NEED BUILDING INFO!!!

I did a Google search and came up with plenty of info you might be interested in. From using an old refrigerator, to brick and mortar, to steel drums.

Google search

We'll, I know i wanna build an upright smoker, probably 3 1/2 ft long, 2 ft deep, and 1 1/2 ft high (just estimates). I'm planning on using sheet metal, but i guess my main concern is how thick i need to have the steel to be able to maintain a proper temp inside. I was thinking 1/8 in. might be thick enough but i'd like to know for sure before i spend money on parts.

have built many a homemade smokers 4 yrs. refrig.w/hot plate in bottom, old fuel tanks cut in 1/2 using wood or charcoal, gas fired units etc. but best by far is a cs. less hasal better results. hope this helps.

j foley

Hey Wannasmoke; Been there-Done that, and it's a lot of fun. But do your self a favor. First; order the CS of your choice. Second; continue on with your plans of a home built. Like I said you"ll have a good time doin it, but ya gotta eat in the mean time. Do a Google search of "lexington collection". Some interesting ideas there along with some recipies. FWIW, Last weekend was the first time all summer the offset stick burner was fired up cuz I just couldn't twist up that deer shoulder to fit in the 008. Anyways,CS first, home built second and you"ll be a happy camper for a long time. Have Fun!!!!

First one I built worked quite well. I built a plywood box that was 2'x2'x4'. I didn't need to do it.. but I lined the inside with sheetmetal. Drilled a bunch of 3/8" holes in the top for circulation/ventilation. Actually, the door fit loosely enough that there was enough ventilation.

Installed a hotplate in the bottom and added a small thin frying pan to it. Added wood and covered with an old moon type hubcap to ensure smouldering vs flameup. There was a bottom door that was easily removed without losing heat in the top. This allowed addition of more wood as needed and adjustment of the hotplate for cool smoking vs cook smoking.

Shelves were simply pieces of 1x1 fir that had screen material tacked to it. Not pretty but worked. IF, IF I ever build another, I'd find a bunch of same sized stainless grates from an old refrig or maybe even the grates that are used to cool cookies or bread.. and build the box around those.

It worked pretty dern good.. but my 008 is far more efficient... and looks a bunch better

this is interesting ($$$) www.ibibl.org/lineb

Link doesn't work spaerib?

Try This.

I am looking to make something just for larger batches of beef sticks and sausage. The little smokette is made for this.

sorry all, should have checked back. thanks shtrdave, thats the one i had in mind