That's a brilliant video, actually explains a lot and why these costs so much, due to labour time. Let alone steel. You are a craftsman sir. No one in UK doing anything like this
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Maybe you can be the first
@staticshock62 Жыл бұрын
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms that's a skill I don't have. I can't even seem to find fabricater to make me an Ash box wood lifter for my masterbuilt. Keep up the good work sir
@OKIEBBQ10 ай бұрын
Super smart video! Awesome work.
@pikej68 Жыл бұрын
Man, that's a solid build. You make me want to make my own. Very well shot
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@JoeAnshien Жыл бұрын
Amazing build! Thanks for showing us.
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@larrymansfield93937 ай бұрын
Doing the good Lords work.
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms7 ай бұрын
Appreciate it.
@sinnbaddicusАй бұрын
where do you build your smokers at
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustomsАй бұрын
@@sinnbaddicus in my barn. Alabama
@PigSpinnin2 ай бұрын
I was trying to find the details on the fan and controller? That's a badass smoker!
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms2 ай бұрын
@@PigSpinnin appreciate it. There are several units on the market. You can search for bbq pit controller but we usually use the flame boss. It comes as a kit.
@michaelhaney70802 күн бұрын
Great video. I’m about to start my build when it worms up in a few months. Do you use any type of grate between the fire box and heat tube, or is that just open. Thanks for any advice you can give.
@michaelhaney70802 күн бұрын
Warms up. I can’t spell.
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms2 күн бұрын
@@michaelhaney7080 yes some welded bars
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms2 күн бұрын
@@michaelhaney7080 good luck and feel free to ask any questions.
@billywest706512 күн бұрын
How is the temp controlled?
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms11 күн бұрын
with a pit controller. we use flame boss but there are many. it can run without one as well though by adjusting the ammount of airflow through the valve.
@wdbyrd26 ай бұрын
I'm curious how much in parts did this current smoker total cost
@ozzynmyrtle Жыл бұрын
Very cool
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms Жыл бұрын
thanks
@Bourbon_Doc9 ай бұрын
What would one that size cost to buy?
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms9 ай бұрын
message me on f b if you are inquiring about me building one... but if you are just generally asking about what a size like that cost from some of the well-known manufacturers... its going to be 9-10k probably.
@Bourbon_Doc9 ай бұрын
@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms I don’t have a Facebook
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms9 ай бұрын
@@Bourbon_Doc what about email?
@HoosieHunter83 Жыл бұрын
What kind of welder do you use?
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms Жыл бұрын
I'm using a miller multimatic 215
@HoosieHunter83 Жыл бұрын
I mean is it a mig or a tig welder? Also would you be able to give me a material list and maybe cost?
@24Mangible Жыл бұрын
@@HoosieHunter83 that's a mig welder
@HoosieHunter83 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Love the video and very informative. God Bless!
@trapsetting1012 ай бұрын
Nice build! I'm getting ready to do one of my own. Is that 3" tubing for the smoke stack?
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms2 ай бұрын
@@trapsetting101 I believe it was 4”
@Allison225merc Жыл бұрын
Question: Like the masterbuilt and Chargriller gravity feed smokers. Can you add wood chunks directly into the hopper asking with the charcoal? BTW... And you dropped some amazing builds.
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms Жыл бұрын
yes you can. you just have to make sure they are small enough chunks to fit. i like to soak a few larger pieces and put them in the very bottom where they coals will drop on them and they have a slower burn. but directly in works too. thanks for watching and thanks for the kind words!
@CasksnQue9 ай бұрын
Looks awesome!
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms9 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@timbuchholtz39047 ай бұрын
Nicely done video showing the construction! I have a Char Griller 980 Gravity Fed. And getting to the point of wanting a bigger smoker and something with heavier build quality. I am a professional Cad Drafter with a Tig welder in his garage. I need to get designing and build one.
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms7 ай бұрын
Nice. Get after it and make it happen. You can make em better than you can buy em. Good luck with the project.
@timbuchholtz39047 ай бұрын
@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms I 100% agree with you on that statement!
