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  1. goldman smokers

    Gravity Fed Smoker Build - Stumps Clone

    That’s great to know! I amended my post. I’m glad to hear about it. He’s a great guy!
  2. goldman smokers

    Gravity Fed Smoker Build - Stumps Clone

    Well above I said it’s as good as an offset. I need to amend that statement. I bought a custom offset from SG Metalworks. I didn’t build it myself because I don’t have the equipment (a forklift) or time as it weighs 1200lbs. It took an engine hoist and 4 guys to install it. I have been cooking...
  3. goldman smokers

    Gravity Fed Smoker Build - Stumps Clone

    Just to add in case it helps anyone. I trimmed the brisket just as on Chud’s BBQ YouTube Rub: 2 parts 16 mesh black pepper 1 part diamond crystal kosher salt 1 part Lawry’s Apply rub so brisket is speckled with black pepper. Cook uncovered at 250° till 180° internal but really it’s when...
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    Gravity Fed Smoker Build - Stumps Clone

    Quick update — I’ve been watching Chudds BBQ and Mad Scientist BBQ on YouTube and wow did I up my game. Fully rendered fat on my briskets, dark black bark. My ribs are better, it’s sensational BBQ. What’s amazing is I didn’t realize my smoker’s full potential till 7.5 years after I built it...
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    Gravity Fed Smoker Build - Stumps Clone

    Still turning out amazing meat 6 years later. Though my true love is pulled pork, brisket just photographs so well and man does it taste amazing. We recently had a house guest that doesn’t eat red meat so I did smoked salmon and it was a game changer. I don’t like fish but this was amazing.
  6. goldman smokers

    Featured Stumps Baby for sale - with upgrades - $1,200 OBO - Westchester, NY

    Has this sold? I’m interested. I’m doing a built in outdoor kitchen and my home built stumps clone though running strong for 6 years now is a bit big for what I’m thinking.
  7. goldman smokers

    Gravity Fed Smoker Build - Stumps Clone

    It’s been forever since posting thought I’d share my best brisket ever. Ridiculously good! Cooked at 275° till internal temp was 165°. Wrapped in 3 layers of red butch paper and taped with white masking tape and cooked till 210° internal temp. I used Obe ques Beef Brisket Rub. This brisket was...
  8. goldman smokers

    Gravity Fed Smoker Build - Stumps Clone

    I’ll put up a comprehensive post tonight about the fan system
  9. goldman smokers

    Gravity Fed Smoker Build - Stumps Clone

    This is the Fan i used It feeds into a piece of 1x1.5 I think it is that had a right hand bend into the fire box just above the ash tray
  10. goldman smokers

    Gravity Fed Smoker Build - Stumps Clone

    IMG_6322.JPG by goldman smokers posted Aug 12, 2015 at 7:38 PM Hopefully this helps
  11. goldman smokers

    Gravity Fed Smoker Build - Stumps Clone

    You want a picture of the internals? I don’t think I have it but I’ll send you the link to the fan I used and draw you a diagram tonight. Also I’ll send you the wire you should use to keep the wiring internal. You’ll need a 12 volt transformer too. I went through a lot of different variants on...
  12. goldman smokers

    Gravity Fed Smoker Build - Stumps Clone

    Some more questions came up about insulation, hinges and fire box construction (specifically is it nesessary to extend it beyond the box) 1. I used mineral wool insulation my frame is 2” square tube so I ordered some from Lowe’s of the appropriate thickness. Depends on your climate I’d say...
  13. goldman smokers

    Gravity Fed Smoker Build - Stumps Clone

    Pardon my 3D drawing not to scale but maybe this will help someone. Just chatting with fellow member about possibly a round chute. Like a pipe. Not a bad idea if you aren’t doing a tapered chute it will save days of fabricating and welding
  14. goldman smokers

    Gravity Fed Smoker Build - Stumps Clone

  15. goldman smokers

    Gravity Fed Smoker Build - Stumps Clone

    I want to make a clarification that came up with a fellow member. We were talking about the hole size into the cooking chamber and the heat deflectors. I would say the hole to the cooking chamber is an important size to keep in mind. My hole is 6" tall by 8" wide and the area where the coals...
  16. goldman smokers

    Gravity Fed Smoker Build - Stumps Clone

    I heard it helps avoid clogging. I also heard that this can be a problem with lump charcoal. I’m only used brickets and I’ve never had an issue with clogging with this design
  17. goldman smokers

    Gravity Fed Smoker Build - Stumps Clone

    I love that and I am honestly jealous I didn't think of it. That makes so much sense for space and storage. You could even mount a butcher block to the top what's your plan?
  18. goldman smokers

    Gravity Fed Smoker Build - Stumps Clone

    Also I got a Pelican cooler for my warm box and holy cow does it work well. Holds a brisket 5 hours and comes out so hot I can't hold it. I considered a Yeti and a couple other brands but liked that the Pelican was a little cheaper and had wheels. Also it out performed everything on YouTube videos.
  19. goldman smokers

    Gravity Fed Smoker Build - Stumps Clone

    So it's been two years of cooking and I learned a few things. Especially regarding my temp controller. Upon initial startup the temperature will swing well beyond my desired temp. The PID unit almost seems not to work. But this isn't the case. The trick is as it approaches your desired temp...
  20. goldman smokers

    Gravity Fed Smoker Build - Stumps Clone

    Sorry for the late reply work has had a strangle hold on me. I believe that it all comes down to fire management. I used a temperature controller and fan. This means when the temps in the cook box drop the fan turns on to boost the fire temp and thus the temp in the cooking box. That said a...
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