Episodes
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S7 Ep6: Do You Need Bracing on Cook Chamber Doors for a 250-Gallon Smoker Build?
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...
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S7 Ep5: Welding Carbon Steel to Stainless Steel for Smoker Projects
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...
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S7 Ep4: Finding The Sweet Spot: Smoker Efficiency VS Your BBQ Results
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....
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S7 Ep3: Insulating a Firebox on Your Offset Smoker: Is It Necessary?
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...
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S7 Ep2: The Secret to Perfect BBQ: Mastering Radiant & Convective Heat!
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...
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S7 Ep1: How To Source Steel On The Cheap
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:...
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S5 Ep9: How I Determine Air Inlet Placement And Why
In this episode of the SmokerBuilder Podcast I explain how to determine the location of your air inlet for your fire box and why it is important. If you’re interested in getting your new or next smoker go to https://SmokerBuilder.com On that page answer a simple question by choosing from the 3...
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S5 Ep8: The Ergonomics Of Smoker design
In this episode, we’re gonna talk about the ergonomics or best practices of smoker building design, allowing for easy use by Pitmasters. Making sure the doors are easy to open and the pit is overall easy to use. By the way check out the brand new smokerbuilder.com website! Completely re-designed...
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S5 Ep7: Why Is My Meat Black And How Can I Prevent This?
On this episode of The SmokerBuilder Podcast, I got this question in The Chat on Smokerplans.net from Darry. The question about my meat is black is not talking about the bark on your brisket, but rather the black sooty wet film that happens sometimes. listen in to this 20 minute long episode and...
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S5 Ep6: The Anatomy Of A BBQ Trailer
If you're planning to build a smoker trailer this episode is for you! In this episode we'll talk about important trailer parts and terminology you'll need to know as well as cover some do's and don'ts! Please give this podcast a review! Join our new Private online community at SmokerBuilderU.com...
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S5 Ep5: How To Move Heavy Things
In this episode of the SmokerBuilder Podcast I'm covering the topic of moving heaviy things. This might sound simple, but most of the accidents that happen to SmokerBuilder's in their shop can be avoided with the right information and the proper tools for the job. I'll cover the best tools for...
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S5 Ep4: How To Determine Smoker Placement On Your Trailer
In this episode of the SmokerBuilder Podcast we are talking about how to determine the correct placement of your smoker when mounting it to your trailer. We'll cover axles, axle placement, tongue weight, and other things to consider. PLease give this podcast a review! Join our new Private online...
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S5 Ep3: Should You Insulate A Firebox?
If you've ever asked questions about insulating the fire box on an offset smoker this episode of the SmokerBuilder Podcast is for you! We'll look at it from both sides of the issue and then I will tell you my preference! Join our new Private online community at SmokerBuilderU.com for FREE! Also,...
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S5 Ep2: Does Steel Thickness REALLY Matter?
On today's episode of the SmokerBuilder Podcast we're going to talk about how thick of material is really necessary for your offset smoker. Join our new Private online community at SmokerBuilderU.com for FREE! Also, you can grab some FREE smoker Plans at SmokerPlans.net!
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S5 Ep1: Coming Clean And I'm Changing The Name Of The Podcast
A funny thing happened today, and now I'm gonna come clean and fix a couple things. While I'm at it, I'll change the name of the podcast to what it should actually be! Join our new Private online community at SmokerBuilderU.com for FREE! Also, you can grab some FREE smoker Plans at SmokerPlans.net!
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S4 Ep5: Warped Doors And Other PitFalls With Chris From GreenMoneyFab
This episode is an excerpt from one of our Happy Hour Live podcasts where my bro Chris from @greenmoneyfab joins me to discus warped doors and other pitfalls! Grab your notebook and get ready! ---------------------------------------------------------- Also, we just launched our Patreon site where...
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S4 Ep4: Favorite Abrasives For Grinding Steel FT. Bob Moffatt
This video is an excerpt from one of our Happy Hour Live Streams where Bob Moffatt was my guest. I asked him what his favorite type of abrasives are. I'll tell ya, there is a lot of choices out there and I like to try new ones as often as I can. I think my preference is a good ol ¼ thick hard…
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S4 Ep3: My Offset Smoker Won't Get Hot Enough, How Do I Fix This?
