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Another day and a half in, starting to come together. Starting to get down to the details now, such as the offset and venting.
Going to purchase a cheap pellet smokestack offline, can get them for like $25. Question, is the ability to damper the stack needed? I'm guessing not since most...
Good info, appreciate that. I don't think I asked what yours was made of, did you stain or poly yours for weather protection? Little concerned on the connection point where the wood meets the block, not really sure how to address that but I could protect the outside.
Started my build today, blew a hydraulic hose right off the bat so didn't get as far as I would of liked. More thinking on it then building, but foundation and game plan is now set. Will be able to accommodate turkey burner, internal fire ring, or offset fire box. Next weekend I will frame...
@SmokinEdge do you have any issues getting temps high enough with your turkey burner? Is yours insulated? My build is roughly going to be 4x6, head-ish height. Again, im looking to do sticks jerky bologna bacon etc more so then BBQ. Also, what is your bottom vent set up? I think I'm just...
No not looking to clean the inside, that is what it is. Just figured if I can be proactive in protecting the exterior aesthetics of something that I'm building and is visible, it would be in my best interest to do so.
Lol I meant discoloration of the smoke house from where the smoke pours out the holes. I have an outdoor wood boiler and I know how the front gets discolored where the door is from the smoke so I figured it would be the same. If I build it nice I'd like to do my best to keep it presentable...
That's awesome, I will read it in detail. Question on the holes for venting, I was considering this but thought the continuous smoke through the wood could cause discoloration or defects which put me on the chimney path. Did you have any issues with this?
Just cut the pine for my build, unfortunately didn't have access to cedar. It will be on cinder blocks so no ground contact, and I am planning a metal roof. Would like to finish the outside to protect it from the elements, what would you recommend? Not sure if food safety comes into play if...
Whats the consensus on finishing the wood on your build? I will be using untreated, probably pine, as I don't have red cedar. Are you finishing yours with a sealer to protect it from the elements, and any specific considerations as it concerns to food?
How does the pellet tube work, how is it heated or ignited? Is there anything you would do differently or FYI in your build? Appreciate all your insight BTW...
Do you have a pic of the bottom? Your saying that's a turkey burner with a CI pan and wood chips, the above that sits the drip pans?
Do you have a cold smoke set up piping in from outside as well, or you don't cold smoke?
Do the drip.pans catch enough to keep the bottom from getting rancid?
Needle valve on the propane tank? When you say 3x3 and 4x3, are you referring to rack size? What's the purpose of the hardi, fire protection? Did you just line the bottom where the fire is or the whole house?
Beginning plans on a hot cold smoke house but held up on the heat/smoke elements. I want to build it once and have it be multi functional for whatever I may need to smoke, however it will be heavily used for jerky, sticks, bologna, and other meats. My thoughts are to build the wood house on a...