This is awesome and ingenious Larry! I love the idea of repurposing stuff! My Dad uses old refrigerators and freezers to store tools in them so they don't get rusted and he can lock them too. But I love this! Thanks so much for all of your great videos! They are really informative and inspiring!
I made an old BBQ to run on bulk or one pound propane, natural gas, electric, wood (tool box stove) or open firepit. I stripped the burners and guts out and put the side burner on the bottom. The top removes so it can be used as an oven. It's not just a smoker... It's an oven, grill, BBQ, griddle, boiler, fryer, canner, dehydrater. Both sections can be used interchangeably. I had nine jerky drying screens that fit perfect, and three layers of grates. I could fit about 30 pounds of sausage, not mass production, but the versatility of this system can't be beat. The burner and gas control 'snap' into place, removeable, as is all other heat methods, screens, grills, etc. It has a temp gauge, lots of airflow. I've spent four days devising every feature I can think of, IE...reinforced the bottom so I can put heavy canner of water on the burner.... I made a deeper depth of the cabinet, it protrudes out the back four inches, out of stainless steel and it really looks sharp. Snaps into place, removes. Has front doors and back access. Cost me a day just to have that feature. Add to prep supply....hard times are coming.
It is a very informative book, I have a small wood smoker and would like to build a larger one but not had the money to do it yet. Lots of hickory trees on our property makes for some great smoked meats!! Like this video, good job. I will have to keep my eyes out for non working SS refrigerators like this one, I have a old samsung piece of junk that konked out while still under warranty but nobody to repair it around here. but it is mainly plastic so wont' work for a smoker...
Hi larry im building one just like yours but mine has three doors two big doors and one small one on the bottom.I seen a video on a smoker that used a window air conditioner to keep the meat cool which I found very interesting.But yours is pretty simple to me.Anywys awesome smoker and keep sending the videos
Well that is Great! You will Love your new smoker! Thanks for watching my video! I appreciate that! Check out all my most popular videos by category on Pinterest! www.pinterest.com/larryhall50/
I have searched high and low folks want 200-400 hundred dollars nowadays for a non working frig of this size and style. I may as well just buy a WSM for 399 and be done with it Nice idea though.
does this ever get cleaned out? Don't want to sound OCD but it looks really greasy inside. Is that a fire hazzard? It looks like a great idea but the grease inside...?
The food always sits on clean racks so it does not touch anything else! Yes I do clean it out from time to time but it is a big job! Thanks So Much For Watching The Video! See All My Most Popular Video's By Category On Pinterest! www.pinterest.com/larryhall50/boards/
I just bought the exact same fridge.for 50$.i see you left the black stripping around the doors..any issues?.mine has it to..i order a pellet pro and cold smoker from smoke daddy.thanks for the idea..
That is a big smoker! Did it used to have that white lining in the fridge that most of them come with now? the reason why I ask is that is see a lot like that.. some are metal and some are plastic but even the metal ones are coated with a white liner. and if it was do you think the smoke and melt that liner and get the toxins into the meat? thx
Originally… was the interior of this freezer stainless steel? Or powder coated factory white? Do you all think the powder coated factory white is ok to heat up and smoke meat in ? Or does it need to be stainless steel ?
I'm pretty sure you could but I have access to 3 boxes like stores sell bags of ice out of. It's metal on the inside that would work wouldn't it with a turkey fryer burner in the bottom of it ?
Larry check out Utuber JD hog wild shows how to make owb cold generator measuements are given in Metric but its does the same as the cold smoker you show
I clicked on your pinterest link and it said "Oops, not found!" Why can't you go out and get one from a junkyard anymore? If the compressor is removed, you should still be able to get one. My father-in-law had a glass deli case that he put beside his garage, in the carport/woodshed area. (It was free because it didn't work). He kept all his soft drinks, beer, large bags of dog food and cat food totally secure from animals, dust, etc...I wonder if it could be made into a smoker. Seeing what you did makes me think about what else could be used as a smoker. Are you from Philadelphia. You sound like a guy I know from the VFW, and he's originally from Pittsburg.
Me and my dad just found one of these but it didn't look like a fridge because it doesn't have any space for the compressor and what not but no big deal. I was wondering I tho about the insulation if it was ok to leave it in there cuz of the heat? Not sure of its melting point don't want any of its flavor to get in our smoked meats.
Question Larry, I have a similar stainless freezer I'm converting into a powdercoat oven, I'm concerned about the insulation, looks like spray foam. What was the highest temp you had yours up to inside?
i have a large chest freezer that went bad and I've been wanting to use if for this specific application. It is metal inside but has that light white coating over the metal. In your opinion, will that cause any problems with the product quality? Toxins etc. Thanks!
Mine has insulation but it is not foam! Should be no reason to remove it as long as the inside is sealed! I would leave it if at all possible because you will get much more even cooking! Thanks so much for watching the video! Here is a link to some of my most popular video’s on Pinterest! www.pinterest.com/larryhall50/boards/
***** I have a smoker set up like this with foam insulation... I keep mine 200 F and below temp to be safe otherwise the foam will expand and break the seals.
no I didn't remove the foam and yes it has two layers of stainless. I use propane for the heat and got it too hot one time and the foam pushed the panels inside the doors out...cut the foam down and replaced the panels with 3/4" plywood.works fine. sealed the seams inside with some stove paint just to make sure there is no fumes from the foam too.
I have obtained a freezer exactly like yours except my compressor was on top instead of being on the bottom. I have removed the compressor and have a few questions in regards to setup. I have ordered the smoke daddy and would like to communicate with you in order to do it correctly. Would you be kind enough to provide me with an email or can I give you my phone # in order to accomplish this. I would be very appreciative. Please let me know. Thank You!!!
