Scrapped BBQ/Smoker... I Mean... BBQ/Smoker Scraps... I Mean... BBQ/Smoker From Scrap

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The 'ol 11yo Brinkmann smoker finally said it had had enough and with no practical way to keep the fire contained  any more it was time to get started on the new one promised to Judy for Mother's day last year. The "new" one was started mid-April and isn't quite finished as it still needs the tongue and jack finished, propane burner and tank for the boiler/fryer mounted on the tongue ahead of the main firebox, the smoker box and racks media blasted, the air damper fab'd for the smoker firebox door, wood insulators made for the handles and of course painted following curing.But Judy couldn't wait (me either) and we ran a couple "test cooks" on the grill Sunday and Monday evenings to see how the temperature control was going to perform - which much to our pleasure worked like a dream and allowed very precise temperature control in both the grill and smoker box.I've never seen one but the idea of making a pull-out rack below the smoker rack in the grill sounded like a good idea so I planned for it by adding a 6" to the grill section once the water softener tank was cut in half.  Works like a charm and I'm very happy with it.  Pulling it out to flip the 'burgers doesn't dump all the heat as with opening the lid.The main firebox started out as an old lead box from a parts Big 20 and the smoker box was an old storage cabinet salvaged from the scrap bin over a year ago.  Oh yeah, did I say the whole thing was fab'd from scrap and recycled materials?  Everything that is except the two new temperature gauges - one in the grill lid and one in the smoker box door.  I plan to install the original Brinkmann in the slide out grill rack to monitor cooking temperature at that level.  Material source list is long and varied and even the Brinkmann filled out a donor card and gave up a number of "organs" so it still lives on.'nuf said and you can see the good, the bad and the ugly of the build here http://s983.photobucket.com/albums/a...bum_view_click on Photobucket but below are a few select shots to sum it up to date.Thanks for looking.MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:Dayhem Duane-------------that thing is pretty elaborate once you get to looking at all the individual pieces and parts. You must have had quite a bit of thinking and planning into it. A ton of welds in it too. Great build. My wife wants a BBQ I think I'll just get her a bag of briquettes and a 5 gallon bucket . Maybe a fridge grate for the top. "The things that will destroy America are prosperity at any price, peace at any price, safety first instead of duty first, the love of soft living and the get rich quick theory of life." -Theodore Roosevelt
Reply:BBQ Smoker resurrection.Better than new now!Very nice.
Reply:What is it you meant?Looks good, when is it going to be ready?PeterEquipment:2  old paws2  eyes (that don't look so good)1  bad back
Reply:Talk about taking a bunch of junk and building something that'll be giving pleasure for years to come. You give credence to the packrat Duanne! I thoroughly enjoyed your photobucket slide show, shows how much thought you put into this, demonstrates your expertise & shows the true scope of cleaning out a store room. Now, how about some paint? Only when the last tree has died and the last river has been poisoned and the last fish has been caught will we realize we cannot eat money.                                         -Cree Indian ProverbSA 200 LincolnVictor Torches
Reply:Nice!
Reply:That is awesome ! I haven't ever seen a pull out drawer on one before. Looks great.
Reply:Thanks for the kind words guys and yes Sandy, there's been a lot of seat time trying to figure out what I was going to do next with what I had to work with.And I can tell you this much, building from scrap and recycled materials may save $$$ but it sure takes a whole lot more time. Here's the results of today's efforts to tie up a bunch of loose ends.Installed a Bull Dog hitch that was cut off for an unknown reason.  Was plug welded and a double bead run on the outside on a piece of 1/4" plate that was then welded to the end of the frame tongue.Smoker box firebox door damper."Bird" hanger and start of the rotating sausage/link rack in the smoker box.  Centered up the handle in the grill lid (welded original holes closed and ground smooth) and installed a temperature gauge in the front of the slide-out rack.Details of the rotating hanger.  Bolt holds section of golfcart kingpin rigid agains ceiling of smoker box while section of pipe that 8" pieces of 3/8" rebar are welded to rotates freely.Still need to media blast the inside of the smoker box and racks before curing.Thanks for looking.Last edited by duaneb55; 06-18-2011 at 11:31 PM.MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:Wow, that looks great.  Every time I feel good about one of my projects, I look on WW and see something like this.  My hats off to ya Duane.
Reply:And on the fifth day God said " Duane make for me a bbq and smoker so we shall party this weekend"Welding Supervisor Department of Corrections.
Reply:Damb Duane,either there's 10 days in a Texas week or you're retired!  Hellova nice job, craftsman wise and injenuity wise.I would've patched the "Brink" and got back to weeding...oil changes...painting...mowing...home-work help..comforting...bill paying...you get the idea!And yea, tried to watch your slideshow but "Tombstone" was on.....sorry Lincoln SA 200Esab Caddy 160Thermal Arc 201TSMiller Dialarc HFI don't like making plans for the day because then the word "premeditated" gets thrown around the courtroom....
