Just finished building my fridge smoker and now I find this forum. Thought Id share some pics and info for your critique and entertainment. I started with a 60's westinghouse, used a 30lb propane tank for a firebox, 4" exhaust pipe from the box to the fridge, a section of the channel that ran up the rear of the fridge for a heat/smoke spreader, universal grates, sheet metal to replace all plastic in the interior, 3" exhaust pipe for a chimney, and a budwiser tap handle because I liked it. I have not settled in on a therm yet so I'm just using a multi-meter with a temp probe for now and I will still need to make a latch for the original lower door to keep kids hands away from the firebox.
The start
The build:
The finish so far:
Its been very good, no leaks in the firebox or the fridge and the temp has been very controlable. I expected to have temp varaiations in different parts of the smoker but am pleased to say it is completly uniform. So far happy but I have my first pork butt in there now so Ill let you know in about 10 hours.
The start
The build:
The finish so far:
Its been very good, no leaks in the firebox or the fridge and the temp has been very controlable. I expected to have temp varaiations in different parts of the smoker but am pleased to say it is completly uniform. So far happy but I have my first pork butt in there now so Ill let you know in about 10 hours.
