I'm looking to upgrade my Char-Griller for a bigger offset barrel smoker 24"x36" or 24"x42" but I can't afford what I want the Yoder Durango. Any suggestions of a quality smoker for under $1000.00, that's not a piece of crap? Thanks
You might find a small shop fabricator that could build you one for about that. You also might look through craigslist and eBay and such for a used offset. if you are looking for an offset for under a grand that is thicker metal than the average big box store offset you will be hard pressed to find one. Good luck finding one you want.
Happy Smoking,
phatbac (Aaron)
That's a great idea, we have a high school around here that just might be interested in something like that.View attachment 364114 View attachment 364115 View attachment 364114 Gator,
I had one made for me. Granted I got the pipe and wheels and axles given to me but the remainder cost about $700.
The local high school welding class worked on it for me. I told them what I wanted (after getting great info and measurements from here) and they did it for free. I did bring them some pulled pork of course and it took a year from start to finish but I have a great smoker that is way bigger than anything you will be able to get for under $1000.
Just don’t undersell yourself and any friends that might be willing and able to build you one.