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Title: Show us what you have!
Post by: DivotMaker on November 08, 2015, 03:40:33 PM
This is the place to share your outdoor cooking setups, your custom stands, or anything else related to how you keep your smoker!  If anyone wants their previous posts on this moved to this section, PM me a direction to the post, and I'll move it.

Let's see what you've got!
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: smokeasaurus on November 08, 2015, 04:29:26 PM
 All OEM  ;) #3 and the cart....(https://www.smokinitforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1213.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fcc469%2Fs1cott11%2F0924151701_zpsttsctwjs.jpg&hash=74cea59ef4da6de8c2728215ba0e1de9e6b3ce40) (http://s1213.photobucket.com/user/s1cott11/media/0924151701_zpsttsctwjs.jpg.html)
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Post by: TheLocNar on November 09, 2015, 10:04:23 AM
Just my #2 and an ash bucket for now. Tucked neatly away in an outside corner with a nice protective overhang. Searching for a prep table that can handle the elements. When I find something, I'll post up some more. :)

(https://www.smokinitforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv357%2FTheLocNar%2FAED73F80-C577-42B7-A0B2-8239879882EC.jpg&hash=18e7eafca8ce08d540ca270ba863e8295dbd0bf4) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/TheLocNar/media/AED73F80-C577-42B7-A0B2-8239879882EC.jpg.html)

(https://www.smokinitforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv357%2FTheLocNar%2FDCEBA0A2-744F-4569-AEAD-C0240F03B7E8.jpg&hash=47b6f5e0fecb21624723712b4483e5aac51af2af) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/TheLocNar/media/DCEBA0A2-744F-4569-AEAD-C0240F03B7E8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: Rich B on November 11, 2015, 11:20:59 AM
The Lazy-Q fits my lifestyle to a T!  After doing a lot of research on smokers I knew electric was the way to go, I wanted a set and forget, I did not want to stoke a fire, play with air dampers and worry about propane.  My smoker sleeps in the garage but when it's time to get busy, I roll my trusty #3 out to my deck.  When you see the view you will understand the need for lazy Q.  I could be kayaking, sailing, jet skiing, drinking with the neighbors or any number of activities other than actually tending a smoker.  That is Lake Huron in the background! 
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: DivotMaker on November 11, 2015, 08:22:22 PM
Nice view, Rich!  Guess it won't be long until it's a much colder view, though! :o
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: TheLocNar on November 13, 2015, 01:41:11 AM
Decided to go with a plastic cart instead of a table. We will see how it goes. Don't think I'll be out there for a few days. Thawing out a bone-in turkey breast to hopefully have on Sunday. I've got a big plastic tub that I keep all the smoking stuff in. Wood/aluminum pans/gloves/thermometer/foil etc too. That's been working great. :)

(https://www.smokinitforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv357%2FTheLocNar%2FE27F63ED-CE03-492C-86FE-4A3C3FDF8A0C.jpg&hash=722490e843160fcb18212a9b4465b077dca7decf) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/TheLocNar/media/E27F63ED-CE03-492C-86FE-4A3C3FDF8A0C.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: Mike on November 13, 2015, 06:14:06 AM
Simple set up for my #2, with cover protecting the Auber so it does not get wet but air can still circulate.

Mike
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: DivotMaker on November 13, 2015, 07:54:56 PM
Good idea, Mike!  Can you try and rotate the pic 90°?
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: RSNovi on November 15, 2015, 09:02:24 AM
Hello All,

I have been happy smoking with this setup.  I waited a long time to have a deck where I could have an outdoor area for a grill and smoker.

(https://www.smokinitforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi14.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa301%2Fcfillyaw%2FIMG_1436_zpsfkmsodqs.jpg&hash=0e97f0d27b88f67be4850c48875243c132d49b89)
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: SconnieQ on November 15, 2015, 04:01:45 PM
Send your cleaning crew this way Chris! As I said in a previous post, not a speck of dirt or a leaf on that deck!
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Post by: cogGrease on December 04, 2015, 06:38:52 PM
Still in the works, but a decent start I think.
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Post by: DivotMaker on December 04, 2015, 08:19:02 PM
Coming along, Bill!
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Post by: Three Sons BBQ on December 05, 2015, 06:24:47 AM
This is standard ops in Erie.
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: smokeasaurus on December 05, 2015, 10:46:10 AM
Hello All,

I have been happy smoking with this setup.  I waited a long time to have a deck where I could have an outdoor area for a grill and smoker.