@jaykreed2718 Жыл бұрын
Very very nice. What’s a smoker of that caliber run a guy, roughly? Thanks
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms Жыл бұрын
anywhere between 8-12k from the manufacturers online... but of course you can build them cheaper yourself if you can weld a little and cut straight lines.
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms Жыл бұрын
thank you by the way!
@timothysteadham331 Жыл бұрын
How does the flavor and texture of the bbq from this sort of cooker compare to that from an offset smoker?
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms Жыл бұрын
I think the flavor is the same. Mike depends on whether you put wood in the coal box early in the cook. The biggest difference to me is that it’s almost impossible to dry anything out in this style of smoker. It keeps the moisture like nothing else. Not the case in an offset.
@nottherealjk Жыл бұрын
How does the gravity compare to a reverse flow?
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms Жыл бұрын
Gravity fed is referring to the way the fuel is supplied where as reverse flow is referring to the travel Of the heat/smoke. So you could have a gravity fed reverse flow smoker. In generalities, most reverse flow smokers are wood fired and made out of some type of cylinder tank. So I’m that case, a gravity fed insulated cabinet smoker like this one will be cool to the touch and much more efficient and require much less of your attention. I don’t know if that really answered your question but you can fire away if you need something clarified. I’ll be glad to help anyway I can.
@timmcfarland28535 ай бұрын
I have an old refrigerator I've been wanting to do a smoker project with. Would a gravity fed setup be an option to consider?
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms5 ай бұрын
@@timmcfarland2853 I think so. Just have to figure out how to mount the firebox and chute to the side of it.
@Outlook5354 ай бұрын
How thick is the sheet metal ? I know you said it somewhere . Thanks
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms4 ай бұрын
@@Outlook535 14ga. I have used thinner on the outside skin but I wouldn’t go thinner in the cook chamber.
@Outlook5354 ай бұрын
@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms thank you sir . Awesome vid !
@spanish54 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Do you take orders on builds? As much as Id like to try and build one of these I doubt I would make it as well as yours and the cost from mistakes would make it prohibitive.
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms Жыл бұрын
Thanks. If you are serious about wanting one, you can reach out to me on Facebook messenger and we can talk some details.
@spenjackson Жыл бұрын
Really nice smoker friend!! I have a an Old Country Gravity Fed and love the way it cooks but its too small. Wanting a Gravity Fed Smoker with more cook area.
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Are you going to build a bigger one?
@spenjackson Жыл бұрын
@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms No sir, I do not have the skills or the equipment to do my own build. I’ve been researching the various GF smokers & options that are currently being marketed. The one I have works great when I cook for my wife & I. But I have a large extended family that I enjoy cooking for. I’m retired firefighter and you know us FFs love to cook. It’s therapeutic for me.
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms Жыл бұрын
@@spenjackson nice. I’m sure you have looked at the stumps and the assassins. They are great smokers that sell big ones.
@billycroan199210 ай бұрын
Can you tell me where to get the brass nut and grommet to add to the gravity feed I’m currently building. Thanks
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms10 ай бұрын
Any hardware store like Lowe’s or Home Depot will have it. May have to look on the specialty aisle to find a grommet that fits inside the nut. Even if you have to get a solid grommet, you can always drill it out to fit your wires.
@barbeka_bbq Жыл бұрын
Отличная работа! 👍 очень хорошо!
@Rolegend50410 ай бұрын
Where could we find square tubing like that? Also whats the length of the square tubing if you remember?
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms10 ай бұрын
Any steel supplier will have it. It’s just 2x2 tubing and comes in 20 or 21 ft sticks I believe.
@wiliamhazzard97804 ай бұрын
Fantastic. Wish I was a welder.
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms4 ай бұрын
@@wiliamhazzard9780 thank you. Never too late to learn.
@Vermillion1311 ай бұрын
Do you have a link 🔗 or website???
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms11 ай бұрын
I am in the process of getting a website built. If you want to reach out, send me a message on fb.
