so we decided to take a swing at building a smoker after seeing the prices of much smaller ones. we did some digging around on the internet and ended up here. lots of info and great people. we wanted a smoker big enough to be able to feed a party and we have a large family. i picked up some left over materials from work and started our build with a photo to reference and some trial and error. so here is the progress from yesterday.
started off by digging the foundation for the block.
foundation dug!
concrete poured and first row of block in place.
onto the second row. left one half block out to install chimney pipe for my future fire box. aka an old stainless steel grill.
third course of block installed and chimney pipe also installed. i used 4 anchor bolts to bolt the wood top to the block.
2x6 installed and time to start framing.
sides roughed in. now to start framing the door and preparing for the walls to go up.
i chose to use t-111 for the sides and door.
not bad progress for one day. now onto trying to figure out how to use the grill for the fire box. and to decide on propane or wood. only thing I am worried about with propane is the amount i will use on each smoke. so any input would be greatly appreciated. as for vents I am thinking of using interior central air vents one at he bottom and two at the top with screen behind to keep all the bugs out. also trying to decide on if i should cover the chimney pipe up with dirt to help insulate it. any thought everyone? fire away!
started off by digging the foundation for the block.
foundation dug!
concrete poured and first row of block in place.
onto the second row. left one half block out to install chimney pipe for my future fire box. aka an old stainless steel grill.
third course of block installed and chimney pipe also installed. i used 4 anchor bolts to bolt the wood top to the block.
2x6 installed and time to start framing.
sides roughed in. now to start framing the door and preparing for the walls to go up.
i chose to use t-111 for the sides and door.
not bad progress for one day. now onto trying to figure out how to use the grill for the fire box. and to decide on propane or wood. only thing I am worried about with propane is the amount i will use on each smoke. so any input would be greatly appreciated. as for vents I am thinking of using interior central air vents one at he bottom and two at the top with screen behind to keep all the bugs out. also trying to decide on if i should cover the chimney pipe up with dirt to help insulate it. any thought everyone? fire away!