DIY Texas Style Offset Smoker Build!! 94 Gallon BBQ!!
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- čas přidán 26. 03. 2021
- I broke down and decided to build a true Texas style offset smoker. This thing is a beast! Added a flat top griddle to the firebox to make it a little more versatile as well. Details are below. Thanks for watching! Nick
Dimensions:
Main cook chamber- 48" wide, 24" diameter, 3/16" thick
Main door- 40" wide
Smoke stack- 6" pipe, 42" tall, 1/8" wall thickness
Flat top griddle (Firebox top)- around 24" x 24", 1/4 thick 304SS plate
Firebox- 24" x 24" x 24" 3/16" thick (Outer shell), 23" x 23" x 23" 3/16" thick (Inner chamber dimensions), 1.250" thick ceramic insulation
Base- 2" x 2" 1/8" thick square tubing
Casters- Lockable/swivel 350lbs load each - Jak na to + styl
Totally forgot to add my email address in the description! Here it is. fabmakebuildcook@gmail.com Thanks again for watching!
If you were in the UK I'll be ordering one right away
14:05 I have lived that exact moment so many times 🤣🤣
They can get away from you right!? Hold on tight :)
Great job! Compliments on your standard of workmanship 👍👌
Phenomenal build! Really like the flat top with the grease trap, great idea!
Thanks man! The flat top has come in handy more than once, and works great as a log warmer when you're not cooking on it :)
Man, that's a big firebox! Nice job.
I am very impressed with your creation and I am pretty sure that you gonna succeed with this wonderful project. God bless.
Awesome job! Just had my first 132Gallon smoker built and I'm seasoning it tomorrow!
Awesome! Go make something epic
Dude, man, beautiful work! What a great looking smoker. I admire your skills.
Awesome build!!! Great video!!!
Super awesome, love the pit
Wow, that pit is impressive bud. You make it look easy!
Video editing at its best :). Took quite a while to build. Thanks
Love the flat top cooker on top of the smoke box!
Thanks!
After watching so many of these pit builds, I understand the cost of building one. Great job!
Thank you! It is a labor of love to be sure :)
@@fabmakebuildcook6274 hi which machine for cut the metal
..what model?
Amazing smoker !
Had to provide the thumbs up after seeing the 16:39 mishap! Nice one!
Too funny!
The griddle and drain tube is absolute brilliance, most people just box it in and you have a ton of grease on top, that is genius, very nice build.
Thanks Joe!
That’s the best size for everything!
The perfect heat, smoky, pressure mixture🧘🥹🙌💯
Agreed!
Great build. Keep the content coming.
Thank you. I'll do my best :)
Great Build
Definitely a pro! Nice man!!!
Real nice.
Very nice build!
Awesome build man
Awesome pit! You've definitely got talent!
Thanks Willie!
Very nice work 👍
Now this was a fun to watch! You can tell that this wasn't your first smoker build and I do hope that it wasn't last one either :)
Nice job, just keep on fabbi´n !
Thanks Markus! Not my first and definitely not my last. I appreciate the positivity :)
Buenísima, saludos desde Argentina!!!
Thank you!
Nice work
Good work! Lorenzo TX
Nice job!
Good stuff Nick
Thanks Harold!
Nice job👍
Really Nice, would love to have your skills, craftmanship.....and toolbox too!!!
I appreciate that
Hey brother, another great build! Got into a side hustle of smoker fabrication last year and love it. If I can offer one piece of advice, get a simple chain fall (chain hoist), they're fairly inexpensive under $100, but man what a difference it makes when it's time to set the cook chamber! It sped up my process substantially, not having to wrestle with 200lbs+ of awkwardly shaped metal. Just a friendly recommendation from a fellow fabricator! Can't wait to see further projects!
Thanks Shane! A cherry picker is definitely on the short list of items I need for the shop. That barrel was heavy and awkward to say the least! I appreciate the feedback and solid tip.
engine hoist works too
Also consider putting a ratchet strap around the ‘legs’ when lifting the barrel into place. You don’t want one of them to go tits-up, dropping the barrel on to one of your legs.
