Hank's Offset Smoker Manifesto - Hanks True BBQ™
There are roughly two types of offset smokers. As you can see from the illustration above, the fire is in the firebox to the right. Hot air and smoke travels through the food chamber and out through the smoke stack. This is a ‘simple’ design that works well.
Feldon's BBQ Pit Builder Calculator - Feldoncentral
There are any number of ways to design and build a BBQ Smoker. Hopefully this calculator will help you with the calculations. The general rule of thumb for a horizontal smoker is that the firebox should be 1/3 the size (volume) of the cooking chamber.
Choosing an Offset Smoker - Smoke North
In an offset smoker, fresh, oxygen-rich air is pulled into the firebox by a smokestack - typically a tall, vertical tube or pipe - using a principle known as the ‘stack effect’.
SMOKE STACK BASICS | Smoking Meat Forums - The Best …
Oct 13, 2015 · Too big an opening you lose heat and smoke to fast, to small an opening you retain to much heat and smoke creating stale smoke, so what is the magic opening (or stack ) size? Well let’s figure it out.
Build a custom offset smoker part I - Hanks True BBQ™
I chose to build a so called offset smoker, where you build a fire in one box, and place the food in another (named the food chamber). This post is written as the build continues, so keep reading for some interesting turns during the construction.
Build a Professional Barbecue Smoker - Instructables
My goal was to make a simple, traditional offset smoker that was very fuel efficient and maximized airflow in order to maintain a clean burning fire. The design of this smoker was largely inspired by the smokers used at Franklin Barbecue in Austin, TX …
Offset smoker build - advice apprecieated - THE BBQ BRETHREN FORUMS
Aug 29, 2023 · * Go with a taller stack with a baffle/damper at the top for airflow control. * Make the air intake adjustable; I like your concept of having the air openings down at fire level instead of higher. * A grease drain with a ball valve is a handy feature. Knows what a fatty is. Slovenia...
Building offset, question about smoke stack size
Jan 13, 2021 · I'm about to begin building a custom offset and I'm just trying to determine what the length of my smoke stack should be. Feltons calculator says about 22" but that seems really small.. just wanted to get some second opinions.
Reverse Flow Smoker... How to calculate build tutorial...
Oct 9, 2017 · Calculations for a standard design, reverse flow smoker.. Volume of the Cook Chamber.... Use the Inside Diameter of the tank... All smoker calculations are based on the volume of the Cook Chamber.... The above areas are necessary for great air/heat/smoke flow.... using less may cause an overheated FB....
26 Diameter 120 Gallon Tank Offset Smoker Plans
This set of DIY plans shows you how to build an offset smoker using a 120 gallon tank that is 26 inches diameter and 53 inches long from tip to tip. This size smoker is perfect for those who are wanting to start catering or cook for larger backyard events and parties!