Lock Stock and Barrel just joining after a few years of BBQing and Smokin, about 52 to be exact.

[Lock Stock and Barrel]

After using commercial smokers for so long I decided to do my first build at 60 years old. As a licensed locksmith I travel all over Texas to customers opening safes, programming car keys, changing locks and yes letting people into their houses, cars, offices and RV's.
Picked up an unusual size propane tank for free at a customer's house down in Refugio, Texas. "No, you can not pronounce it!" And decided to do a small reverse flow build. 72 gallons is the size and around 67 inches long and 18 inch diameter. Anyway, learning to weld on the fly and making the pieces stick even if it ain't pretty. Came across this group at Amazing ribs.com and realized there are some serious pitmasters out there like myself so I joined. Love the information and science behind the smok'in and look forward to picking your brains for more tidbits as I fabricate this small R.F. smoker.

[jgreen]

Welcome from Winnipeg. Sounds like you have a great set up. Looking forward to your stories. Pictures always welcome too.

[DWCowles]

Welcome Lock Stock and Barrel

[Oakgrovebacon]

Welcome to the pit from Southern Illinois! I also learned to weld to build a smoker, now can not quit welding or smoking food.

[Spinaker]

Hahahaha, Pitmaster problems 101, my friend. You got it bad!

[HouseHomey]

Funny!

[Spinaker]

Welcome to the Pit! Thanks for joining up! It is great to have you. We would love to see your progress on the new smoker. Henrik, one of our moderators, has built his own pit, and I believe there is another on the way. Check out his post here, lots of detail on his pit. We have a few others in here as well that have made custom pits. There is even more smoker builds to be found here in this sub-forum.

When you have a second, give this thread a once over. There is some important information for you. This information will ensure you get the most out of your experience here in The Pit.

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Thank you for your support. We are excited to have you and we look forward to your contributions.

-Spinaker

[Troutman]

Welcome from Katy....yes I can pronounce re-fu-jee-o

[Lock Stock and Barrel]

Good attempt Troutman, It's pronounced Refurio!

[RonB]

Welcome to The Pit.

[Nate]

Welcome from Indiana

[HouseHomey]

Huntington Beach welcomes you and that beef rocket you are working on.

[Mr. Bones]

Howdy from Kansas Territory, Welcome to Th Pit!
Glad to have ya here with us, lookin forward to more.

[Henrik]

Welcome to the pit Lock Stock and Barrel, love that user name! Can't wait to hear more about your smoker build. Thanks for joining!

[FireMan]

I hate to differ with fellow Pit Member, but pics are’nt welcome they are mandatory according to section 8, par 4 of Pit rule book. We need pics of first cook & most important of assembly of yer build. Welcome aboard, eat good and have fun!

[Sweaty Paul]

Welcome to the pit. Looking forward to seeing pics of your build and your Cook’s.

[MBMorgan]

Welcome from Colorado!

[Fire Art]

Welcome I’m from the other end of the spectrum. I’m 56 years old and never grilled or barbecued much I started in January by by in a pellet Grill And have been running ever since this is a great site