Nice grill, good work!
Thank you!
Awesome bud
Definitely got a grill boutique going
Cool vid my guy
Just found your channel great video man. I’m starting to collect my steal for my first build. Hello from cheesehead land lol.
Thanks man! Good luck on the build! You doing an offset?
Excelente.👍
great job
Thanks Felipe!
I wish I had a shop and equipment to build a smoker. I’ve been welding since I was in high school (now 45). Yeah I could rent everything but after doing all that I might as well go out and buy a smoker. The one I want goes for $1200. Way better than the Oklahoma joes I own currently.
I hear ya
All for Great BBQ 👍
Lol this is like my 5th time watching this video and I just realized you insulated the fire box. Also just realized it's stainless!
Too funny! Only the top griddle plate is 304 stainless steel. The rest of the firebox is 3/16" HR steel. Glad you enjoy the video!
Excellent job, nice clean work and great video! 👈👍
Liked and subscribed. 👋
Thanks Sean! It means a lot
Awesome job! On my offset, I've moved the set of wheels which are closer to the firebox to directly beneath the firebox...about halfway the length of the firebox. This allows for a better balance and maneuverability. This way we don't have a firebox heavy end and less risk of tilting.
Thanks Mubeen! I'm totally making the base full length to better support the firebox next time. Might even add larger casters to make moving it much easier. I appreciate the comment!
@@fabmakebuildcook6274 I noticed the end tip when you rolled it out. These improvements will be great for what is a very good build!
@@stihlmanchainsaw8445 Thank you!
Exactly!
Exactly!
Хорошая мастерская!!!!
Спасибо за просмотр
Great job!!
For me this's the most helpful video to build up my own smoker BBQ. 👍👍
Would u pls. give us the exact measurements for the whole staff 🙂
Bad ass rig
Thanks man!
Awesome good
Thanks David!
Beautiful looking pit build. Look out for the ash stick 😂. Would love to see how you have everything set up in your shop and what equipment you recommend. I have a crossfire pro plasma table and a welder - just getting into my own fabrication of stuff. Total newbie though
Thanks Louis! I'll probably do a shop overview video eventually. That's awesome you have a plasma table! Would make a few of the items much easier/better to make. Hinges alone would be sweet on a plasma table. Get to building and make some videos dude!
Bravo. Brav СПАСИБО
Great work bro! If you were to build another and sell it, let us know! Outstanding build 👏
Thank you! Will do
you're good brother...
🔥🔥🔥
Looked like you rolled your own pipe. If so, I’d like to have seen that process. Great build!!!
I wish! I had my metal supplier roll it for me. Thanks
Ficou muito foda! Parabéns!!
obrigada!
Hello Nick, great video. I have seen it a few times and I’m trying to get ideas so I can build my own smoker. Can you do a “shop tour” or something describing your equipment? Did your plasma cutter come with the wheel guide?
Hey Jorge. Glad you like the video. I'll do a shop tour one of these days. The plasma cutter did not come with the guide wheel. I bought it on Amazon.
Wow this is great 👍 build
Thank you!
@@fabmakebuildcook6274 your website link says 404
@@IzzyEatz Yeah it's not setup yet unfortunately. Hoping to have something by late summer. You can email me at fabmakebuildcook@gmail.com anytime though
@@fabmakebuildcook6274 ok what is the cost of a Chud box build??? Mn ash stick as well
@@IzzyEatz Smaller direct heat cooker is $1000, larger direct heat cooker is $1400. 94 gallon offset is $2700 with the 304SS flat top, $2400 without the SS flat top. If you'd like something custom email me to discuss. fabmakebuildcook@gmail.com
Beautiful cooker! My only gripe is those tiny ass wheels. My next build will have some larger pneumatic tires. Maybe some twanies?😂🔥
Twenty-twan-twan....!
