That's a brilliant video, actually explains a lot and why these costs so much, due to labour time. Let alone steel. You are a craftsman sir. No one in UK doing anything like this
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms that's a skill I don't have. I can't even seem to find fabricater to make me an Ash box wood lifter for my masterbuilt. Keep up the good work sir
@@PigSpinnin appreciate it. There are several units on the market. You can search for bbq pit controller but we usually use the flame boss. It comes as a kit.
Nicely done video showing the construction! I have a Char Griller 980 Gravity Fed. And getting to the point of wanting a bigger smoker and something with heavier build quality. I am a professional Cad Drafter with a Tig welder in his garage. I need to get designing and build one.
with a pit controller. we use flame boss but there are many. it can run without one as well though by adjusting the ammount of airflow through the valve.
Question: Like the masterbuilt and Chargriller gravity feed smokers. Can you add wood chunks directly into the hopper asking with the charcoal? BTW... And you dropped some amazing builds.
yes you can. you just have to make sure they are small enough chunks to fit. i like to soak a few larger pieces and put them in the very bottom where they coals will drop on them and they have a slower burn. but directly in works too. thanks for watching and thanks for the kind words!
anywhere between 8-12k from the manufacturers online... but of course you can build them cheaper yourself if you can weld a little and cut straight lines.
Really nice smoker friend!! I have a an Old Country Gravity Fed and love the way it cooks but its too small. Wanting a Gravity Fed Smoker with more cook area.
@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms No sir, I do not have the skills or the equipment to do my own build. I’ve been researching the various GF smokers & options that are currently being marketed. The one I have works great when I cook for my wife & I. But I have a large extended family that I enjoy cooking for. I’m retired firefighter and you know us FFs love to cook. It’s therapeutic for me.
Any hardware store like Lowe’s or Home Depot will have it. May have to look on the specialty aisle to find a grommet that fits inside the nut. Even if you have to get a solid grommet, you can always drill it out to fit your wires.
message me on f b if you are inquiring about me building one... but if you are just generally asking about what a size like that cost from some of the well-known manufacturers... its going to be 9-10k probably.
I think the flavor is the same. Mike depends on whether you put wood in the coal box early in the cook. The biggest difference to me is that it’s almost impossible to dry anything out in this style of smoker. It keeps the moisture like nothing else. Not the case in an offset.
Great video! Do you take orders on builds? As much as Id like to try and build one of these I doubt I would make it as well as yours and the cost from mistakes would make it prohibitive.
Yes I insulated around the firebox. If you are concerned about the heat being too much, you can use kaowool around the firebox, but rock wool does just fine. I have done it both ways. Thanks for watching and good luck with your build.
Gravity fed is referring to the way the fuel is supplied where as reverse flow is referring to the travel Of the heat/smoke. So you could have a gravity fed reverse flow smoker. In generalities, most reverse flow smokers are wood fired and made out of some type of cylinder tank. So I’m that case, a gravity fed insulated cabinet smoker like this one will be cool to the touch and much more efficient and require much less of your attention. I don’t know if that really answered your question but you can fire away if you need something clarified. I’ll be glad to help anyway I can.
Awesome video. I was wondering if you would sell the plans to this. We dont have many pit builders up here in Canada. So being a farm boy, i just build the things i want.
I don’t have any plans. Just build them to the specs that people want. I’ll be glad to answer questions as much as I can though. Might even be able to come up with a drawing if that would help.
Thank you. I don’t really want to say but just like anything else, you’ll have a fraction of what it cost to buy one if you have the tools and skill set to make it yourself. With this type of work, labor is going to be the most expensive part of the process so if you do it yourself, you cover that cost.
Does the firebox really need to be that big? It just seems like it would create an unnecessarily large fire burning through more charcoal than whats actually needed? Yes I know airflow on alot of these is restricted but I dont believe a clean fire is created with a smothered fire.
That's a brilliant video, actually explains a lot and why these costs so much, due to labour time. Let alone steel. You are a craftsman sir. No one in UK doing anything like this
Thanks for watching. Maybe you can be the first
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms that's a skill I don't have. I can't even seem to find fabricater to make me an Ash box wood lifter for my masterbuilt. Keep up the good work sir
Super smart video! Awesome work.
