Offset Pit Smoker BBQ Build

[@TJMake]

Thank-you everyone for the positive comments!!! This is my first real video, so I'm truly humbled to read these comments. I'm just doing this as a bit of a hobby and not selling anything at this stage.... Maybe one day!

[@themaxipwr]

TJMake have you got a setnof drawings for the smoker mate? Love the video we want our own offset smoker

[@TJMake]

Sorry, no plans. I just made it up as I went along. I referred to other KZbin builds and used the Feldon’s Calculator for sizing.

[@renem8130]

That was beautiful. Absolutely beautiful work.

[@HenriqueSilva-tx5wc]

Good job, man. Here in Brazil, this type of bbq became a fever.

[@rajasarosh6632]

Waoo that's great to see..

[@saltydog8244]

Takes me back to the day. My uncle was a iron worker all his life. High steel. Had his shop at home. He could build anything. Watching you was watching him all over again. I know he is in slag heaven. You are an artist. Sticks up and burn.

[@william44660]

This has got to be the prettiest barbecue ever built. I'm glad you're not selling it. "The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits!" This is simplicity at its elegant best.

[@Elev8minh]

Im just blown away. Taking it back to the good ol days where you do it yourself. Great craftsmanship!!!

[@danwillis2671]

Man, I’ve watched a LOT of smoker build videos but this is hands down the best I’ve seen. You have phenomenal fabrication skills and that’s the nicest DIY smoker I’ve seen. Thanks for sharing.

[@JakeStuart]

Just wanted to say that this is one of the BEST smoker build videos I've seen yet. I actually feel like I could to this myself now. (We'll see!) Thank you for using a stationary camera mount and not try to hold a crap cell phone as you attempt to cut or weld and ramble nonsensically in an attempt to explain your process. Seriously, this is a GREAT video. Hope you make more!

[@theGR8one]

A proper old school engineer that can work with wood also didn't see a cnc machine anywhere all by hand turning and fabricating. Excellent work top quality a pleasure to watch

[@josephbrianwilliams6532]

Well done mate.. No frills and unnecessary boring talk show, just straight to the point and simple as.. Vedio footage and quality of work extremely great.. Well done.. 💯 👏

[@michaelnjotsa7943]

I am humbled by your elegance & skills! I'm very proud of what you've accomplished building this & I bet you're still using that same smoker today! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@billystpaul8907]

A sense of pride making something from an idea in your head...Also, you are a talented person fro being able to make that grill as well...well done..

[@ronwoods1834]

The algorithm brought me here but the quality craftsmanship kept me watching. Looking forward to seeing what else you come up with.

[@daveash123]

Not sure how I got here. But stayed till the end. Good job 👍🏻

[@motomallen]

This by far the best self-build smoker video on KZbin. Many thanks for making this informative and quality video.

[@grandmarshal7539]

Very nice...I built an identical one, but located the smoke stack towards the front ( firebox) top side. I welded a 1/4" plate on the bottom, sealed the firebox side, and left open the far side so the plate would heat and the smoke was forced under/over the 1/4", over the meat, and exhausted back towards the firebox...

[@careysharp8340]

I must say , I'm almost moved to tears by your workmanship. That grill is built like a tank and will last for many moons. I'm truly impressed , well done sir. 😎

[@marcosalcala9435]

The Craftsmanship on this guy is absolutely AMAZING.....

[@nobznezz]

You, sir, are an artist. Very well done and enjoyable to watch. Also, thanks for not adding any annoying music.

[@kenthanson]

Awesome build. I just started mine but I’m stumped as to how to do the grates but you used a simple and elegant solution that I believe I will borrow. Thanks!

[@McGregorMX]

This is a lost art. You've inspired me to build one, now I just need all the tools you have, and a place to do the work. I'm sure it'll come out exactly the same.

[@tonyloesch9045]

ABSOLUTELY love the ingenuity and OUTSTANDING craftsmanship my good man! Thanks for sharing...

[@jamesbaclig8789]

I can’t believe all the work and craftsmanship that went into just the handle! Awesome build.

[@thomasg9092]

Good job Sir. On the cooker and the video. Goes to show you that a big script is not needed when you have a skill to show. It would look great in my backyard too!Thanks.

[@antdawg6112]

From a bbq eating Texan you sir are a skilled craftsman, artist, and an inspiration!

