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True. Noted. I probably need a fire tray so I can keep ashes from contacting the inside of the firebox. (Brick is a great idea, too.)
The exterior is a problem, too, though. Phosphate plus interior firebrick ought to work wonders, I suspect. What do you think? ...maybe there?
The exterior is a problem, too, though. Phosphate plus interior firebrick ought to work wonders, I suspect. What do you think? ...maybe there?
Experience - the ability to instantly recognize a mistake when you make it again.
Firebrick cut into mosaic tiles could line the inside. As you know hot steel oxidizes very quickly and black iron oxide quickly turns red. There are some very heat resistant paints. I have a Rustoleam® brand BBQ paint labeled to withstand upto 800°F. I have painted the smoke pipe on my smoker with that.
Ross- tightwad home cook
post pics of your smokers
Hi all
Thank you all so much for the lovely compliments and the great suggestions. Since that photo I have solved the condensation problems. The inside of the smokehouse is lined with black plastic in removable frames. There is now a raised baffle above the inlet pipe which condenses the moisture before it enters the chamber. Also a new air intake with a control valve to increase airflow.
This is the first thing I have ever built and I learnt a heck of a lot. It took ages to plan, modify, work out materials, and lots of mistakes along the way. I had some great technical support. I especially loved the chiselling and the mitre saw, but the jigsaw is no friend of mine.
I will take on board, Ross, the suggestion to use phosphoric acid on the firebox.
Unfortunately, there is rarely any snow here, so the pitch is a bit of a waste!
I thought initially that if the smoking meat thing doesn't work I could use it as an outhouse or a church.
Now I am designing a new kitchen, but that might have to wait till 2013.
More sausages to make....
Ursula
Thank you all so much for the lovely compliments and the great suggestions. Since that photo I have solved the condensation problems. The inside of the smokehouse is lined with black plastic in removable frames. There is now a raised baffle above the inlet pipe which condenses the moisture before it enters the chamber. Also a new air intake with a control valve to increase airflow.
This is the first thing I have ever built and I learnt a heck of a lot. It took ages to plan, modify, work out materials, and lots of mistakes along the way. I had some great technical support. I especially loved the chiselling and the mitre saw, but the jigsaw is no friend of mine.
I will take on board, Ross, the suggestion to use phosphoric acid on the firebox.
Unfortunately, there is rarely any snow here, so the pitch is a bit of a waste!
I thought initially that if the smoking meat thing doesn't work I could use it as an outhouse or a church.
Now I am designing a new kitchen, but that might have to wait till 2013.
More sausages to make....
Ursula
I must have hit 805°F+ with mine. The Rustoleum wasn't up to it, despite the loving care lavished on it while preparing the surface. ...firebrick looks like a good way to get ariound that. Thanks.ssorllih wrote:There are some very heat resistant paints. I have a Rustoleam® brand BBQ paint labeled to withstand upto 800°F. I have painted the smoke pipe on my smoker with that.
Experience - the ability to instantly recognize a mistake when you make it again.
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Duck, ol' boy... The Rustoleum can take intense flame... it can take boiling liquid... It's the constant exposure to "hot air" that made it fail!I must have hit 805°F+ with mine. The Rustoleum wasn't up to it
If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it probably needs more time on the grill!
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Ross ol' pal,
You deserve a good smoker and that looks like a pretty good outfit. Thanks for all your contributions. You've certainly helped a lot of folks. We appreciate your input.
Best Wishes,
Chuckwagon
You deserve a good smoker and that looks like a pretty good outfit. Thanks for all your contributions. You've certainly helped a lot of folks. We appreciate your input.
Best Wishes,
Chuckwagon
If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it probably needs more time on the grill!
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Yes sirrrr-eeeee, we`re mighty proud to be in cahoots with a huckleberry above a persimmon such as the likes of ya' all. Shucks, Nick... your pics are excitin`! Yup, sort-ta like a rattler at a square dance! I reckon ya' all ought-ta skee-dattle back home now and put on the feed bag. Side step the round browns pardner, and jain me fer some bear paws in the kitchen. Tarnation, if you ain't the sound on the goose! Well done, friend.
Best Wishes,
Chuckwagon
Best Wishes,
Chuckwagon
If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it probably needs more time on the grill!
No shingles, it's lap and gap cedar boards. I wanted to use cedar shakes but I couldn't find anyone that sells them. Thanks for the compliments'!ursula wrote:That smoker is just gorgeous. Love the shingles. Are you adding to the roofline on the side for an undercover area? Nice work, Nick.
Regards Ursula
-Nick
Custom R&O Smoker
Cedar Smokehouse
Weber Performer
Weber 22.5" One Touch Gold Kettle
Weber 18" WSM
Weber Smokey Joe
Lang 84 Deluxe w/chargriller SOLD
Cinder Block Smokehouse RETIRED
Custom R&O Smoker
Cedar Smokehouse
Weber Performer
Weber 22.5" One Touch Gold Kettle
Weber 18" WSM
Weber Smokey Joe
Lang 84 Deluxe w/chargriller SOLD
Cinder Block Smokehouse RETIRED
New firebox.
As a result of poor material choices and about 3 years of use my firebox and smoke stack needed to be replaced. I have a small pile of firebrick and a length of 2 inch aluminum pipe so I built a new firebox.
Ross- tightwad home cook