How to Build a Brick BBQ Smoker (Part 1)
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- How to Build a Brick BBQ Smoker (Part 1)
Learn how to build a smoker that will satisfy all your barbequing needs!
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--------------------Materials Used---------------------
- Masonry Cement
- All Purpose Sand (No Play Sand)
- Concrete Mix
- 2" x 6" Lumber
- Metal Pipe
- Red Cored Brick
- Grill Racks
- Liquid Cement Color
- Screws
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I can't begin to tell you how long I've looked for a smoker design that I envisioned. Outstanding job!!
Moving on to part 2 now, can't wait to see how you made the doors.
Man! You're motivated. I dig it!
Very simple, no frills approach to building a smoker. I’ll be using some of your techniques in my design. Awesome job!
Excellent video, I really appreciate the small details that a lot of videos skip over. Never having done anything with brick, your video is a real gold mine of information, tips, and mistakes to avoid. Thank you!
Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed and found it informative!
This is really awesome, thank you so much for posting it!
Tips: Mix your dry ingredients (cement, sand gravel, etc...) first so that when you add your water you won't need to struggle mixing everything together. Use a hoe instead of bending over with a trowel when you mix as bending over is going to hurt your back. I usually mix my concrete in the wheelbarrow so I'm not leaning over at all. the mix ratio of dry to wet is 2:1 at first and then you just add a little water as you mix as there is a quick change from thick to thin and it is a pain adding more mix.
Do your concrete work in the early morning so you have plenty of sunshine BUT the temp outside isn't too hot. Once concrete reaches 90F is starts setting and you should never add more water to make it workable because that'll compromise the strength as the chemical reactions are already starting.
Also, you needed to use refractory mortar and bricks in order to have this last. You may have a couple or years at most with normal cement and bricks, but eventually the bricks will start cracking due to expansion and contraction from heat changes. If you live in a place that freezes, the bricks will break down even faster during winter time as the moisture will be soaked up into bricks and mortar and freeze. Ice expands and thus will break down bricks faster.
I noticed you didn't add steel reinforcement (welded wire mesh gauge 12 or 14) to your concrete slab or etch a 2'x2' grid into the top of your slab. Concrete expands and contracts due to temp changes and humidity and will start cracking after the first winter. You also didn't compact the ground before adding the concrete slab.
Not saying what you didn't was really cool. I wish peeps doing DIY would read up on the building specs and procedures available. That way whatever you make lasts longer and won't break from normal wear and tear.
Very helpful! Thank you for your effort!
Good video! Can't wait to see part 2!
Lovely work bro, thanks so much for sharing!
Great video with detailed explanations. I honestly feel like i could repeat this now. Lol
Great work! Can't wait to do this when I have some land!
The smoker looks great! Good video! 😊
Nice video! First one I've found thats exactly what i have in mind to make!
Thanks!
you just inspired me, thanx for this!
Very cool! Thank you for sharing this!
awesome job!
GREAT DIY - Great explanation!!!
Looks good man
This was soo cool!!
Nice work! Great tutorial mate!
True artiste, right down to the colour of the mortar
Brother been looking for a video like this.
👍excellent
I have learned something new.
ok bro . I am in Spain , but I am English . I am looking around to get ideas for my smoker to go with my pizza oven and BBQ grill in my Yard. I think you did ok for a green horn . good luck dude , I still give you a thumbs up .
This is a very detailed and well-explained video. I like the innovative ideas. Great looking design and excellent presentation. Thanks!
I just came across your video. Nope to see your next video soon. I’m from California and we do a lot of Santa Maria style bbq. I’m just getting into low n slow bbq. I’m building one out of 60 gallon air compressor tank “reverse smoker “ but I’m intrigued on the one you built. Very impressed. 👍🏻
Thanks! Part 2 will be out very soon!
Way to go man very nice
Great job
Enjoyed the video. I plan to build one myself. It was funny seeing the lady playing with her toes. LOL... great video.
Looks great. I am about to do a brick smoker and I appreciate your video. A big help!
Thanks Mike! Let me know how yours turns out!
Great video, well done!
Thanks!
