This is awesome and ingenious Larry! I love the idea of repurposing stuff! My Dad uses old refrigerators and freezers to store tools in them so they don't get rusted and he can lock them too. But I love this! Thanks so much for all of your great videos! They are really informative and inspiring!
I made an old BBQ to run on bulk or one pound propane, natural gas, electric, wood (tool box stove) or open firepit. I stripped the burners and guts out and put the side burner on the bottom. The top removes so it can be used as an oven. It's not just a smoker... It's an oven, grill, BBQ, griddle, boiler, fryer, canner, dehydrater. Both sections can be used interchangeably. I had nine jerky drying screens that fit perfect, and three layers of grates. I could fit about 30 pounds of sausage, not mass production, but the versatility of this system can't be beat. The burner and gas control 'snap' into place, removeable, as is all other heat methods, screens, grills, etc. It has a temp gauge, lots of airflow. I've spent four days devising every feature I can think of, IE...reinforced the bottom so I can put heavy canner of water on the burner.... I made a deeper depth of the cabinet, it protrudes out the back four inches, out of stainless steel and it really looks sharp. Snaps into place, removes. Has front doors and back access. Cost me a day just to have that feature. Add to prep supply....hard times are coming.
I'm pretty sure you could but I have access to 3 boxes like stores sell bags of ice out of. It's metal on the inside that would work wouldn't it with a turkey fryer burner in the bottom of it ?
I just bought the exact same fridge.for 50$.i see you left the black stripping around the doors..any issues?.mine has it to..i order a pellet pro and cold smoker from smoke daddy.thanks for the idea..
Originally… was the interior of this freezer stainless steel? Or powder coated factory white? Do you all think the powder coated factory white is ok to heat up and smoke meat in ? Or does it need to be stainless steel ?
does this ever get cleaned out? Don't want to sound OCD but it looks really greasy inside. Is that a fire hazzard? It looks like a great idea but the grease inside...?
The food always sits on clean racks so it does not touch anything else! Yes I do clean it out from time to time but it is a big job! Thanks So Much For Watching The Video! See All My Most Popular Video's By Category On Pinterest! www.pinterest.com/larryhall50/boards/
Me and my dad just found one of these but it didn't look like a fridge because it doesn't have any space for the compressor and what not but no big deal. I was wondering I tho about the insulation if it was ok to leave it in there cuz of the heat? Not sure of its melting point don't want any of its flavor to get in our smoked meats.
That is a big smoker! Did it used to have that white lining in the fridge that most of them come with now? the reason why I ask is that is see a lot like that.. some are metal and some are plastic but even the metal ones are coated with a white liner. and if it was do you think the smoke and melt that liner and get the toxins into the meat? thx
i have a large chest freezer that went bad and I've been wanting to use if for this specific application. It is metal inside but has that light white coating over the metal. In your opinion, will that cause any problems with the product quality? Toxins etc. Thanks!
It is a very informative book, I have a small wood smoker and would like to build a larger one but not had the money to do it yet. Lots of hickory trees on our property makes for some great smoked meats!! Like this video, good job. I will have to keep my eyes out for non working SS refrigerators like this one, I have a old samsung piece of junk that konked out while still under warranty but nobody to repair it around here. but it is mainly plastic so wont' work for a smoker...
Hi larry im building one just like yours but mine has three doors two big doors and one small one on the bottom.I seen a video on a smoker that used a window air conditioner to keep the meat cool which I found very interesting.But yours is pretty simple to me.Anywys awesome smoker and keep sending the videos
Question Larry, I have a similar stainless freezer I'm converting into a powdercoat oven, I'm concerned about the insulation, looks like spray foam. What was the highest temp you had yours up to inside?
Mine has insulation but it is not foam! Should be no reason to remove it as long as the inside is sealed! I would leave it if at all possible because you will get much more even cooking! Thanks so much for watching the video! Here is a link to some of my most popular video’s on Pinterest! www.pinterest.com/larryhall50/boards/
***** I have a smoker set up like this with foam insulation... I keep mine 200 F and below temp to be safe otherwise the foam will expand and break the seals.
no I didn't remove the foam and yes it has two layers of stainless. I use propane for the heat and got it too hot one time and the foam pushed the panels inside the doors out...cut the foam down and replaced the panels with 3/4" plywood.works fine. sealed the seams inside with some stove paint just to make sure there is no fumes from the foam too.
Larry check out Utuber JD hog wild shows how to make owb cold generator measuements are given in Metric but its does the same as the cold smoker you show
Well that is Great! You will Love your new smoker! Thanks for watching my video! I appreciate that! Check out all my most popular videos by category on Pinterest! www.pinterest.com/larryhall50/
I have searched high and low folks want 200-400 hundred dollars nowadays for a non working frig of this size and style. I may as well just buy a WSM for 399 and be done with it Nice idea though.
