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Title: building my own smoker
Post by: CplRaines 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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Post by: CplRaines on August 28, 2015, 08:56:22 PM: .
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Post by: Whitpirate 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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Post by: quadrafire on August 28, 2015, 09:34:10 PM: Tag
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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on August 28, 2015, 09:38:10 PM: Real nice! :tup:
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Post by: CplRaines 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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Post by: haugenna on August 28, 2015, 10:33:54 PM: Tagging
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Post by: CplRaines 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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Post by: 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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Post by: 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.
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Post by: kodiak 907 on August 29, 2015, 11:59:00 AM: Awesome! I'm gonna copy that one. Strong Work
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Post by: NW-GSP 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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Post by: deerhunter_98520 on August 30, 2015, 02:36:55 PM: Looks good :tup: do you have a roof vent?
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Post by: dc1608 on August 30, 2015, 02:57:03 PM: Awesome build and a great idea!
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Post by: XAFSSGT on August 30, 2015, 04:37:02 PM: Awesome! :drool:
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Post by: Maverick on August 30, 2015, 04:39:07 PM: Tagging!
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Post by: Taco280AI on August 30, 2015, 04:40:32 PM: Looks good :tup:
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Post by: Blacklab on August 30, 2015, 05:54:09 PM: Looks great! you definatly married up............wink
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Post by: The Weazle 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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Post by: CplRaines 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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Post by: 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?
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Post by: CplRaines 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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Post by: 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?
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Post by: CplRaines 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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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE 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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Post by: Mark251 on November 11, 2015, 11:52:52 AM: Great looking smoker....well done :tup:
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Post by: Katmai Guy 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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Post by: KFhunter 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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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on November 15, 2015, 09:17:56 AM: Bump for the results? :dunno:
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Post by: Alchase 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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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE 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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Post by: CplRaines 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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Post by: Blacktail Sniper on November 20, 2015, 09:41:31 PM: Sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother!
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Post by: trophyelk6x6 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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Post by: Alchase on November 29, 2015, 05:33:03 PM: Sorry to hear about your Mother Cplraines.

Trophy, I like the table on the backside.