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  1. jim williams

    FINISHED BRICK SMOKER/GRILL

    I am not a mason and look what happened in 2015, Thank you Wes Walter!
  2. jim williams

    SPECIAL THANKS TO WES WALTER!! -BRICK SMOKER UP AND RUNING 1ST ROUND OF RIBS

    seasoning... pretty sight... sigh... real racks next week.. excited!! drooling.. neighbors asking for dinner time.. Well hats off to Wes Walter! I followed his direction with a twist and it came out unbelievable!! I still have to learn to smoke on the vertical rather than...
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    Jim's creation due to your member, Wes W.

    NEBRASKA   -I have been here since last year but still new to the forum. Thanks to all the members that make a difference with our hobby/sport/enjoyment time. 
  4. jim williams

    nebraska style- up and running

    both countertops are installed, brick is sealed.. what a day..seasoning at 450+ then next run is full arm of logs!
  5. jim williams

    HOW TO CLEAN NEW MASONRY?

    Guys and Gals, I have heard 50/50 on muriatic acid wash and pressure wash to the lemon juice and that's when I aid what the #^%$^. Can I just pressure wash my new mason brick and seal? I went over it with a 4" wire wheel and appreciate the look both dry and wet. one other threw at me, It will...
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    BRICK DAMPER & FRESH AIR INSTALLATION -MULTIPLE PICTURES

    ALL PICS WILL RUN IN OPPOSITE ORDER. I FEEL CONFIDENT AFTER SPEAKING TO WES. W. THANKS WES !! P.S. WES, THE SLIDES DID NOT STICK THIS TIME. LOL  ALL TYPE 'S' MORTAR AND NO SAND. VERY NICE IDEAS PAL. -GRANTED, WE WILL HAVE CLEANED UP PICS AND COOK SHELVING TO COME.....
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    Brick BBQ smoker/grill station - NEBRASKA STYLE -LOTS OF PICTURES!!

    My pretty wife and 120 lb. home assurance package helping me. more to come guys This is a remix of Wes Walters brick smoker with a twist. Thanks' Wes!!
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    BRICK SMOKER IS GOING UP!

    It has been a challenge with the weather here but sun is up and bricks are flying today!  Who all thinks I should bust a hole through the grill wall and have an offset smoker as well?? 
  9. jim williams

    Brick Smoker is rising!

    It is approximately 7' tall when finished. I do not have todays picture but I have the back wall bricked. I decided to put a small smoker/grill on the right side instead of a shelf. The left side will have a granite shelf and a "dog house" beneath for fire wood. Thank you Wes for your help and...
  10. jim williams

    Thermometers

    Just received my newest and inexpensive model Maverick ET-733 model. I hope to use it soon and it looks promising with the hybrid replaceable thermometers. Check them out I received this for $49.99 online through AMAZON by DBROTH they range from $69.99 - $100+ elsewhere. You will get a 20.00...
  11. jim williams

    WOW

    I just left my local steel company to finish off my steel doors for my smoker.... Another man had just left plans to build a 500 gallon vessel and side box for feed pellets and propane system for his HUSKER TAILGATING NEEDS!!!! I reviewed this and of course it is on a trailer.  Estimated along...
  12. jim williams

    Horizontal flue

    Hello to all. I am building a brick smoke house but come up to a problem. (researched for ever) The top end will be 36x36'' and I will dead end (top of brick walls) with a 3/8'' steel plate. I want to build an arched top and exhaust out the back which will require some sort of flue. Brick/...
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    LIFE SPAN OF A BRICK SMOKER

    Wes or others, I saw a guy named shaver on the smoke forum saying he found a life span of 10-15 years on a brick smoker due to facial loss on the veneer brick due to the thawing, heat and refreeze.  Do you agree? I understand you applied a "lifeguard" on the exterior of your smoker and...
  14. jim williams

    Steel doors for brick smoker

    Here you go boys! Doors are all but painted! My winter work is complete. I put stretch metal on the sides to catch mortar and will drill holes into frame afterward and install SS pan screws into the mortar.   Intentionally left a gap on the doors for 5/16" heat rope. The bolts in the hinges...
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    building an arched top on a brick smoker

    Hello to all, My question is are you having a nice winter? Well good..lol really, I am looking at putting an arch on top of my brick smoker and wondering... A- Is it structurally sound to have both ends bear on the veneer brick? B- Is it best to have both ends on the interior cinder block...
  16. jim williams

    Custom Smoke House handle and mechanism

    Hello everyone. I have several ideas to build my own handles and keeper inside the doors but I was wondering if there were an inexpensive solution as "kits" to close your swing doors. If I run short of time, I am sure I will swing that way. If not...I create. I have 3/16x3x3 angle iron with...
  17. jim williams

    Painting Smoker Doors

    Hello everyone, I am in the midst of building my smoker doors, 3/16" x 3"x3" angle iron and 1/4" plate. Questions include: 1) Use high temp. header/engine spray paint 2) Use high temp.(2000) Kryon spray paint 3) Use 2000 degree ceramic flame paint (anti-blister) 4) Other ideas...
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    How to "dead-end" a Brick Smoker opening at the top.

    Hey guys and gals building out there. I am building a brick smoker similar to Wes W. and 2 others that I know of...You here for me Wes?? I will have 3 walls going vertical, -firebrick, cinder and veneer. The Outside dimensions of the firebrick will be 27.5" wide x 28.5" Deep.  OK? I do NOT...
  19. jim williams

    Custom cooking grids

    I have been all over India and back looking for inexpensive cooking grates that fit the future brick smoker I am building. Is there any ideas or links to find 22"w x  25"d square and self supporting racks???? Possibly porcelain coated steel with 1/4" rod??  I know it sounds custom but just...
  20. jim williams

    Jalapeno / sea salt brine

    I did 2 - 13.47 lb. turkeys at 6 hours and 45 minutes at 250* on a charcoal smoker. Also try sea salt brine for 22 hours with that weight, want to impress yourself and the family?? 2 gallon water and 1 quart 2 1/4 cup sea salt 1 cup white sugar 2 cups jalapeno 2 cups jalapeno juice 2...
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