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    Fully retired now - bought a small farm in TN.  Hate to leave this smoke house but I plan on building one exactly like it on the farm.
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    Finishing Old Smokey

    Fully retired now - bought a small farm in TN.  Hate to leave this smoke house but plan on building one exactly like this one after I get settled.  I'll start a thread when I start building it.
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    The Novice "Just Winging It" Smokehouse Build

    Yes, you can seal it, but not sure it will do much good (certainly won't hurt).  Charcoal absorbs moisture - if it rained for days - moisture in the air can get it pretty wet.  Not sure sealant will not get ruined when you have a fire.  If so, you'll constantly be sealing it.  My firebox is half...
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    The Novice "Just Winging It" Smokehouse Build

    Yes, the pavers will get VERY hot - you can set a cast iron pot of beans on the top and they will cook (4 inches of concrete will also get that hot).   I think the pavers will crack on you; especially if it starts raining/drizzling after you start cooking.  It's worth the couple bucks to spend...
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    The Novice "Just Winging It" Smokehouse Build

    Looks great.  I would pour 4 inches of concrete on those 2 paver stones. 
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    New build

    Yes, that will work.
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    New Cinder Block Smoker Plans- Looking for suggestions for doors/roof/anything else you might see

    Jeff, Appears you are well on the way - you have a plan.  A few things to consider: If the house is entirely blocks, make sure you put slab anchor bolts (or something similar) in joints of block runs so you have something to rest shelves on.  A lot easier than adding wood or metal brackets...
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    Smokehouse sizing help

    A 4X4 will handle what you're planning on smoking.  Obviously, put as many racks (or rack holders) as practical for the size house, but you won't have a problem fitting everything in a 4X4.  Remember, the bigger it is - the more fuel it will take. Good luck.  Keep us posted.
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    possibly a dumn question

    Kawboy, Anyone can make a smoke house.  The temperatures can run low for cold smoking or hot (350 or more) like a conventional oven.  Mine is simple to use; I believe once you get familiar with the house, you'll have a lot of fun.  I smoke everything in mine (turkeys, sausage, ribs, brisket...
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    Planning ahead, looking for suggestions

    Landcruzr, sounds like it's going to be a real nice smoke house.  There are a lot of websites that can help you determine what size element would work the best, however it is dependent on insulation, outside air temps, vents, etc.  A lot of variables for sure.  I think you may be stressing for...
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    New Cedar Smoker Build

    You may want to check out some of the builds on this forum; without knowing what size, etc. difficult to provide do's and dont's.  Definitely use western cedar - eastern cedar is very aromatic and resinous.  You need to break it in with smoke before you start using a new house.
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    New at this what do I have?

    I agree, sure has gotten alot of use.  If the room looks airtight - the mesh has to be part of ventilation.  Be careful - rodents could have built nest in the exhaust or previous owners decided to cover the outside vent - you may fill your out building up with smoke because it can't go thru the...
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    Thanks very much.
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    Charcoal Smoke House Question

    A just concern for sure; over time the wood inside will become more susceptible to catching on fire at a lower temperature than what it takes to ignite newer wood.  You can see examples if you search net for "temperature wood ignites".  They have a couple of videos from safety organizations that...
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    Offset Brick Smoker/BBQ pit Next To Pizza Oven.

    I don't think you're going to gain much by making a curved floor; it's going to take a lot more time and won't add much value.  The heat is going to dissipate to the entire chamber rather quickly, so if the lower rack is more than 18", you won't gain much.  Your ashes will build up more quickly...
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