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Offline CplRaines

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building my own smoker
« on: August 28, 2015, 08:53:30 PM »
gotta upgrade from my big chief. So far I am only a little over $100 into new material. The rest I had laying around the house. The exterior cedar is fence boards I had alongside my shed and planed down. Bought a used jenair cooktop for 30 bucks that I modified. Still have to do the vent, wheels and finish the wiring.
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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2015, 08:56:22 PM »
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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2015, 09:21:44 PM »
That's a fine looking smoker... what are you going to season it with?
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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2015, 09:34:10 PM »
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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2015, 09:38:10 PM »
Real nice! :tup:
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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2015, 09:40:25 PM »
Quote from: Whitpirate on August 28, 2015, 09:21:44 PM
That's a fine looking smoker... what are you going to season it with?

Haven't decided yet. ;)
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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2015, 10:33:54 PM »
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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2015, 10:13:33 AM »
fabricated and installed a control plate using the control knobs from the cooktop
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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2015, 10:44:14 AM »
What are you using for heat? My dad was going to do this exact same thing.

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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2015, 10:47:20 AM »
Quote from: moocher97 on August 29, 2015, 10:44:14 AM
What are you using for heat? My dad was going to do this exact same thing.

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Bought a used Jenair 4 burner cooktop and modified it. Using two of the burners. Cut and fabbed the cooktop enclosure to fit in the bottom of the smoker.
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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #10 on: August 29, 2015, 11:59:00 AM »
Awesome! I'm gonna copy that one. Strong Work
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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #11 on: August 29, 2015, 12:48:59 PM »
I really like your setup. I want to build something just like that
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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #12 on: August 30, 2015, 02:36:55 PM »
Looks good  :tup: do you have a roof vent?
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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #13 on: August 30, 2015, 02:57:03 PM »
Awesome build and a great idea!
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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #14 on: August 30, 2015, 04:37:02 PM »
Awesome!  :drool:
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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #15 on: August 30, 2015, 04:39:07 PM »
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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #16 on: August 30, 2015, 04:40:32 PM »
Looks good  :tup:
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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #17 on: August 30, 2015, 05:54:09 PM »
Looks great! you definatly married up............wink
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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #18 on: August 30, 2015, 06:02:23 PM »
I can't wait to move back to Washington and build my own smoke house.  I think I am going to use a Bradley smoke generator for smoke, so that I can do cold smoking, and a coleman stove burner with a cast iron skillet and charcoal when I need to heat it up. 
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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #19 on: August 30, 2015, 06:55:48 PM »
Quote from: deerhunter_98520 on August 30, 2015, 02:36:55 PM
Looks good  :tup: do you have a roof vent?


Not yet. Have an idea of what I want, just haven't found it yet. ;)
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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #20 on: August 31, 2015, 07:39:13 AM »
Quote from: CplRaines on August 29, 2015, 10:47:20 AM
Quote from: moocher97 on August 29, 2015, 10:44:14 AM
What are you using for heat? My dad was going to do this exact same thing.

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Bought a used Jenair 4 burner cooktop and modified it. Using two of the burners. Cut and fabbed the cooktop enclosure to fit in the bottom of the smoker.
that is really cool.Im curious, how hot will those burners heat your smoker?
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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #21 on: August 31, 2015, 06:53:03 PM »
Quote from: blindluck on August 31, 2015, 07:39:13 AM
Quote from: CplRaines on August 29, 2015, 10:47:20 AM
Quote from: moocher97 on August 29, 2015, 10:44:14 AM
What are you using for heat? My dad was going to do this exact same thing.

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Bought a used Jenair 4 burner cooktop and modified it. Using two of the burners. Cut and fabbed the cooktop enclosure to fit in the bottom of the smoker.
that is really cool.Im curious, how hot will those burners heat your smoker?

I am curious too. :P Once I get it all done, going to trial run it at lowest setting and highest to see what my range is. I am hoping for not much over 100 for low and to at least 350 on the high end.
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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #22 on: August 31, 2015, 09:33:07 PM »
Are you going to cut in a thermometer on the door?  I would do one high and low or are going to run in a probe line?
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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #23 on: September 01, 2015, 06:00:10 PM »
Quote from: haugenna on August 31, 2015, 09:33:07 PM
Are you going to cut in a thermometer on the door?  I would do one high and low or are going to run in a probe line?

I am going to get an extra probe for my Fluke multi-meter and install it. Then I just have to plug it into my meter when in use. ;)
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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #24 on: November 11, 2015, 10:29:54 AM »
So howed  she work out? Low temp/high temp? Any samplez for the HW crew? :chuckle:
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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #25 on: November 11, 2015, 11:52:52 AM »
Great looking smoker....well done  :tup:
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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #26 on: November 11, 2015, 12:10:57 PM »
Did you insulate in the void between the siding and the plywood interior?
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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #27 on: November 11, 2015, 08:42:09 PM »
Quote from: Katmai Guy on November 11, 2015, 12:10:57 PM
Did you insulate in the void between the siding and the plywood interior?

That was my question too.


Tagging along for the updates, this is on my list of things to do.  Love the stove top idea.  In fact I've got an outdoor 220v plug in location that would be perfect for a smoker I might just double the size and use all 4 burners. 
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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #28 on: November 15, 2015, 09:17:56 AM »
Bump for the results? :dunno:
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Slap some bacon on a biscut and lets go, were burrnin daylight!

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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #29 on: November 15, 2015, 06:30:22 PM »
Sweet!
Before you cut your vent hole locations check your temps at a couple height locations. Knowing your burner temps and cutting a couple adjustable vents can give you pretty good temp control.
Wireless thermometers are awesome  for both meat temps and inside temps.
Get that puppy resonated, lol
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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #30 on: November 20, 2015, 09:08:30 PM »
I'm starting to think it turned out so good and such good eats out of it he's keeping it all to himself?????? :dunno:
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Slap some bacon on a biscut and lets go, were burrnin daylight!

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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #31 on: November 20, 2015, 09:21:59 PM »
Na, just haven't had time. My mother died in September and put stuff on hold, then been up on St. Helens for the last three weeks chasing elk. Have not completed it yet.
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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #32 on: November 20, 2015, 09:41:31 PM »
Sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother!

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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #33 on: November 29, 2015, 05:28:00 PM »
 :tup: Nice work!  Here is one I did but I have plans for one that can produce way more. :yike:
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Re: building my own smoker
« Reply #34 on: November 29, 2015, 05:33:03 PM »
Sorry to hear about your Mother Cplraines.

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