(https://www.smokinitforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi14.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa301%2Fcfillyaw%2FIMG_1436_zpsfkmsodqs.jpg&hash=0e97f0d27b88f67be4850c48875243c132d49b89)

That deck is way to purdy  8)    Almost looks composite.  Very nice  :)
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: RG on January 02, 2016, 06:35:46 PM
Y'all have seen my getup already but I shall post it again for those that fancy a gander!

(https://www.smokinitforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpdatlanta.com%2Fbsk%2Fgrills01.jpg&hash=7b7b0ffe81736f57a1eac467e78a334759161a7c)

Since this picture was taken I've actually added another Kamado to the collection. I won a Keg at a raffle. My Wife REALLY wanted it so I bought $100.00 worth of tickets, she won it thankfully. Win or lose, the proceeds were to go to Operation BBQ Relief so it was money WELL spent.

I got a Keg Grilling Cabinet at a crazy discount, from one of my buds that works for Broil King, to house the new Keg. I had to put it on the deck though, no more room under it, lol.

(https://www.smokinitforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpdatlanta.com%2Fbsk%2Fkcart05.jpg&hash=03fc36a827925c996b66e640a0f09459b72cb903)

I love all of my cookers. I need to buy some land and build a house that has a HUGE outdoor living area where I can set up all of my cookers. I would like to have a gun range (facing away from the house obviously) so that while I have my #3 going, I can do some plinking!! Yep, redneckedness at it's finest, bullets and BBQ :P
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: DivotMaker on January 04, 2016, 07:40:04 PM
I just can't get enough of looking at your outdoor kitchen, Jason!!  Thanks for posting it again!!
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: kz0m on January 04, 2016, 08:01:27 PM
I really like your set up! 
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: RSNovi on January 04, 2016, 08:21:10 PM
I just can't get enough of looking at your outdoor kitchen, Jason!!  Thanks for posting it again!!

I agree!
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: kz0m on January 09, 2016, 10:41:44 AM
I have a model 3D on top of a Sears Craftsman roller tool chest, makes it handy with the three pull out drawers to hold supplies in.  I also attached a folding large cookie sheet to the front of the smoker which really helps with loading the meats, keeping the drippings off the concrete and off our little dogs back as she loved licking the drippings off the concrete ;-)
The folding table is attached to the tool chest with plywood, adhesive and sheet metal screws, it really works great and I just fold the tray down when I don't need it.
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: Truckman225 on January 09, 2016, 06:56:25 PM
This is how I set my #1 up. Built the cabinets a number of years ago. Added a heavy slide out shelf that works quite well.
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: jcboxlot on January 09, 2016, 06:57:56 PM
Nice, looks like my new patio will have same issue.  Mud:)


Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: Libohunden on January 09, 2016, 11:26:42 PM
Wow!  I'm really liking that front folding tray!  Not to mention all the drawers underneath!  How did you make it?
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: Truckman225 on January 10, 2016, 11:37:35 AM
Thanks, the cabinets are basically 2 plywood boxes screwed to the wall tied together by the plywood top covered with tile. The base is made from Trex plastic wood to keep the wood off of the concrete. The slide out shelf is also made from plywood using 100# capacity drawer slides I purchased at Home Depot. There are a couple cross members to keep the shelf from flexing under the weight of the smoker. 
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: kz0m on January 10, 2016, 01:34:19 PM
The large cookie tray and folding hinge brackets came from Amazon
Winware 16-Inch by 22-Inch Aluminum Sheet Pan
Folding Shelf Bracket SP1794 16in x 16in Sold in pairs
Then I used a 1/2" 16x16 piece of birch plywood I had.  Attached the plywood to the cabinet with 1" #14 sheet metal screws and used a glue for melamine,  which holds good to slick surfaces like the rolling tool chest has.  You could also use liquid nails.  Next I put one of the folding shelf brackets with the cookie sheet on top to see where I needed to place the brackets, I have the tray just below where the drip tray can slide out without hitting it.  Then attached the two folding brackets to the plywood/tool chest again with the same size sheet metal screws.  Placed the tray on top of the installed brackets and marked the holes underneath with a black magic marker.  Drilled the 4 marked holes with a 1/4" bit and installed 1/4" x 1/2" plated bolts with lock washers and nuts, that was it. very easy and the tray is great to use, I place meat on a grill rack to be placed in the smoker and also bring meats out after smoking and the shelf is nice to place the full grill on, etc.  Hope that helps, the Sears craftsman rolling tool chest goes on sale for $99 all the time, either red or black in color.  Also spray painted the plywood and brackets with flat black paint to be similar in color as the tool chest.
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: DivotMaker on January 10, 2016, 09:47:06 PM
I have a model 3D on top of a Sears Craftsman roller tool chest, makes it handy with the three pull out drawers to hold supplies in.  I also attached a folding large cookie sheet to the front of the smoker which really helps with loading the meats, keeping the drippings off the concrete and off our little dogs back as she loved licking the drippings off the concrete ;-)
The folding table is attached to the tool chest with plywood, adhesive and sheet metal screws, it really works great and I just fold the tray down when I don't need it.

