Frank Cox

The SmokerBuilder Podcast

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Frank Cox “The BBQ Pit Engineer”™️ of SmokerBuilder shares his tricks and secrets from over 14 years of building smokers Things like the technical side of designing and manufacturing smokers and grills, fire management, and cooking great BBQ! Join our private online community at: https://SmokerBuilderU.com Check out SmokerPlans.net! Get your Smoker Build Started! Our YouTube Channel has lots of helpful videos! Need Tools or Supplies for your build? Check out my Amazon List!

Author

Frank Cox

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Podcast website

www.smokerbuilder.com

Latest episode

Mar 19, 2025

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Episodes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

S6 Ep20: A chat with Dell Fort 08.04.2024
S6 Ep19: Ashley live with John Mann 03.04.2024
S6 Ep18: Chat with Steven Petrotto Part 2 01.04.2024
S6 Ep17: Chat with Steven Petrotto part 1 27.03.2024
S6 Ep16: Competition bbq chat 20.03.2024
S6 Ep15: Pork steak chat 18.03.2024
S6 Ep14: Vintage Smoker Design With Guest Dustin of Mule Skinner Smoke Rigs! 11.03.2024
S6 Ep13: PitMaster Secrets Podcast-The Difference Between Reverse Flow and Offset Smokers 06.03.2024
S6 Ep12: PitMaster Secrets Podcast- How to Find A Propane Tank 04.03.2024
S6 Ep11: PitMaster Secrets Podcast- Do you Need A Water Pan For Your Smoker 28.02.2024
S6 Ep10: Getting Started In SmokerBuilding Biz With Guest Paul From HDM Smokers! 26.02.2024
S6 Ep9: Welder Repair and Common Equipment Failures With Guest Roy Elkins Of Baker's Gas 21.02.2024
S6 Ep8: Smoker Design_ What Style Propane Tank Heads Are Best 19.02.2024
S6 Ep7: Smoker Design_ Are Door Leaks Bad Or Should I Fix Them 14.02.2024
S6 Ep6: Shirley Fabrication, Bob Moffatt, Aaron Voigt Podcast at SmokerBuilder HQ 12.02.2024
S6 Ep5: Pit Master Secrets- How to Build a Pit Without a Shop 07.02.2024
S6 Ep4: Mounting Fireboxes To Cook Chambers And More With Shane Gonzales @sgmetalworks 05.02.2024
S6 Ep3: From Drum Smokers To Stick Burners With Matt From Cotton Gin Smokers 31.01.2024
S6 Ep2: Creative Steel Coatings, Patina, and Design with Aaron Voigt of Voigt Metal 29.01.2024

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