How To Build a Reverse Flow BBQ Smoker Ep. 2 | Chuds BBQ
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Hahaha...69 comments. Dammit
Porous welds at 9:50 and you "don't care"? Feel sorry for anybody who spends at least $4k on a pit and the builder has that sentiment. Plenty of other pit builders that would care.
Its his own pit not a customers?
I've seen a few of these builds and I'm kinda curious, why don't you cut the door all the way to the bottom of the V? wouldn't it make cleaning easier and also allow the potential for more direct air between the coals and logs?
As much as I would love to buy one of your smokers, they are a little out of my price range, but I’m aware that you guys are using quality steel and don’t have a lot of production volume yet, so it’s understandable. That said, the fact that you built your first offset smoker by just sorta jumping into welding has me inspired to learn how to do it, too. Appreciate you making this mini series to show us a little how it’s done! Hope I’ll run into you in my hometown someday. Maybe we can have a craft beer and talk BBQ and music!
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Holes in the welds on the frame and the firebox. Come on man. Spend another twenty seconds to fill them in.
Great work! Found your channel when I was building my own pit a couple of years ago. Huge inspiration, been following ever since. Keep it up!!
I like it but have 2 concerns.
1) If the pinholes are open to the air gap, inside the firebox, it will allow moisture into an area you won’t be able to season and will allow the firebox to rot from the inside out. You can probably avoid this by building up a lot of seasoning on top of the pinholes to seal them up.
2) The door design/position and the V-Bottom may make ash removal a bit difficult; I’d cut out the bottom of the front plate to match the V-bottom then just oversize the door plate to cover when closed. Then you’d be able to get straight in with a shovel or a brush once it’s cold.
Loving the series and looking forward to the next episode!
I have one of his Chudpit smokers. It is honestly really easy to clean out the ash with the V-bottom even though the door doesn't drop to the bottom of the fire box. I just use a square shovel and it aligns perfectly with the groove and scoops everything up.
A stick welder would help you a LOT welding the firebox pieces together. Use 7018 rods and no one will can tell whether you used wire or stick.
Hey I build custom smokers here in Missouri and if you put the stack dead on top of the fire box it will heat the stack up and wait will turn it in to a vacuum and it will make you have great draw
Why not fill in those weld holes. I would want to keep water out long term.
You inspired me to start smoking, this Sunday I'm gonna be smoking my first pulled pork on the weber kettle using your videos. Wish me luck
You got this 👍
@nicholaslove134 thanks! Have fogo charcoal, pecan wood chunks, plenty of beer and a beautiful bone in pork butt
@@sweetchildofnine6677’ve done lots of pulled pork with my Weber using his video on the process. Always turns out amazing and it’s almost fool-proof to make. Have an amazing BBQ!
@@damienalvarez2957 thank you!!!
Do you have a slow n sear ( or equivalent) or are doing the snake method?
Bradley, any chance you will sell a set of blueprints for this project, maybe even fkr the mini chud box?
What no one talks about is how expensive steel is 😫
You should start using dual shield wire. It will help your porosity problems and you don't have to put any action on it so you will weld faster. It doesn't spatter as bad as normal flux core either.
That's not porosity. He just dont know how to weld.
Tack weld b4 doing full welds homie keeps shit from shifting around \m/
And from warping
I love it bro. I do have a question however. With that deep v setting below the door, wont cleaning ash out be a little tough? If the door and door hole had the same shape it would make it way easier. Hope this doesn't come off the wrong way because it does look awesome so far and i am truly a huge fan.
I had the same question and decided to check the comments first!
Glad I did.
Hope Bradley responds.
Scooping it out with a dustpan or just using a shop vac both probably work just fine.
Yes, that is the drawback with some square fireboxes. This just makes clean up a little more difficult. Round fire pit IMO is better but for a home welder square is a bit easier to attach.
@Jason J I never thought of using a shop vac that's a great idea.
@Not Just Nonsense mine is square but my door reaches the bottom so I can use a small hoe to pull it all out. As mentioned a dustpan or shop vac would do it as long as it's had time to cool off.
How you cleaning the ashes out?? Vacuum?
I literally just dropped everything I was doing to watch this
Just a FYI...when you do small bump tacks like that, and get the dot (hole) in the middle, it's called a fisheye and can go all the way through the weld. This, combined with the quick heating and cooling action can make the weld prone to cracking. You're better off to turn the machine down a little bit and run a constant bead. The spot of posority is likely caused either by holding the nozzle too far from the metal or a little wind. Either way, it's usually caused by losing gas coverage. Great videos though.
I'm actually working on a firebox this week for my first build. I'm definitely not as well equipped lol. Very timely video though Brad. Thanks!
Do you need to weld the inside of the fire box? Also, may make a tube A-frame (swing set style). You could hang a chain in the middle with a pully. You hang your box then push the table out of the way.
Ha ha, just saw episode 3. Nvm you got it off the table.
