roll under and wick it's way inside.

John

travis442 · February 24, 2011, 11:21:41 AM

Quote from: BigJohnT on February 24, 2011, 11:08:19 AM
If you do the plywood thing don't forget to put a drip edge on the bottom of the plywood so water won't roll under and wick it's way inside.

John

Good call, I'm pretty sure that I'm already seeing the improvements that I want to make in my head.

I'm sure the wife won't understand why I need to work on the stand anymore, but she sure does like the results of whats going on it.

hal4uk · February 24, 2011, 06:07:57 PM

Nice Job!

Gonna throw u another idea for water-resistance / top...
Maybe build out a lip edge, all the way around...
(using leftover PT wood)
Cover that w/ concrete board, and tile with Granite Tile (they're CHEAP)
Or, maybe travertine... whatever.

It's an OUTSIDE thing.. Skip the grout, and just place/push them together with pure silicone caulk.
My vision is that you build out that "lip" to ALMOST the size of your tiles..
(maybe you can use X number of tiles, and NOT have to cut any)
Also, silicone under that outer lip of the tile.

Just another thought.. PT wood will last a LONG time (especially vertically)-- without doing ANYTHING to it.
It will weather to a gray color. So, keep that in mind when choosing tile.

New Smoker Stand

beefmann

squirtthecat