Steampunk Smoker

[jeeps1]

jeeps1 that is some beautiful work.
I would like to ask a general question. Could a whole pig be cooked in a smoker such as you built or would anything have to be different? Such as a rotisserie or more direct heat (fire)?

Yes you can definitely cook a pig . The baffle plate gives off plenty of radiant heat . A revers flow smoker isnt a cold smoke smoker . I will post pictures of my first cook . If I ever get that far .

 

[joe49]

Thank you.

 

[jeeps1]

Got to take my grandson for his frst outing in his 1950s strollo chair . Modified by grandpa . Took him to his first auto swap meet . I did score all my steering parts for the smoker .

 

[Brian_WK]

Nice I bet it rides nice and smooth. And i'm sure it got plenty of looks.

Brian

 

[jack stand]

Amazing work and imagination jeeps! I can't express my admiration enough, esp. your eye for scrounging, scale &, hell everything!

I'm partial to the bare & weathered metal look (just as it is) do you happen to know of a clear, heat resistant finish?

 

[jeeps1]

Amazing work and imagination jeeps! I can't express my admiration enough, esp. your eye for scrounging, scale &, hell everything!

I'm partial to the bare & weathered metal look (just as it is) do you happen to know of a clear, heat resistant finish?

I am definitely leaning that way . I did find some 2000 degree clear engine paint .
Scrounging is almost as much fun as building . Speaking of scrounging I found this hand winch at the swap meet . I am going to replicate period correct chain steering with it .

 

[jd_1138]

Nice work! What kind of wheels and axle are you going to put under the smoker? Then you can move it around with your yard tractor.

Your grandson is lucky to have such a grandpa. I bet he's going to learn a lot from you.

 

[jeeps1]

Nice work! What kind of wheels and axle are you going to put under the smoker? Then you can move it around with your yard tractor.

Your grandson is lucky to have such a grandpa. I bet he's going to learn a lot from you.

As far as the wheels go looks like I will be building them . I haven't had much luck finding old farm implement wheels in the correct size I need .
The front axle will be a center pivot and rear will have a stub axle flange'd off the fire box .

 

[joe49]

BUMP much to long without updates.

 

[jack stand]

BUMP much to long without updates.

I agree. This is a very nice project. You got me excited seeing this thread come up on my subscribed list!

 

[southalabama]

If the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen had a BBQ this is the grill they'd use.

I could also see it on the deck of a railroad museum or enthusiast.

 

[gtabasso]

Reminds me of a crematory

 

[jeeps1]

I was making a brass hammer for my mill and realized
I Haven't posted in a while . The fishing has been too good to miss . I have my wheels for the smoker so I can get back to work on it . I also have a new helper named "Lincoln " .

 

[Duker]

The mill hammer looks great... as well as the wheels on the smoker. We are all waiting for our invitation to the inaugural lighting of the smoker! [emoji51][emoji106]


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[Bears Fan]

Very cool! Awesome!

 

[larry4406]

Very cool! Awesome!

And he has a Craftsman Block Grinder in the background!

 

[jeeps1]

Stole two Rolling Pins from the kitchen for my handles .

 

[Bears Fan]

Wow those handles look awesome! You do nothing half way

 

[jeeps1]

Hope to have it on wheels by next weekend. Have the back axle flanges done and the front axle pivot bearing mount done .

 

[BuffettFan]

Just catching up with this incredible build.
Looking Great! Can't wait to see some smoke rolling out of this creation.

 

[jeeps1]

Had some help from my boys on the smoker , for my birthday . Did some barley twist forging for the front axle truss and machined the stand offs for the chain steering . Also put the air vents in the fire box .

 

[1/2 Cup]

jeeps1 looking fantastic as always

 

[Bears Fan]

Awesome

 

[Boosted1]

Very cool project. I like it.

 

[mcdye]

Wow, that is going to be impressive!

 

[tpierce]

EPIC design and build!!What vision and craftsmanship.

 

[homeschool]

Amazing craftsmanship. Seriously envious of your skills. Someday.....

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[Flybye]

Beautiful can be used to describe steampunk, right?

Cant wait to see the finished product as well!

 

[LXCam]

Ok jeeps, admit it. That's no smoker, you're planning on taking over the world ain't ya?



Man that thing just keeps getting cooler and cooler. At what point are you calling it done enough to throw a BBQ for your fan club here?

 

[jeeps1]

Ok jeeps, admit it. That's no smoker, you're planning on taking over the world ain't ya?



Man that thing just keeps getting cooler and cooler. At what point are you calling it done enough to throw a BBQ for your fan club here?

I still have a ton of work left to do . Looking back I guess I started the build 2 years ago . It would appear that I enjoy metal more than meat . My neighbor asked me if i would have it finished in time to cater his wake .

 

[PugetDude]

Just stumbled onto this thread; awesome design and execution.
Where do I send the brisket and ribs?

 

[jeeps1]

Finished up the front axle truss . I think it should prevent any bending as I expect the final weight to be around 2000 lbs .

 

[hop up]

Crazy cool build and amazing craftsmanship

 

[Boosted1]

Wow!
Amazing build.
Looks so cool.

 

[E.rodz]

epic awesomness! loved it on the first couple of pages and waaaay more love for the whole concept,design and execution ! rock on master of metal keep up the great work!

 

[Arps]

Amazing looking! Awesome build.

 

[Offcenter12]

Missed this originally but this thing is COOL! Great idea and excellent work!

 

[Bears Fan]

Any update on the smoker jeeps1?

 

[oilslick]

Cool

 

[jeeps1]

Still working on the whatnots and widgets but its on the ground and rolling .