Hey, anyone seen a plan for a brick smoker? I have been looking around but
can't seem to come up with anything. I thought I could build one out of
bricks and save a lot of money over buying a top end metal unit. I would
think that a brick oven would be better than steel because of its ability to
retain heat. Is that true?

Doug

dougfollett wrote:

> Hey, anyone seen a plan for a brick smoker? I have been looking around but
> can't seem to come up with anything. I thought I could build one out of
> bricks and save a lot of money over buying a top end metal unit. I would
> think that a brick oven would be better than steel because of its ability to
> retain heat. Is that true?

Sorted by most relevant and specific to most general and customizable.

http://www.ibiblio.org/lineback/bbq/wdh.htm

http://www.ibiblio.org/lineback/lex.htm

http://www.cbbqa.com/visitors/BarbecuePits.html
--
Andy Williams

dougfollett wrote:

> Hey, anyone seen a plan for a brick smoker? I have been looking around but
> can't seem to come up with anything. I thought I could build one out of
> bricks and save a lot of money over buying a top end metal unit. I would
> think that a brick oven would be better than steel because of its ability to
> retain heat. Is that true?

Sorted by most relevant and specific to most general and customizable.

http://www.ibiblio.org/lineback/bbq/wdh.htm

http://www.ibiblio.org/lineback/lex.htm

http://www.cbbqa.com/visitors/BarbecuePits.html
--
Andy Williams

dougfollett wrote:

> Hey, anyone seen a plan for a brick smoker? I have been looking around but
> can't seem to come up with anything. I thought I could build one out of
> bricks and save a lot of money over buying a top end metal unit. I would
> think that a brick oven would be better than steel because of its ability to
> retain heat. Is that true?

Sorted by most relevant and specific to most general and customizable.

http://www.ibiblio.org/lineback/bbq/wdh.htm

http://www.ibiblio.org/lineback/lex.htm

http://www.cbbqa.com/visitors/BarbecuePits.html
--
Andy Williams

"cc0112453" > wrote in message
...
> Hey, anyone seen a plan for a brick smoker? I have been looking around
> but can't seem to come up with anything. I thought I could build one out
> of bricks and save a lot of money over buying a top end metal unit. I
> would think that a brick oven would be better than steel because of its
> ability to retain heat. Is that true?

IMO, brick is far superior to any metal smoker. It holds a lot of heat for
even temperatures as the fire fluctuates, radiates it well. Looks good,
does not rust. I see Any posted some of the sources so I' won't duplicate
his efforts, but I think you'll be very happy with the end result.
--
Ed
http://pages.cthome.net/edhome/

"cc0112453" > wrote in message
...
> Hey, anyone seen a plan for a brick smoker? I have been looking around
> but can't seem to come up with anything. I thought I could build one out
> of bricks and save a lot of money over buying a top end metal unit. I
> would think that a brick oven would be better than steel because of its
> ability to retain heat. Is that true?

IMO, brick is far superior to any metal smoker. It holds a lot of heat for
even temperatures as the fire fluctuates, radiates it well. Looks good,
does not rust. I see Any posted some of the sources so I' won't duplicate
his efforts, but I think you'll be very happy with the end result.
--
Ed
http://pages.cthome.net/edhome/

cc0112453 wrote:
> Hey, anyone seen a plan for a brick smoker? I have been looking around but
> can't seem to come up with anything. I thought I could build one out of
> bricks and save a lot of money over buying a top end metal unit. I would
> think that a brick oven would be better than steel because of its ability to
> retain heat. Is that true?
>
> Doug
>
>
http://www.motherearthnews.com/arc/154/

--
Michael Willsey

cc0112453 wrote:
> Hey, anyone seen a plan for a brick smoker? I have been looking around but
> can't seem to come up with anything. I thought I could build one out of
> bricks and save a lot of money over buying a top end metal unit. I would
> think that a brick oven would be better than steel because of its ability to
> retain heat. Is that true?
>
> Doug
>
>
http://www.motherearthnews.com/arc/154/

--
Michael Willsey

http://www.ibiblio.org/lineback/bbq/wdh.htm

Yeah! I'd love to build that one but are there any plans for it? I'm not
skilled enough to wing it from the photographs. Probably a lot of critical
measurements that if you didn't have would effect its functionality.