I clicked on your pinterest link and it said "Oops, not found!" Why can't you go out and get one from a junkyard anymore? If the compressor is removed, you should still be able to get one. My father-in-law had a glass deli case that he put beside his garage, in the carport/woodshed area. (It was free because it didn't work). He kept all his soft drinks, beer, large bags of dog food and cat food totally secure from animals, dust, etc...I wonder if it could be made into a smoker. Seeing what you did makes me think about what else could be used as a smoker. Are you from Philadelphia. You sound like a guy I know from the VFW, and he's originally from Pittsburg.
I have obtained a freezer exactly like yours except my compressor was on top instead of being on the bottom. I have removed the compressor and have a few questions in regards to setup. I have ordered the smoke daddy and would like to communicate with you in order to do it correctly. Would you be kind enough to provide me with an email or can I give you my phone # in order to accomplish this. I would be very appreciative. Please let me know. Thank You!!!
Did you replace the original door seal with wood stove cord? If not how long did the original seal lasy
This is awesome and ingenious Larry! I love the idea of repurposing stuff! My Dad uses old refrigerators and freezers to store tools in them so they don't get rusted and he can lock them too. But I love this! Thanks so much for all of your great videos! They are really informative and inspiring!
Did you have to remove panels and insulation?
I made an old BBQ to run on bulk or one pound propane, natural gas, electric, wood (tool box stove) or open firepit.
I stripped the burners and guts out and put the side burner on the bottom.
The top removes so it can be used as an oven.
It's not just a smoker...
It's an oven, grill, BBQ, griddle, boiler, fryer, canner, dehydrater.
Both sections can be used interchangeably.
I had nine jerky drying screens that fit perfect, and three layers of grates.
I could fit about 30 pounds of sausage, not mass production, but the versatility of this system can't be beat.
The burner and gas control 'snap' into place, removeable, as is all other heat methods, screens, grills, etc.
It has a temp gauge, lots of airflow.
I've spent four days devising every feature I can think of, IE...reinforced the bottom so I can put heavy canner of water on the burner....
I made a deeper depth of the cabinet, it protrudes out the back four inches, out of stainless steel and it really looks sharp. Snaps into place, removes.
Has front doors and back access.
Cost me a day just to have that feature.
Add to prep supply....hard times are coming.
when you built your smoker did you remove the foam insulation?
I'm pretty sure you could but I have access to 3 boxes like stores sell bags of ice out of. It's metal on the inside that would work wouldn't it with a turkey fryer burner in the bottom of it ?
How's it holding up? I'm going to be building an oven out of refrigerator kinda like that... Insulation hold up and seals?
I just bought the exact same fridge.for 50$.i see you left the black stripping around the doors..any issues?.mine has it to..i order a pellet pro and cold smoker from smoke daddy.thanks for the idea..
Originally… was the interior of this freezer stainless steel? Or powder coated factory white? Do you all think the powder coated factory white is ok to heat up and smoke meat in ? Or does it need to be stainless steel ?
does this ever get cleaned out? Don't want to sound OCD but it looks really greasy inside. Is that a fire hazzard? It looks like a great idea but the grease inside...?
The food always sits on clean racks so it does not touch anything else! Yes I do clean it out from time to time but it is a big job! Thanks So Much For Watching The Video! See All My Most Popular Video's By Category On Pinterest! www.pinterest.com/larryhall50/boards/
Great video. You're a super guy for sharing your superior ways of doing things.
Me and my dad just found one of these but it didn't look like a fridge because it doesn't have any space for the compressor and what not but no big deal. I was wondering I tho about the insulation if it was ok to leave it in there cuz of the heat? Not sure of its melting point don't want any of its flavor to get in our smoked meats.
That is a big smoker! Did it used to have that white lining in the fridge that most of them come with now? the reason why I ask is that is see a lot like that.. some are metal and some are plastic but even the metal ones are coated with a white liner. and if it was do you think the smoke and melt that liner and get the toxins into the meat? thx
This had no liner metal on the inside!
Larry, i just built the same smoker. My right door now will not shut. Help
How did you extended the metal line for your propane burner? I would like to to that.
If i remember right i just took the connection to Ace hardware and asked to extend it and they gave me what i needed!
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What is the brand name of the fridge? I want to see if others are available.
i have a large chest freezer that went bad and I've been wanting to use if for this specific application. It is metal inside but has that light white coating over the metal. In your opinion, will that cause any problems with the product quality? Toxins etc. Thanks!
I would get it really hot inside and burn off any off that!
It is a very informative book, I have a small wood smoker and would like to build a larger one but not had the money to do it yet. Lots of hickory trees on our property makes for some great smoked meats!!
Like this video, good job. I will have to keep my eyes out for non working SS refrigerators like this one, I have a old samsung piece of junk that konked out while still under warranty but nobody to repair it around here. but it is mainly plastic so wont' work for a smoker...
Hi larry im building one just like yours but mine has three doors two big doors and one small one on the bottom.I seen a video on a smoker that used a window air conditioner to keep the meat cool which I found very interesting.But yours is pretty simple to me.Anywys awesome smoker and keep sending the videos
I have heard that over smoking causes a bitter taste. Is that from to much tar?
Give me a nice winter project to work on
Question Larry, I have a similar stainless freezer I'm converting into a powdercoat oven, I'm concerned about the insulation, looks like spray foam. What was the highest temp you had yours up to inside?