Definitely added larger 6" solid casters with neoprene lining after the fact. Also extended the frame out so the wheels are underneath the firebox now instead of under the cook chamber. Rolls SO MUCH BETTER NOW!
Awesome build! I want to give it a try myself this summer! Did you get the sheet/ tube metal from a steel supplier for the cooking chamber?
Thanks Xavier! Sure did. That's a rolled sheet of 7ga (3/16") mild steel.
Great video man!!
Any plans to build more smokers? Maybe a cabinet style smoker??
Thank you! I sure do and a cabinet smoker is definitely in the pipeline. Video to follow :)
@@fabmakebuildcook6274 I live down here in Texas, if I lived closer I would definitely love to be the Cabinet buyer😂
Just subscribed! That thing was done RIGHT!!
Thanks man!
Did you roll the steel yourself? If so would you mind showing us that process at some point, please? Loving your work.
Hi Sean,
No, I had my metal supplier roll it for me. If I had a roller that capable I would for sure include it in the video :) Glad you're liking the videos! more to come soon.
Great smoker and great ideal on the grill top. How hot does the top get and did you have to put in a baffle in the smoke chamber?
I appreciate that! I'm not sure yet how hot the flat top griddle gets and I haven't installed a baffle. The temp difference between the right and left side can be as great as 25°F or dead even depending on where the fire is in the box and how much wood is added. I personally like the hotter side since I can crisp up chicken skin after slow smoking them :).
Nice video Nick! Hey have you made a tortilla press? I'd be interested in one.
Thanks Jay! Nope I'm not making tortilla presses. Grab one from Brad down at Chudsbbq.com though!
This is a sexy cooker man. When you started putting the insulation in for the fire box I started thinking “man I wish someone would build a full on flat top on top of one of these square fire boxes with a grease drain” and then you went and did it. Is it easy enough to control the temps somewhat decent enough to cook on the top for lower temp stuff like eggs and pancakes? It would be awesome to do breakfast while getting the coal bed built for an all day cook.
I appreciate that Matt! Temp control isn't great since getting the coal bed established is typically a priority over flat top griddle temperature. It does have a nice even heat to cook on though and have done eggs and bacon during early morning cooks. Also philly cheesesteaks for lunch. Super good
You are awesome! Price for that kind of smoker?. Could you make a smoker with the firebox down below and seperate the cook and fire chamber?
Thank you! This one's around $2700 but steel is going up in a major way right now...
The firebox can be placed anywhere you'd like and an additional cook chamber is always an option. Email me with any specifics you're interested in. fabmakebuildcook@gmail.com
Learning so much from your builds! When you cut the circle end plates for the pipe, do you size the circle slightly smaller than the pipe outer diameter so you have a small gap to fill?
That's right Willy. Slightly smaller so you have a nice fillet/outside corner joint for welding.
Dang! If I had a welder, a lot of skill and years of know-how I'd do this!
Well said! :)
Awesome build lill bud. Would like to know if you did any adjustment baffle add on to the firebox or if it cooks clean and if it cooks nice, leaving a smoky taste to your smoked products?
Thanks Tommy! There's no baffle installed, the fire burns very clean, and the smoke flavor imparted is excellent.
Subscribed. Fantastic build on this. You wrapped up with the food. I think the first thing I need to get is a welder. Any recommendations for a welder that's easy to learn on that will last? Thanks!
Thanks a lot!
If you only plan on building cookers/light duty stuff then I’d suggest buying something used to start out with. I personally prefer MiG welding with gas shielding. Very simple and less messy than fluxcore. You can probably find a complete used setup (welder, gas tank, and cart) for about what you’d spend on a new one depending on your area. Otherwise harbor freight has relatively inexpensive units. I will say my Millermatic 211 is much nicer than the YesWelder I started with but is literally 4 times the cost ($1200 roughly). Good luck on the future builds!
@@fabmakebuildcook6274 Awesome - thanks!!!