[@ournovascotiaadventure1619]

Some how they always look better with a beer sitting on them lol, great build 👍

[@Worldfamoustrucker]

Dude great video.simple, not filled with all that commentary that's just used to get a video over 10 minutes. I was so into this that I cant believe I just watched a 16 minute video.

[@henryratajczak3071]

An absolute pleasure to watch your video. You have a work of art. You're a true Craftsman.

[@muzguz7276]

Wow, the sense of pride every time you look at that BBQ must be immense. Great to see you used all the safety gear too when making it. Well done.

[@lukepowell222]

Holy crap thats a weapon of a smoker, man you have some skills

[@HK-42069]

Having a workshop like that is a thing of beauty

[@allanwilson8642]

Dude! I thoroughly enjoyed the video, watching how you made this amazing looking smoker. I got into meat smoking a few years ago and use a cheap electric cabinet smoker and have been thinking of graduating up to a real smoker and building one of my own. Yours looks really robust and sturdy, good idea using an old compressor tank with its high carbon steel for the smoke chamber. Very, very impressive. That puppy will out live you I think! Well done and greetings from Great Britain!

[@MrPatrol456]

I've watched a lot of these offset builds, some from pipe some from propane tanks. The way you put the rods together with spacers for your cooking grate was genius, and truly sets you apart from the guys making angle iron and expanded metal grates. Erock should watch this video. I still scratch my head at Erockxs vid, cutting the pipe in half all ghe way and having it spring open..... I don't have the tools or skills, so watching a guy as smart and skilled as he is doing that was mind boggling.

[@robmez]

Start selling them you will make money We’re happy to pay for quality, and that’s quality

[@stephenshannon52]

I am a steel fabricator and this has got to be the best video of someone making a smoker I’ve seen on KZbin. Don’t know if this is your profession but it definitely should be.

[@rustylash5866]

This is my first ever you tube comment. Better make it memorable ...... That was good. Really good.

[@donchristie420]

Welcome to the DARK side

[@nope3263]

It's all downhill from here.

[@tarinchaz2760]

Wowww..

[@muzzaball]

Now that's what I call a Handy Man! A little more than a 44Gal drum cut in half. That was sensational, fantastic - well done to you Sir. I just love the finished product, very nice.

[@fryscountrylifechannel4437]

Some serious skills and tools, I really enjoyed that.

[@timothymizell8631]

Nice craftsmanship. Enjoy actually hearing the work being done instead of a lot of annoying music. Ballpark⁰ of time ad money. Again great work and video.

[@deadeyedick73]

Best bbq build video I’ve seen on KZbin. Good job! 👍🏻

[@mariolimon9601]

Very nice work. I built mine bbq grill as a hobby also. This will be my next project as I myself have been researching on KZbin on how to build one. So far yours is the model I will use.

[@scottyhudd]

You truly are a king amongst men sir

[@crustyeye95]

Maximum respect! The satisfaction each time you use it is immeasurable. Enjoy all the food that is cooked in it. From the UK.

[@bernardodejong8080]

This is what older people mean when they say “son they don’t make em like this anymore”

[@jsmith4911]

The fact that one person is capable of building something like this is remarkable. Precision work

[@mikeasquini2136]

Fantastic job! Your hinges were a clever trick, heavy duty. Good skills, that smoker will last a lifetime.

[@scottH18370]

Awesome job, you have real talent!

[@biggiecheese5135]

Dude thats awesome, its easy to get clean 55gal oil drums where I'm from so I hope I'll be able to get my hands on one or two and replicate this build. I want a smoker really bad, but I really dont want to pay what they're asking for what I know is a temporary device. I've been through far too many bbq pits for me to believe that a smoker would last very much longer, so I've been thinking about building my own out of stronger materials, and this build is literal perfection mate, 10/10.

[@Chris-29]

Really great work it looks amazing!! I wish I knew how to build a smoker lol

[@RYRIZZLA]

Chris Hernandez he just showed you 👀

[@kmmining1359]

Dude... That was awesome... the wood fittings really set it off... a thing of beauty... well done!!!

[@chefd9002]

That's a nice smoker.

[@jamesconley7535]

Dude you are amazing! I'm still in shock God has blessed you with a gift and I can see you didn't though it by the wast side. This video was awesome!

[@Cughin]

that was so satisfying to watch, cheers.