I have an ice machine dispenser that I wanted to make into an oven for a lechon and now I'm concerned for the polyurethane foam.
Wow! How do you come up with so many nifty ideas?
I live up north like you, do you just leave your smoker out in the open or do you have a shelter or move it in the winter?
Just leave it outside!
Did yours have the foam between the two layers of stainless steel? Mine does and I just want to know if it has to be removed.
Mine has insulation but it is not foam! Should be no reason to remove it as long as the inside is sealed! I would leave it if at all possible because you will get much more even cooking! Thanks so much for watching the video! Here is a link to some of my most popular video’s on Pinterest!
www.pinterest.com/larryhall50/boards/
***** I have a smoker set up like this with foam insulation... I keep mine 200 F and below temp to be safe otherwise the foam will expand and break the seals.
Yes there is foam inside the metal no you do not need to remove it!
no I didn't remove the foam and yes it has two layers of stainless. I use propane for the heat and got it too hot one time and the foam pushed the panels inside the doors out...cut the foam down and replaced the panels with 3/4" plywood.works fine. sealed the seams inside with some stove paint just to make sure there is no fumes from the foam too.
Andrew Burke
You must have really got it hot I have never had a problem?
hi did each door have its own compartment or did you cut the divider out?
no divider
I just acquired a industrial stainless steel refrigerator. Wonder what happens to the soft magnetic door seals with heat? Do you have to replace them?
You will have to try it and see?
Fantastic! Good luck with your smoker!!!!!
You are welcome!
Brilliant!
This is great Larry. I need one to smoke my chicken.
Thanks
Larry check out Utuber JD hog wild shows how to make owb cold generator measuements are given in Metric but its does the same as the cold smoker you show
Yes I have that book! Thanks
I don't know what causes it but if you smoke 50-50 with hickory and apple-wood you will never have that problem!
cool im makin a old fridge smoker i live in henning
They work great!
you ever cold smoke sausage and snack sticks????
very awesome
You can easily cold smoke anything as long as you have nitrate in the mix to keep it safe they use a cure
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That smoker is awesome!!!
Your video's inspired me to make one too. Awesome video's. ..Thanks Larry.
Well that is Great! You will Love your new smoker! Thanks for watching my video! I appreciate that! Check out all my most popular videos by category on Pinterest! www.pinterest.com/larryhall50/
Well thanks
Thanks my friend!
You can find nice Instructions on woodprix if you like to build it
THAT is SWEET !
Soak your chips and cover the smoke pan! They will last long and a damp smoke is asweeter flavor
GREAT IDEA Larry! I just happen to have an old fridge around. Used it for rat proof dry storage. This would be a more productive use for it. TY :-)
great ideal....thanks Larry for posting
I have searched high and low folks want 200-400 hundred dollars nowadays for a non working frig of this size and style. I may as well just buy a WSM for 399 and be done with it Nice idea though.
Look at all that flavor in there...
Great!
Got to build me one this size
Did this have polyurethane insulation?
Thanks RuralintheUrban
great job well done
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will do thanks
You will find one!
Thats a sweet setup!
Thanks it has served me well!
That would be Great! Dave!
I clicked on your pinterest link and it said "Oops, not found!" Why can't you go out and get one from a junkyard anymore? If the compressor is removed, you should still be able to get one. My father-in-law had a glass deli case that he put beside his garage, in the carport/woodshed area. (It was free because it didn't work). He kept all his soft drinks, beer, large bags of dog food and cat food totally secure from animals, dust, etc...I wonder if it could be made into a smoker. Seeing what you did makes me think about what else could be used as a smoker. Are you from Philadelphia. You sound like a guy I know from the VFW, and he's originally from Pittsburg.
nice video
I have obtained a freezer exactly like yours except my compressor was on top instead of being on the bottom. I have removed the compressor and have a few questions in regards to setup. I have ordered the smoke daddy and would like to communicate with you in order to do it correctly. Would you be kind enough to provide me with an email or can I give you my phone # in order to accomplish this. I would be very appreciative. Please let me know. Thank You!!!
I have a old telephone booth I want to make it a smoker
Although functional, cheap, but quality build, cleaning this thing will cost you more than buying a new industrial smoker ;)
Minnesota!!!!!!
Lol Thanks!
Nice!!!
LOL Thanks
My dads first smoker was a old fridge lol
Good video except the flag on the ground.
I know did not see it!
U r always amazing me.
Swwwweet!
Next time pick up my flag from the ground. Should have never touched the ground.
I am aware of that!
PICK THAT FUCKIN FLAG UP OFF THE GROUND
You should be in prison for treason.
Dan Willis
@ Dan...for the flag hitting the Ground? Hajajaajajaj.
If I had seen that flag on the ground, i would have spit and stepped on it.
@@ronblack2700 you are a complete ass hole. If you are in this country and don't like it do us all a favor and leave
You have America flag laying on ground. You're dead to me.
That's fukn nasty dude.
Please pick the flag up off of the ground
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