Post Pics of your Smokers!!

Baconologist · Post by **Baconologist** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 03:03

I have the Auberins plug-n-play single probe controller.
They're extremely accurate.

Bob

Chuckwagon · Post by **Chuckwagon** » Mon Apr 23, 2012 21:32

Randalleg wrote:

heres my recently made smoker, its a little sanford and sons, but its worked fantastically,

Hey Randal, if it gets the job done, who cares what it looks like?
Hmmmm... let's see...
The digital Bradley makes smoke.
Your Sanford & Son... uh... makes smoke!

ssorllih · Post by **ssorllih** » Mon Apr 23, 2012 22:09

Isn't there a song line about a ten dollar horse and a forty dollar saddle? Isn't there something just a little ironic about smoking a twenty dollar piece of meat in a five hundred dollar smoker?

Baconologist · Post by **Baconologist** » Wed May 02, 2012 19:22

I sure wish that I could cough up enough cash for one of these from the SausageMaker.

Anybody here have one?

NorCal Kid · Post by **NorCal Kid** » Wed May 02, 2012 19:49

Bob, i've never seen one in person, and I'm sure they're nice but the prices tag ($$$) quickly persuaded me to look elsewhere.

I have plans in the coming months to begin building a smokehouse out back. I want to build one that's tall enough to allow me easy access to whatever I hang, and large enough to comfortably hold at least 25 pounds of sausages. My wife says I need a taller smoker. Being 6'5" & having to bend down to load & unload my current smoker is a real pain in the back...

I came across this image of a DIY smokehouse, and it not only is an adequate size, but more important, it gains points for having a high Wife-Acceptance Factor.

Now I just need to find the right location upon which to build.

Kevin

Baconologist · Post by **Baconologist** » Wed May 02, 2012 20:11

I've been to the SausageMaker's store in Buffalo and saw the smoker firsthand, they're built like a tank.
You're right though, the price is quite high, although I would expect it to be a lifetime investment. 30+ years.
I love the looks of the smokehouse, but, unfortunately, I couldn't get away with having one where I live.
Maybe when I get out of this disaster of a place and permanently back to north Jersey in a few years.

DLFL · Post by **DLFL** » Wed May 02, 2012 21:25

" My wife says I need a taller smoker. Being 6'5" & having to bend down to load & unload my current smoker is a real pain in the back..."

ssorllih · Post by **ssorllih** » Wed May 02, 2012 21:58

Kevin, There are two things about the smoker in the picture, First it doesn't appear to be anchored to the ground. A strong wind could knock it down. The second is that they used beautiful lumber and then didn't use stainless steel fasteners. That explains the dark sreaks down below each nail.

NorCal Kid · Post by **NorCal Kid** » Thu May 03, 2012 00:10

Ross, the structure is 3/4 ply with cedar planks to make it pretty. I agree that using SS fasteners would have prevented the 'nail drip.'

In my area, we get strong afternoon winds. So when I get around to building something akin to what's pictured, it will be securely anchored to the ground.

Kevin

Bubba · Post by **Bubba** » Thu May 03, 2012 02:39

I'd love to have a smoker like that in my back garden!

Of course with smoke out the stack and some hams and sausage being brought up to IMT.

two_MN_kids · Post by **two_MN_kids** » Thu May 03, 2012 03:26

Kevin,

I've got a Bradley that I never thought I could outgrow. I would love to have something like that outhouse smoker in my backyard. I just completed an addition to my garage that included a hobby room replete with counters, cabinets, and a power vent to exhaust the smoke from the Bradley outside.

Yet something like that just pulls at me.

Live the dream!

Jim

NorCal Kid · Post by **NorCal Kid** » Thu May 03, 2012 03:56

Jim

I'm dreamin' at this point too.

My current big smoker (the Masterbuilt EXWide Gas) is a big box, but the last big batch I did (20 pounds plus) really was cramped, and it was a pain-in-the-back for me load & unload.

I'll also need to check with the local codes regarding building smoking structures. The whole San Francisco Bay Area is pretty strict when it comes to air-quality standards and residential smoke emissions ('No Burn Days' are on the city calendars). Too many people, too little air, I suppose...

Kevin

NorCal Kid · Post by **NorCal Kid** » Thu May 03, 2012 21:56

Another alternative to a 'built-in' smokehouse, the ability for one to be mobile may have an advantage.

I do like the height (interior access) of this one. Plus E-Z construction...

Looks like smoked bats to me.....

jbk101 · Post by **jbk101** » Fri May 04, 2012 10:03

hey NorCal Kid,
Care to share your plans on that smoke house you built? Looks very interesting
John

NorCal Kid · Post by **NorCal Kid** » Fri May 04, 2012 16:16

Hi John

Sorry, I haven't built one yet!

I was simply posting images (for feedback) on a couple designs that intrigued me.

Once I get to the point of construction- this summer hopefully-I'd be happy to share the plans of what I come up with.

Kevin