My new smoker is starting to look like a smoker!

[bdskelly]

I'm excited like a little kid today. I recently commissioned Don Williams, owner of Chisholm Trail BBQ Smokers in Joshua TX to build my first stick burner. You guys know that I am an MES guy.  And the Mini is more of a charcoal burner than it is a wood burner... 

So I am jumping in! Anxious to go to the next level. 

I've been traveling a lot and hadn't time to stop by and see the progress.  But today I made the time. 

The project is actually looking like a smoker now!!!  Doors are cut, fire box built (rear of photo) and she's on wheels!  ...But still looks a bit funny without a stack.

Don thinks it will be completed and painted by next weekend!  I can't  wait to toss a brisket on it.

B

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• bdskelly
• Nov 7, 2015

And.. Um no. He's not going to install the ball valve on top.  Thats just where I put it down after fiddling with it! 

b

 

[gary s]

Hey Cool, and Congrats,, I like the ball valve on top !!!   LOL

Gary

 

[foamheart]

That's cool man! I gotta know, who you planning to cook for? That is a lot of grill space.

Reverse flow?

 

[bdskelly]

 
That's cool man! I gotta know, who you planning to cook for? That is a lot of grill space.

Reverse flow?

I plan on cooking for anyone that shows up. ... Same as very weekend! So drive up! 

No reverse flow.  This is a standard well built, honest smoker. Nothing fancy.  Just well built and functional.

.... But will be painted in Texas Tech colors Black and Red.  GO Raiders LOL  

Couldn't resist. b

 

[pc farmer]

Thats great man.

Since you dont like your mini, I will pay the shipping cost to me. :biggrin:

 

[bdskelly]

Thats great man.

Since you dont like your mini, I will pay the shipping cost to me.

Whoa there Adam. I still love my Mini. I just thought I needed a biggie! 

 

[bmudd14474]

Awesome. You will love the stick burner.

 

[bdskelly]

Awesome. You will love the stick burner.

Howdy Brian.

I've been thinking about building one for years. With my schedule it just wasn't going to get done.  I've been looking around for a long time for a good builder here in Texas. Oddly enough I found a great guy only 15 minutes away from my home. Don does great work. 

I'm very excited about getting it home. 

b

 

[bdskelly]

 
Hey Cool, and Congrats,, I like the ball valve on top !!!   LOL

Gary

Thanks Gary.  Cant wait to fire it up! b

 

[gary s]

Yeah  Texas Tech     Pat Mahomes graduated year before last from here in Whitehouse, both my grandsons were a year behind him, heck of an athlete 

Gary

 

[wild billy]

Brian that is a sweet build! Happy smokin'!!!

 

[bdskelly]

Brian that is a sweet build! Happy smokin'!!!

Thanks Billy! b

 

[amlong88]

That looks like it's going to be a lot of fun. I still have a want for a stick burner. Way cool!

 

[seenred]

That's very cool, Brian...what a great early Christmas present to yourself! Thumbs Up Looks like you'll be able to feed a small army with that bad boy! The only way it'd be better is if you were painting it Crimson and Cream! :biggrin: At least you're not doing burnt orange! :devil:

Congrats no the new rig, B...here's hoping you get years of delicious que out of it! Looking forward to seeing some qview!

Red

 

[bdskelly]

 
That looks like it's going to be a lot of fun. I still have a want for a stick burner. Way cool!

Thank you sir! b

 

[bdskelly]

That's very cool, Brian...what a great early Christmas present to yourself!

Looks like you'll be able to feed a small army with that bad boy! The only way it'd be better is if you were painting it Crimson and Cream!

At least you're not doing burnt orange!

Congrats no the new rig, B...here's hoping you get years of delicious que out of it! Looking forward to seeing some qview!

Red

Thanks Red!  Yup very excited.  And yes the size is a but overwhelming.  Funny thing is that this is one of Don's smaller units!!! b

 

[daveomak]

BRIAN !!!!!! You ever think you shouldn't have joined the forum ???? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.....

 

[b-one]

Looks like we need to plan a road trip time to set up the carpool list! That's going to be quite the smoker when finished congrats!

 

[bdskelly]

BRIAN !!!!!! You ever think you shouldn't have joined the forum ???? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.....

While it is true that my list of cooking equipment has... shall we say "expanded" over the years since I found this wonderful place.... I wouldn't trade my experiences and the relationships for all the hickory wood in the world! 

Now, my overly agreeable wife may think otherwise.... LOL  b

 

[crankybuzzard]

That's gonna be fancy! You'll love cooking on it, I'm sure.

I miss using my big stick burner!