Cart wanted for Smokette

Hello Lazyboy

We do not manufacture a cart for the smokette but a couple of suggestions for you, people have used bus carts used in restaurants, one of our customers has made a cart with casters with bins on the bottom shelf for the wood. Caution: If you decide to use a bus cart or build one of your own please be careful that it is not top heavy so that it spills over, make sure that it will distribute the weight properly.

Maybe some others on the forum may have some ideas also.



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Terry Atkinson

Hi Lazyboy.Jimbo built one and posted it several months back.Yell at him and see how it has worked out.jbjax bought a mailroom cart from a used office supply store and seems happy with it.I found that school systems and colleges have central warehouses that they send back a lot of unused equipment to.I found 24in.x28in. TV carts that were terribly expensive when the taxpayers bought them ,that you can pick up for almost nothing .

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Good Q 2 Ya,Tom.

Here's the picture of Roger Ellis' Smokette cart ...

I added a set of castor from a Weber grill. My local weber dealer had them. I removed the plastic feet from the bottom of the Cookshack and then inserted the weber casters. I had to use a mallet to tap them in, but they work great.

why doesn't cook shack sell the smokette w/ wheels, or at least make them available as an option?

Cookshack doesn't put casters on the Smokette for a couple of reasons. First is that a lot of people want it to sit up off the ground. If it is on casters it is more difficult to set on a table, etc...

Also, if you place it on casters you have some tipping problems.

Those are the basic reasons that it is sold without casters, hope that helps.

Stuart

Got my smokette last week and set myself up with a convenient little cooking center that was inspired by a photo someone posted on the forum. Started out with a heavy-duty wire shelving unit on casters from the local warehouse store (metro and gorilla racks are two common brands). Placed my smokette about waist high to facilitate getting the product in & out and mopping. Got hooks to hang utensils such as basting brush, tongs, etc. Cheap plastic bins on the lower shelves hold 5 kinds of wood chunks, oven mitts, polders, paper towels, etc. Hung a rack on the side to store aluminum foil, plastic wrap. Top shelf is for coolers to keep cooked meats warm and refreshments cold! Judging from my set-up you'd think I've been doing this for years and not just weeks. My water smoker sits in the corner- jilted and collecting dust.

Rich

P.S.-My first cook was a Mother's Day pork butt that all enjoyed. Cooked it overnight and took it out in the early afternoon. Should have left it in a bit longer as it was just between pullable and sliceable, but I was concerned about it getting dried out. Next time I'll go for a higher internal temp. On deck is a nice brisket to be followed by chicken on a throne and baby back ribs batting clean up. And speaking of clean up, is it ok to use Simple Green to clean the inside of the Smokette? What's the best way to clean it?

I just got my smokette a couple of weeks ago so I haven't tried this yet but I plan to. I'm also a woodworker and to maximize space in my workshop I have all my power tools on mobile bases. They are adjustable and can easily handle the size and weight of the smokette. There are several brands available at woodworking supply and power tool stores. The last one I bought was about $40 and was made of heavy gauge angle iron (I believe the brand was HTC). The beauty of these is that they are extremely strong, stable and can be locked down when you don't want the smoker to move. I plan to get one for my smoker this weekend.

Howdy and welcome,njpony.Simple green works fine and I also like Greased Lighting.I cover the wood box with foil and foil the bottom of the unit.Spray the racks with Pam and cook.Cleanup is throwing out the foil,spraying the racks with a cleanser and let set about 15 mins.Hose off and soak in hot water with cleanser for about an hour and rinse.I wipe out the unit with paper towels and maybe a little windex.I don't do much more.Remember the seasoning on the inside is kinda like an iron skillet.Someday, if it gets really bad,I wheel it out in the street,spray it with cleanser and spray it out.You could also scrape it with a plastic windshield scraper.Then you have to reseason.BTY you can also put the racks in the dishwasher.Hopes this is what you wanted.

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Good Q 2 Ya,Tom.

Tom,

Thanks for the tip. Sounds like I'm on the right track. Good Q back @ ya.

Rich

Hey lazyboy I built a smokette stand using 4x4 30in tall braced with 2x4 half way up and at the top. Used 1x6 for the top shelf. All held together with lag bolts and washers. Then painted to match the house. Casters can be used.
Enjoy, Jimbo

Sounds like what I did, Jim, but I hooked up a kooky flexible vent (suspended over the hole) to move the smoke out of the garage... I'm gettin a digital camera so I'll send Smokin' a shot of the setup...

Hi lazyboy!!
check out my cart I built, go to the monthly contest photo #1 jbrooks. It works great.

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Originally posted by Lazyboy:
[qb]For the past couple of years, I've wheeled my Smokette around on an old play wagon that belonged to my kids when they were young (they're grown now). It works , but not well.

Anyone have any plans for a mobile cart for a smokette or know of any vendors who make one?[/qb]

I recieved my Smokett yesterday and realized, yes it needs a stand. I ask my wife to get her brother (he's welder) to make me one 32"high X 18" wide of metal. I wished I had told her 30"x18" wide.

Welcome to the Forum JD

When you get it built, send a Photo...you friend might get some business.

See ya round the forum.

Just Smokin'

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Originally posted by Lazyboy:
[qb]For the past couple of years, I've wheeled my Smokette around on an old play wagon that belonged to my kids when they were young (they're grown now). It works , but not well.

Anyone have any plans for a mobile cart for a smokette or know of any vendors who make one?[/qb]

Thanks Just Smokin, for the welcome. I've only been here lurking for about two weeks, but fell in love with this Forum the minute I plugged in. I ordered one of the Smokett's a few minutes after finding the place, but am known as Ignorantwillie, when it comes to cooking, but sure do enjoy trying. If I ever get my metal table built, I'll try and post it. Everyone have a good and safe weekend. JD