One other thing... Any ideas on how I could do the channel with the angle iron if I don't have access to welding equipment? This thread has really motivated me to get a new smoker.
This is my version of the perfect Char Griller with side fire box
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[quote name="tr1ple8" url="/forum/thread/109725/this-is-my-version-of-the-perfect-char-griller-with-side-fire-box/40#post_675513"]One other thing... Any ideas on how I could do the channel with the angle iron if I don't have access to welding equipment? This thread has really motivated me to get a new smoker. [/quote]
Sure just drill and screw the pieces together instead of welding. Should work great.
Sure just drill and screw the pieces together instead of welding. Should work great.
Morning......Is the angle iron / channel question pertaining to a drip pan to catch the grease/fat ????
If so, it may be possible to "bend" a piece of flat sheet to form a valley. Since you are using a side fire box, It could be made from 26-29 gauge mild steel for a test piece before something permanent was made.
woodchuck55
Newbie
Sweet mods. A question for you or others, how did you attach the stack extension to the top and how's the depth working for ya? Still have it extending to the grate? Appreciate all help.
bigdaddybama
Newbie
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I used a hose clamp that I bought when I bought the hose. I had to split the hose a little to fit over the flange on the stack. I am probably going to remove the hose on my next run and see if I get better draw.
Mark
Mark
woodchuck55
Newbie
Wow, I somehow didn't notice the stack sticks out on the inside when I looked at it last .. Sorry. Still want to know how this has helped or hurt you guys by having extension go down to cooking grate. Gonna try it myself on Wednesday when I smoke some shrimp.
woundedyak
Smoke Blower
Now their is a man who takes pride in his Que! Job well done :::Golf Clap::: I believe the most benificial mod was the bottle opener
[quote name="Woodchuck55" url="/forum/thread/109725/this-is-my-version-of-the-perfect-char-griller-with-side-fire-box/40#post_678096"]Wow, I somehow didn't notice the stack sticks out on the inside when I looked at it last .. Sorry. Still want to know how this has helped or hurt you guys by having extension go down to cooking grate. Gonna try it myself on Wednesday when I smoke some shrimp. [/quote]
Sorry but I can't say if extending the stack to grate level has helped or not as I did all the mods to the smoker before I ever used it. It seems to be one of the first mods that everyone suggests to do. I can say that this smoker works great. Very easy to control the heat and it is very efficient with the charcoal. I think the best mod is sealing up the main cooking chamber. We have lots of wind here in South Dakota and the gaps that were around the lid before I sealed it up were huge. Also the charcoal Box is a must have item.
Thanks to everyone for all the kind comments.
Steve
Sorry but I can't say if extending the stack to grate level has helped or not as I did all the mods to the smoker before I ever used it. It seems to be one of the first mods that everyone suggests to do. I can say that this smoker works great. Very easy to control the heat and it is very efficient with the charcoal. I think the best mod is sealing up the main cooking chamber. We have lots of wind here in South Dakota and the gaps that were around the lid before I sealed it up were huge. Also the charcoal Box is a must have item.
Thanks to everyone for all the kind comments.
Steve
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Nice work!! I have a Char-Griller in the box sitting in my garage waiting to be put together and mod'ed up. I agree we need to get a wiki set up on this one. Would love to duplicate some of that!
At my Kroger store they have the The Char-Griller Pro Deluxe Model #2222 marked down to $77 and the side fire box was $35; so at that price I couldnt pass it up. So those of you with a Kroger heads up. I think its the same as the Lowes model sans the shelf.
At my Kroger store they have the The Char-Griller Pro Deluxe Model #2222 marked down to $77 and the side fire box was $35; so at that price I couldnt pass it up. So those of you with a Kroger heads up. I think its the same as the Lowes model sans the shelf.
Wanna bump this thread. Thanks to the OP for posting his notes. I have followed it so far and I'm almost done. I'm going to use this as a smoker only and have no interest in using the main barrel as a grill. That being said, can I flip the fire grate over and use that as a baffle? Do I need to drill some holes in it to help tune the heat? I was wondering what you all have done with the fire grate. I also need to add a deflector by the firebox as the fire grate doesn't cover the vent to the firebox completely.
Also I did some research on the gaskets and I think I'm gonna use a food grade safe silicone tubing that is good up to 500 degrees. Not sure on the gauge/diameter if anyone has done this can you tell me which size you picked? Thanks.
Mark
Also, my Kroger dropped the price of this model to $64.99; I got a price adjustment from $77 and with the $35 side firebox I only spent $100 for this thing!!
Also I did some research on the gaskets and I think I'm gonna use a food grade safe silicone tubing that is good up to 500 degrees. Not sure on the gauge/diameter if anyone has done this can you tell me which size you picked? Thanks.
Mark
Also, my Kroger dropped the price of this model to $64.99; I got a price adjustment from $77 and with the $35 side firebox I only spent $100 for this thing!!
graphicsman
Meat Mopper
The expanded steel mesh I bought off of ebay. It is 9 gauge steel and I couldn't find it locally. The angle iron I got from the local hardware store.
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