Doug


"Andy Williams" > wrote in message
...
> dougfollett wrote:
>
>> Hey, anyone seen a plan for a brick smoker? I have been looking around
>> but
>> can't seem to come up with anything. I thought I could build one out of
>> bricks and save a lot of money over buying a top end metal unit. I would
>> think that a brick oven would be better than steel because of its ability
>> to
>> retain heat. Is that true?
>
> Sorted by most relevant and specific to most general and customizable.
>
> http://www.ibiblio.org/lineback/bbq/wdh.htm
>
> http://www.ibiblio.org/lineback/lex.htm
>
> http://www.cbbqa.com/visitors/BarbecuePits.html
> --
> Andy Williams

http://www.ibiblio.org/lineback/bbq/wdh.htm

Yeah! I'd love to build that one but are there any plans for it? I'm not
skilled enough to wing it from the photographs. Probably a lot of critical
measurements that if you didn't have would effect its functionality.

Doug


"Andy Williams" > wrote in message
...
> dougfollett wrote:
>
>> Hey, anyone seen a plan for a brick smoker? I have been looking around
>> but
>> can't seem to come up with anything. I thought I could build one out of
>> bricks and save a lot of money over buying a top end metal unit. I would
>> think that a brick oven would be better than steel because of its ability
>> to
>> retain heat. Is that true?
>
> Sorted by most relevant and specific to most general and customizable.
>
> http://www.ibiblio.org/lineback/bbq/wdh.htm
>
> http://www.ibiblio.org/lineback/lex.htm
>
> http://www.cbbqa.com/visitors/BarbecuePits.html
> --
> Andy Williams

This looks like a nice one as well but it would be nice to have more
detailed plans. I have very little experience with metal or brick and need
something a little more specific in the way of plans.


"Piedmont" > wrote in message
...
> cc0112453 wrote:
>> Hey, anyone seen a plan for a brick smoker? I have been looking around
>> but can't seem to come up with anything. I thought I could build one out
>> of bricks and save a lot of money over buying a top end metal unit. I
>> would think that a brick oven would be better than steel because of its
>> ability to retain heat. Is that true?
>>
>> Doug
> http://www.motherearthnews.com/arc/154/
>
> --
> Michael Willsey

This looks like a nice one as well but it would be nice to have more
detailed plans. I have very little experience with metal or brick and need
something a little more specific in the way of plans.


"Piedmont" > wrote in message
...
> cc0112453 wrote:
>> Hey, anyone seen a plan for a brick smoker? I have been looking around
>> but can't seem to come up with anything. I thought I could build one out
>> of bricks and save a lot of money over buying a top end metal unit. I
>> would think that a brick oven would be better than steel because of its
>> ability to retain heat. Is that true?
>>
>> Doug
> http://www.motherearthnews.com/arc/154/
>
> --
> Michael Willsey

"cc0112453" > wrote in message
news
> http://www.ibiblio.org/lineback/bbq/wdh.htm
>
> Yeah! I'd love to build that one but are there any plans for it? I'm not
> skilled enough to wing it from the photographs. Probably a lot of
> critical measurements that if you didn't have would effect its
> functionality.
>
> Doug

When Dave built it he had no plans but an idea in his head. That is the
beauty of a pit like this, you can wing it and have it work well.
Dimensions are not all that critical. Count the bricks and you can figure
the size fairly close. Of course if you contact Dave, he may give you some
measurements.

Don't pass on this one either http://www.ibiblio.org/lineback/bbq/beast.htm

If you go back in history a bit, most pits were crude and just put together
from some stones or blocks, an old bedspring for a grate, and the bbq was
started by shoveling in some coals. Worked then, will work now.

