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    First time builder could use a little advice

    Thanks, JW. That's good advice on the vents. I wasn't really thinking about aesthetics at all.
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    First time builder could use a little advice

    The more I think about it, the domed firebox top is too much hassle. It's out. Besides, I was going to use cutoffs from the tank for that anyway, but there won't be any cutoffs. Running numbers this morning, I've arrived here: CC: 15.5 x 45" FB: 15.5 x 16 x 16" (I might make it a bit taller...
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    First time builder could use a little advice

    That was very helpful JW. Thank you. I don't usually post much DIY stuff on the internet, but I'll make an exception for this build. After all, this forum is where I learned about most of this stuff.
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    First time builder could use a little advice

    Hey guys, cool forum you've got here. I've got a few questions for the smoker gurus here before I start butchering good metal. I have obtained a water tank measuring 15 1/2" x 45" that I'll be using to build a reverse flow smoker. Would it be a good idea to trim the length down, or will a  45"...
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