How I Built a 65-Gallon Offset Smoker

🛠️Building a smoker starts with a sturdy frame, made of square tubing and swivel casters for easy mobility.

🔥The firebox is a square design with a V-shaped bottom, allowing for better airflow and clean burning.

🚀Welding is an important skill in smoker construction, and a flux-cored MIG welder is used for this project.

🚪The smoker door is carefully crafted, with full beads and a high-tech hinge system for smooth operation.

🌡️Temperature control and heat distribution are enhanced by adding insulation and a reinforcement X pattern on the top.

What materials do you use to build the smoker?

—The frame is made of square tubing, and the main body is built with steel plates. Other materials include swivel casters, bolts, and washers.

What welding technique do you use?

—I use flux-cored MIG welding for this project. It may be a bit messy, but it cleans up nicely and provides strong welds.

How do you ensure proper temperature control?

—Insulation underneath the firebox helps prevent rusting and directs heat upward. The reinforcement X pattern on the top minimizes warping and enhances heat distribution.

What makes the smoker door special?

—The door is carefully welded with full beads for a sturdy construction. It also features a high-tech hinge system and a latch for secure closure.

Can you use this smoker as a grill?

—Yes, there is a two-level grill on top of the firebox. You can use charcoal on the top level for grilling, while the bottom level is designed for holding a water pan.

01:16The smoker construction process starts with building a sturdy frame using square tubing and swivel casters.

02:30The firebox is designed with a square shape and a V-shaped bottom for better airflow and a clean-burning fire.

03:36A flux-cored MIG welder is used for welding, which may be messy but cleans up nicely and provides strong welds.

04:15The carefully crafted smoker door features full beads and a high-tech hinge system for smooth operation.

05:59Insulation and a reinforcement X pattern on the top enhance temperature control and heat distribution.

06:59A grill is added on top of the firebox with two levels, allowing for charcoal grilling and holding a water pan.

10:27The smoker construction is now complete, and it is ready for use with a nice seasoning.

13:45The smoker is shown in action, maintaining a hot temperature and cooking delicious ribs.