If you are struggling to get your offset smoker hot enough or maintain your cooking temperature, this episode is for you! If you have a question I didn't answer in this episode then please leave a comment so I can answer it! Don't miss this episode! If you are searching for an offset smoker you…
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S4 Ep2: Smoker Draft And More: SmokerBuilder Happy Hour With Guest Aaron Voigt @mrvoigt
You're listening to the SmokerBuilder Happy Hour Podcast! For a free set of plans go here: https://bit.ly/smokerbuildermfg-free-rf4800-plans For Revers Flow Smoker Plans: https://bit.ly/smokerbuildermfg-free-rf4800-plans For Offset Smoker Plans: https://sbmfg.net/Offset-Smoker-Plans SmokerBuilder...
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S4 Ep1: The Smoker Biz: SmokerBuilder Happy Hour with Guest Ryan of @backlinefab
PitMaster Secrets Is Now SmokerBuilder Happy Hour! My guest is Ryan Newland from Backline Fab of Austin, Texas! We discuss the smoker building business and a lot of other topics! If you have a special topic or person you would like us to interview, email us at [email protected] to let us…
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S3 Ep6: What Kind Of Baffle Should I Use For An Offset Smoker?
In this episode of the PitMaster Secrets Podcast I answer a question I was recently asked about the kind of baffle plates I use for my offset smoker. If you have a question I didn't answer in this episode then please leave a comment so I can answer it! Don't miss this episode! If you would like…
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S3 Ep5: What Kind Of Paint To Use For A Smoker?
In this episode of the PitMaster Secrets Podcast I answer a question I was recently asked about the kind of paint I use and where I get it from. If you have a question I didn't answer in this episode then please leave a comment so I can answer it! Don't miss this episode! If you want to buy some…
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S3 Ep4: [Q&A] Which Insulation To Use For Building A Smoker?
If you're trying to figure out what insulation to use in your smoker or where to buy insulation for a smoker build this episode is for you! In this podcast episode I go into detail about what types of insulation work best and which types don't work at all! I also discuss where I shop for the…
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S3 Ep3: Should I Build My Own Smoker?
If you're trying to decide how to get your new smoker this video is for you! In this podcast episode I discuss 3 primary ways to get your new smoker that will make your decision easier! If you want to build your own smoker check out smokerplans.net and browse our selection of over 200 sets of...
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S3 Ep2: How To Find A Meat Supplier
You're listening to the PitMaster Secrets Podcast! For a free set of plans go here: https://bit.ly/smokerbuildermfg-free-rf4800-plans For Revers Flow Smoker Plans: https://bit.ly/smokerbuildermfg-free-rf4800-plans For Offset Smoker Plans: https://sbmfg.net/Offset-Smoker-Plans SmokerBuilder was...
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S3 Ep1: Have I Been Cooking With Ash Wood?
We Are Back!!! I am so glad to be publishing the podcast again! Gonna keep it light this time! In this episode I tell you about a huge mistake I made and get you caught up with what all has changed since the last season. _________________________________________________________________ You're...
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S2 Ep17: Build a StickBurner Without Starting From Scratch
In this episode we talk about ways you can Build A stickburner Smoker without starting from scratch. We'll cover things like: -Welding Frustrations -Where to start -A Possible Solution You're listening to the PitMaster Secrets Podcast! For a free set of plans go here:...
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S2 Ep16: Should You Cook "Hot & Fast" OR "Low & Slow"
If you've been in this BBQ world for any amount of time, you've probably heard guys talkin about wether they like cookin hot n fast or low n slow on their smoker. ANd maybe you're wondering what the heck does that even mean? Well, today we are gonna talk about just that! We'll cover topics like:...
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S2 Ep15: Why Your Pellet Cooker Could Be Holding You Back
While a box store pellet cooker is a great way to get started in BBQ, it's definitely holding you back from reaching your potential as a Pitmaster. In today's episode we talk about all the reasons you need an upgrade. We'll cover topics like: -Different Types of Live Fire -Electronics Dependency...
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S2 Ep14: The Difference Between Drum Smoker & StickBurners
Have you wondered the differences between drum smokers and Stickburners? Well on today's episode we go in depth on what to expect from each kind of Smoker. We'll cover topics like: -Coal vs. Wood Fired -Cost of Building Both -Type of Cooks AND MORE! You're listening to the PitMaster Secrets...
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The SmokerBuilder Podcast is created and hosted by Frank Cox.
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