This DIY electric smoker is surprisingly good (full build)

We have wanted a smoker for a while but keep finding other things that require our financial attention (read: machine room in the shop) so I built one instead. I had a lot of fun and with moderate welding skills this is a very accessible project. I spent just $100 on parts and another $75 on the Weber racks. Cheers!
Useful links and parts used:
Water Pan
a.co/d/7WrsMtO
Lower Grate
a.co/d/diBVJN8
Heating Element Tray
a.co/d/apedDi6
Heating Element
a.co/d/22piJnR
Rust-Oleum® Black High-Heat Spray Paint
- bought at Menards
Upper Grates
a.co/d/9Tv4ZIC
Acorn Nuts (Nickel Plated)
a.co/d/hq162IO
Threaded Rod
a.co/d/cOS5v7x
100lb Propane Tank
- got free from my neighbor
1/2” Re Rod Hanger
- shop scraps
Chip Tray
16 gauge sheet metal 12 x 18”
- bought at Menards
Angle Iron 1-1/2”
- bought at Menards
Angle Iron 3/4”
- bought at Menards
Vevor Band Saw
a.co/d/ahP2UV8
Deburring Tool
a.co/d/bVi0dsA

[@ZackofAllTradesct]

This video has been popping up on my feed for weeks. I haven't watched it because it was a vertical / electric smoker. Been when I heard you talking about justifying your $10,000 lathe by building a $100 smoker... I knew I should have watched this a while ago and subscribed.

[@samuelwiltzius]

Thanks man! I should really make a follow up on the smoker. I didn’t do a good job showing off how much we use it. Been using it a ton without the middle section - killer way to make chicken and brats and it’s basically replaced or Weber charcoal grill.

[@ZackofAllTradesct]

@@samuelwiltzius nice!!