That's a really cool design, Carl!  I would also like to see a detailed post on the folding cookie sheet, especially the folder parts.
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: kz0m on January 10, 2016, 11:33:21 PM
Thanks Tony, see the post just before yours, #23, I can give more details if needed.  This cookie sheet tray sure saves cleaning up the drippings and I use it to put racks on before the meat goes in and when I pull it out. I purchased the tray and folding shelf brackets on Amazon.
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: DivotMaker on January 11, 2016, 08:45:57 PM
Thanks Carl  - didn't see the specs.  I was hoping, maybe, some closeup pics of the brackets, and where you got them?
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: kz0m on January 12, 2016, 07:32:03 AM
Here is the link for the folding shelf brackets from Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006LA2G0?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00

Here is a YouTube video about the folding shelf brackets.

https://youtu.be/wbWaqV6-v9E

The brackets I received were not stiff like the video shows, I lift slightly on the tray and push slightly inward on the hinge brace to have the brackets disengage and the tray folds down easily, and no screws were included.  I used self tapping sheet metal screws #18, I believe I used 6 of the sheet metal screws and melamine glue to attach the 16x16 1/2" plywood to the cabinet for the brackets to attach to.  I used those same #18 self tapping sheet metals screws to attach the brackets through the plywood and into the cabinet and attached the tray to the brackets on top with 1/4" machine bolts 1/2" long.
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: DivotMaker on January 12, 2016, 08:46:55 PM
Perfect, Carl!  That's the link I was looking for!
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Post by: ccso0483 on March 31, 2016, 01:06:25 PM
My setup!
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Post by: jcboxlot on March 31, 2016, 05:43:06 PM
Is that a rain barrel water save system?  Almost looks like a smoker:)


Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: ccso0483 on March 31, 2016, 06:02:22 PM
It is a rain barrel. HAHA  ;D
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Post by: swthorpe on March 31, 2016, 06:57:56 PM
Great idea!  And I like the hose hook-ups already installed!
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Post by: DivotMaker on March 31, 2016, 07:51:07 PM
Nice setup, Kevin!
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Post by: jcboxlot on March 31, 2016, 08:44:14 PM
Careful with that back door open and the SI going.   Hope there is a good seal.


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Post by: old sarge on March 31, 2016, 09:21:57 PM
All the set ups look great.

Kevin, where did you get the stainless steel table?
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: ccso0483 on March 31, 2016, 11:18:14 PM
Thanks everyone!

David -  found it on Amazon. It's a 30x30

http://www.amazon.com/Apex-Worktable-Stainless-Steel-Height/dp/B016AS0Y74?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s03
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Post by: old sarge on March 31, 2016, 11:22:22 PM
Thanks Kevin.  Much appreciated.
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Post by: Kutch98 on April 02, 2016, 08:51:08 PM
Joining the crowd in showing off.  Not the most fancy, but it works for me.  Looking at either building a cart or buying something to mount the #2 on.  I have my first pork butt all primed and ready to go in tonight for my first smoke.  Looking forward to having an awesome dinner tomorrow night!
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: SconnieQ on April 02, 2016, 11:46:01 PM
Where's the smoker?
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: Kutch98 on April 02, 2016, 11:58:36 PM
Under the Camo cover to the right of the grill. Its a dark picture, sorry.
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: SconnieQ on April 03, 2016, 12:23:10 AM
Under the Camo cover to the right of the grill. Its a dark picture, sorry.

