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Wooden Smokehouse

PostPosted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 5:43 pm
by wittdog
http://www.canr.uconn.edu/ansci/ext/bui ... ehouse.pdf
I saw this link on another board and it got me thinking...seems like the materials cost around $180 USD...
I talked to a guy I work with who has construction experience....it's starting to look like this wooden smokehouse is going to be a go once the weather breaks.

PostPosted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 5:58 pm
by Hangin_Salami
Nice Smokehouse, Just hope nobody confuses it for an outhouse after a few cold ones! :lol:

PostPosted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 6:01 pm
by Iamarealbigdog
Yep I'm thinking of doing the same with the cold smoke generator being worked on by Darren, Dave and Hoggy.

Different versions but very interesting... for a smoke house we will have to go with something more industrial in size.

As I am writing this I am munching on a smoked turkey leg done on the weekend. The office is in a fit, with the smell, I have not seen so much traffic.


:D

PostPosted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 6:02 pm
by wittdog
I'm thinking something that size...would hold alot of meat...I'm thinking about making it 5ftx5ft and about 6ft high....

PostPosted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 10:40 pm
by Iamarealbigdog
think 4X4...

plywood sheets come 4x4x8 so only one will be required and ther is no seam to worry about. I am concerned with air flow and Dave's mouse issue, Last thing we need is 5 poonds of fish sampled on. I am thinking of using expanded metal on the sides with sliding doors to control air / heat flow.

I like the propane burner, but would like the option of using hardwood charcoal.

If I go with one of those smoke generators, I can deal with heat in numerious ways, even electrically.

Circulation fans may also be in order to even out heat and smoke flow

PostPosted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 1:22 pm
by wittdog
Iamarealbigdog wrote:think 4X4...

plywood sheets come 4x4x8 so only one will be required and ther is no seam to worry about. I am concerned with air flow and Dave's mouse issue, Last thing we need is 5 poonds of fish sampled on. I am thinking of using expanded metal on the sides with sliding doors to control air / heat flow.

I like the propane burner, but would like the option of using hardwood charcoal.

If I go with one of those smoke generators, I can deal with heat in numerious ways, even electrically.

Circulation fans may also be in order to even out heat and smoke flow

I worry about plywood because of the glue...but 4x4 is probably a better size..even to get some sheet metal for the inside maybe...
as for the burner...and or hardwood...a small cast iron stove might do the trick..
Air flow...I'm going to put a chimeny on the top...and think about fans.
Thanks for the input keep it coming

PostPosted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 3:17 pm
by Buckskin
I made a 4x4x4 foot smoke box out of plywood. And then have a external smoke box that pipes in the smoke. Depending on if I want a cold smoke or hot smoke I use different lengths of pipe. Also have a electric hot plate that I put inside for more heat if needed. If you season the plywood w/ several dry runs as I did, I don't think you have anything to worry about the glue. Temps won't get that high.

PostPosted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 3:25 pm
by wittdog
Buckskin wrote:I made a 4x4x4 foot smoke box out of plywood. And then have a external smoke box that pipes in the smoke. Depending on if I want a cold smoke or hot smoke I use different lengths of pipe. Also have a electric hot plate that I put inside for more heat if needed. If you season the plywood w/ several dry runs as I did, I don't think you have anything to worry about the glue. Temps won't get that high.

Thanks for the info

PostPosted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:12 pm
by wittdog
The wooden smokehouse build is becoming a reality��yesterday I picked up the stuff for the foundation, today I stared to dig the foundation and picked up the lumber for the smokehouse�.I�m making sausage tomorrow and the plan is to start building the smokehouse Sunday, it might be done by Monday or Tuesday.
Before the Dig
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The Dig
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You have to fuel the machine
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The Lumber
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 9:05 pm
by wittdog
The floor
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Side Wall
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Side wall finished
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Side Wall UP
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The other side
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Back Wall
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The Other Side Wall
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Front of Smokehouse
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We ended up building the floor and the four walls today�tomorrow the plan is for the roof, door and maybe the pipes, we are going to use concrete board for the inside of the smokehouse and insulate it as well.

PostPosted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 10:21 pm
by wheels
Wow Wittdog - when you do something you sure do a proper job of it. :D

PostPosted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:15 pm
by wittdog
We made a little more progress today�We had some things that came up that slowed us down some�.but today we got the rafters hung, the roof on, the back wall finished, and trimmed the overhang�we also picked up the pipe and the hardware for the door�.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 7:46 pm
by wittdog
We got a lot done today�The roof is finished�drip cap, tar paper and shingles�
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The front is now trimmed in�
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A little lunch�..homemade Italian and Polish Sausage�.
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An action photo
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The side getting finished
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We also built the door today..we will hang it tomarrow..wait till you see the hardware�
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This is what�s left of the lumber
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I think I might name it the Pork Palace

PostPosted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 10:30 pm
by saucisson

PostPosted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 10:40 pm
by wittdog
:lol: