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  1. bighoss82

    Dual 55 gallon drum vertical reverse flow build

    So here we go. I'm aiming for this. It has to be done by the end of the month. I'm smoking 120# of brisket for my brother in laws wedding. Talk about deadlines.... Started by taking apart a garage sale vertical smoker I got for $5. Then we cut the back off. It's only 17 inches deep and I...
  2. bighoss82

    Would this work as a RF??

    Obviously this is a rough sketch. But is it possible to have the flow come back up and out the vertical chamber. I put the smoke stack in the wrong spot. It should be on the vertical chamber.  My question: Will the vertical chamber get enough heat to actually cook on the upper shelf? Ive...
  3. bighoss82

    Looking for a build thread. PLEASE HELP!!!

    I've spent 2 hours looking for this build thread and I cant find it! It was a while back so here is what I remember from the thread. It was a tandem axle trailer. He is a custom fabricator. He incorporated a smoker, bbq grill, sinks, and built the entire frame and roof. It was a covered...
  4. bighoss82

    Starting first build. Firebox questions. HELP PLEASE!!!

    So I drive a tow truck. I was delivering a tool box to a guys house and noticed his neighbor selling this smoker. I got it and a propane kenmore smoker for $10. The firebox and support legs are badly rusted out on this and will not be used. But the cook chamber is in great shape and is...
  5. bighoss82

    First Overnight Briskie.........

    So after only a couple months of smoking I decided to invite some of our friends over for dinner.  My big mouth said "I'll do a brisket!".  So here I am, 10:30 at night, the house is quiet, wife and baby are in bed, dog is snoring next to me, and I'm babysitting my smoker.  To be honest, I can't...
  6. bighoss82

    Double Reverse Flow with Center Fire Box Idea

    So I had an idea. I wanted more cooking surface.  Right now I have a Char Griller outlaw.  I was thinking of adding a second outlaw and building a larger custom fire box in between.  Then making them both reverse flow.  Something like the picture below.  Thoughts?
  7. bighoss82

    Labor Day Spares and Chicken Wings w/Q VIEW!!!

    So, first time I've smoked ribs...and second time for wings. Ribs Rub of sugar, salt, onion, garlic, and chili powders, and paprika.  Yellow mustard as a binder and coated with rub.  Chilled for 1 hour and ran my Char-Griller Outlaw to 275.  Ribs are going on for 2 hours of smoke.  They will...
  8. bighoss82

    Me and my big mouth.......

    So far I've smoked a 6lb brisket, a 5lb pork loin, and 7 bacon wrapped chicken breasts.  All turned out very good but I am constantly trying to improve.  My wife, who is a chef, is catering a friends party this Saturday.  As in the day after tomorrow....yea.  The menu will consist of mexican...
  9. bighoss82

    Just finished......whatcha think?

    So after a month of planning and reading the wealth of knowledge on SMF I took the plunge. With my good buddy Ben we began building. 4 hours later this is what we have. I took ideas from a few people on here. Its a char griller that I found on Craigslist for $50. Added the new fire box and did a...
  10. bighoss82

    New Guy From The Chicago Suburbs

    Hey y'all.  My names Don.  I live and work in the NW suburbs of Chicago.  I've been married for almost 4 years now.  My wife and I have a 4 moth old daughter, Hayleigh.  I am a professional towing and recovery operator and was also a professional auto/diesel tech.  So if anyone has any car...
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