Stick Burner?

[Oak Smoke]

I’m absolutely inundated with post oak limbs. There are over a hundred of them on our acreage. I’ve never owned a backyard size stick burner. I had a big one at one time that could do 8 briskets at a time. I think I might be in the market for a very well built smaller stick burner. I’m talking enough space for 4 racks of spare ribs or 2 briskets. I’ve looked at KBQ and want something simpler. I don’t care if it’s heavy. Once it gets to the back patio it won’t move again. Can you recommend a well designed, well made, smaller backyard stick burner?

[Dewesq55]

Have you looked at Franklin smokers? Also, Henrik was building smokes for export, I think. Not sure if he still is. They looked awesome and along the lines you describe.

[Ace]

@Oak Smoke
+1 for Aaron Franklin and worth a look.

https://franklinbbqpits.com/

[Henrik]

+1 on Aaron Franklin. Either that model, or the Mill Scale 94 gallon, both are top notch: https://millscale.co/products/94-gal...Dtv8s1mGhnbqCd

[CRO]

Would you want to tend for 12+ hours, feeding the fire every 45 minutes?

[Oak Smoke]

I’m 73, retired, live in a beautiful area where most of the time there is no man made noise, just nature. I have that kind of time.

[cruiseplanner1]

Same, been doing that for a good twenty years now. Just love the results from the stick burner. I am following your post Oak as I am hoping to upgrade myself.

[Sweaty Paul]

@Oak Smoke...envious of having that kind of time. Get you a stick burner...I bet you make some absolutely delicious BBQ!

[texastweeter]

https://pitmaker.com/revolver/

while I do not have one, I have put my hands on several. Their magnum sniper, and vault are on both our trailers, and father in law has a vault at both houses. Absolute top quality stuff, made right there in Houston.

[Oak Smoke]

I’ll be looking into these. Thank you Adam.

[Alan Brice]

I won the Char-Griller Competition Pro as the 3rd pick 2 or 3 years ago. It was right at $600. Now all I see that is built decent is the Competition Pro at $700 n change.
I really like mine other than I had to use a floor jack to attach the firebox. It will do all that you are asking.

[barelfly]

LoneStar Grillz since you haven’t mentioned a budget!

[Oak Smoke]

If I can catch the wife in a generous mood it’s possible. I have both a birthday and Christmas coming up. I may offer her a twofer. The other thing is she actually likes me!

[Donw]

And you probably can handle the freighting yourself knowing your background. That will save some bucks.

[Panhead John]

Lynn, I highly recommend getting one of these. In fact I’ve got 2 of em, one for the front garage area and one for my patio.

https://norcalovenworks.com/4951-commercial-offset-smoker-heavy-duty-wood-fire-bbq/

[Oak Smoke]

I can see why you like them so much. They are nice! The big thing is if I pay that much for something it will have an address, float or fly. Can you imagine? My divorce lawyer died a couple of years ago. I’m too old to find a new one.

[Sid P]

Finding a used LSG in Chicagoland hasn’t worked out, but there are quite a few in Texas (I know it’s a big state). There’s a Facebook group called "Lonestar Grillz - Buy and Sell" that has quite a bit of activity.

[Oak Smoke]

Thank you Sid!

[STEbbq]

These prices are certainly compelling.

https://backyardbeastsmokers.com/backyard-beast-smokers/

[Jerod Broussard]

https://lonestargrillz.com/products/20-x-30-offset-smoker?utm_content=Facebook_UA&utm_source=facebook&variant=43447824777466&utm_medium=paid&utm_id=120223794970450315&utm_term=120223794970520315&utm_campaign=120223794970450315&fbclid=IwYW9zYgRk7ztleHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQBqzAQfn5bq3NydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHghyAkQ1MfXd8xeKFCIKo4cBZeEsUZksEiCCLGsjFm9ZEu0l3JCKtrBTpOmK_aem_1XYGCrrrrK3X2FnWUzH-mQ&campaign_id=120223794970450315&ad_id=120223794970540315

[CaptainMike]

That's the one I was thinking of.

[Andrrr]

Oooooh, I've lusted over that one many times.

[STEbbq]

Or something like these?

https://shop.backwoods-smoker.com/collections/frontpage/products/the-gladiator

[glitchy]

Lone Star Grillz, Pitts and Spits, or Franklin. I like my KBQ, but haven’t used it enough to be just to it for a legit recommendation. I’d probably ask Jerod Broussard to weld me up something if I lived that close. Also, seems like we have a member that has gotten into offset building in OK, but has changed names a few times. RealDocBbq?

[Jerod Broussard]

I'd get realdocBBQ to weld me an offset before I'd tackle that with the current set up I got

[texastweeter]

I cook on a pitts and spitts santamaria style grill often. Pretty solid.

[realdocBBQ]

Thanks for the mention Jerod Broussard.

Oak Smoke I'm not THAT far from you, and I have one I am going to finish soon - whenever I get off my arse and get back out to the shop. I've been dragging my feet on getting it painted. It's a 30x48, 125-gallon cook chamber, fully insulated firebox and door.



I had it sandplasted after this pic, but then couldn't get things lined up to get it painted before it started rusting again, so I need to get it blasted again - or just do an oiled finish like I've done on previous ones. Haven't 100% decided yet. A higher end finish leads to better sales, so that's what I've been considering.

Here is a comparison of another custom builder out there doing something similar:

https://www.shegaasbbqgrillsandsmokersllc.com/?pgid=ltdsrf9t-1442fed6-f5eb-4bc7-ae99-7580ed26123c

That's where I'm at right now.

My next build will either be a long skinny 220-gallon on a trailer or a 500-gallon on a trailer. Both significantly larger than what I think you're looking for. Just using up materials I've already got.

[realdocBBQ]

Oak Smoke another option you might look into is a mini or full size Smokeslinger. They're great pits and you can do a LOT of different things with them. Direct heat or offset. Made for cooking more with coals, but can be run in many different ways. I've cooked on 'em several times and they're legit, the real deal.

https://smokeslinger.com/products/the-smoke-slinger

They also make the Liberty 94 offset, which I've cooked on and is a really great backyard offset in the range of what you're looking for. I'd look at that before an M&M or Workhorse or Franklin with their ultra-premium prices. Another option is Blue Smoke Smokers, made by Big Phil's Smokers & Metal Works, I think, but their more economical line - lower end finishes, but still heavy 3/8" materials, I believe. All of those are great products made by great folks - in Texas, too.

[LA Pork Butt]

I don’t want to work that hard, and the pellet smoker has spoiled me. If it had a better smoke profile I might say goodbye to most of my other cookers.