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is one Smokin' Farker
- Joined
- Oct 8, 2012
- Location
- Jacksonville, FL
Now that the Labor Day hog cook is finished its time to start the new RF smoker design and build and could use a few suggestions/comments on plan so far
I want to build something aesthetically pleasing that will last 15-20 years. I am not a fan of propane tank builds. I know perform well but looks wise just not for me. Cook chamber is going to be 24x48.
FB- this one is pretty much set in stone. Will be square FB with 2” insulation and a front loader like the Outlaw. Will also have air damper on bottom. Depending on what I can get or have to purchase the inside will be 1/4” or 1/2” and a 1/4” outside
Frame-3/16” angle with golf cart wheels. Steering will be by tie rod and steering knuckles. Not a fan of wagon wheel method
Cook chamber- initial plan was to use 24” pipe with 3/8” sidewall. This was chosen as it is what my work uses. Unfortunately I may not be able to get my hands on a scrap piece for a long time. I have been quoted an insane amount for pipe from retailer so I would be left finding on FB matketplace etc. this lead me to looking at building cabinet style. I have cooked on myron smoker before and liked the cabinet style and could make it an offset but here is thoughts/concerns.
-any issues with airflow through square CC vs round
-I am not a fan of such wide frame you see on this style typically. Instead of going down on each corner I would rather keep closer to center so as to not make it look so big
-this is more aesthetic but dont want a massive box. I would need your assistance on height of chamber if planned on two racks and enough space underneath for plate and FB entry. One thing I dont want is a smoker that looks like it has skipped leg day at the gym for last 10years also (see below). Other option is to add small storage similar to below
-golf cart wheel location-one pair will be on outside edge of CC. Other I am debating underneath right side of CC or under outside of FB. FB may be difficult with front load option. Most I see wheels are under far left and far right
-Will be insulated with 1” insulation. Would a 1/4” inner chamber and 1/8” outer be sufficient to save weight/cost or do both need 1/4”?
- recessed doors similar to pitmaker vault or doors on outside like Myron
-what is best height for front shelf?
I like this look but dont need a stereo. Would add second storage area. Also wheel under FB wouldnt work with a front loader. CC here may be a touch tall for my liking.
Here is smoker looks like skipped leg day IMO. If no storage under CC would need figure out way make this look more beefy
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I want to build something aesthetically pleasing that will last 15-20 years. I am not a fan of propane tank builds. I know perform well but looks wise just not for me. Cook chamber is going to be 24x48.
FB- this one is pretty much set in stone. Will be square FB with 2” insulation and a front loader like the Outlaw. Will also have air damper on bottom. Depending on what I can get or have to purchase the inside will be 1/4” or 1/2” and a 1/4” outside
Frame-3/16” angle with golf cart wheels. Steering will be by tie rod and steering knuckles. Not a fan of wagon wheel method
Cook chamber- initial plan was to use 24” pipe with 3/8” sidewall. This was chosen as it is what my work uses. Unfortunately I may not be able to get my hands on a scrap piece for a long time. I have been quoted an insane amount for pipe from retailer so I would be left finding on FB matketplace etc. this lead me to looking at building cabinet style. I have cooked on myron smoker before and liked the cabinet style and could make it an offset but here is thoughts/concerns.
-any issues with airflow through square CC vs round
-I am not a fan of such wide frame you see on this style typically. Instead of going down on each corner I would rather keep closer to center so as to not make it look so big
-this is more aesthetic but dont want a massive box. I would need your assistance on height of chamber if planned on two racks and enough space underneath for plate and FB entry. One thing I dont want is a smoker that looks like it has skipped leg day at the gym for last 10years also (see below). Other option is to add small storage similar to below
-golf cart wheel location-one pair will be on outside edge of CC. Other I am debating underneath right side of CC or under outside of FB. FB may be difficult with front load option. Most I see wheels are under far left and far right
-Will be insulated with 1” insulation. Would a 1/4” inner chamber and 1/8” outer be sufficient to save weight/cost or do both need 1/4”?
- recessed doors similar to pitmaker vault or doors on outside like Myron
-what is best height for front shelf?
I like this look but dont need a stereo. Would add second storage area. Also wheel under FB wouldnt work with a front loader. CC here may be a touch tall for my liking.
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Here is smoker looks like skipped leg day IMO. If no storage under CC would need figure out way make this look more beefy
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