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I’ve been “wandering around” the web checking out different forums pertaining to smoking and curing meat. This one seemed to b ethe best fit and I haven’t noticed any bullying going on here as I have in others. So here goes...... I’m at the beginning stages of building a combination smokehouse/walk-in cooler. It is going to be 8’x8’ with 8’ ceilings. I’m using 2x6’s for the studs and trusses so that I can insulate the walls and ceiling to just over R30. I’m going to repurpose an old steel homemade wood heater that was given to me as the firebox. Using a 18K BTU AC unit with a Coolbot controller for chilling purposes. There will be a 6’ covered section on two sides- one for a skinning station and one with a stainless steel table and sink for processing. I think I have everything figured out except for the interior wall material. I want to use 3/4” boards of some type. Here locally about the only wood we have access to that is reasonable is pines. Poplar, oak, and fir are expensive but may not be necessary. I’m considering Ponderosa Pine and from the research this may be acceptable after “seasoning” the house. I’m looking forward to interacting and learning from the members here. I’ll post pics as the build progresses.
I’ve been “wandering around” the web checking out different forums pertaining to smoking and curing meat. This one seemed to b ethe best fit and I haven’t noticed any bullying going on here as I have in others. So here goes...... I’m at the beginning stages of building a combination smokehouse/walk-in cooler. It is going to be 8’x8’ with 8’ ceilings. I’m using 2x6’s for the studs and trusses so that I can insulate the walls and ceiling to just over R30. I’m going to repurpose an old steel homemade wood heater that was given to me as the firebox. Using a 18K BTU AC unit with a Coolbot controller for chilling purposes. There will be a 6’ covered section on two sides- one for a skinning station and one with a stainless steel table and sink for processing. I think I have everything figured out except for the interior wall material. I want to use 3/4” boards of some type. Here locally about the only wood we have access to that is reasonable is pines. Poplar, oak, and fir are expensive but may not be necessary. I’m considering Ponderosa Pine and from the research this may be acceptable after “seasoning” the house. I’m looking forward to interacting and learning from the members here. I’ll post pics as the build progresses.