If you are selling these you should honestly “care” that you gassed out on those welds. If I’m gonna pay a premium for something I expect premium quality. You should have grinded out those gas outs and re-welded. If you weld those corners vertically from top to bottom it will transfer the heat quicker and you will be less likely to blow through. Get to the point where you don’t want to grind your welds off and just clean them up. That will deliver a very high quality product. Fire video though!
Quick tip, always push a mig don't drag it. You drag stick. The only time to drag mig is if your filling. Your welds will much flatter and cleaner.
Show me the way Bradley.
Going to build my first offset soon
Why not fill the space between the V and the outer steel of the box with sand? Cheap and effective insulation 🤷🏼♂️
The pinholes in your welds were caused by not having enough shielding gas. Some wind may have blown it away while you were welding.
Yep. Lack of shielding gas creates porosity. For as much as they charge for a pit, I'd want my welds without porosity.
Since he's grinding every weld down, the gas is a waste. Save some money and use flux core.
@@duanehenicke6602 he has stated in a previous video that he doesn't like the bbs that are made when using fluxcore.
@@cyberbeer65 I don't think this one was made to be sold.
@@cyberbeer65 i imagine since its not for a customer and for his personal use QA is not as important to him on this build.
what is the duty cycle on your welder? Some long runs you had to make, wondering if you have to pause occasionally to let the welder to cool. I picked up a Miller Multimatic because I love to tig, but wanted a mig too, duty cycle is 20 percent.
Why not build a grate into your firebox? Allows the logs to have airflow, ass to fall, could build an integrated ash removal tray/door etc...
I think you should wear some kind of gas mask when welding such a lot of stuff, cause afaik those metal fumes aren't exactly healthy ;) Btw love your videos!
What's the name of your local fabricator in Austin? I need something fabricated.
Do you need to remove mill scale? I was reading about the toxicity of it and don't want to give the fam cancer from making great brisket and pork butts.
Love the series! Would it be worth extending that handle a bit, I feel like you're asking for a knuckle scrape there
I cannot imagine how much your neighbors hate you (but I love it)
Love whatcha got going on, I've learned a lot on the bbw and cook side of things, a few tips from an old welder when you have your tubing square take a cutting wheel and run it down the seems bam instant bevel weld and will give more weld less grind and to reduce porosity in light gauge metal hot and fast down hill welding is the way to go, when done right it'll give a round over look to your corners also less grinding.. because we're welders not grinders😂
Love the process - 2 things to share. 1st -As a back saver - maybe get a Harbor Freight engine hoist - I've seen lots of guys use them for other tasks. 2nd - might be time to go with something other than croccs while welding - those heavier bent assemblies could take one Chud out of commission for a while with a broken foot or worse. Just a suggestion - again love seeing the process.
Your neighbors must hate you with all the noise. And not to be Internet OSHA guy, but theres a reason fabricators wear pants and steel toe boots and not shorts and Crocs. You will learn the hard way one day.
What is the measurement of your firebox to cook chamber opening?
Those casters are zinc plated. Wear a mask if watching and thinking of doing this. Best best is soak in vinegar for two days first and repaint after welding
You should work a pizza oven into that firebox.
Hey Brad please my dude. What steel are you making the fire box out of?
Not completely related to this video but you've inspired me to start direct heat cooking again. I love what you do
Why not use channel stock instead of square tubbing? It should be just as strong and lighten things up a bit.
It’s like 5 Minute Crafts but ran by a white guy and takes 15 minutes
You need an engine hoist to lift and move the heavier stuff. A tractor would be better but you're in a garage.
have you considered weld it yourself build kits?
For the welding on just the firebox itself. How long did that take you to weld it all together?
How big do you make the hole between the firebox and cool chamber?
As a welder/fabricator of 20+ years myself, you’re not doing too bad. I live in Michigan. I’m curious if you need an expansion up this way. Someone to help you build things for your brand up here. This is an honest reach out for business that could be beneficial to both of us. If you’re interested, let me know. We can figure out a way to communicate and go from there. Hope to hear from you. I’m genuinely interested in this possible business aspect.
Did anyone notice he was listening to the Adam Regusea Podcast?
If you have enough money for all the parts and tools, you have enough money to just buy one.
Next video gonna need you to do a Norm Abram safety talk tho. 😂
How long did that take you? And how long would it have taken you not filming?
You must have some excellent neighbours?
Chud make me a WeBer kettle please !
Here’s a suggestion Chorizo Smasburger
You also don't have to sand down your welds "But it helps" was totally expecting that quote from him at 9:54😂
how big or small do i want to make my exchange hole from the fire box to the cooker
It’s gotta be hard cleaning ash out of that beauty….
i used to watch you back in the bacon days, btw, love you name!!
What thickness of sheet steel was this box made from ?
1:58. Okay Beavis and Butthead. Lol
Do you mind explain what the V shape does?
You should get a jib crane into your shop
Hey bud, there's a hole in your ceiling
I probably won’t ever try to weld but it’s fun to watch things get built.
Consummate V’s! I said consummate!
Why don’t you use a grate instead of V bottom?
just buying the steel alone is outrageous. How much does it cost for a 24 x 24 pc of 1/4in steel for that firebox?