Awesome work! I see you have the Evolution chop saw, ever looked at their skill saw? They look awesome for the long straight cuts, cutting clean with zero face clean up. Also did you notch the stack? Just didn't see it in the build.
Thank you! I have looked at their skill saw and will most likely procure one soon. Less grinding and dust. I did cutout the stack to fit in the collector properly but didn't get good film of it unfortunately. I appreciate the skill saw recommendation
Man I agree with you on the evolution saws, i have 2 of their chop saws and 2 skil saws, I can say enough good about them. I had my local machine shop make me a track system for the skil saws. Perfect cuts everytime!
@@steverhodes467 That's bad ass!
Very nice work.
For a long time I want to build one
How do you like your Yes Welders?
Thanks! They've been holding up quite well and I do like them.
Awesome job!! How did you make the main chamber from one sheet of steel?
Thanks! I had my metal supplier roll the sheet of steel for me.
Great work! I'm building a smoker as well and wondering whether it's worth it to add adjustable air intakes door for the firebox. In retrospect, are you happy with not having one or do you wish you had it? My firebox is a cylinder so such a door will either be placed too high to provide air to the bottom of the firebox or will need to be rather complex in shape.
Thank you!
I personally don't think air dampers on the firebox door are necessary, however they can look cool, and add an element of control.
Bad ass
Sounds like your from the twin cities. I’m also from around there. Do you mind sharing where you got the rolled steel for the cooking chamber? I haven’t been able to find anyone that sells pipes or can roll steel.
Coremark Metals in Minneapolis is where the metal was sourced. They had it rolled by a third party I think.
Have you had a problem with grease falling back into the firebox? I’m planning on building one similar. Nice build!
Nope no way for the grease to run back into the firebox. The smoke path is raised so there's a wall/dam keeping the grease at bay. plus the drains help remove the grease. Good luck on your build!
Let’s see more vids!
Got a couple coming up pretty quick. Thanks for watching!
Total smoke PENETRATION!!!
Great build! ...where did you get the 24" round tube to start the build??
Thank you! I had my metal supplier roll the sheet of 7ga (3/16") steel for me.
Awesome build-how thick was the top of your smoke box ?
Thanks Jim! The firebox top is 1/4" thick 304SS.
Looks like you have a (yes welder) plasma and welder. How did you like them during this build? I have been eye balling them for myself
Hey Bill. I like them a lot for the price. There are more advanced/better units on the market but those carry a much heftier price tag. For what i do in the shop these work great. The plasma cutter is really powerful and I've cut 1/2" plate steel with it on numerous occasions without any issues, and a decent cut. I'd definitely recommend for the home hobbyist, maybe not for the full blown 40 hours a week fab shop.
Question about the main cook chamber. Why did you go with a rolled sheet and weld it in stead of a pipe style? I’m thinking of building my own. Keep up the good work.
Hey Dave. Simple answer is pipe was way more expensive at my metal supplier. 24" x 48" standard wall pipe (Which I think is schedule 40?) was around $750. The rolled 3/16" thick sheet cost me around $300. Good question and thanks for watching.
@@fabmakebuildcook6274 Did you roll that yourself, or will a steel supplier do that for you?
@@thefatwelder1097 I had my steel supplier do it. i think they farmed it out to another outfit to actually do the work though. I'll do it again the same way since it's much easier than making an octagonal cook chamber like Allen Tubbs does (Allen's welding and woodworking). That's so much more cutting and welding! He does a good job of it though and probably saves a few bucks that way.
Man that one came out nice!!!! What ws the material thickness
I appreciate it! 3/16" thick on the main cook chamber, and the majority of the firebox. The flat top griddle is 1/4" 304SS.
8:53 beautiful build. But I see a problem. How is the smoke going to exit the smoke stack? When you placed the smoke stack in place, you bottomed it out and I did not see a notch cut out on the bottom of the stack. Did you end up cutting a notch out on the bottom of the stack off screen before welding?
