Offset build with 34in diameter pipe

jbellard · May 9, 2017

Here is my journey of having a smoker built for me. Enjoy! Started with a 34 in diameter, 6ft long pipe. Shooting for an Aaron Franklin type smoker.

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May 9, 2017

jbellard · May 9, 2017

Got some angle iron from scrap yard to make trailer. Having our local high school welding teacher and class do all the welding

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May 9, 2017

jbellard · May 9, 2017

Using a 3/8 thick 24 inch diameter pipe that is 2ft long for firebox.

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May 9, 2017

jbellard · May 9, 2017

Have pipe welded to trailer along with jack and hitch. Coming along nicely.

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May 9, 2017

jbellard · May 9, 2017

Got my expanded metal and angle for grates and sliding racks cut.

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May 9, 2017

jbellard · May 9, 2017

After much research I decided to go with a Tel-tru thermometer. Got the 3 in face with 4 in stem. Can't wait to use it!

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May 9, 2017

jbellard · May 9, 2017

Went with two 30 inch doors and will have two levels of racks. Should have plenty of room for food. Doors sprung a bit so he added braces on inside lid. Starting to look like a smoker now.

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May 9, 2017

jbellard · May 9, 2017

Went with a grate level exhaust. Opening is 10in by 10in.

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May 9, 2017

jbellard · May 9, 2017

Plenum came out nicely. Stack is 6 inch diameter and 51 inches long with 39 inches above top of cook chamber.

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May 9, 2017

jbellard · May 9, 2017

This is where build progress stands. Still need to get firebox attached and put in grate slides as well as build racks.

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May 9, 2017

jbellard · May 9, 2017

Only thing left to buy is high temp paint. A friend's work is going to sandblast it for me for free and another friend will help me paint it.

hardcookin · May 9, 2017

Looks like that will make you a nice smoker...thanks for sharing!

jbellard · May 10, 2017

Thank you sir! I can't wait. Won't be long now. I really want to see how well it holds temps.

jbellard · May 15, 2017

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May 15, 2017

Racks with stops are in. Only need grates to be built and inside of grill is close to done.

jbellard · May 15, 2017

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jbellard · May 15, 2017

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jbellard · May 24, 2017

Got firebox welded on there. Welded steel rods to ends of horse shoes and fit into pipe so handle turns.

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May 24, 2017

jbellard · May 24, 2017

Inside view of firebox with lip so grease doesn't get into firebox. I do have a 1 1/2 ball valve for a drain.

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jbellard · Jul 14, 2017

Inside view of firebox.

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jbellard · Jul 28, 2017

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Jul 28, 2017

Here's my smoker almost done. Have a few details to iron out before sandblasting and painting including adding some weight in the front.

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