Brick BBQ SMOKER Combo

[Forkinhades]

My next project is to build a brick BBQ with Smoker. Something like this

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/89/63/a1/8963a14d958167855eb4a61e34184d84.jpg

The right hand side is the smoker, and on the left is firepit and grill.

Any ideas on how to make the damper? Which will as low level in the wall between firepit and smoker. Thinking something made of metal which will slide outwards.

Also can one get hold of some smoker wood for the fuel.

Somebody has mentioned using husk from coconut.

[bankruatsteve]

If you have never done smoking before - the BIG thing is controlling the heat. Some things you want to smoke a long time - others more like a BBQ. Coconut shells are OK for like fish or lamb, something like that. I prefer jack fruit wood for other meats. (That's in Thailand - not easy to get mesquite, hickory, etc.)

The best way to control the heat is with dampers in the charcoal pit. The best way to control the smoke is with dampers at the high place for the smoke.

If you don't want to experiment, there are smokers you can buy. PM me for recommendation.

[Forkinhades]

I found this instructable

http://www.instructables.com/id/Brick-Barbeque/?ALLSTEPS

Probably going to be more of a feature than actually use for the smoker. Plus the ones I've seen seem far too expensive. The brick build should be very cheap in comparison.

[passingas]

Tamarind is another great, hard wood for smoking/cooking with. It is readily available up in the northern part of Thailand....not sure about other locales. pg

[Forkinhades]

Ok thanks, I'm sure I can source it Pattaya