Offset smoker

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This is the smoker that was in the background of the bow press pics. I started it in Feb and finished the first of May. It is made from two old well tanks and the wheels are from old wheelbarrows. It turned out pretty good, however if I were to build another one I would probably look for some 18 or 20" pipe. The main reason is because the well tanks are a little bit thin and the pipe would hold heat better.
Reply:neet now lets see...i have some ribs and sausage that need what you have there...hmmmmm ...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:That's really nice.  I've been looking at pics on the net to get ideas from and I've decided on the design you used.  I was really interested in the vertical one but that would be a little top heavy.  I'll be starting my smoker project soon but I'll be using 20" 5/16" pipe.  It will be heavy but I have it available at work so I can save a lot of money there.
Reply:I think you will be way ahead using the pipe.  I would also look at reverse air flow inwhich the heat and smoke come into the cooking chamber and pass under plates on the bottom then come back through the cooking chamber and exit through a chimney on the fire box side.  These design is supposed to keep more even temps across the cooking chamber.  Another good site to look at for smokers is http://www.barbecuenews.com/forum/default.asp.  I learned a lot from there after I built this smoker and have several ideas to try on the next one.
Reply:Nice work.  Thanks for the pics.  Now... if I only had some brisket...
Reply:gives me an idea. i have 2 pieces of pipe , about 20" dia. -about 1/2"  thick.(each about 2'  long)  that ought to be heavy enough ?[SIZE="5"Yardbird"
Reply:I built one for the house last year using a propane tank as the starting point. Mine is a gas-burner however. I  get the smoked flavor using one of the cast iron wood chip pans.  Actually it cooks great like that, I used two pieces of black iron pipe for burners. If anyone decides to build using the propane tanks though make very sure the tank is purged completly. It will ruin your day/week if it isn't purged.If you are not going to do it right...Why bother?My retreat http://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gall...&albumid=20987
Reply:Oh yea the grill looks great.If you are not going to do it right...Why bother?My retreat http://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gall...&albumid=20987
Reply:That smoker looks nicer than the one I bought at the store.  Great job.I r 2 a perfessional
Reply:why does zapster have to sa zap after everything and what is a zapster anyways??? i kind of get tired of his crap. everything he says he ends it with zap. maybe i should start ending everything i say with bam or sumthin?
Reply:Originally Posted by a_watts90why does zapster have to sa zap after everything and what is a zapster anyways??? i kind of get tired of his crap. everything he says he ends it with zap. maybe i should start ending everything i say with bam or sumthin?
Reply:Very Nice .... Superb jobNicer than the stuff I see in the stores.Washman
Reply:Originally Posted by a_watts90why does zapster have to sa zap after everything and what is a zapster anyways??? i kind of get tired of his crap. everything he says he ends it with zap. maybe i should start ending everything i say with bam or sumthin?
Reply:Don't listen to them, zapster! I, for one, always enjoy your posts; knowledge mixed with a bit of humor keeps things interesting!...zap! ...zap! ...zap!Sure, I can fix it... I got a welder!!!
Reply:Originally Posted by EBFARMERI think you will be way ahead using the pipe.  I would also look at reverse air flow inwhich the heat and smoke come into the cooking chamber and pass under plates on the bottom then come back through the cooking chamber and exit through a chimney on the fire box side.  These design is supposed to keep more even temps across the cooking chamber.  Another good site to look at for smokers is http://www.barbecuenews.com/forum/default.asp.  I learned a lot from there after I built this smoker and have several ideas to try on the next one.
Reply:My Goodness!!Bobby Flay will be hunting you down in no time!good job!now get it going and drive around diffrent neighborhoods with ribs and everything cooking away...make everyone get that sweet smell in their noses and look out!!  ...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:here are a few more pics. I also forgot to add that this little guy has 6 removeable racks 4 for smoking big meat and 2 for hot dogs and the like.When finished it will also have a 30 quart fish/turkey fryer on the back, with a toolbox and ice chest storage on the front.  Attached Images
Reply:Some day.  Those are both sharp setups
Reply:I want a smoker Drivesector Hobart Handler 140Hobart Handler 180Ready Welder 2Hobart Air Force 400Airco Stinger 225Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most."OZZY"
Reply:I love these BBQs you guys make.Why are they called 'offset smokers'?
Reply:Originally Posted by scott brunsdonI love these BBQs you guys make.Why are they called 'offset smokers'?
Reply:Originally Posted by drivesectorI want a smoker
Reply:we built one last year out of an old compressor tank,250 gal,on a trailer..sold it on e-bay for 3050.00$it started as a ffa project