Reply:Thats a fine job on the BBQ/smoker. You Texans wear out BBQ's faster than any other bunch I have run across. I use to do work for pipe line welders from most from TX and they were the only bunch that would break for lunch and fire up the grill, always mounted on the back of the truck. I really liked being there at lunch. Great bunch of guys, altho they were hard on the Jack Daniel's
Reply:very nice engineering  A+ .        and its making  me real hungry to !
Reply:Duane, AWESOME as usual!!! Being from hellinois, I would be lost trying to figure out how to use that thing. So how 'bout you just throw a big bbq party for the guys here? Hey everybody, Party @ Duanes!!!"Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:Putting scrap to use is a fine art, and Duane has mastered it beautifully! Taps for Brinkmann.  "Steaks up in five minutes."Happy Father's Day.City of L.A. Structural; Manual & Semi-Automatic;"Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is refined. Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore."Job 28:1,2Lincoln, Miller, Victor & ISV BibleDanny
Reply:You are the MAN. You may be the most resourcefull person on the site.  You have proven time & agian you can make something from nothing ( suite case welders, grills, anything from a bed frame).  You never say or beat anyone down on the web & you help anyone with a down welder or such that even asks for it, you sir deserve a real award of some kind.  Not trying to suck up but i have learned alot from your threads & enjoy them alot. Thank you alot pretty good work for a Texan ,Sorry had to throw it inI stand behind my welding, I just won't stand under it!
Reply:awesome BBQ build!Drink a Guinness Draught....Millermatic 140Do you still rememberDecember's foggy freeze --when the ice thatclings on to your beard isscreaming agony.
Reply:Nice build & alot of good ideas.I have built several smokers through the years out of scrap so I know how time consuming it is but worth it.keep us posted on the build please
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Reply:Awesome build. Love seeing stuff reused.We are on our way to being farmers! Our site is always under construction so check back often for updates.  http://www.philosophyfarmstyle.com/
Reply:You're gonna die.You can't cook in a galvanized environment.
Reply:Originally Posted by PookieYou're gonna die.You can't cook in a galvanized environment.
Reply:Originally Posted by Big65moparAnd on the fifth day God said " Duane make for me a bbq and smoker so we shall party this weekend"
Reply:Originally Posted by PookieYou're gonna die.
Reply:Ya gonna paint it?Need pics of the finished product.Painting is in the plans and Judy keeps reminding me it still needs to be done.MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:We could use that here TODAY!!Lot's of wings to cook..Nice nice nice.....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:Well, I have NO idea when I'll be able to get around to blasting the inside of the main smoker box and racks but Judy had some pork shoulders just waiting to be smoked for the holiday w/e so today was the day.We overslept this morning and were off to 1-1/2 late start but they went on the grill section upper smoking rack at 7:30 with the water/apple juice/drip pans sitting on the pull out grill drawer as designed.Fire/smoking wood is just Red Oak for this run.  This is just a few pieces from the main stack.  We've used Mesquite in the old Brinkmann in the past and I'll let Judy decide if she wants to try some fruit woods in the future.Temperature control at an average 230-240F is proving easy while maintaining plenty of smoke.  That glove isn't because the damper handle gets too hot to touch - it's because the damper handle is a real "knee-knocker". First flip/rotation and second spray down with apple juice at 2 hours in.MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:Almost there!  Final spray down and wrapping for the last 2 hours of the cook.Mmmmm!  Mmmm!  Mmmm!MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:Hey Duane, are we invited.......?
Reply:Originally Posted by PowerstrokedHey Duane, are we invited.......?
Reply:Originally Posted by duaneb55Temperature control was a dream and steady as a rock between sprays, firebox loading and final wrap.  Total wood use was only a half dozen 16-20" small-to-medium split pieces of the Red Oak over the 10 hour smoke.  I don't think I could be much happier with its performance.Thanks for looking.
Reply:ROFL So my posting "plan" worked. Gotta love liquid smoke. MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:Jesus Murphy Duane, that looks good!!!!! I'm looking at my coffee and morning toast and thinking, Yeah, smoked pork would go good on that!!!!!!" Do you sauce it or prefer straight? I'm sure it doesn't need sauce!Thanks for posting pics!200amp Air Liquide MIG, Hypertherm Plasma, Harris torches, Optrel helmet, Makita angle grinders, Pre-China Delta chop saw and belt sander, Miller leathers, shop made jigs etc, North- welders backpack.