[@JoeSevy]

Very nice! I've had half a eye out for an old propane tank for years now with the same idea in mind. Something for your grandkids to inherit!

[@hyphenizm]

I'm 3 minutes in and wondering why anyone would downvote this.

[@shakes6428]

I’ve seen this video 3 times now. Still one of my favorites. Well done sir

[@willi-fg2dh]

nice . . . but when you started in on that wood with the lathe i wondered "is he making custom firewood?"

[@14axleman]

You my friend said more than any other video I’ve seen with out saying anything. Loved it.

[@phillieb30]

That was a lot of work and planning to make your smoker man, great job! What do you like and dislike after using it? Also, are you happy with the food it produces!?

[@TJMake]

Thanks mate, I'm happy with it so far, the cook chamber could be a bit bigger though.

[@freaghill94]

Great video! How big is the cooking chamber?

[@terror123100]

Nice pit! I really like how you designed the fire box! Scoring and bending certainly saves on a lot of welding. Thanks for soing the video, bud

Bravissimo!!! Complimenti

[@Seezor]

That's a beautiful build. The metal and wood lathe work shows nice detail in your work.

[@LUISSANCHEZ-cj7kt]

DE POCA MADRE, SUPERCHINGON

[@capt_p_shivers698]

Great craftsmanship and great video! Glad you showed it in action at the end.

[@alejandrogarcia5890]

fantastic..... greetings from Guayaquil Ecuador

[@waynedarkninja509]

You have inspired me to make my own back in the U. k. Better than any I've seen being sold. Some build 👊

[@jonschutt2706]

I could do this way better of I wanted too... But I wouldn't bc I could go to Walmart and buy one for 1/4 of the cost and problay b 4xs lighter also. Awesome job though dude mad skills bro. And yes I would go to Walmart bc I would never b able to do this lol thumbs up man👍👍👍🤙😎

[@sergios.2276]

That wood you added, complimented everything so well!!

[@geraldpaul1870]

Sir how can I buy one of these smokers from you

[@sleepyjoeisnotlegit]

I'm also Interested!

[@rafidalsabak4645]

J Money how much $$

[@Tony-bv7gz]

@@rafidalsabak4645 personally, I would pay him 500-700. It's tenfold better than any 55 gallon drum or any Oklahoma Joe available.

[@texasmade4088]

I'm also interested in one of those pits.

[@kretieg2943]

@@rafidalsabak4645 I own a custom smoker. 36"x24"x24" Vertical, 1/4" steel with 2'x'2x22" 1/2" thick steel fire box from Lonestargrillz. $700-900 won't buy that pit. That looks like about a 20x32, 20x36? without casters, expect to pay a bare minimum of $1150-$1350 for the one he just built. 10 years ago you might have picked one up for as low as $900 but not now. I have not kept up with what the trade war with China has done to steel prices.......could be 10-15% more. A well built pit made of heavy materials holds consistent temps and for a longer period of time. The steel absorbs the heat and re-radiates it back onto the food giving you a very even cook compared to those tin cans from the lumber stores. A few winters ago it was 29 deg here in SW Louisiana and I wanted brisket (I'am from Texas). That pit never missed a beat. They are worth every dime. I paid about $2475 with options back in 2010 and it would run about $3400 now...............I'd still pay it and never blink and I make less than 45k a year.

[@keitharmstrong263]

This man put a lot of time & effort into putting it together. Took no short cuts. Adding the wood gave a detail effect. Looks better than the grill/smoker you buy. 👍👍👍 My personal opinion....

[@brianafrojack5215]

Awesome Man!!!

[@jmcalcote]

Two comments: 1) amazing craftsmanship on the welding project, and 2) very very well done youtube video - far too many youtubers spend 10x as long as they should telling you the details of how their grandfather taught them to weld or whatever - there was not a single segment of this video I would have left out or embellished. There are very few 15 min youtube videos I'd sit through without thinking, "get on with it". This is one of them. Great job man.

[@hennryhill]

Loved this project, thanks for sharing!!

[@edwardwilliams884]

Great job, I can't tell that you take pride into your work. And the quality of your work is outstanding.

[@rochelles.7137]

I’m at a loss for words. I’m feeling a lot of inadequacy right now. Lol!

[@metimoteo]

From a lay person, your welds look really clean. I've seen other DIYers on KZbin and their welds are nowhere near as good as yours.

