Restoring a New Braunfels offset.

[SantaTJ]

Picking up a New Braunfels offset this weekend for $20, looks like it needs a little restoration, but seems like I can't really go wrong at that price. What do you think?

 

[checkdude]

Every one needs a project and that is a good one. Go for it!

 

[6GRILLZNTN]

Considering how little $20 buys these days, you got a good deal.

 

[gmc2003]

Welcome and with a little TLC you'll be producing some fantastic food in your new to you smoker.

Chris

 

[bluewhisper]

Welcome to the board! I run a similar rig (see my sig).

 

[SantaTJ]

Anyone have any idea what model it is? I'm pretty sure it's one of their entry models, but I'd love to put a name to it.

 

[drdon]

I think you stole it at that price. Welcome to the place that will help you modify anything. By the time your done with it, you may 10 dollars more in it or 1000 dollars. Either way I'm in for ride to watch the renovation.
Don

 

[SantaTJ]

OK, I have it, here’s a couple more shots. It’s not a big one, and it’s not tremendously thick. But again, for $20, I feel like I couldn’t go wrong! Cleaning it up, changing out the wood, adding new wheels, some paint and a couple of new gauges and will be smoking in no time!

 

[SantaTJ]

Well it looks like who ever assembled it originally put the fire box vent on backwards. The only way to adjust it in this configuration is to stick your hand in the fire. Call it a hunch, but I’m not convinced that’s correct.

 

[drdon]

Call it a hunch, but I’m not convinced that’s correct.

Already on your first Mod! Good catch.
Don

 

[SantaTJ]

Ok, got the fire box vent configuration done correctly. Based on the condition of the finish, it was assembled wrong from the start. I can now adjust it while cooking without, you know, STICKING MY HAND IN A FIRE.

 

[SantaTJ]

Got any plans for other mods? If you're handy there's lots you can do to an offset to improve things.

Well, I don't know what I don't know, so initially I'm just going to restore it and get it cooking, then I'll think about custom touches. I DO know I'm going to add temp gauges at both ends closer to the cooking surface.

 

[Hawging It]

Sand blast, paint, new wood and a new grate and your good to go. Looks like you were in the right place at the right time. Send restoration finished pics.

 

[SantaTJ]

The handles are a little rough, as is the shelf...

 

[TomCrump]

A heavy application of linseed oil may bring those handles back.

Nice project.

 

[SantaTJ]

Got the new wood cut and routed. Went with red oak. Plugging along!

 

[SantaTJ]

Ok, a great deal of sweat later...
Replaced all the wood and hardware, wire wheeled the firebox and cook chamber, gave it three coats of high heat semi-gloss, polished the logo, and hauled it up the stairs to the backyard. Next, seasoning and smoking!

 

[chopsaw]

You did a fantastic job on that . Very nice work .

 

[Steve H]

Nice job. Now get smoking!

 

[DanMcG]

Looks as good as new, Nice work!!