Man, that's a solid build. You make me want to make my own. Very well shot
Thank you.
Amazing build! Thanks for showing us.
Thanks for watching!
I was trying to find the details on the fan and controller? That's a badass smoker!
@@PigSpinnin appreciate it. There are several units on the market. You can search for bbq pit controller but we usually use the flame boss. It comes as a kit.
Doing the good Lords work.
Appreciate it.
Nice build! I'm getting ready to do one of my own. Is that 3" tubing for the smoke stack?
@@trapsetting101 I believe it was 4”
Nicely done video showing the construction! I have a Char Griller 980 Gravity Fed. And getting to the point of wanting a bigger smoker and something with heavier build quality. I am a professional Cad Drafter with a Tig welder in his garage. I need to get designing and build one.
Nice. Get after it and make it happen. You can make em better than you can buy em. Good luck with the project.
@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms I 100% agree with you on that statement!
How is the temp controlled?
with a pit controller. we use flame boss but there are many. it can run without one as well though by adjusting the ammount of airflow through the valve.
Question: Like the masterbuilt and Chargriller gravity feed smokers. Can you add wood chunks directly into the hopper asking with the charcoal?
BTW... And you dropped some amazing builds.
yes you can. you just have to make sure they are small enough chunks to fit. i like to soak a few larger pieces and put them in the very bottom where they coals will drop on them and they have a slower burn. but directly in works too. thanks for watching and thanks for the kind words!
where do you build your smokers at
@@sinnbaddicus in my barn. Alabama
I'm curious how much in parts did this current smoker total cost
Very very nice. What’s a smoker of that caliber run a guy, roughly? Thanks
anywhere between 8-12k from the manufacturers online... but of course you can build them cheaper yourself if you can weld a little and cut straight lines.
thank you by the way!
I have an old refrigerator I've been wanting to do a smoker project with. Would a gravity fed setup be an option to consider?
@@timmcfarland2853 I think so. Just have to figure out how to mount the firebox and chute to the side of it.
Very cool
thanks
Really nice smoker friend!! I have a an Old Country Gravity Fed and love the way it cooks but its too small. Wanting a Gravity Fed Smoker with more cook area.
Thank you. Are you going to build a bigger one?
@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms No sir, I do not have the skills or the equipment to do my own build. I’ve been researching the various GF smokers & options that are currently being marketed. The one I have works great when I cook for my wife & I. But I have a large extended family that I enjoy cooking for. I’m retired firefighter and you know us FFs love to cook. It’s therapeutic for me.
@@spenjackson nice. I’m sure you have looked at the stumps and the assassins. They are great smokers that sell big ones.
Can you tell me where to get the brass nut and grommet to add to the gravity feed I’m currently building. Thanks
Any hardware store like Lowe’s or Home Depot will have it. May have to look on the specialty aisle to find a grommet that fits inside the nut. Even if you have to get a solid grommet, you can always drill it out to fit your wires.
I’ve watched this 4 times now and if I missed it, I’m sorry. What size square tube are you using for your frame?
no worries. I may not have said, but it is 2x2.
What would one that size cost to buy?
message me on f b if you are inquiring about me building one... but if you are just generally asking about what a size like that cost from some of the well-known manufacturers... its going to be 9-10k probably.
@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms I don’t have a Facebook
@@Bourbon_Doc what about email?
How does the flavor and texture of the bbq from this sort of cooker compare to that from an offset smoker?
I think the flavor is the same. Mike depends on whether you put wood in the coal box early in the cook. The biggest difference to me is that it’s almost impossible to dry anything out in this style of smoker. It keeps the moisture like nothing else. Not the case in an offset.
Great video! Do you take orders on builds? As much as Id like to try and build one of these I doubt I would make it as well as yours and the cost from mistakes would make it prohibitive.
Thanks. If you are serious about wanting one, you can reach out to me on Facebook messenger and we can talk some details.
Where could we find square tubing like that? Also whats the length of the square tubing if you remember?
Any steel supplier will have it. It’s just 2x2 tubing and comes in 20 or 21 ft sticks I believe.
How thick is the sheet metal ? I know you said it somewhere . Thanks
@@Outlook535 14ga. I have used thinner on the outside skin but I wouldn’t go thinner in the cook chamber.
