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$1,200 Budget for Offset Smoker in Fort Worth
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2016 8:47 am
by Bockbock
Hey guys, I have a friend that lives in Fort Worth and wants to purchase a well made thick offset smoker. He has a $1,200 budget. I know several of y'all live up in that area, would you have any suggestions of pits for him? He just wants it for his backyard. I would say at least a 36" firebox, maybe a little bigger as everyone always says on the forum. Thanks in advance for your help.
Re: $1,200 Budget for Offset Smoker in Fort Worth
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2016 6:58 pm
by marvda1
Re: $1,200 Budget for Offset Smoker in Fort Worth
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2016 8:49 pm
by Okie Sawbones
He won't get a 1/4" steel offset in that price range unless he is able to find one on CL. There are a lot of them listed.
Re: $1,200 Budget for Offset Smoker in Fort Worth
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2016 10:27 pm
by marvda1
the brazos is 1/4 in. steel.
Re: $1,200 Budget for Offset Smoker in Fort Worth
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2016 7:54 am
by bsooner75
If he could up his budget a little (trust me I know this is not always possible) Johnson Custom Pits in Ennis makes a nice RF backyard starting at $1895.
http://www.johnsonsmokers.com/rolling-patio-smoker/Most custom builder backyard models I've seen are in the $2000 + range.
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Re: $1,200 Budget for Offset Smoker in Fort Worth
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2016 9:22 am
by k.a.m.
I agree finding a quality built back yard offset in the 1200.00 is looking for a used one. There is a lot more in the process of quality than steel thickness. The cooker can be a 1/2" thick and not work properly without modifications.
Re: $1,200 Budget for Offset Smoker in Fort Worth
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2016 10:28 am
by Bockbock
Ok, thanks for the info. I will pass it along. I meant to say a 36" cook area, not firebox. Sorry. Thanks again.
Re: $1,200 Budget for Offset Smoker in Fort Worth
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2016 11:11 pm
by bighatbbq
I would love to visit with your buddy. I build the best offset smoker in Ft. Worth and I will work with him on getting as close to his budget as possible.
https://flic.kr/p/dHaQtV
Re: $1,200 Budget for Offset Smoker in Fort Worth
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2016 6:18 pm
by Raider18
Yes give Big hat a call!!
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Re: $1,200 Budget for Offset Smoker in Fort Worth
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2016 9:13 pm
by Boots
Have seen Big Hat's product at the FW Fat Stock Show. A quality cooker at a good price.
Re: $1,200 Budget for Offset Smoker in Fort Worth
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2016 6:42 am
by Bockbock
Hey Beau, did my friend from FW call you? I gave him the info and he was impressed with your pits. Thanks.
Re: $1,200 Budget for Offset Smoker in Fort Worth
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2017 7:00 am
by Neumsky
Horizon smokers...under 1200...quality plus!
Re: $1,200 Budget for Offset Smoker in Fort Worth
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2018 6:14 am
by arizona
1200$ for offset smoker is sufficient. I am guessing you are using offset smoker for the first time, so why waste money on expensive ones first we need to learn how to cook meat on the smoker.
In this Price segment, I would recommend you to go for: Oklahoma Joe's Longhorn one of the best reverse flow offset smoker in the market at present.
I hope you my inputs are valuable.
Re: $1,200 Budget for Offset Smoker in Fort Worth
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 3:22 pm
by iamaruf
hey, mate 1200$ is enough for offset smoker. I saw here a big list of offset smoker
https://myoffsetsmoker.com/best-offset-smoker/ with details. you can check it.
Have a nice day buddy :)