Reply:It's mighty good for sure.Straight and sauced depending on taste at the time.Judy makes a "Dino" sauce (those from the Syracuse NY area should know what that is) that's real good and a vinegar based sauce that she likes.  Generally though I just enjoy the straight up flavor of the rub and smoke.MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:That's quality work there now ,I'm tellingyou. Love a good scrap pile my own self. Built one to pull behind my truck a couple of years ago but a cousin wanted it so bad he traded anew shot gun for it. Hey just an old geezer rambling on ,keep up the good work.
Reply:so Duane Why (as someone that doesn't bbq) do you use apple juice, just curious.Miller thunderbolt 250Decastar 135ERecovering tool-o-holic ESAB OAI have been interested or involved in Electrical, Fire Alarm, Auto, Marine, Welding, Electronics ETC to name a just a few. So YES you can own too many tools.
Reply:Try some apricot wood. Makes the sweetest smoked port I have ever had.ThurmondMiller Bobcat 3 Phase,26 series gas cooled TIG torchMiller Suitcase X-Treme 12VS17 Series Tig Torch for Solar Panel Powered WeldingOxy/Acetylene Torch rigEVERLAST PowerUltra 205P
Reply:Originally Posted by dumb as a stumpso Duane Why (as someone that doesn't bbq) do you use apple juice, just curious.
Reply:Very nice grill/smoker!!
Reply:Thanks justinT.These went in at 5a.m. this morning.  8+ and 12 pounder briskets that are scheduled for a 12 hour and 18 hour cook respectively @ 225F.Notice the nicely painted outer surfaces of the smoker? Last edited by duaneb55; 07-10-2011 at 06:59 AM.MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:First mopping 1 hour in.And no, I won't be giving hourly updates. MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:Man that looks good Its nice to make something & get full use of it.  You are making me so hungry right nowI stand behind my welding, I just won't stand under it!
Reply:Ok Duane I've looked the whole thing over again ....how much do you want for ,for ,for JUDY?  No really the build looks good,Nice job. I'm still thinkin about the apple juice too. I wonder if it helps break doun the meat. Do you just brush the meat or perhaps inject into the roast? How often do you brush?Miller thunderbolt 250Decastar 135ERecovering tool-o-holic ESAB OAI have been interested or involved in Electrical, Fire Alarm, Auto, Marine, Welding, Electronics ETC to name a just a few. So YES you can own too many tools.
Reply:As usual Duane you are absolutely correct I built one years ago using the same type tank and got the same concern and after research I found out the same it can be used. I give the utmost congrats on a ingenous idea and as always Masterfully done!!!wbolden
Reply:Thanks wbolden. Originally Posted by dumb as a stumpOk Duane I've looked the whole thing over again ....how much do you want for ,for ,for JUDY?  No really the build looks good,Nice job. I'm still thinkin about the apple juice too. I wonder if it helps break doun the meat. Do you just brush the meat or perhaps inject into the roast? How often do you brush?
Reply:You're a cruel man, Duane. Taunting us with your beautifully caramelized chunks of meaty goodness! I haven't a smoker but the Mrs. is gone to Deutchland for a couple weeks and the grocery store has whole pork shoulder on sale. Might have to get some wood chips and have a go using the propane BBQ. I'll just use one burner at the end and put the meat at the other. I just can't stand to sit back and be teased like this. 200amp Air Liquide MIG, Hypertherm Plasma, Harris torches, Optrel helmet, Makita angle grinders, Pre-China Delta chop saw and belt sander, Miller leathers, shop made jigs etc, North- welders backpack.
Reply:Now I am hungry. Looks like you have some awesome food burning skills.We are on our way to being farmers! Our site is always under construction so check back often for updates.  http://www.philosophyfarmstyle.com/
Reply:A combination of pork loin ribs and country ribs went in the smoker today at 1pm after sitting rubbed down with a KC Rib Rub for 24hrs.  Target temperature 220F for 4+ hours.Flip and rotate at 2 hours in . . .. . . and topped and flipped with her homemade "Mutha Sauce" from the Syracuse, NY Dinosaur Bar-B-Que biker roadhouse recipe book at 4:30.  Flipped/sauced down again at 5 and pulled 'em out at 6.  Mmm mmm good!I'd take a shot of them on the plate but my hands are too messy. After a few cooks and smokes with it I now have a few ideas for some mods to hopefully make it cook a little better and help keep from making such a mess under it with the pull-out grill "drawer" that works awesome IMO.That is if we can stop cooking in it long enough. MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:I am wondering how you use the lower box on the smoke rack side, (over the axle). More wood and coals perhaps?It's prolly in the text and i just missed it....City of L.A. Structural; Manual & Semi-Automatic;"Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is refined. Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore."Job 28:1,2Lincoln, Miller, Victor & ISV BibleDanny