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  1. jamescoste

    Brick Smoker with Firewood storage and built-in gas grill.

    There is nothing to be ashamed about in your build at all!!!  I do look forward to seeing your finished product of the smoker and the food you cook.  That's what really counts.  I remember the days when you are so ready to be finished with the build.  It seems to be the finishing touches that...
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    Brick Smoker with Firewood storage and built-in gas grill.

    Id love to see some pics of your build!
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    Brick Smoker with Firewood storage and built-in gas grill.

    Ok, some of you asked for it.  Here are a few more construction pictures that might be helpful. The stainless doors were from my old Broilmaster grill and were intended to hide the propane tank.  They get a lot of heat here and may not last too long.  I might have the guy who custom-built the...
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    Brick Smoker with Firewood storage and built-in gas grill.

    I'd definitely add the smoke chamber to the fireplace.  I can share some of the details of how I constructed mine, but you'd basically be placing some steel angle across the opening at different levels to place your racks.  I need to take some pics of how my main rack for food slides out and its...
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    Brick Smoker with Firewood storage and built-in gas grill.

    To carve the bricks, I printed the names on a regular piece of paper, trimmed around the name and then taped the paper to the brick.  I then used a bit to trace the letters with the Dremel.  My family's names are "Coste" (paternal grandparents), "Bronson" (step-dad), and "Trusty" (maternal...
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    Brick Smoker with Firewood storage and built-in gas grill.

    I figure that this smoker was an investment for the property.  If we were "shudder" ever to move, I am sure the guy or gal who enjoyed BBQing and smoking meat would talk about the outdoor kitchen more than the house itself.  If you need additional pics or plans (just ones I drew up), I can share...
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    Brick Smoker with Firewood storage and built-in gas grill.

    I got the stainless steel doors from my old Charbroil gas grill.  The bottom arched "doors" are actually a hinged fireplace screen that I got online for $75 (during a half-price sale).  I had to cut some stainless sheet metal to place on the inside so it forced the majority of the heat up...
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    Brick Smoker with Firewood storage and built-in gas grill.

    Kat, It was a long 6-months for the first build.  I think my food bill would far exceed hiring a pro!  But thanks for the offer of food.
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    Using wood that is not "seasoned"?

    Thanks for the additional input. I am anxious to try the cherry on my next smoke.  I will split it thin and keep it laid out in the sun for a week or so for starters.  
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    Brick Smoker with Firewood storage and built-in gas grill.

    Thanks all for the many kind words.  Concerning the claim to have never laid bricks before, I sort of lied.   I did build this when I was maybe 18.  My neighbor had a stack of bricks and told me I could experiment.  It was "supposed" to be a charcoal grill, but I didn't put any air holes in it...
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    Brick Smoker with Firewood storage and built-in gas grill.

    I started this smoker back in the summer 2012 and finished it mid-January 2012.  I had never laid bricks before, so I spend quite a bit of time researching, watching videos of brick-layers and praying. I used my Dremel tool to engrave the last names of me and my wife's family names on the...
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