DIY Texas Style Offset Smoker Build!! 94 Gallon BBQ!!
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- 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
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 :)
Make no mistake: making one of these is a big job! I've been a welder/fabricator for a while and I still had problems with the geometry of the propane tanks making for bad fit-ups.
That being said, mine is almost done and I can't wait to do the initial burn out and smoke bacon to find the hot spots
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?
Dude, man, beautiful work! What a great looking smoker. I admire your skills.
Man, that's a big firebox! Nice job.
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
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
That’s the best size for everything!
The perfect heat, smoky, pressure mixture🧘🥹🙌💯
Agreed!
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?
Had to provide the thumbs up after seeing the 16:39 mishap! Nice one!
Too funny!
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.
Very nice build!
Great work bro! If you were to build another and sell it, let us know! Outstanding build 👏
Thank you! Will do
Awesome build!!! Great video!!!
Great Build
Awesome build 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.
Love the flat top cooker on top of the smoke box!
Thanks!
Definitely a pro! Nice man!!!
Good stuff Nick
Thanks Harold!
Really Nice, would love to have your skills, craftmanship.....and toolbox too!!!
I appreciate that
Definitely got a grill boutique going
Excellent job, nice clean work and great video! 👈👍
Liked and subscribed. 👋
Thanks Sean! It means a lot
Good work! Lorenzo TX
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 :)
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!
Nice work
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!!!
I am very impressed with your creation and I am pretty sure that you gonna succeed with this wonderful project. God bless.
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 :)
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!
Cool vid my guy
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 job! Compliments on your standard of workmanship 👍👌
Super awesome, love the pit
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!
What was the basis for the shell? Was it a propane tank or an Air Compressor? Did you cut it open to make it easier to clean? Great build!
What was the thickness of the steel you used to make the pit? Loved watching it being welded right from the start! Much love and great video
I appreciate it!
The cook chamber is 3/16”. Same with the firebox plates. The flat top griddle is 1/4” stainless steel. The frame is 2”x2”x1/8” wall square tubing.
Great! Definitely going to follow this build In the fall when it’s cooler! Was it difficult to make the cylinder with the 3/16”s steel, I wasn’t sure if you needed to heat the steel before making the cylinder with a torch
@@franksuarez4592 my metal supplier rolled that for me and I think they do it cold. Not 100% on that though
@@franksuarez4592 good luck with the build!!
@@fabmakebuildcook6274 Thank you Sir! Take care, I appreciate your assistance 😀
Wow, that pit is impressive bud. You make it look easy!
Video editing at its best :). Took quite a while to build. Thanks
Just subscribed! That thing was done RIGHT!!
Thanks man!
Nice job!
I like that what size is the smoke box
Thanks! Firebox is 24" x 24" x 24"
Very nice work 👍
Nice grill, good work!
Thank you!
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.
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?
Real nice.
Awesome pit! You've definitely got talent!
Thanks Willie!
Are you going to correct the balance of the off-set-smoker?
Already did David. I extended the base to the end of the firebox and upgraded the casters to 6" solid metal ones with neoprene lining. So much better! All my builds will have very stable and capable bases now.
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😂
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 🙂
Awesome job! Just had my first 132Gallon smoker built and I'm seasoning it tomorrow!
Awesome! Go make something epic
Amazing smoker !
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
Great build. Keep the content coming.
Thank you. I'll do my best :)
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!
you're good brother...
All for Great BBQ 👍
If you don't mind me asking. How much for a smoker this size?
I don't mind Gary. This one runs around $3k. Options and metal thickness dependent. If you want a more accurate quote hit me up at fabmakebuildcook@gmail.com please. Thanks for watching!
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
What guage steel did you use?
She's a beut. What's the cost of materials w/o the stainless top on fire box? I don't think I would use it with all of the cooking contraptions I have. Even a round fire box would do for me. Lastly I live in central WI. Just wondering if I would be better off with 1/4" material for cook chamber?
Keep it up and your goen to put Texas out of business. That said, how much for an offset like that? She's really a beaut. She seems to cook as sweet as she looks. Job well done.
Thanks Robert!
Hit me up at fabmakebuildcook@gmail.com for pit inquiries please.
As this was coming together I noticed it looked a lot like a Chud.
Nice job👍
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!
Wonder how much it cost to have one of these built? Keen BBQ enthiast in the UK
Dang! If I had a welder, a lot of skill and years of know-how I'd do this!
Well said! :)
Question is about the smokestack if you put it flat on the base how was the smoke escaping? Did you end up putting a hole in it?
That was just poor video editing. I cut the stack so it fit the outside of the collector seamlessly but didn’t get it on camera.
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......
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
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.
Great job with all of it.. only criticism is you should let the meat rest to where almost no steam is coming from them.. if there's that much steam you're losing the juice
Legit observation. A longer rest on the chuck would've been better. Time was definitely a factor. Ran out of time with the brisket and it turned out extremely tough.
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.
great job
Thanks Felipe!
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!
crazy jobs do you put sonmething on top top protect from the rust?
I seasoned the pit with olive oil which helps with rust protection..
Great job !!! Where did you get material for cook chamber ?
Thank you! From my metal supplier.
@@fabmakebuildcook6274 i sent u an email
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.
When you welded the smoke stack flue in, it looks like you set it in as a complete piece of pipe....
Movie magic! I placed the pipe on the collector and marked it for cutting. Didn't capture that on video though. She flows great.
How much to build that and ship to cali?
hit me up at fabmakebuildcook@gmail.com to discuss pricing please. Changes everyday with steel and logistics being crazy.
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!
What size metal did you use for the grill grates?
Hi, did you make your doors exactly 12 and 3 o clock? Or did you go an inch or two down for both top and bottom of the door. thanks
I’m trying to remember if I provided an offset after measuring 12 and 3 o clock….. I’m pretty sure I laid the door out so the hinges were at 12 o clock and the bottom flange was at 3 o clock. That would put the door opening about 1/2-3/4” in from those points. Make sense?
@@fabmakebuildcook6274 yes t does, thank you.
wow great work man , how much $$$
Thanks!
I think that went for $3k or somewhere around there.
Las ruedas me sorprende que aguanten ese peso
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!
Awesome bud
Awesome build-how thick was the top of your smoke box ?
Thanks Jim! The firebox top is 1/4" thick 304SS.
How hot does the sides of the firebox get? cool to the touch because of the insulation or does it get hot? thanks. Im putting tires on mine and dont want the heat to warp them
Pretty warm but not too hot. You could put your hand on the sides while cooking for about 3-5 seconds until it was uncomfortable. Only the insulated sides though
@@fabmakebuildcook6274 Thank you!
What’s the cooking capacity like? How many trimmed spare ribs would fit on that? What about briskets/pork shoulders?
I think I could get around 8 to 10 St. Louis style rib racks on there. Probably 4-5 briskets so around 6-10 pork buttes? I haven't yet smoked a pork butte so am not very familiar with how much space they take up. Quite a bit of food though!
What's the thickness of the metal used for the cook chamber?
3/16" thick (7ga)
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.
Great build and design, can you share a rough estimate what the total cost of the material was?
Thanks Bill. Total cost at the time of the build was roughly $1250 in material. Much more now.
@@fabmakebuildcook6274 I hear you I m pricing steel now to build one myself, the cost is through the moon.
@@1983mojo1 Yup it's pretty tough out there right now. Hopefully the prices will come down soon. Good luck on the build!
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.