RF vertical smoker, Finished with pics!!!!!

k.a.m. · Posted: Wed Feb 16 11 12:32 pm Post subject:

ggarner, awesome finish to a fine build. I have enjoyed watching your cooker build come together. Very nice work my Friend. Very Happy

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joshsheff1 · Posted: Wed Feb 16 11 1:25 pm Post subject:

ggarner your smoker turned out awesome! Truly a work of art.
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ChuckieD · BBQ Super Pro Joined: 07 Oct 2009 Posts: 1119

GGARNER MY MAN!
What can I say about the fantastic craftsmenship on this cooker?
You Sir, have done it again! Very Happy

Great build... I just can't say enough about it!
You should be proud bro! Wink

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J.O. · Posted: Sun Jun 12 11 11:32 am Post subject:

Very nice work! Thread bookmarked for future inspiration Very Happy

Any action shots? I love the scrooge Mc Duck safe look.

BBQonICE · Posted: Mon Jun 13 11 10:57 am Post subject:

nice build....may I ask what you use for fuel...charcoal, wood or ?

How long does your burns last before having to add more to the fire?

How low can you get with this temp...if you build a small enough fire...could you hold 150 to 175 temps?

I did not see it but besides the stacks running up the inside...where are the openings to let heat and smoke in or are their none.
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vexter1 · Posted: Wed Jun 15 11 2:21 pm Post subject:

I realize there is a back wall where the heat comes up and the square tube pipes carry the heat out - hence reverse flow (I think...LOL) - how does the heat get into the cooking chamber from the firebox and is it controlled by a damper or anything? Pics would be very nice if possible - thanks for sharing - sweet build!!!
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donny · Joined: 12 Oct 2009 Posts: 16 Location: greenwood,mi

ggarner nice build how is the temp from top to bottom is there a big difference

crashpilot · Posted: Tue Jun 21 11 3:54 pm Post subject:

Beautiful!!!
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MrMike · Posted: Sun Aug 28 11 7:45 pm Post subject:

what would be the round about cost for this project? Great job btw.

ggarner · Posted: Mon Jan 09 12 1:45 am Post subject:

Sorry have not checked out this topic in a while.

MrMike: I would put the materials cost at around $500 give or take 100.

Donny: I would say from top to bottom it is withing 4-5 degrees.

Vexter1: The heat enters through the false real wall which is basically like a 2" deep by 3' wide tube. The heat enters from the top, and exits near the bottom. There is no damper, the heat is controlled by the ball valve controlling air to the firebox.

BBQonIce: I use all sorts of different fuels. I have done lump with wood chunks, or used straight splits of oak, either work very well.

I usually go 2-4 hours before needing to add any fuel. If i toss a bunch in it, it has gone 6 hours without any fuel. When I was smoking salmon i did 5 hours at 140 with 1 small pan of charcoal and some wood chunks.
The smoke enters through the false rear wall, so it comes in through the top, and travels down to the bottom.

Thanks everyone for all the compliments. It have been a lot of fun smoking on it since its completion. I will try and get some action shots sooner or later. I would really like to get a large cook going, with maybe 3 or 4 briskets, and 6 shoulders, but i dont have that many friends! HAHA
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KCbbq · Posted: Mon Apr 23 12 6:30 pm Post subject:

ggarner, could you tell me what the space is between the bottom bar and the cross bar at the top of the fire box?

I've read this thread countless times and it's a beautiful rig. I'm stealing much of it Very Happy

culinairezaken · Joined: 09 Aug 2012 Posts: 1

I know this is an old post, but dmn, this thing is a beauty!

ok, my list:
-migwelder check
-anglegrinder check
-sheet-metal brake check (cooling from welding as we speak)
-CAD-drawing check!

this winter will be quit for my bussines so there is time enough to build me a vault clone!

RedneckRocket · BBQ Super Fan Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 441

Very nice cooker! I'm going time try and build me one if these. Can you tell me, if you load utilities full with pork butts his many can you get in there?[/img]

brian abernathy · Joined: 20 Jan 2013 Posts: 20

Was wanting to build one of these . Is there anywhere I can get a set of detailed plans ?

BoBQ · Joined: 06 Mar 2010 Posts: 13

Incredible build ggarner. Breath taking. Congrats.

30hrrtt · Joined: 25 Aug 2012 Posts: 3

Was your intention on the original door to be 1" thick and sitting flush? I get that from the 2" framing and the 1" door stop. Couldn't make that out in the picks.

Also, what is the thickness of your door after the design change of adding the stock on the front? It kind of looks like 1" but seems it would set back then.

Thanks