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The Fisherman's Wharf => Clean-em Cook-em Eat-em => Topic started by: Skipper on Apr 01, 2009, 03:34 PM
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I want to build a good smoker, but I am not sure of the best way to do it. I do not want to go down the "junk applances" road, I don't want an old refrigerator or stove sitting in my yard.
1) It needs to be big enough to do a large batch of fish or dead pig parts
2) It needs to be durable and attractive
3) It needs to be pressure washable
4) It needs to be kept outdoors year round
5) it needs to hold its heat well enough to work in temperatures that are common in MN spring and fall.
I am pretty handy and I have or have access to a mother load of wood and metal working tools. I also have a junk yard up the road that I can raid grates and other parts from. There is a ton of stuff online that gives good directions on how to build one, but I would like to know what works for you guys.
Should I have it electric or gas fired?
Pics are worth a thousand words! ;D
Thank you
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TTT
Me too.
But I'de like to see something a little smaller, as in a propane grill modified whether it be gas or wood fired.
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I'd like to see some good plans too. I've found a few online that use a galvanized garpage can, grate, and hotplate, but that seems a bit sketchy to me...
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Somewhere here on the net I read it isn't good to use galvanized cans due to the chemicals the emit when heated. Sounds like this could be an interesting thread, I too would like to build a nice smoker.
MIC
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Not sure about heating Galvanized with the heat that comes off of grill fuels, but I you heat it up hot enough to make it smoke it's not good. The smoke is poisonous and can make your lungs bleed. I used to work with this stuff and it can really mess up your lungs.
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Ok, since this thread I've been looking at making my own smoker more in-depth, and I think I am going to go the UDS (Ugly Drum Smoker) route:
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=199 (http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=199)
Seems like the choice for someone with little welding / metalwork experience. I certainly don't want to go the old fridge / freezer route - as much as I am sure that works, they always look like an eyesore...
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Thanks for posting that link. The ugly drum looks like something that would work well.
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Take a look at this link for some good ideas.
http://www.thesmokering.com/forum/index.php (http://www.thesmokering.com/forum/index.php)