 ;D ;D ;D Sorry, I knew that was a stupid joke (camo).
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Post by: Kutch98 on April 03, 2016, 12:24:46 AM
haha..got it. 
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: Mr.Ed on July 08, 2016, 12:44:08 PM
Mr. Ed's Happy 3D


(https://www.smokinitforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi833.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fzz259%2FReginald_Carstairs%2FBBQ%2FSmokin%2520it_zpsmtplzxsv.png&hash=8c2dace43025433d08fdb201d36b9682b7f07912)
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Post by: puddle jumper on July 13, 2016, 12:10:30 PM
My set up on the front porch, It still get used quite often 8)
PJ
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Post by: NDKoze on July 13, 2016, 01:30:32 PM
Very Nice! :)
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Post by: puddle jumper on July 13, 2016, 05:27:25 PM
Thank you buddy.
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Post by: DivotMaker on July 13, 2016, 10:20:09 PM
Great setup, John.  Good to see you again! :)
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Post by: puddle jumper on July 14, 2016, 12:21:38 PM
yes sir, thank you..
I hope you are doing great buddy.
PJ
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: DivotMaker on July 15, 2016, 07:45:51 PM
yes sir, thank you..
I hope you are doing great buddy.
PJ

Finer than frog hair, split 4 ways! ;)
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: flying smoker on August 17, 2016, 02:51:38 PM
As others have done, I found a rolling tool box base for my SI2.  A drawer for wood, one for tools and still plenty of space to grow my inventory of toys.  The jerky fan is calling my name.  In this configuration, I have a 7" space in front of the door for foiling or a drip tray as racks are removed.  Not as sexy as some, but economical and utilitarian at the same time.  Bought from Sears for $160 (after taxes).

Haven't gotten around to taking the wheels off the SI yet.  Height is ok with them on and I plan to take it camping this fall and don't know that I'll enjoy putting on/ taking off each time.
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Post by: Yooper Que on September 09, 2016, 09:52:21 PM
Still need to add a few handles and hooks but this will get me through this fall and winter. May add another shelf on the bottom and do some tongue n groove on the sides and back. Easily bolted to the bottom so will be easy to take on and off if needed!
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: DivotMaker on September 09, 2016, 10:10:37 PM
Where'd you get that cart, Yoop? (btw...a first name & town in your signature line would be much-appreciated!).

Looks like a great cart!
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Post by: Yooper Que on September 11, 2016, 09:25:31 PM
I was showing my boss at work the carts online and he then went and found this one in a Connex we have of old office furniture. It was in pretty rough shape but I sanded it down and a couple coats of spray paint later I think it's looking pretty good. Wish it was a little wider but it's been working great so far! Not tippy and even rolls great thru grass! Drilled it out and bolted it down as well, can't ask for much more since it was free!
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Post by: Durangosmoker on September 13, 2016, 02:58:26 PM
Wow, looks great.
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Post by: DivotMaker on September 13, 2016, 08:53:56 PM
Great job "re-purposing," Dustin!
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Post by: TexasSMK on November 06, 2016, 06:23:08 AM
I have the cart stand from Smoking it.  Saw lots of great ideas here, particularly like the repurposed tool chest with drawers--Brilliant. 
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Post by: shrews824 on September 20, 2017, 12:13:03 PM
A lot of cool looking setups there. 
Title: Re: Show us what you have!
Post by: Grady on September 30, 2017, 06:31:35 AM
Y'all have seen my getup already but I shall post it again for those that fancy a gander!

(https://www.smokinitforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpdatlanta.com%2Fbsk%2Fgrills01.jpg&hash=7b7b0ffe81736f57a1eac467e78a334759161a7c)

Since this picture was taken I've actually added another Kamado to the collection. I won a Keg at a raffle. My Wife REALLY wanted it so I bought $100.00 worth of tickets, she won it thankfully. Win or lose, the proceeds were to go to Operation BBQ Relief so it was money WELL spent.

I got a Keg Grilling Cabinet at a crazy discount, from one of my buds that works for Broil King, to house the new Keg. I had to put it on the deck though, no more room under it, lol.

(https://www.smokinitforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpdatlanta.com%2Fbsk%2Fkcart05.jpg&hash=03fc36a827925c996b66e640a0f09459b72cb903)

I love all of my cookers. I need to buy some land and build a house that has a HUGE outdoor living area where I can set up all of my cookers. I would like to have a gun range (facing away from the house obviously) so that while I have my #3 going, I can do some plinking!! Yep, redneckedness at it's finest, bullets and BBQ :P

WOW! RG, you are the man, what a set-up. Do you have any issues with smoke/fumes going into the house? I assume your kitchen is to the right?