New smoker build (need some help)

[Shadd]

hello! I just recently started building my own smoker I do have some pictures of my progress but I need some advice on how to improve it. Anything would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!


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[kruizer]

Attach your photos and some one will be able to help.

 

[Shadd]

Here is what I’ve gotten so far

 

[kruizer]

It appears that this smoker is made from wood. I question the wisdom of this unless it is for cold smoking.

 

[Shadd]

Yes it is for cold smoking. Building it for an old boss of mine, right now the only thing “sewing the doors” is some metal locking latches. Do I really need to put an actual seal around the inner door?

 

[Shadd]

I would just like some pointers

 

[SonnyE]

Yes it is for cold smoking. Building it for an old boss of mine, right now the only thing “sewing the doors” is some metal locking latches. Do I really need to put an actual seal around the inner door?

Opinions vary Shadd, but mine would be no seal.
I never did worry about smoke leaking out. That just gave me an indication it was still smoking inside. ;)
That said, as a fellow woodworker, we both know wood constantly moves and can change over time. So if it were to leak like an old outhouse (which is a good feature in an outhouse), that may not be a good thing with a smoker.
Most old smoke houses were made of wood.
Continue with your Labor of Love, and don't look for troubles where there may not be any.
It looks beautiful to me.:D