@grimreeper70 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. I was wondering if you would sell the plans to this. We dont have many pit builders up here in Canada. So being a farm boy, i just build the things i want.
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms Жыл бұрын
I don’t have any plans. Just build them to the specs that people want. I’ll be glad to answer questions as much as I can though. Might even be able to come up with a drawing if that would help.
@hamrmer Жыл бұрын
I’d love to get a drawing and build this
@stevenstrain-dv8kc Жыл бұрын
Do you make these for purchase? How much would this one cost?
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms Жыл бұрын
I don’t keep any in stock but if you would like to order one, reach out to me on fb messenger and we can talk about the possibility for sure.
@WayneKellen Жыл бұрын
I’ve watched this 4 times now and if I missed it, I’m sorry. What size square tube are you using for your frame?
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms Жыл бұрын
no worries. I may not have said, but it is 2x2.
@kevingarty95979 ай бұрын
Hey mate, Did you insulate around the fire box? How does it manage the heat? Thanks a lot. Loved the video man, going to build my own in Australia 🤙
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms9 ай бұрын
Yes I insulated around the firebox. If you are concerned about the heat being too much, you can use kaowool around the firebox, but rock wool does just fine. I have done it both ways. Thanks for watching and good luck with your build.
@p-nutwhitten7248 Жыл бұрын
Love my Jackdaddy custom!
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms Жыл бұрын
The original. Still going strong.
@PeterKing-r2q Жыл бұрын
You are cool thanks man
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@ashleythompson9037 Жыл бұрын
How much cost do you have in materials ? This is a very professional build! Nice work
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I don’t really want to say but just like anything else, you’ll have a fraction of what it cost to buy one if you have the tools and skill set to make it yourself. With this type of work, labor is going to be the most expensive part of the process so if you do it yourself, you cover that cost.
@ashleythompson9037 Жыл бұрын
@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms I couldn’t find you on facebook.
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms Жыл бұрын
@@ashleythompson9037 look up jack armstrong. My profile pic is a turkey hunting picture.
@TheHcharpe12318 ай бұрын
All hell guest I'll go to wielding classes to learn how to make one of these bad boys, great work man, awesome ass built 💪 😂😅😊
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms8 ай бұрын
You don’t need a class. 😂 by the time you get done with it you will be a professional. Thanks for watching.
@correctionalofficer4lockdo7638 ай бұрын
Smart move! I am retired and have given thought to taking some welding classes. My project would definitely entail an offset. This is an art
@TheBishop46 Жыл бұрын
I'm interested in buying a smoker from you do you have a website or how can we speak?
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms Жыл бұрын
Look up jack armstrong Alabama on fb. My profile pic is of me and some turkeys right now. Lol.
@KenEkrjffj-mb3jw Жыл бұрын
How much would you charge me to build that smoker
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms Жыл бұрын
Hit me up on fb messenger and we can talk if you are serious about ordering one.
@KenEkrjffj-mb3jw Жыл бұрын
Don't see your name listed.....Mine is under Crittenden KC@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms
@KenEkrjffj-mb3jw Жыл бұрын
Can't find you @@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms
@KenEkrjffj-mb3jw Жыл бұрын
don't see your name listed......@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms
@tonyrollin4025 ай бұрын
Are you still building Smokers ????
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms5 ай бұрын
@@tonyrollin402 i do here and there. Send me a message on fb if you have questions.
@correctionalofficer4lockdo7638 ай бұрын
Like dentists, barbers, doctors I will leave this for the professionals
@davidroberts-x2v Жыл бұрын
Have any interest in building another to sell?
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms Жыл бұрын
Anything’s possible. Lol. Where are you located?
@davidroberts-x2v Жыл бұрын
@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms north ga
@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms Жыл бұрын
@@davidroberts-x2v if you are really serious, find me on fb and send a message. we can talk.
@Breakn287 ай бұрын
Does the firebox really need to be that big? It just seems like it would create an unnecessarily large fire burning through more charcoal than whats actually needed? Yes I know airflow on alot of these is restricted but I dont believe a clean fire is created with a smothered fire.