In this video, I’m building a custom wooden cocktail smoker from scratch.

The idea is pretty simple: add some wood chips, light them with a torch, press a button, and let a small fan pull the smoke through the smoker and into a glass cloche over your favorite cocktail. Actually figuring out how to make all of that work was a little more complicated.

This build combines woodworking, glue-ups, basic wiring, epoxy, finishing, and a little trial-and-error engineering. I started with a rough idea and worked through the design as I went, eventually building the entire airflow system into the wooden base and adding glass vials to store different types of smoking wood. The board itself is made from a mix of hardwoods I had around the shop, including walnut, bocote, maple, and teak, while the hidden mechanics underneath are made from simple, readily available components I picked up on Amazon.

There are plenty of cuts, plenty of sanding, and a few problems to solve along the way. But that’s what I enjoy about projects like this, starting with an idea and slowly figuring out how to turn it into something that actually works.

So pour yourself a bourbon, grab a seat in the shop, and enjoy the build from start to finish.

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🛠️ TOOLS USED

• Table saw
• Router
• Drill press
• Drill & drill bits
• Sanders / sandpaper
• Clamps
• Wood glue
• CA glue
• Epoxy
• Basic soldering & wiring tools
• Torch


🔗 PARTS & MATERIALS

8×AA Battery Holder with Leads
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D...

10ml Glass Vials with Cork Stoppers
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MLYVMFC

30mm 12V Brushless Cooling Fan
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R9BW1TX

1/8" Basswood Sheets — 12" × 16"
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GTRL1J1G

Momentary Push Button Switch
https://www.amazon.com/DaierTek-Momen...

Glass Cloche / Bell Jar
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPT46KTJ

Cocktail Smoker Replacement Mesh Baskets
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D747FYCD

Wago Connectors
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ5QF4Z2

Thanks for watching!

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