"cc0112453" > wrote in message
news
> http://www.ibiblio.org/lineback/bbq/wdh.htm
>
> Yeah! I'd love to build that one but are there any plans for it? I'm not
> skilled enough to wing it from the photographs. Probably a lot of
> critical measurements that if you didn't have would effect its
> functionality.
>
> Doug

When Dave built it he had no plans but an idea in his head. That is the
beauty of a pit like this, you can wing it and have it work well.
Dimensions are not all that critical. Count the bricks and you can figure
the size fairly close. Of course if you contact Dave, he may give you some
measurements.

Don't pass on this one either http://www.ibiblio.org/lineback/bbq/beast.htm

If you go back in history a bit, most pits were crude and just put together
from some stones or blocks, an old bedspring for a grate, and the bbq was
started by shoveling in some coals. Worked then, will work now.

I think I can come up with the help but unless they are familiar with
building stoves I would think that they would need plans as well. From what
I can see in the pictures there is very little detail on how the heat is
exchanged. I'm a pretty quick learner if I have plans to work from.

Doug


"S" > wrote in message ...
> Certainly not trying to be insulting, but if you have little or no
> experience with either brick or metal, you might consider having someone
> build the pit for you.
>
> Round up a couple of friends and go to a local pub that is frequented by
> laborers. Over the course of a couple of weekends, you'll find someone
> who either knows how to do this, or certainly knows more about it than you
> do. Offer them free beer and some of the product of their labors over the
> summer. (Smoke some meat for them.) You'll all probably have a really
> good time building it, create a lasting friendship with the stranger(s),
> and you'll have educated yourself on one of the 12 points of being
> successful. -- Point number 4 -- You don't need to know how to do
> anything. It is sufficient to know someone who does and be able to
> pursuade them to help you.
>
> Best regards.
>
> STEVE
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> cc0112453 wrote:
>> This looks like a nice one as well but it would be nice to have more
>> detailed plans. I have very little experience with metal or brick and
>> need something a little more specific in the way of plans.
>>
>>
>> "Piedmont" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>>>cc0112453 wrote:
>>>
>>>>Hey, anyone seen a plan for a brick smoker? I have been looking around
>>>>but can't seem to come up with anything. I thought I could build one
>>>>out of bricks and save a lot of money over buying a top end metal unit.
>>>>I would think that a brick oven would be better than steel because of
>>>>its ability to retain heat. Is that true?
>>>>
>>>>Doug
>>>
>>>http://www.motherearthnews.com/arc/154/
>>>
>>>--
>>>Michael Willsey
>>
>>

I think I can come up with the help but unless they are familiar with
building stoves I would think that they would need plans as well. From what
I can see in the pictures there is very little detail on how the heat is
exchanged. I'm a pretty quick learner if I have plans to work from.

Doug


"S" > wrote in message ...
> Certainly not trying to be insulting, but if you have little or no
> experience with either brick or metal, you might consider having someone
> build the pit for you.
>
> Round up a couple of friends and go to a local pub that is frequented by
> laborers. Over the course of a couple of weekends, you'll find someone
> who either knows how to do this, or certainly knows more about it than you
> do. Offer them free beer and some of the product of their labors over the
> summer. (Smoke some meat for them.) You'll all probably have a really
> good time building it, create a lasting friendship with the stranger(s),
> and you'll have educated yourself on one of the 12 points of being
> successful. -- Point number 4 -- You don't need to know how to do
> anything. It is sufficient to know someone who does and be able to
> pursuade them to help you.
>
> Best regards.
>
> STEVE
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> cc0112453 wrote:
>> This looks like a nice one as well but it would be nice to have more
>> detailed plans. I have very little experience with metal or brick and
>> need something a little more specific in the way of plans.
>>
>>
>> "Piedmont" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>>>cc0112453 wrote:
>>>
>>>>Hey, anyone seen a plan for a brick smoker? I have been looking around
>>>>but can't seem to come up with anything. I thought I could build one
>>>>out of bricks and save a lot of money over buying a top end metal unit.
>>>>I would think that a brick oven would be better than steel because of
>>>>its ability to retain heat. Is that true?
>>>>
>>>>Doug
>>>
>>>http://www.motherearthnews.com/arc/154/
>>>
>>>--
>>>Michael Willsey
>>
>>

Certainly not trying to be insulting, but if you have little or no
experience with either brick or metal, you might consider having someone
build the pit for you.

