The Outdoor Line Forum

couldn't figure out how to post multiple photos on the FB page, so doing it here instead. Inspired by Duane's blog awhile ago, I built one for my Bradley a month ago. Finally got around to taking pictures (man, new babies are a time-suck). Made some minor design modifications, but pretty much followed his directions to the letter. Biggest difference was I did the top in two pieces cause 1) the Bradley is wider than a Little Chief so I was just a hair short of having enough leftover from the two sheets to make a one piece top, & 2) I can reload the hopper without having to take the entire top off and hopefully keep some more heat in. Really #1 was the only reason, cause I'm too cheap to buy a third sheet just to make a one piece top, but #2 makes me feel better about it.

Thanks for the blog Duane. This'll make the smoker much more usable through the winter.

Nice work Tdub!
Thanks for posting that here!

Nicely done Ty. No time for smokin' during the summer...too much fishin

Nice Boxes I may have to build some of those.. Do you notice less humidity in the winter with those?

I use my Bradley(s) allot during the winter too..
I do allot of wild game sausages and such as well. Two major things that have really improved the quality of smokes with both my units are

1. A PID controller. I got the dual probes from Auber Instruments
http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=151 .

this gives you the control to set your smoker on autopilot. It will keep the unit within a degree or two of your chosen temp without having major temp swings. works 10 x better than the digital controllers on the Bradley..

2. Adding a second element. This really changes the performance of the smoker really well.
(yes that is a little fan in there as well. helps distribute the heat better when doing sausage and more hot smoking)

Thanks! Used the pictures to design a box for my new Bradley digital smoker. Sub-zero temps before factoring in windchill but the smoker is holding temps just fine. Couldn't wait for warmer weather to use the smoker to make some goose jerky.