Recent content by is2326

Interested to see how yours turns out. I built mine with the same tank.

Great weekend for finally getting to use the smoker. Did 3 racks of baby backs and my buddy brought over a brisket. I made no promises on the brisket since I had never done one. Well I over cooked it just a bit, it was still super tender.

Man Dave really got to you... Great post and will be very helpful to many. Dam I went with that 36'' +/- LOL

Thanks... By far everyone's favorite part is the wood shelf. I have always tried to do projects that I work on with a little twist just to make it pop. On this one once I saw the wood piece (after looking at hundreds) I knew it was the perfect piece.

Thanks Jon. It was a fun project, Good luck on your builds and look forward to the pictures. This is a great and very helpful forum and I think good pictures help especially guys like me with no experience in smoker builds. 

Thanks. Getting a lot of compliments and even some build request. But for now i'm retired. 

Seasoned it over the weekend but took the time to run it and get a feel for it would do. Took less than 30 minutes to get to 260. Ince it hit 275 I made all my draft adjustments but noticed that by just closing the chimney a 1/4 inch dropped to 250 quickly. I plan on making ribs this weekend...

Getting closer!!! Spent all day Saturday finishing the paint, wiring the lights and putting on the wheels. Got the spalted maple wood on I love the look of it. Was going to season the CC and racks but the weather was on and off rain. Really looking forward to using it. :welcome1:

Not the best lighting but here's with the first coat of paint.

Thanks I got the first coat of paint on last night cause didn't want it to start flash rusting. Planning to season the CC this weekend and St. Louis ribs next weekend. 

Back from the blaster still has sand on it.

If all goes well I should be get the smoker back from the blasters today... Pics to come

My assistant here yes a golf cart riding turkey is always hanging around while I'm in my garage. I guess she doesn't want to be in the smoker one day!!!