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    Math and FB to CB deminsions

    Hello all. Here is what I have so far for math. 124gal Tank 24 1/4" wide 12 1/8" Radius (or 12.125) Cooker Chamber Size 28644.00 Recommended Firebox Size 9548.00 Recommended Chimney Volume 494.00 Recommended Air Inlet Area 29.64 Recommended Firebox-to-Cooker Opening Area 79.04 I tried using...
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    Firebox question

    Weird question........When looking at the firebox volume size. Does any area below a fire grate that is used for ash clean out count toward that volume. Or is it not considered? Thanks as Always Steve
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    Door positioning???

    Thanks guys!!! I really appreciate all the help and advice. I'll work up numbers and share them on a new post asking for a "second set of eyes" :) I think I'll get the numbers figured out, build the firebox and then cut the firebox notch first. Thx all
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    Door positioning???

    Thanks for all the info. The problem is I do need to cut the door first. I am just a hobby welder and will be having a local shop do the work off of my supplied design. But they won't take it without the door cut. They're scared :) If I do go ahead and cut the firebox notch. How do I determine...
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    Door positioning???

    Hello everyone. I am starting my first build with an 125gal horizontal tank. Actually the tank tag says 124gal. Anyways I did some searching and I cant find any information on door cutting position. Should the top of the door cut be cut at center or below center of the tank? And if the top of...
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