Wine Barrel Smoker Project : Updated 14 Apr 11

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Material:
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My goal:

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My friend and neighbor Oreste cleaning out the barrel with water and rocks inside the barrel.He said this is the way he does it in Italy.
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The barrel is originally from Jerez, Spain. It used to have Brandy in it from the Spanish Bodega (winery) Bobadilla & Co. It was shipped to Amsterdam, The Netherlands. You can see the family crest that was stamped into the wood.
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This is a brandy label from the company Bobadilla & Co. The family crest is top middle.
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The barrel was in the basement of a friends family's farm. His father used to make Apple wine in it. It was 3/4 full when we opened it. I guess it had been sitting for at least 8 yrs. Lot's of gunk when we drained it.

More to follow as the build progresses.
 
Re: Wine Barrel Smoker Project : Updated 7 Apr 11

Very cool project!!! I love seeing these barrel smokers. keep them pics coming!!!
 
Re: Wine Barrel Smoker Project : Updated 7 Apr 11

The top gets cut today. Thanks for the positive comments!!
 
Re: Wine Barrel Smoker Project : Updated 7 Apr 11

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Steady Hand
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Test Fit
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Looks real good. I'll use a pressure washer again on the inside, then varnish the barrel :mrgreen: and paint the metal.
 
Re: Wine Barrel Smoker Project : Updated 13 Apr 11

2x 3/4 inch
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1x
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Clear varnish
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Filled it up with water overnight and I'll fire her up tomorrow!! :D :D
 
Test burn is in progress!
2 inches of water in bottom.
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Handles installed

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exhaust hole

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Smoke!!!!!!!!
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At 30 min with the all 3 vents open the temp hit 250F. Closed 1.

At 45 min 226F with 2 open, one closed.

At 1 hr, 240F 2 open, 1/2 closed.

1hr 20, 256F, 2 open, 3/4 closed



So far so good!!!
 
I have to call this build a sucess! The temps finally settled around 240F - 250F with 2 vents open. Max temp was 288F. I threw 2 bratwursts on late in the game. Most of the smoke was gone but they got a decent ring.
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Thanks for all the positive comments.
 
Very cool smoker and conversation piece. I would love to do that with a Jack Daniels barrel.
 
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