Hi all,
Been awhile since I last posted, but this is what Ive been up to...
Couldnt help but get interested in bicycles since I am the cook for this event http://www.midwestbicyclefest.com
Anyways, I ended up building a bike, and I had this crazy idea to combine the two hobbies, so I also built a small smoker made from old propane tanks, and then ended up building a trailer to pull the whole thing along with me. It really dont ride too bad, I had to add a 3 speed rear hub to help with pedaling on inclines, but one you get it rolling, its not too bad.
For the smoker itself I used a regular gas grill tank for the firebox, and a 40 or 50# tank for the smoke chamber. These were old tanks with the outdated valve, if you check with a propane dealer, he will probably have a few of these laying aorund, and you can usually get em for free with a little talking. I tried to copy some of the details of my Oklahoma Joe smoker for stuff like the hinges, and the way the doors are made.
For the firebox air vent, I wanted it to be different, so I made up a custom deal using an old Hurst shift handle, and made some linkage to control the amount that the firebox door opens.
Ive got it burned out, and havent really tried smoking anything serious with it yet, done some hot dogs just for fun, and it seems to work! I think its big enough to do a slab of spares, or even a small brisket or pork butt.
here's a few pics, enjoy!
Build pic...
Inside pic...
Finished pic...
Smokin...
With Bike...
Trailer is coupled to the bike with an old air fitting and some other junk...
Gotta have a cooler!
Been awhile since I last posted, but this is what Ive been up to...
Couldnt help but get interested in bicycles since I am the cook for this event http://www.midwestbicyclefest.com
Anyways, I ended up building a bike, and I had this crazy idea to combine the two hobbies, so I also built a small smoker made from old propane tanks, and then ended up building a trailer to pull the whole thing along with me. It really dont ride too bad, I had to add a 3 speed rear hub to help with pedaling on inclines, but one you get it rolling, its not too bad.
For the smoker itself I used a regular gas grill tank for the firebox, and a 40 or 50# tank for the smoke chamber. These were old tanks with the outdated valve, if you check with a propane dealer, he will probably have a few of these laying aorund, and you can usually get em for free with a little talking. I tried to copy some of the details of my Oklahoma Joe smoker for stuff like the hinges, and the way the doors are made.
For the firebox air vent, I wanted it to be different, so I made up a custom deal using an old Hurst shift handle, and made some linkage to control the amount that the firebox door opens.
Ive got it burned out, and havent really tried smoking anything serious with it yet, done some hot dogs just for fun, and it seems to work! I think its big enough to do a slab of spares, or even a small brisket or pork butt.
here's a few pics, enjoy!
Build pic...
Inside pic...
Finished pic...
Smokin...
With Bike...
Trailer is coupled to the bike with an old air fitting and some other junk...
Gotta have a cooler!