Where can I get a holey table like that? Did you make it?
What type of wire are you welding with?
What size plate steel are you using bro ?
A grinder and paint make a welder what he ain't! 🤣
Atta boy put those safety glasses on 😎
Did he ever say the thickness of the steel?!?
Welding in shorts??? Owwww!
Welding in shorts hell ya. Should of done sandles too 😊
I did some tig welding on a jeep frame back when I first started out.....shirtless drinking beer.....worst sunburn ever lol
Dimensions of the firebox??
With the "v", is it harder to clean out the ash?
Wow!! This is lookin good!!
As much as I would love to buy one of your pits, the shipping to Canada would SUCK!! LOL
That being said, I do have a couple questions for you??
1) How would you gauge the gap for the air gap or whatever insulation system one uses? Whether it's a square Or round Firebox.
2) What measurements, formula or percentages would one use to figure out the V shape for the square Firebox?
3) How would one gauge the holes for the exchange and or door systems??
Within this question, what measurements would one use to figure out the door placement??
4) What gauge of expanded metal do you use for the grates and the bottom of the cart?
Thanks brother for all the awesome content you put out!!
Gordon Flug
Way cool setup you've built up over time, Mr. R.. One thing I discovered when you learn how to weld....your neighbors either love you or hate you. Myself? I keep the garage door down when welding or grinding.(tough to do here in central Texas, but it keeps the neighbors from calling false alarms to the Fire Dept., lol.)
I'm Jonesing after your slow speed chop saw. I have the much cheaper abrasive high speed chop saw....sounds like ten freight trains when running. But like you said, a few angle grinders can do most any job...just takes a little longer.
Enjoying this series. Probably will be as great as your Weber Kettle series.
kudos to ya, Brad.
rocket
(Weber Kettle with Slow N Sear, DIY hybrid pellet fed barrel smoker, commercial 8" electric hot plate, Ninja SP101 oven/air fryer combo and a small Costco air fryer)
loving this series!
I'd slow your wire down just a tad, and you should be pushing your weld pool with mig welding. Also, to help keep your area nearly spatter free, try spraying a thin film of WD40 on before you weld. You'll have nearly zero spatter.
Could/would you sell JUST that firebox? And if so how much $$
I have a propane tank that I’m going to turn into a side box smoker(when I get a round tuit)
Making the firebox is most likely what has been my holdup and if I could get one made that would definitely get me off my butt and get to welding. I have 87 different ways to apply heat and smoke to things, but I do love to make new ones.
I bet you’d get a kick out of my Party Barn, it ain’t no Matt’s Meat Church but we have a good time 😜
This series is making me want to order a welder and head to the metal shop so bad 😂 idk if my wife would approve of me getting into pit building on top of everything else....
Chud’s should collaborate with fireball tool. Maybe pay him in brisket or ribs. He has perfect fixture table for you!
this surprised me haha, been watching the food videos now and then, and now your building your own smoker, interesting *click* guy has a saw saw nice, poof there's a whole welding table... shiiit
your channel just got a lot more interesting fabwork and food is a great combo! now it just need some classic motorcycles or cars
How do you clean out the ash?
First- let me say- I enjoy (and appreciate) your content. You started out saying that all you really need is an angle grinder and a cheap welder- that's the type of videos I had hoped for. You have what seems to be a pretty well stocked shop. Someone who's attempting a 'one off', home built smoker using the angle grinder and cheap welder - for the first time- is probably not going to get much out of this. This is not a knock- you run a business and it might not be a good use of your time to show how to bust out a serviceable smoker with "stone knives and bear skins"- but maybe you could do that one day??
How much are ure smokers?
Your firebox outer skin is now a sealed vessel. You should drill a small hole to let the air expand and contract
That's what all the pinholes are for 😂😂😂
You made comment about the hole from the fire box to the cook chamber, making it lower than you normally make it. I made a standard flow with the fire exit low similar to yours. It wasn’t worth a shit! Used way to much fuel. Once I opened it up, worked great. I’m interested to see what happens with this pit. Thanks for sharing.
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I started smoking on a reverse flow back in college a few years back and have stuck with my crappy store bought pit since then. I would love to buy this off of you when completed. Met you at Windy City Smokeout last year, which confirmed I want a Chud Pit. You're the man
You forgot to "pat it dry"!
No drawings in DWG available by any chance? 😀OK, I can settle for sketches when it has to 😛
You should try selling these, I bet you'd at least be able to get a couple out. Start small (maybe 2-3 offsets max).
I must say I've been watching your show since it came on and I've already designed in my head a reverse flow smoker and I must say you stole my design I am going to file charges against you at the patent office for stealing my design of your designs smoker I would really love to build
Shorts????........ ouch!
Better penetration and little giggle! Classic. Appreciate the vid, extremely helpful!
Im tig welding my frankensmoker
and I made holes welding tubing. I had to bridge gaps by spot welding over and over until it was covered. Very hard, and very rewarding.