@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms thank you sir . Awesome vid !
Hey mate,
Did you insulate around the fire box? How does it manage the heat?
Thanks a lot. Loved the video man, going to build my own in Australia 🤙
Yes I insulated around the firebox. If you are concerned about the heat being too much, you can use kaowool around the firebox, but rock wool does just fine. I have done it both ways.
Thanks for watching and good luck with your build.
How does the gravity compare to a reverse flow?
Gravity fed is referring to the way the fuel is supplied where as reverse flow is referring to the travel Of the heat/smoke. So you could have a gravity fed reverse flow smoker. In generalities, most reverse flow smokers are wood fired and made out of some type of cylinder tank. So I’m that case, a gravity fed insulated cabinet smoker like this one will be cool to the touch and much more efficient and require much less of your attention. I don’t know if that really answered your question but you can fire away if you need something clarified. I’ll be glad to help anyway I can.
Awesome video. I was wondering if you would sell the plans to this. We dont have many pit builders up here in Canada. So being a farm boy, i just build the things i want.
I don’t have any plans. Just build them to the specs that people want. I’ll be glad to answer questions as much as I can though. Might even be able to come up with a drawing if that would help.
I’d love to get a drawing and build this
Fantastic. Wish I was a welder.
@@wiliamhazzard9780 thank you. Never too late to learn.
Looks awesome!
Thank you.
What kind of welder do you use?
I'm using a miller multimatic 215
I mean is it a mig or a tig welder? Also would you be able to give me a material list and maybe cost?
@@HoosieHunter83 that's a mig welder
Thank you. Love the video and very informative. God Bless!
How much cost do you have in materials ? This is a very professional build! Nice work
Thank you. I don’t really want to say but just like anything else, you’ll have a fraction of what it cost to buy one if you have the tools and skill set to make it yourself. With this type of work, labor is going to be the most expensive part of the process so if you do it yourself, you cover that cost.
@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms I couldn’t find you on facebook.
@@ashleythompson9037 look up jack armstrong. My profile pic is a turkey hunting picture.
Do you make these for purchase? How much would this one cost?
I don’t keep any in stock but if you would like to order one, reach out to me on fb messenger and we can talk about the possibility for sure.
Отличная работа! 👍 очень хорошо!
You are cool thanks man
Thanks
Do you have a link 🔗 or website???
I am in the process of getting a website built. If you want to reach out, send me a message on fb.
All hell guest I'll go to wielding classes to learn how to make one of these bad boys, great work man, awesome ass built 💪 😂😅😊
You don’t need a class. 😂 by the time you get done with it you will be a professional. Thanks for watching.
Smart move! I am retired and have given thought to taking some welding classes. My project would definitely entail an offset. This is an art
Does the firebox really need to be that big? It just seems like it would create an unnecessarily large fire burning through more charcoal than whats actually needed? Yes I know airflow on alot of these is restricted but I dont believe a clean fire is created with a smothered fire.
Love my Jackdaddy custom!
The original. Still going strong.
I'm interested in buying a smoker from you do you have a website or how can we speak?
Look up jack armstrong Alabama on fb. My profile pic is of me and some turkeys right now. Lol.
How much would you charge me to build that smoker
Hit me up on fb messenger and we can talk if you are serious about ordering one.
Don't see your name listed.....Mine is under Crittenden KC@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms
Can't find you
@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms
don't see your name listed......@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms
Like dentists, barbers, doctors I will leave this for the professionals
Are you still building Smokers ????
@@tonyrollin402 i do here and there. Send me a message on fb if you have questions.
Have any interest in building another to sell?
Anything’s possible. Lol. Where are you located?
@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms north ga
@@davidroberts-x2v if you are really serious, find me on fb and send a message. we can talk.
You have a contact email or FB link?
facebook.com/jack.armstrong.9847867?mibextid=LQQJ4d
I sent you a FB message, thanks!
@@stevenstrain-dv8kc I was replying when you commented on here. lol. Let me know.
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms I would like to ask you some questions about this build. Whats the best way to get in touch?
look me up on Fb and send a message. will be glad to answer whatever i can!
I tried looking you up on FB unable to find you please provide me your Facebook page
Hello. can i have an email address ??Thank you very much