The SmokerBuilder Podcast

S7 Ep6: Do You Need Bracing on Cook Chamber Doors for a 250-Gallon Smoker Build? 19.03.2025 12:08 ↓

Welcome to the SmokerBuilder Podcast with Frank Cox, the BBQ Pit Engineer ( @smokerbuilder ), your guide to designing, fabricating, and mastering BBQ smokers. In this episode, Frank tackles a hot topic from SmokerBuilderU.com member Greg Rose: Do you really need bracing on cook chamber doors for a 250-gallon propane smoker build?   Drawing from years of experience, Frank explains why top builders...

S7 Ep5: Welding Carbon Steel to Stainless Steel for Smoker Projects 17.03.2025 6:12 ↓

Welcome to the SmokerBuilder Podcast, hosted by Frank Cox, the BBQ Pit Engineer (@smokerbuilder), your go-to guide for mastering smoker design, fabrication, and pit mastery. In this episode, Frank tackles a key question from SmokerBuilderU.com member Alvin: Can you weld carbon steel to stainless steel for smoker projects?   Spoiler alert—yes, you can! Frank breaks down the process, exploring stain...

S7 Ep4: Finding The Sweet Spot: Smoker Efficiency VS Your BBQ Results 03.08.2024 29:00 ↓

Unlock the full potential of your smoker while maintaining that rich, authentic smoke flavor with our comprehensive guide on balancing smoker efficiency. In this video, we'll dive into the critical considerations of smoker design and the trade-offs that come with pushing efficiency to its limits. We explore how to achieve optimal temperatures across the cooking chamber without sacrificing the deep...

S7 Ep3: Insulating a Firebox on Your Offset Smoker: Is It Necessary? 01.08.2024 9:14 ↓

Welcome to SmokerBuilder! I'm Frank Cox, The BBQ Pit Engineer. With over 14 years of experience designing and building smokers for DIY enthusiasts, backyard barbecuers, and professional pitmasters around the globe, I’m here to share my insights on insulating fireboxes. In this video, I dive into whether insulating your firebox on an offset or reverse flow smoker is truly beneficial. Discover the i...

S7 Ep2: The Secret to Perfect BBQ: Mastering Radiant & Convective Heat! 08.07.2024 18:43 ↓

Radiant Heat vs. Convective Heat for Smokers & Grills: The Ultimate Guide 🔥 Master the Art of BBQ with This In-Depth Guide! 🔥 Ever wondered why some smokers and grills cook differently? It all comes down to the science of heat transfer! In this video, we dive deep into the world of Radiant Heat vs. Convective Heat and how each impacts your cooking experience. 🔥 You'll Discover: * The fundam...

S7 Ep1: How To Source Steel On The Cheap 03.07.2024 9:16 ↓

In this video I'll show you some things to keep in mind when sourcing the steel for your build! Specifically things like tubing, pipe, and other materials.   By the way, we just published the plans for this build on smokerplans.net   You will find them here:  https://smokerplans.net/products/1000-gallon-offset-smoker-with-scoop-baffle-round-firebox-right-side If you would like some help with your...