Vertical cabinet smoker build & modification

[Jprince67]

So here is the smoker I built 3 years ago. I was fed up with my "BBQ Grill" that i added a fire box to, and decided to build this to handle any weather conditions. It is 2" square tube, 14 ga steel, insulated, 5 racks, can fit 10 full rib racks, 2' X 2'and stands 4 1/2' tall on casters. Ive been using it with no problems, and very happy with the end result.

 

[Jprince67]

Here is the Grill Island built last year

 

[Jprince67]

And on to this months modification

The chimney is still under construction

 

[phathead69]

very nice

 

[campfirestu]

That is an awesome quality build

 

[16again]

WOW!!! Mad skills! Work of art.
Jealous, wish I had the ability to do something like that.

 

[campfirestu]

Gotta love the toggle clamps to hold the doors closed! the insulation is great for maintaining a more consistent temp. The design is worth studying for shure.

 

[campfirestu]

is there a view of the firebox and water pan or no water pan?

 

[Jprince67]

I use a large CI pan for the water, I like that I can control flare ups by catching any grease. The fire box is a minion style, uses lump coal with chunks.

 

[Jprince67]

 

[campfirestu]

Thanks for sharing the pics looks great

 

[Jprince67]

Chimney in place

 

[Jprince67]

We are back in business today

 

[catalystgilles]

Wow! That is an awesome setup. I'm hoping to build something similar after I get my trailer build sold. Looking for a very easy to operate system that holds steady on overnight smokes. How much charcoal do you use a longer smoke?

 

[Jprince67]

Wow! That is an awesome setup. I'm hoping to build something similar after I get my trailer build sold. Looking for a very easy to operate system that holds steady on overnight smokes. How much charcoal do you use a longer smoke?

It doesn’t use much, 1/2 a bag plus chunks to complete a brisket in 8-10 hours. I only fill it a third full of charcoal, when the cook is done, by closing of the vents, I have leftover charcoal for next time.

 

[catalystgilles]

That sounds perfect. Guess it's time to start drawing up my next set of plans.

 

[catalystgilles]

One more question, how did you seal your doors? In some pictures it looks like you might have a gasket, but hard to tell.

 

[Jprince67]

No problem, yes there is a gasket, I use 1/2" x 1/8" Lavalock High Temp Nomex BBQ HT gasket smoker seal, self stick grey
I just replaced it during this mod, not bad for a self adhesive gasket to make 3 years with abuse, grease and fire getting to it.