Suggestions on homemade smoker

[BrownSuga]

Just finished building my smoker which took about 6 to 7 months to build. It has two tacks with the heating element in the bottom back. About a week or two I smoked my first pork shoulder and st Louis ribs. Need some suggestions on how to keep fire going and how to raise temperature, which on my test run got to 225 to 250. I know I have to add a intake valve for oxygen. But need some suggestions on whether or not to use logs of wood or the chunks I brought.

 

[SmokinEdge]

Welcome to SMF.

How did you run your exhaust? I’m a little concerned about that firebox being attached to the smoker. Also what did you line the inside with? An inside pic would be helpful that shows how the heat/smoke comes in.

 

[crankybuzzard]

Welcome to SMF.

How did you run your exhaust? I’m a little concerned about that firebox being attached to the smoker. Also what did you line the inside with? An inside pic would be helpful that shows how the heat/smoke comes in.

I agree. The FB could be an issue, but a shot or 3 of the inside would help.

Exhaust only works with a decent draw, which also provides clean combustion of the fuel.

As for fuel, chunks, splits, or even charcoal will work, as long as the smoker enclosure is safe for their use.

 

[JckDanls 07]

It has two tacks with the heating element in the bottom back.

A couple of things...

I'm confused.. Is this electric or charcoal/wood fired ??

I'm assuming the bottom of the smokehouse has a wood floor on the underneath side ??
The picture makes it look like the firebox is bolted right up tight to the bottom ... I'm seeing a safety issue here if so ....

Can you describe it better or get more pictures...