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New smoker, build pics
Posted on 4/29/20 at 8:10 pm
Posted on 4/29/20 at 8:10 pm
Hopefully the pics do it justice, she's just waiting on clear coat now. Ryan at Backline Fab has been awesome to deal with. I was originally recommended him by the guys at Mill Scale when I called last year for a 250 on a trailer. Had a couple unexpected expenses and the 250 got put on hold. This year I decided I was getting something new, but not a 250. Looked at a few different builders, but ran across some of Ryan's stuff on Instagram and after a few emails, like 200, it was decided.
He's also building a 24x30" Santa Maria grill. Should be in Austin in the next 2-3 weeks for pickup. I've got a few racks of SRF beef ribs and a couple Hassel tomahawks just chomping at the bit!
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He's also building a 24x30" Santa Maria grill. Should be in Austin in the next 2-3 weeks for pickup. I've got a few racks of SRF beef ribs and a couple Hassel tomahawks just chomping at the bit!
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Posted on 4/29/20 at 8:17 pm to ruger35
Awesome. Do you do competitions?
Posted on 4/29/20 at 8:31 pm to Politiceaux
No competitions, just really enjoy cooking.
Posted on 4/29/20 at 8:34 pm to ruger35
I feel like after making some awesome freakin ribs I need to take that out 4 wheelin
This post was edited on 4/29/20 at 8:35 pm
Posted on 4/29/20 at 8:37 pm to t00f
Kind of went "rat rod" style. Can't wait to see if the clear coat makes it pop.
Posted on 4/29/20 at 8:38 pm to ruger35
Keep us up to date on what you smoke plz.
Posted on 4/29/20 at 8:43 pm to ruger35
Impressive build
Reverse flow?
Reverse flow?
This post was edited on 4/29/20 at 8:46 pm
Posted on 4/29/20 at 8:43 pm to ruger35
Looks dope 
Posted on 4/29/20 at 8:47 pm to ruger35
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Kind of went "rat rod" style. Can't wait to see if the clear coat makes it pop.
I like it you should add some rat rodish hardware. License plate wrapped around the pipe. Gear shifts for the pull handle. Hard because of hot spots but very cool for a barrel pit
Posted on 4/29/20 at 8:50 pm to ruger35
Very nice.. I had to do a double take when I noticed it posted on a BBQ board I visit.
Posted on 4/29/20 at 8:51 pm to Rouge
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Impressive build
Reverse flow?
Direct, sold my reverse flow to get back to direct.
Posted on 4/29/20 at 8:52 pm to ruger35
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Direct, sold my reverse flow to get back to direct.
Interesting
What are your thoughts behind this? Reason I ask is because you seem to really know your stuff.
Posted on 4/29/20 at 8:53 pm to ruger35
That is badass-congrats!
Posted on 4/29/20 at 8:53 pm to NYCAuburn
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I like it you should add some rat rodish hardware. License plate wrapped around the pipe. Gear shifts for the pull handle. Hard because of hot spots but very cool for a barrel pit
I could definitely do something like that to the firebox. It's insulated. With the smoker running around 300 and the fire around 1000 the top of the firebox was 140ish.
Posted on 4/29/20 at 8:56 pm to ruger35
That’s badass......does the stack just fold down for transport?
Posted on 4/29/20 at 8:57 pm to ruger35
I think the firebox on my last reverse flow was too small and I didn't like a front load round bottom. It was hard to clean as the door didn't go all the way down to the "peak" of the rounded bottom.
My other issue was the top grate was unusable except for stuff like hot dogs or sausage. It was entirely too close too the top of the pit. Reverse flow in itself is a little different. But like each pit, what you load where can affect temperature differences/hotspots.
There were quite a few small annoyances on my last pit, casters, tires always looking flat, lid...I look at pits like some people's views of starter homes, figured out what I like and keep buying lol.
I'm usually always doing multiple cuts of meat, so getting back to having a couple of different zones will be nice. Consistency in said zones are the key.
My other issue was the top grate was unusable except for stuff like hot dogs or sausage. It was entirely too close too the top of the pit. Reverse flow in itself is a little different. But like each pit, what you load where can affect temperature differences/hotspots.
There were quite a few small annoyances on my last pit, casters, tires always looking flat, lid...I look at pits like some people's views of starter homes, figured out what I like and keep buying lol.
I'm usually always doing multiple cuts of meat, so getting back to having a couple of different zones will be nice. Consistency in said zones are the key.
This post was edited on 4/29/20 at 9:01 pm
Posted on 4/29/20 at 8:58 pm to CBLSU316
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That’s badass......does the stack just fold down for transport?
Mostly for transport. A cargo trailer roof can be the biggest pain in your butt.
Posted on 4/29/20 at 9:06 pm to ruger35
That's a thing a beauty. What did that run you?
Posted on 4/29/20 at 9:07 pm to Rouge
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Reverse flow?
That's a silly question if you've looked at the pictures.
Posted on 4/29/20 at 9:18 pm to TH03
I think I came in right under 5k with taxes. Got a few extras like upper shelf lowered, competition fire basket, and a couple others.
Best part was lead time, only around 3 months. There a few podcasts with Ryan as the guest and you hear about his desire and knowledge of being a great builder/fabricator. Formerly built Hollywood sets and stuff.
Best part was lead time, only around 3 months. There a few podcasts with Ryan as the guest and you hear about his desire and knowledge of being a great builder/fabricator. Formerly built Hollywood sets and stuff.
This post was edited on 4/29/20 at 9:21 pm
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