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You Want That New Meat Smoker

But You Have Questions 

I'M HERE TO HELP YOU FIND ANSWERS!

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I'm Frank Cox And I Help PitMasters Like You, Worldwide, To Get Their Dream Smoker So That They Can Quit Searching For Answers And
Start Smoking Great BBQ!  Whatever Information You Need About Buying Or Building A New Meat Smoker Of Any Kind,
You Came To The Right Place!

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Which Of These Sound Like You?

Click The Button Below For The Option That Fits Your Needs Best!

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If you want to build a smoker yourself, start here!

Do You Want To Build Your Own Smoker?

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If You Are Wanting Your Dream Smoker Built For You, Start Here!

Do You Want Me To Build A Smoker
For You?

If You Are Trying To Decide If You Should Build It Yourself Or Have It Built For You, Start Here!

Do You Need Help Deciding Which Option Is Best For You?

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MORE ABOUT ME AND A LITTLE ABOUT WHY I'M QUALIFIED TO HELP YOU

Frank Cox

“The BBQ Pit Engineer”™️

I've been building BBQ Smokers as a hobby and business for over 13 years as of 2023.
I have a strong background in the Refrigeration, HVAC, and Food Equipment Industry. For the last 28 years I have made a living with temperature control, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer in many applications in the real world.

My passion, SmokerBuilder, was founded in 2010 with a small blog and a shop full of tools.
My mission was, and still is, to "Teach people to build a smoker".

Since then, I've published over 200 sets of smoker plans, designed and manufactured a vast array of parts, smokers, and grills for DIY smoker builders, ecommerce companies, smoker manufacturers, as well as our own product lines, and produced in person and online courses teaching fabrication.

Get To Know Frank Cox Better

"THE BBQ PIT ENGINEER"™

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Problems You're

Likely Experiencing

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Does This Sound Like You?

Here's a few of the many frustrations people face when trying to decide to build or buy their new smoker. If any of this sounds familiar to you then you are in the right place and I am here to help you! 

  • Do you feel like... you're getting conflicting information from people that are highly opinionated about smokers but don't seem like they have REAL answers?
  • Does it seem... you are starting to hear the same conflicting answers over and over? Now you feel stuck and worried you'll make the wrong decision?
  • Are you frustrated that... lead times are high and prices are high?
  • And when it comes down to it, do you...  just want a new smoker but you are afraid to build it yourself, don't want to wait forever to get it, and want your money to be well spent?

TESTIMONIALS

Proven Outcomes

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"Had my reverse flow smoker built by Frank and his team 3 years ago and the qualty of work and attention to detail is A1! The smoker works great and holds temp even in cold weather. Had it custom fit with off road package recently; it it looks and works great! I would highly recommend SmokerBuilder and Legend Smokers to everyone!"

MARCUS CARADINE, WI

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"Frank provided me with a custom 500 gallon reverse flow smoker to fit on my 30 foot BBQ rig! Not only did he design the smoker but he personally drove it to the build location to assist with and oversee that the installation was seamless! In the market for a large model like mine or a backyard offset Frank is the guy!"

MATT GROARK, NJ

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"The knowledge and experience I have gained while learning from Frank Cox and the SmokerBuilder community has been absolutely invaluable in my journey. I have several of Frank's sets of plans and they are incredibly detailed and comprehensive, I think they're worth EVERY penny if you're new to design and building. Even experienced builders could benefit from the time savings and accuracy in those plans! Frank's decades of experience and his selfless contributions to the BBQ and smoking community make SmokerBuilder websites and forums some of the best resources you could find if you're looking to build your own smoker!"

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OUR PODCAST

The SmokerBuilder Podcast

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Popular Episodes


The SmokerBuilder Podcast is about things like the technical side of designing and manufacturing smokers and grills, fire management, and cooking great BBQ!

Frank Cox “The BBQ Pit Engineer”™️ of SmokerBuilder shares his tricks and secrets from over 13 years of building smokers

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Season 4 Ep. 3: 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!
Don't miss this episode! Listen To More

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Season 3 Ep. 3 Should I Build My Own Smoker?
In this podcast episode I discuss 3 primary ways to get your new smoker that will make your decision easier! Listen To More

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Season 2 Ep. 1: The Difference Between a Reverse Flow and Offset Smoker
On this episode I'm talking about the main differences between a reverse flow smoker and an offset smoker. Listen To More

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WHAT WE OFFER

Our Most Popular Products

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PATIO OFFSET SMOKERS

Legend 2400 Offset Smoker

The Legend 2400 Offset Smoker is for every PitMaster who smoke perfect briskets, ribs, chicken and pork but can't get results they want with other store bought smokers and grills.

  • DEPENDABLE! Heavy duty 7 gauge steel delivers the key to never need to replace your smoker again just like pro PitMasters do
  • HUGE! Large cooking surface delivers the key to smoke 4 packer size briskets, 8 pork butts, or 8 slabs of baby back ribs!
  • HIGH PERFORMANCE! Heavy Duty Casters ensure you can roll your smoker on any hard surface like the best PitMasters do
  • REVOLUTIONARY! Linseed Oil finish enables you to easily maintain your smoker's vintage steel look - Fast
  • CUSTOMIZE! Several upgrades are available that you can choose to upgrade your smoker!
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CUSTOM OFFSET SMOKERS

Legend Custom Smokers

Want a Custom Legend Smoker?
If You Want To Add A Door Shelf, Additional Racks, Off Road Cart, Or Anything Else... You're At The Right Place!
I get questions everyday from serious pitmasters that are searching for their perfect smoker.
To get started, simply click the button below to learn more!

  • We can even do bigger sizes up to 16 feet long!
  • Yep, we have other sizes in the works for 60 inch, 96 inch, and even 192" long cooking chambers!
  • We can build them on sleds, carts, or even trailers!
  • Want a custom offset smoker?
  • Maybe you even want a custom reverse flow smoker?
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DIY DRUM SMOKER KIT

SUPER55 Drum Smoker Kit

The Latest In Drum Smoker Design!
Completely Redesigned!
You might remember several other versions of the UDS Kit and Parts we have designed and manufactured over the years.
Well, we've gone back to the drawing board and made some changes we think you'll like a lot!

  • Easier to build and faster to build
  • ​Everything you need except the barrel and paint in one box.
  • Don't worry if you can't find a barrel... I have them available!
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DIY Smoker Plans

Choose From Over 200 Designs!

Every smoker plan we've ever drawn is published and available for you to download for building your own DIY smoker!
All plans are fully detailed and dimensioned. You'll download the file directly to your computer and be able to get started right away!
Phone, email, and chat support is included!
Inside, you'll see DIY plans for:

  • ​Offset Smokers and Reverse Flow Smokers
  • Gravity Feed Smokers and Insulated Cabinet Smokers
  • ​Plans Using Tanks, Pipe, and New Materials

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These FREE DIY Meat Smoker Plans Will Make Building Your Own Smoker Easy And Fast!