I Started a Smoke House!

[bigdean65]

I started a smoke house build not long ago... I was inspired by some of the great looking smoke house's I have seen on here! 

I actually started last fall, but due to some health issues and new job responsibilities this got off to a slow start.  I am now back on track and it is going well.

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• bigdean65
• Jul 27, 2016

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• bigdean65
• Jul 27, 2016

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• bigdean65
• Jul 27, 2016

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Looks great so far. Will follow along to the finish.

 

[daveomak]

......

.......    I'm in.......

 

[SmokinAl]

Looks like this is going to be a good one!

Al

 

[idahopz]

Very cool - I like seeing all the creative ways folks use to build smoke houses - no two exactly alike

 

[tjmitche]

I'm in. Always up for a new build. :)

 

[bigdean65]

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• bigdean65
• Aug 8, 2016

I got the top and front on the firebox today.

 

[pit 4 brains]

Looking good..

 

[bigdean65]

I started the framing today.

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• bigdean65
• Aug 29, 2016

 

[daveomak]

For the exhaust, think about side wall vents....   something like these......

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• daveomak
• Aug 3, 2016

 

[dirtsailor2003]

For the exhaust, think about side wall vents....   something like these......

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• daveomak
• Aug 3, 2016

I agree!

 

[bigdean65]

That is EXACTLY what I have been considering! 

I originally considered some sort of chimney, but have been leaning more towards the vents.

In my opinion, they appear to be a lot more functional.

Thanks!!! 

 

[daveomak]

They also keep creosote from dripping on your food when mounted on the walls.....   That's a good thing...

 

[bigdean65]

 
They also keep creosote from dripping on your food when mounted on the walls.....   That's a good thing...

I hadn't thought about that... good to know! 

Thanks!!! 

 

I think I am going to put two of the vents in... one on the front and one on the back. 

I figure with two... I should be able to adjust the airflow a little better with them being adjustable.

 

[bigdean65]

Got some more work time on it... coming along nicely!

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• bigdean65
• Sep 4, 2016

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• bigdean65
• Sep 4, 2016

 

[daveomak]

 

[bigdean65]

I got some more work done today!

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• bigdean65
• Sep 4, 2016

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• bigdean65
• Sep 4, 2016

 

[bigdean65]

It's getting closer!

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• bigdean65
• Sep 15, 2016

I should have plenty of room inside.

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• bigdean65
• Sep 15, 2016

 

[poultryman]

That looks good bigdean. I'm new to smoking. Your making my mind wander in this direction for the future! Thanks for sharing

 

[bigdean65]

Ready for the linseed oil!

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• bigdean65
• Sep 23, 2016