Teri Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Hello all, I'm in Somerset and nuts about everything smoky, after tasting amazing smoked haddock on the isle of Mull five years ago I decided I had to build myself a cold smoker and started smoking as my son put it "anything that doesn't move fast enough". I also have four BBQ's and a rotisserie firepit, but my partner thought that wasn't enough so he bought me a hot smoker for my birthday 😊 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Hi Teri, once again welcome to the Forum. Looks like the “Addiction” has bitten you as well! Thats a nice looking Cold Smoker you have 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Too cool. Nice one. Welcome. Nice to have a enthusiastic member in the west. Maybe we can arrange a west country tailgate sometime. I would be there in a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 3 hours ago, Teri said: Hello all, I'm in Somerset and nuts about everything smoky, after tasting amazing smoked haddock on the isle of Mull five years ago I decided I had to build myself a cold smoker and started smoking as my son put it "anything that doesn't move fast enough". I also have four BBQ's and a rotisserie firepit, but my partner thought that wasn't enough so he bought me a hot smoker for my birthday 😊 Ooh I’d love to see the plans for this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Hi Teri and welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Hi. Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teri Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) On 2/17/2019 at 4:59 PM, Raptor72 said: Ooh I’d love to see the plans for this The plans were pretty simple. 100 cm high at the back to allow four racks, 105 cm at the front where there is an adjustable vent at the top of the door and two rows of holes along the bottom to allow air in. The other dimensions were dictated by the size of the racks, I actually used two 40 cm X 26 cm wire racks on each level so that I can easily add or remove fish fillets throughout the day. Using a Pro Q smoke generator I have smoked up to 15 kg of fish in a day. Castors and rope handles make it easy to move and as I had some perspex kicking about thought it would be fun to be able to watch the food colour up. It's quite nice sitting on the patio with a bottle of wine watching something yummy turning golden. Edited February 22, 2019 by Teri 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Hi Teri thanks for this .Did you use plywood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) And the frame Edited February 24, 2019 by Raptor72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teri Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 31 minutes ago, Raptor72 said: Hi Teri thanks for this .Did you use plywood? Yes 3 mm ply to keep the weight down and the frame was left over timber from building a duck run. And yes smoked duck eggs are really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice But Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 On 2/22/2019 at 10:36 AM, Teri said: Yes 3 mm ply to keep the weight down and the frame was left over timber from building a duck run. And yes smoked duck eggs are really good. As would be smoked duck..... I'll get my coat..😉 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice But Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 (edited) Seriously love the smoker Teri may have to think about incorporating a smaller version into my outdoor kitchen...... oh the neighbours will love me.....😂🤣🤣 Edited March 5, 2019 by Nice But 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 (edited) How does it cope with the weather please, do you store under shelter when it is not used or keep it outside all the time? I have cardboard one that I keep in the garage and only use in dry weather. Edited November 12, 2019 by Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I’ve got a cheap gas bbq cover over mine Added some of that fabriseal weather protector to the cover but then mine is smaller squat ! Oh and Holy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoogl Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Hi Teri . I love the wee smoke shack. great build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 6 minutes ago, Raptor72 said: I’ve got a cheap gas bbq cover over mine Added some of that fabriseal weather protector to the cover but then mine is smaller squat ! Oh and Holy ! I am figuring out a cheap way to use the proq eco smoker when the weather is a bit showery. The existing method i use is the small wsm wrapped in bubble wrap and with a ceramic bulb heater connected to pid controller (inkbird and the like) to maintain the temp at 20c when smoking salmon. going to do some more soonish. Will post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Maybe Stick it in one of those garden bin incinerators . And put a cheap rain cowl guard over exhaust aperture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 good idea, and drill holes for air inlet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Ah that’s the only thing don’t they have a lot of holes ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 https://www.screwfix.com/p/galvanised-incinerator-bin-90ltr/51344?tc=PA3&ds_kid=92700024374055360&ds_rl=1241687&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1249410&ds_rl=1249481&ds_rl=1245250&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiZq_4JTl5QIVCkHTCh3J0QcpEAQYAiABEgIsBfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds galvanised won’t matter as not high temp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Actually why bother with the eco smoker box if you can fit some shelves to the bin that it is good enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I might just stick some brackets to the inside and rest some shelves on those, Some heavy duty Velcro will work fine i think. Will go down local screwfix soon ish. Drill a whole in for the power cable to bulb and a probe hole for smoking salmon in cold weather, brackets ,just need to find some shelving, do not need to be metal, wood is fine. Could hang salmon in there too easy enough. Options galore. Shelves https://www.amazon.co.uk/Marko-Outdoor-Barbecue-Replacement-Garden/dp/B07DVH989W/ref=pd_sbs_79_19?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07DVH989W&pd_rd_r=8a7a2b59-3e70-4358-be98-a08f97590101&pd_rd_w=a3CV2&pd_rd_wg=9zhAI&pf_rd_p=cc188cba-1892-42b3-956f-6c67d0ab7a00&pf_rd_r=REAPZ1TKNJ5HKNSWFZ6X&psc=1&refRID=REAPZ1TKNJ5HKNSWFZ6X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teri Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 6 hours ago, Justin said: How does it cope with the weather please, do you store under shelter when it is not used or keep it outside all the time? I have cardboard one that I keep in the garage and only use in dry weather. 6 hours ago, Justin said: How does it cope with the weather please, do you store under shelter when it is not used or keep it outside all the time? I have cardboard one that I keep in the garage and only use in dry weather. It's oiled so can stand up to a bit of rain whilst smoking, but it's on castors so just wheel it into the shed when not in use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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