Dude... You deserve more subs! Great video, def gonna use your methods and tips for building mine next month!
actually the foundation should be no less than 3 feet deep to prevent it from moving .
top notch design
YOOOOOOOOO !!!!! thats fresh as all el'
Great video Brother! Gonna make one for my farm n gonna make one for my farm!
good video!!
First time laying brick? Hope I can do as well. Seems very DIY accessible. Good planning due to good research? Looking forward the rest of the videos. 👍
Well Done!
Thanks!
Nice video
Starting with a half a brick on every other level, and compensating for the mortar mix were important tips that I am glad I learned from this video. Other points too, but these were key for me. About how thick would you say the mortar is. About a 1/2" or so? Thanks for the video. I "liked"
Awesome
Chester Puffington Thanks!
Great video
Thanks!
Awesome video
Thanks!!
Nice job! Subbed.
Thanks!
Nice work man. When you were doing this did you ever think about putting a flume pipe on going from fire side to food? I know nothing about smokers but do want to go in on a project like you did. Would there be any downside to using a pipe with fire place flume on it?
Quick Question, what are the dimension you went with for the inside line of the bricks?? Or if you have written out designs could you share them? Great Video!
Looks Great! Cooking on it yet?
Dis yo vid is awesome. I don't evan mind da lingo. Another tip would be mixin' it in a bucket you can use a hand drill with a mixin' attachment to speed up the mortar / cement. I have a old brick BBQ in the backyard with a small opening and a bigger opening. I am thinking of converting it into a cooker smoker. Loved and Subb'd
Hi, i like your video, kindly help i want to build a smoker for smoking fish.
Yo bro! That was awesome.... was it any good when finished???? I mean the results of smoking .... mannnn u gotta do another video in which u actually smoke meat in it...... i am in Germany and there aint no smoked meat like american bbq.... would appreciate if u also show how you smoke and the results....love !
What sizes are your two boxes?
Good job,alot of people would have called for help.
dope
subed
Thanks!
Has anyone used an old metal bbq grill top for a door in one of these?
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Where did u source the doors from? Great video...🇨🇦
Thanks! I got the steel from a local Alro Steel.
Why is the vent exchange was placed flushed to the bottom with the bricks on both chambers? The fire pit’s most highest heat will be on the top, the vent exchange should be placed at least 90% above the ground from where the fire pit will burn, I think this way you’ll get the most heat transfer efficiency to the other bigger chamber. Similar to offset smokers, where the fire pit is always below the food chamber.
did I just heard 20 50-pounds bags of concrete for the slab alone? 3:04
How has the brick held up in the fires? I want to make one.
They hold up pretty good, the only thing is that the heat from the smoker discolors the brick. I recommend putting a layer of fire brick on the inside if you decide to make it. The fire brick will help keep more heat inside the smoker and will help with the discolor.
@@FromTheGroundUpDIY How much was each fire brick? I've never seen them at Lowe's/home depot. Could a thin layer of refactory mortar be used to prolong the life/heat?
Hi!
This is an cold or a hot smoker?
Thanks
Hot Smoker!
Why didn't you use fire brick on bottom aren't you worried about breaking or cracking
Have you since had any problem with not using fireproof bricks?
I was having problems with keeping the temperature up but adding the chimney solved that problem. I do recommend using firebrick on the inside though. It will help keep heat inside the smoker.
You need fire brick on the inside of the fire box.
pipe is to low?
Why didn’t you just have one walk between the fire pit and food side? Just have hole in the wall with bricks missing?
You leave out the most important part, Where you buy the DOOR?
Hey Mike! I made the doors out of steel from from my local Alro Steel! Make sure you check out Part 2 of this video. I go into detail on how I made the doors.
Who is that digging in there dam toes!
On this. we tryna eat huurrr
Concrete explodes in fire
dude show us some cooked meat on this thing
Not sure if you wore a mask or not but when mixing/cutting/drilling any concrete, mortar, grout, brick, or tile you want to wear a mask. These materials carry silica and any silica dust is extremely harmful for your health. If you knew this and wore a mask then disregard my comment
Thank you for taking the time to explain every little thing. 🫡 with that said, HOLY SHIT that project is a ton of work 😳😳
You’re Welcome! & yeah, it is a lot of work. It took me a few months to get it all done.