Haha!! I totally took it back off and cut the notch out, but didn't get it on camera. It smokes quite well.
I was wondering the same thing lol. Happens to the best
This was my comment word for word. I was waiting for him to show the smoke stack after he cooked but never did lol. Glad he went back and did it.
Do you find with the larger burnbox and big stack you can burn a larger fire and keep your temps low while producing more smoke ( good smoke)?
I like the larger firebox and stack since I can move the fire around and determine how much draw is being generated. Slowing the draw down can potentially impart more smoke flavor and reduce moisture loss. Moving the fire around can help with temperature control and hot spots. This is a scenario where bigger is actually better in my opinion.
Great job !!! Where did you get material for cook chamber ?
Thank you! From my metal supplier.
@@fabmakebuildcook6274 i sent u an email
What size metal did you use for the grill grates?
Nice...needs baffle and bigger wheels. I like the griddle too.
Thanks! I extended the base to reach completely under the firebox, and upgraded to 6" casters. It made a world of difference. Still no baffle but I put one on the last offset I built and agree it is very helpful. Appreciate the input.
did you ever decide about the heat baffle? How consistent were the temps across the smoker?
I have decided to leave it out. The temps are about 5 degrees F off from firebox to stack once the fire has settled down. I use the hotspot much more than I thought I would initially. Putting a fresh split on the fire, waiting 30-45 seconds for it to completely flame up, then putting chicken or steaks in the hotspot works great for a quick sear.
If I was cooking many larger proteins at the same time on a consistent basis I'd for sure add the baffle to reduce the hotspot effect though FYI
Nice build! Since you are leaving the door open, why not cut some vents on the door so you can close it? Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! I guess I didn't think it was worth it to have slits in the door. Once done cooking I can shut the firebox door and the smokestack damper to snuff out the fire. Safer for transportation maybe?
I like that what size is the smoke box
Thanks! Firebox is 24" x 24" x 24"
Bro nice builds, I retire on nov 1 2021, have 14 different size tanks in my yard and will build and sell. Want to get as many people to smoke as possible......
If you don’t mind me asking what we’re the dimensions of the sheet metal that you used prior to it being rolled… subscribed to the channel builds look awesome
I don't mind at all. It is 7ga sheet (3/16"). Thanks for watching!
I love the pit. What's your dimensions for the firebox and what did you use for the insulation?
Thanks! Firebox is 24" x 24" x 24" outside shell. The inside is 22" x 22" x 22" with a little more than 1" of ceramic blanket fire insulation material around the bottom and two sides (Front and back). All the steel is 3/16" thick except for the flat top being 1/4" thick 304SS.
@@fabmakebuildcook6274 awesome. Thanks a lot for the info and keep up the good work.
@@bwilli2344 Will do buddy. Thanks for watching!
Brisket? Looks like a steak. All kidding aside, excellent job. Awesome looking smoker. If you lived here in Texas I would buy one today. Seriously though, that ain't know brisket. :)
I know right!? It was only a brisket point and is all that was available at the grocery store the day before. It didn't turn out well at all either :). Didn't give it enough time to tenderize and breakdown. Had to leave early the next morning so pulled it way too soon. live and learn right!?
how tall is just the collector? Its hard to tell from the video, but looks like 5" at least. looks awesome also.
Thanks Mark,
The collector is 6" tall. The stack is 6" diameter and 4' tall.
Great video and I love the smoker. Im looking to build one of my own and can't seem to find a supplier to purchase large dia. steel. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you
You might want to try your local metal supplier. If they don't roll plate/sheet steel they probably know someone who can. Otherwise you can buy steel pipe but it's more expensive in my experience. hope this helps!
There's no metal supermarkets in your area? Google them.
look for large tanks at your local scrap yard. I got a 120-gallon tank for $50.00... Also look into your local steel manufacturing industry type places, they will sometimes have drop that will fit the bill for a fraction of the price.