Round up a couple of friends and go to a local pub that is frequented by
laborers. Over the course of a couple of weekends, you'll find someone
who either knows how to do this, or certainly knows more about it than
you do. Offer them free beer and some of the product of their labors
over the summer. (Smoke some meat for them.) You'll all probably have
a really good time building it, create a lasting friendship with the
stranger(s), and you'll have educated yourself on one of the 12 points
of being successful. -- Point number 4 -- You don't need to know how to
do anything. It is sufficient to know someone who does and be able to
pursuade them to help you.

Best regards.

STEVE







cc0112453 wrote:
> This looks like a nice one as well but it would be nice to have more
> detailed plans. I have very little experience with metal or brick and need
> something a little more specific in the way of plans.
>
>
> "Piedmont" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>cc0112453 wrote:
>>
>>>Hey, anyone seen a plan for a brick smoker? I have been looking around
>>>but can't seem to come up with anything. I thought I could build one out
>>>of bricks and save a lot of money over buying a top end metal unit. I
>>>would think that a brick oven would be better than steel because of its
>>>ability to retain heat. Is that true?
>>>
>>>Doug
>>
>>http://www.motherearthnews.com/arc/154/
>>
>>--
>>Michael Willsey
>
>
>

cc0112453 wrote:
> Hey, anyone seen a plan for a brick smoker?

I don't think Brick would take kindly to any attempts
to smoke him.

Dana

cc0112453 wrote:
> Hey, anyone seen a plan for a brick smoker?

I don't think Brick would take kindly to any attempts
to smoke him.

Dana

On 27-Mar-2005, "Dana H. Myers" > wrote:

> cc0112453 wrote:
> > Hey, anyone seen a plan for a brick smoker?
>
> I don't think Brick would take kindly to any attempts
> to smoke him.
>
> Dana

Might depend on who was doing the smoking and
what method was used.

Brick (Keep the shiny side up)

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Brick wrote:
> On 27-Mar-2005, "Dana H. Myers" > wrote:
>
>
>>cc0112453 wrote:
>>
>>>Hey, anyone seen a plan for a brick smoker?
>>
>>I don't think Brick would take kindly to any attempts
>>to smoke him.
>>
>>Dana
>
>
> Might depend on who was doing the smoking and
> what method was used.

Now, when you put it that way, you certainly have a
good point ;-)

Dana

"S" > wrote in message ...
> Certainly not trying to be insulting, but if you have little or no
> experience with either brick or metal, you might consider having someone
> build the pit for you.
>
> Round up a couple of friends and go to a local pub that is frequented by
> laborers. Over the course of a couple of weekends, you'll find someone
> who either knows how to do this, or certainly knows more about it than
> you do. Offer them free beer and some of the product of their labors
> over the summer. (Smoke some meat for them.) You'll all probably have
> a really good time building it, create a lasting friendship with the
> stranger(s), and you'll have educated yourself on one of the 12 points
> of being successful. -- Point number 4 -- You don't need to know how to
> do anything. It is sufficient to know someone who does and be able to
> pursuade them to help you.
>
> Best regards.
>
> STEVE
>
>
>
Have to agree w/ Steve. I've built a few brick ones and quite a few stone
ones for varying amounts of compensation. I built one for one of the Forbes
four hundred and still get invites over to his house for parties. He even
endorsed me for joining the country club (he owns it). My wife and kids
like eating lunch there after church.