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Started Stumps style today

Discussion in 'Charcoal Smokers' started by coz, Mar 25, 2007.

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  1. Mar 25, 2007 #1
    coz

    coz Meat Mopper OTBS Member

    Montello,Wi
    I finally started building my stumps style clone today.I had a decent day and got the frame welded up and ground.I will try to post some pics tomorrow if I can find some one to help get the thing off the bench.
     
  3. Mar 25, 2007 #2
    deejaydebi

    deejaydebi Legendary Pitmaster

    Connecticut
    Alright Coz!

    I wish I had my own welder and a garage to keep it in.
     
  4. Mar 25, 2007 #3
    coz

    coz Meat Mopper OTBS Member

    Montello,Wi
    Well lets see if my pics will load.Edit The cooker sits flat on level ground ,my driveway has quite a slope.This is a gravity feed charcoal burner.It will have 4 racks that will be 20"X21"She will be double walled and insulated.There are folks in Canada who cooked last winter in -34 and were able to hold temps very nicely.
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  5. Mar 25, 2007 #4
    crazzycajun

    crazzycajun Smoking Fanatic

    wichita ks
    it will be worth it one its done doesn't look like any one going to steal it thanks for the pics
     
  6. Mar 25, 2007 #5
    deejaydebi

    deejaydebi Legendary Pitmaster

    Connecticut
    Looking good Coz - very neat job there!
     
  7. Mar 26, 2007 #6
    coz

    coz Meat Mopper OTBS Member

    Montello,Wi
    I dont think it will be a problem with people trying to steal it as the way it is now it most likely is 200#+ and may go 350 or more when done.It wont be long until I will have to bribe some one to help me work on it aas its about to the point where I can barely move her.
     
  8. Mar 26, 2007 #7
    swamprb

    swamprb Fire Starter

    Bothell WA
    Nice job Coz! Do you have any shots of how the firebox or coal grate is setup?
     
  9. Mar 26, 2007 #8
    coz

    coz Meat Mopper OTBS Member

    Montello,Wi
    I dont have the grate setup yet but when I do I will post them maybe by the weekend.Coz
     
  11. Mar 30, 2007 #9
    coz

    coz Meat Mopper OTBS Member

    Montello,Wi
    New pics from last couple days
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  12. Mar 30, 2007 #10
    pigcicles

    pigcicles Master of the Pit OTBS Member SMF Premier Member

    Home
    It's gonna be AWESOME coz! Thanks for sharing the pics man

    Keep Smokin
     
  13. Mar 30, 2007 #11
    illini

    illini Smoking Fanatic OTBS Member

    West Central Illinois
    Looking good Coz [​IMG]

    Was admiring your wire welds but do have one question...are you going to vent the square tubing when they are "but" welded on both ends?....Looks like there could be some real pressure buildup around the fire box area especially...maybe you should consider drilling a 1/8" hole in an inconspicuous place to allow for venting...probably just borrowing trouble but better safe than having some unexpected bulge or distortion...just my 2cts...good luck with your project
     
  14. Mar 30, 2007 #12
    keywesmoke

    keywesmoke Smoking Fanatic OTBS Member

    key west, fl
    As they say in Kentucky, where I'm not from, "Dammitboy!". That's going to be one serious rig. Good for you! Take a while to season it, I suppose!
     
  16. Mar 30, 2007 #13
    coz

    coz Meat Mopper OTBS Member

    Montello,Wi
    Marv,on the site where this is discussed a lot the folks who have done them and have been using them say that heat build up is not an issue.There will be an awful lot of insulation around the 6x6 tube which is actually where the charcoal is burning.The open box is more of an ash box with some minor charcoal burn but virtually all of the real heat is in the bottom 3-6" of the large tube.I will try to post a link to a video showing a real stumps in use then most folks will have a better idea.I should have put the video up right away.
     
  17. Mar 30, 2007 #14
    tom

    tom Fire Starter

    If you're going to feed as many people as that thing will smoke for...looks like you will soon be making a lot of folks very happy.

    Tom
     
  18. Mar 30, 2007 #15
    coz

    coz Meat Mopper OTBS Member

    Montello,Wi
    I forgot to add to previous post that most folks are running these without the stoker in the video.The stoker is a nice add on but not neccessary.I found the other video with out the stoker.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7n8Aj...elated&search=
    This video gives a great explanation of how the unit works.
     
  19. Mar 30, 2007 #16
    tonto1117

    tonto1117 Master of the Pit OTBS Member

    ADA, MI
    Very very cool Coz, I sure to admire folks who know how to do this stuff.....Impressive[​IMG]
     
  20. Mar 30, 2007 #17
    illini

    illini Smoking Fanatic OTBS Member

    West Central Illinois
    Ok now it's coming together in my head[​IMG]

    Very interesting project and sure will follow along as this thing comes together[​IMG]

    Looks like a very worthy smoker...the video is a sure sell
     
  21. Mar 30, 2007 #18
    coz

    coz Meat Mopper OTBS Member

    Montello,Wi
    Marv,I should have posted that video right away so every one understood how he cooker operates.I have been sharing pics with a bunch of friends and have explained the concept a bunch of times and finally sent them the video and then some do understand.I have been schooling myself on this deal for several months and forget that its kinda out of the normal realm of thought for cookers.I can tell you one thing its a heavy duty sob.I do more cooking in the winter so I was lookin for an insulated cooker to build when I stumbled on this unit.
     
  22. Mar 31, 2007 #19
    t-bone tim

    t-bone tim Master of the Pit OTBS Member

    N.B. Canada
    Coz ,that thing is awsome,nice job !!
     
  23. Apr 1, 2007 #20
    coz

    coz Meat Mopper OTBS Member

    Montello,Wi
    More build pics from the weekend.I did not get as far as I was hoping but still made some progress.
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