[@gatesofroyalty863]

Awesome

[@AlanWilliams72]

Nicely done. I do have to add that you were very prepared. It's nice to have all the right tools for the job! 😉

[@brianlindsay5972]

now i know what to do with a old 60 gallon air compressor I have

[@memoherrera1969]

Hola Brian donde puedo conseguir un compresor de 60 galónes yo Vivo en el Estado de Minnezota y me interesó él vídeos yo tengo una máquina de soldadura de alambre no de varilla y quiero diseñar mi propio asador

[@jobo320]

brian, I made a smoker out of a 20 gallon tank. works like a gem!

[@buenacg]

Beautiful craftsmanship and great video! I just picked up a 30-ish gallon compressor tank and I’m going to build a smoker. It will be my first welding project.

[@12FASTPRO]

VERY VERY NICE. 10++

[@sheepdog4656]

Thoroughly enjoyed the video. You're a very talented craftsman. Your first real video should get an award!

[@ortizcruzenterprise]

U should sell them

[@sramoore0075187]

Excellent craftsmanship! You've got a good shop to do it in too.

[@12CatSushi]

Can you sell it to me?

[@Super_Channel_O]

Scoring the box and folding it up is so simple and so smart

[@SimonZimmermann82]

What's that liquid just running into the ground?

[@htothek9780]

Prolly something dangerous but he's American he doesn't give a flying fuck

[@speedking72]

Being a gas cylinder he filled it with soapy water to avoid any explosion from sparks etc even though there was no gas init

[@TJMake]

@@htothek9780 I'm Australian mate ;-)

[@htothek9780]

@@TJMake doesn't make it better

[@MrGofarkyself]

Water, but not sure what is added - for a job like that you could use waste water. This guy is wicked smaht.

[@DarinBeard]

Really nice job. You fabricated all of it, hinges, handles and all. That's super impressive.

[@lepermessiah2011]

That grill is fire! Looks grate! I have no criticism to put a damper on your craftsmanship. I wood love to be as creative and tool savvy as you.

[@Thetailofthetrident]

It's like watching Stone Cold Steve Austin 3:16 building a grill. Can I get a Hell Yeah!? Good job, I am truly inspired.

[@alberthachfeld6514]

Great job, l can only imagine how long it took you to fab that up. My hats off to you and turned out fantastic!

[@lukestocker8074]

Nice work mate. This has given me a lot of ideas for when I build mine. I’m currently trying to find all the pieces for a trailer sized smoker build. Wish me luck.

[@iamthebroker]

I have to agree with many of the sentiments expressed in comments- don’t lose the style of your video, it’s no nonsense without crap music or shit intro’s, you don’t talk just to hear your own voice and it’s pure content with the sound of your subject! It’s the raw basic content that we all adore. Keep it up mate from Sydney Australia. U just got another subscriber.

[@benbush7838]

Great video. I really enjoy this style of instructional with all clear visual directions and no narration. Reminded me of Primitive Technology channel. Well done

[@thaiiexpat10]

Beautiful work..I love most of the finishing..but you need to grind out them welds on the front door. But I love some of these details you do and I also love the fact that you V cut and bend the box. The seems are so much nicer when you do this. Love it. Thanks

[@Stormtroopersi4]

thank you for making this video, I could seriously watch you work all day. Wish I could own one of these bad boys. Keep it up!!!

[@conor-breathnach]

Great video! Getting inspired to make one for myself. I’m in Ireland so you can’t really buy any decent ones without spending a ton! Just need to get my hands on a good barrel to start things off!

[@OpeneyesGuy]

Wow! I couldn’t look away lol. What a masterful job sir! You are a true craftsman.

[@ETERNL8o1]

This is the best how to build a bbq pit video I have seen

[@ShinyInsanity]

Awesome work. Love how you built everything from scratch like the handles and grill grates. That's something to be proud of.

[@transam4555]

Now that was some talented work that came out awesome.. I would buy it from you on the quicks as I know quality work and craftsmanship went into this

[@jackpinnell3973]

your skills are wide ranging!!! Good welds! You kinda surprised me a couple of times and took me a few minutes to catch up with what direction you were going some parts of the build. lol Really like the finished product!

[@GeeDeeBird]

I agree. Loved it when you busted out the chunk of wood and lathed it down!