Another newbie here

[smokedog420]

hello all,My name is Mark and I'm new to the smoked meat thing.My favorite bbq joint

went out of business about a year ago and ever since I've craved some old fashioned

pulled pork or beef brisket.I am in process of gathering parts for a diy double barrel "big baby"style smoker.I Smoked a pork shoulder last weekend on gas grill with hickory chips

and it turned out perfect with homemade cole slaw and chili with pork.Have a beef brisket

with 13 spice dryrub for this weekend.My question is should I build this smoker or stick to a smaller scale method.Mywife thinks its not necessary but I always think big.I figure I might have to spend a couple hundred bucks and a weekend but it seems it would be wonderful and wood is plentiful round here.I'm picking up a couple of nice drums tomorrow,could use some good advice,thanks,Mark

 

[SmokinAl]

First off welcome to SMF. There are several smoker builders on here and I'm sure one will be along shortly to answer your questions.

 

[bamafan]

Welcome to the forum. I started out with a brinman offset, then build a doublr barrel. The double barrel makes some awesome food and I've gotton 6 10 butts on the one I had. If your going to build the double barrell I suggest lining the bottom burn barrel with fire brick. Bigger is always better! I have a 250 now!

 

[sunman76]

Build it big and they will come grasshopper

Welcome from another newb...

 

[porked]

Good luck on your build, and go big because if you don't you won't be happy.

 

[fpnmf]

Welcome!

  Craig

 

[oldschoolbbq]

   Well, a big

to you Smokedog,and here's hoping you have a great time here

Next step is to give is some Q-view of your present equip.  (if any) and keep us posted on the build.

   Have fun and remember to ,

 

[richoso1]

Hello mark, and welcome to the SMF. Good luck on your choice of build. It's all good my friend.

 

[scarbelly]

Welcome Mark - good luck with the build -

I did a search for you and found this link here on the site

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/search.php?search=smoker+builds

 

[tyotrain]

Welcome to SMF its nice to have ya.. Good luck on your build can't wait to see it and the food that comes off it

 

[gnubee]

Welcome to the SMF.

Someday you will bless the day your favorite BBQ joint went out of business because with a little guidance from the fine folks on SMF you will soon be putting out BBQ that easily equals most if not all BBQ joints.

And Good luck on the build , plenty of folks on here that can and will help with that too.

Never be afraid to ask, thats what we're here for.

 

[beer-b-q]

 

Welcome to SMF, Glad to have you with us.
 

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