Smoker Project

[Foxtrot1]

Over the past year, I have been stockpiling supplies for a homemade smoker. This was one of those, "one day, I'll get to it" projects. But a few weeks ago, I was talking to a friend of mine that is a shop teacher. He was looking for a project for his welding class this semester. So I delivered my stockpile of junk and the kids started welding. Here are a few photos so far. It will be a 60" reverse flow smoker. Just big enough to handle around a 100lb pig whole. They still have to build a wood rack for the front, a rack for coolers, a shelf, and replace the coupler. Its coming along great though.

Two issues need to be resolved:
1.what will be the first cook?
2.what am I going to charge for a rental fee from all the guys that are already circling. case of beer, bottle of bourbon.......

 

[schmalts]

Two issues need to be resolved:
1.what will be the first cook?
2.what am I going to charge for a rental fee from all the guys that are already circling. case of beer, bottle of bourbon.......

3. when is the party and how much will I need for all the hunt talk guys?
4. schmats's favorite beer?


Answer to #4, cold or free

 

[elkantlers]

That is a great resource that not a lot of people know about. I have had our local high school do a few projects for me in the past.

Looks like it is going to be pretty nice.

 

[idnative1948]

Took a 69 Chev muscle car to a high school shop class and turned them loose on it. Most fun I ever had with something like that. Let them run it in the high school drags. Kept it two years and made bank.

 

[1_pointer]

Great way to get the work done! Bravo! I wish I'd have taken to the time to take some machining/welding classes in high school.

 

[Foxtrot1]

Picked up the new smoker this weekend. I need to put another coat of paint on it, but so far so good.

 

[Summitthunting]

Foxtrot1 is now the number one pick in the 2015 HT bear hunt draft.

 

[mr_steve]

Foxtrot1, what exactly are you smoking there? Looks good. An awesome rig for sure. Puts my UDS to shame.

 

[spook12]

Very nice.
The kids did well.

 

[Festus]

Foxtrot1 is now the number one pick in ANY event draft!!!

Fixed it for you^^^^

 

[noharleyyet]

That turned out nicely foxtrot. I have one about the same size and configuration...will need to remember your price list when the smoke signals beckon my buddies.

 

[RUT JUNKEY]

Foxtrot1 is now the number one pick in the 2015 HT bear hunt draft.

THIS^^^^^^^.
Very nice!!

 

[idahofishnhunt]

That is very, very, very cool!

 

[EODRay]

I'd say that worked out great for you. That is an awesome rig for sure.
The first car I ever go I bought from a car auction and it had been rolled and totaled out. I only paid $1,000.00 and the car was just a year old. Left it with the school auto body shop for a whole school year. I paid for supplies (about another $1,000.00) and when I got it back, it was like a brand new car. I kept it for 5 years and sold it for $5,000.00. They are a great resource for sure.

 

[Foxtrot1]

Sounds good guys, I'm in!

The first cook had trout, ribs, chicken quarters, and a pork loin. I

 

[junior88]

its nice to see that some schools still have a shop class