Topic: smokers (Read 594 times)

baldeagle · « **on:** March 30, 2011, 11:44:17 AM »

anybody have any pics or thoughts on making a small smoker......i think i might like to try and enjoy some smoked meats and fish too ....there might even be a few others out there that might like to try it out ....thanks for any ideas ....

bobbyb · « **Reply #1 on:** March 30, 2011, 12:43:24 PM »

Hey Rick,

A fellow I used to work with, picked up a 24 inch stove - somewhere - prob off a street in Newmarket....lol - removed the burners - and the back (which held the knobs for the burners) - wired the biggest burner from the stove to a 110v cord, placed it (screwed it down on the floor of the oven) in the oven; used a cast iron fry pan for his chips - the racks which were in the stove were perfect and Presto - Homemade Smoker - his fish/meat were excellent - till he cut me off..

Cool idea - I'm sure there are better ways - maybe some of the members have a homemade smoker and will share there design.

bobby

Horseshoe · « **Reply #2 on:** March 30, 2011, 02:24:29 PM »

Hey BE ...check Big als posts ...little big smoker ...he made one says it werx well too

Horsehoe

Mike S · « **Reply #3 on:** March 30, 2011, 05:47:23 PM »

My father-in-law used to use old fridges.. never got to see it up close though.

baldeagle · « **Reply #4 on:** March 31, 2011, 12:25:14 AM »

thanks guys .....when i lived in emsdale a few guys had the old fridge smokers with hot plates in the bottom .....i was reading and viewing Al`s post ....looked like a pretty neat idea.....even the stove idea sounds interesting too .....may have to check on the web too ....i am a picture kinda guy ...lol....too much reading only confuses me .....lol....need the pics ...

Ice Fishing Ham · « **Reply #5 on:** March 31, 2011, 04:40:42 AM »

Here's a link to a Popular Mechanics article on making a smoker. It might be more then what you're looking for.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/how-to-plans/metalworking/3372796

The photos below are of a smoker I made out of a wood crate. Not shown are 3 x 500 watt bar heaters. They are located behind the lower door. Each one has its own switch. A small frying pan sits on them and with wood chips in it. It's hard to get the temperature up but it works great for making beef jerky.

baldeagle · « **Reply #6 on:** March 31, 2011, 09:11:59 AM »

thanks Ice .....might be a little more than i was looking for but a great read and you always gain a little bit from all ideas ......like that wooden one you made ,looks like a lot of time went into it ....i think your latest smoker would be more my size to start ....thanks for info ....

dokdok · « **Reply #7 on:** March 31, 2011, 09:31:51 AM »

I have a small smoker which I purchased used last summer ... I was keen on smoking some pork ribs at the time but never seemed to have the time to do it

I was looking for plans to make one as well and came across this site;
Don't let the name fool ya hahaha ... for under $50 bucks you could have something to get the job done. when you loose interest it could be converted back to a trash can ...
Here's the link: Trash can food smoker

Horseshoe · « **Reply #8 on:** March 31, 2011, 04:46:36 PM »

now there ya go Bald ...that looks pretty slick ...them doks come up with the goods ...hell a a story teller too.

Horse

Ice Fishing Ham · « **Reply #9 on:** March 31, 2011, 05:28:11 PM »

Thats a slick setup nice and simple and inexpensive. However I do have a problem with the coating on the metal. I'm not sure if its plating or galvanizing. In any case I'm concerned if there would be any nasty stuff given off when the metal gets heated.

Horseshoe · « **Reply #10 on:** March 31, 2011, 06:36:34 PM »

opps ur absolutely correct ...i believe its phosgene gas thats comes from that ...cuz of the galv...but in all likelyhood shouldnt come to that high a temp to cause that but still a very valid point ...

Horse

dokdok · « **Reply #11 on:** March 31, 2011, 08:53:49 PM »

This might answer a few of the concerns mentioned ... good read

Is Smoking Safe? (in a galvanized garbage can)

Here's the link: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/284991

Listed for reference only .... Up to you to decide what's best eh!

baldeagle · « **Reply #12 on:** March 31, 2011, 10:10:57 PM »

i like that one ....cheap ,easy and just my style ....lol....and after reading the safety article i think its worth looking into ....thanks dokdok .....

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