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Richtee
09-07-2009, 05:14 PM
But The Beast is close!


Here's a 2 year project about to come to fruition: A BIG ASS smoker.

This is the sis-in-law modeling one of 10 racks that go inside it

http://i471.photobucket.com/albums/rr72/esalink/0906091430.jpg

Here's the fire box... for you Canuckians..it's a Labatt keg :{)

http://i471.photobucket.com/albums/rr72/esalink/0906092007.jpg

Here's a shot of the seasoning run... 222°F and thin blue smoke

http://i471.photobucket.com/albums/rr72/esalink/0906091524.jpg

An open shot after seasoning... THE BEAST! 40 slabs of ribs...20 briskets...no sweat! Let's have a party!

http://i471.photobucket.com/albums/rr72/esalink/0906091623.jpg

I'm still managing to light SOMETHING and keep within the law!
40 slabs of ribs anyone??
Rich Parker
09-07-2009, 06:02 PM
That thing is monstrous!

I can't even imagine cooking that much meat at once.
spydermike72
09-07-2009, 07:01 PM
Is the firebox big enough for that thing when it is fully loaded ??
Bbq Bubba
09-07-2009, 07:48 PM
Is the firebox big enough for that thing when it is fully loaded ??

I'm thinking with a full load of meat your gonna need about 3 more barrels of beer to get that thing up to temp. Is that just a temp firebox?
Richtee
09-07-2009, 07:51 PM
Is the firebox big enough for that thing when it is fully loaded ??

Excellent question. Yes, with the 50K BTU burner you don't see in the bottom of the cab ;{)

Fully loaded with wood only would be scary. I don't think that would work. Maybe 10-15 slabs.

Tuning work yet too. We had a 70° differential in the cab that has to be dealt with. It WILL be dealt with.
sfisch
09-08-2009, 08:12 AM
Rich,
looks like a great project.
I cannot believe someone hasn't commented on your sis-in-law modeling her rack :)

Scott
bbqbull
09-08-2009, 09:17 AM
Is the firebox big enough for that thing when it is fully loaded ??

Ditto on this ?

Great looking unit, thinking out loud here.....you need a bigger firebox.
Richtee
09-08-2009, 10:38 AM
Ditto on this ?

Great looking unit, thinking out loud here.....you need a bigger firebox.

Did ya read about the gas burner in the cooking chamber? I'm sure I can get plenty of smoke flavor to do the meat right...perhaps not heat, but I figgered that from the get-go, Bull.

And I guess... if I wanna bring it to a comp...all I need is a behemoth firebox. Could go with a 55 Gal. drum I suppose.
Rich Parker
09-08-2009, 12:38 PM
Rich,
looks like a great project.
I cannot believe someone hasn't commented on your sis-in-law modeling her rack :)

Scott

:eek::eek::eek:
Here everyone is being polite and respectful and look what Scott says??
BruceB
09-08-2009, 12:53 PM
:eek::eek::eek:
Here everyone is being polite and respectful and look what Scott says??

Look on the bright side...he didn't comment on the size of the rack.:rolleyes:
spydermike72
09-08-2009, 06:34 PM
Did ya read about the gas burner in the cooking chamber? I'm sure I can get plenty of smoke flavor to do the meat right...perhaps not heat, but I figgered that from the get-go, Bull.

And I guess... if I wanna bring it to a comp...all I need is a behemoth firebox. Could go with a 55 Gal. drum I suppose.

Ahh, the gas assist!! That makes sense now... :D
Richtee
09-08-2009, 06:40 PM
Look on the bright side...he didn't comment on the size of the rack.:rolleyes:

I think She'll be the first to say the smoker's rack IS bigger :p
SmokinLee
09-08-2009, 09:52 PM
I'm sure you'll get her tweaked in rich.
Extreme
09-09-2009, 09:17 AM
I'm sure you'll get her tweaked in rich.

now Bruce and Scott got me all confused, are we talkin still talkin about her rack, or the cooker??:p
Troy
sfisch
09-09-2009, 09:51 AM
Hey,
Rich doesn't know me well enough. I am not going to comment any further on his
SIL's rack and risk offending anyone.

Scott
Richtee
09-09-2009, 10:08 AM
now Bruce and Scott got me all confused, are we talkin still talkin about her rack, or the cooker??:p
Troy
A sidebar... The Sis-in-law is a kickboxing instructor. FYI :eek:
BruceB
09-09-2009, 02:51 PM
Kick-boxing eh?....well I was talking about the cooker, I have no idea what Scott was talking about.:D
spydermike72
09-09-2009, 03:43 PM
A sidebar... The Sis-in-law is a kickboxing instructor. FYI :eek:

She needs to be to keep Mark in line!! :D
toolman
09-09-2009, 04:05 PM
thats one fine looking rack .



kickboxer ehhhh havent had a good ass whooping in a long time :D
Rich Parker
09-21-2009, 07:02 PM
When are we going to see some pics of The Beast full of meat?
Richtee
09-21-2009, 11:22 PM
When are we going to see some pics of The Beast full of meat?

Full?? Dunno...heh. I managed to screw up with the broken ankle thing and it's kinda limited my construction abilities :mad:

Down to gas plumbing and controls. The plumbing stuff ain't easily found, Evidently they don't want folks building their own propane units? :p