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    Stumps Clone Build (AKA Big Pig Rig)

    Mcmaster-Carr for supplies.  They have all that you mentioned. This isn't a pellet smoker, uses charcoal and wood chunks.  The fire sits above a grate and as the ash falls through the grate, more charcoal drops from the chute into the fire (hence the gravity fed term). Hope this helps!
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    My first build

    I just bought a plain jane Tel-Tru, not one of the ones on their "bbq thermometers" page.  It's a back connection, 5" dial with a 6" stem.  The McMaster Carr part number is 3949K17.  Paid $52.76 about 18 months ago.  I love the 5" dial.  I can see the temp without having to be right up on the...
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    My first build

    Made in the USA.  http://www.teltru.com/s-43-barbecue.aspx They have a distributors page on their website, but a quick Google search could probably yield an online distributor of your choice.
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    My first build

    Try a Tel-Tru.  Got mine at McMaster Carr.  
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    New Build Finally Finished

    This makes me want a rotisserie in a bad, bad way...sweet build.
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    Stumps Clone Build (AKA Big Pig Rig)

    I think I can nearly get a full 20 lb bag of Cowboy in the chute.  It's 6"x6" and opens up to 6"x8" at the firebox.  The chute is probably about 30" tall.  I can get about a 16 hour cook out of a 20 lb bag at 225 degrees (cooking chamber is approx. 30"x30"x30".  The Digi Q burns fuel a little...
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    Stumps Clone Build (AKA Big Pig Rig)

    Thanks!  I'm fortunate enough to have access to a medium/heavy fabrication/machine shop.  I worked there for a few years while finishing college and got a good friend out of the deal.  I made the second smoker for him for letting me use the shop.  I bought the hard parts and paint, he supplied...
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    Stumps Clone Build (AKA Big Pig Rig)

    Thanks Dutch.  It's really not that hard.  Just figure out your desired dimensions and build a frame.  The rest is just filling it in with sheet metal.  I used 14 ga inside and outside, but it was probably overkill.  If I had it to go over again, I'd use 16 gauge for the outer skin.  Would...
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    Brisket for My Students w/ Q-view

    I'll just throw this out there...I've had better success with cooking the flat and point separate.  Flavor, smoke ring, tenderness, etc., have turned out better when separated. Wonder what I am missing when doing a whole packer? James--are you sold on cooking separate now or will you go back...
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    Huntsville, AL Roll Call

    Thanks everybody!
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    Huntsville, AL Roll Call

    I posted a thread in "Smoking Supplies and Equipment"--"Smoker Builds"--"Other Builds" titled "Stumps Clone (AKA Big Pig Rig)".  It is being held for moderation, but I hope it goes up soon.  Check it out.
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    Stumps Clone Build (AKA Big Pig Rig)

    Shout to Stump for the design.  I started building this smoker in March 2010 and worked on it about once every two weeks.  Finished it in March 2011 and love it.  It is truly set it and forget it. I'm a newb at posting pics, so bare with me... Hope...
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