500 Gal. Reverse Flow Build

caublecustomfab

Smoke Blower

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Dec 30, 2012

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Salisbury, NC

• Dec 30, 2012

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Hi all,

    My name is Travis and I am new to the forum. This will be my first post so i apologize in advance for any error. I have enjoyed looking at the numerous builds on the site and decided to share a few of my own. I operate a custom fab business and have built several cookers. This is my most recent build and still in progress. Im looking to get some feedback on what everyone thinks both likes and dislikes.

 

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Start of the firebox

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Ceramic wool insulation

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Full length, fully welded hinges on all doors

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Firebox is insulated, warming box is not.

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Again full length hinges. 

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Reverse flow plate and drain

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Let me know what you guys think...

 

shoneyboy

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californiadan

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• Dec 30, 2012

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Wow! Very impressive, keep posting the progress.

 

bruno994

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• Dec 30, 2012

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Gonna be a beast.  Got the trailer for it already?  Or you building your own?

 

caublecustomfab

Smoke Blower

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• Dec 30, 2012

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Thanks guys.

I'm building my own trailer. I wasn't going to post these photos because i am changing the design but since you asked about the trailer I'll go ahead and post my original intentions. The green box on the front is going to be a rotisserie cooker with five revolving racks. Originally planned to mount it all on the same trailer but decided its too big. Especially since I plan to use the reverse flow smoker for competitions. So the green box is being removed, and ill drop back to one axle and shorten the trailer.

 

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I didn't like the looks of the box. It takes to much away from the smoker. So it will be mounted on a separate trailer later. 

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jarjarchef

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• Dec 31, 2012

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Very nice..... That wiill be one heck of a rig.......

How wide and deep did you make the warming shelves? Are they big enough to hold multiple full sized hotel pans?

 

caublecustomfab

Smoke Blower

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Warming box is 24" deep by 37.5" wide. I didn't really think about the pans that's a good point. I built it to those specs to get the most yield out of my material as I was using 4x10 sheets of steel

 

jarjarchef

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I just measured one of my pans. It is 21x13. So it looks like 3 pans per shelf. Depending on the spacing between the shelves, that is a good deal..... So assuming there are at least 5" clearance, that gives you 15ea - 4" pans that will hold enough for at least 50ea pulled pork sandwiches. I would say you could do a good sized function and that is not even looking at what the cook chamber can have in it at the same time....... That will be one heck of a catering trailer........

 

jabbo

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• Dec 31, 2012

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I like it.  Can't wait to see the finished product and the coveted Q-view!!

 

caublecustomfab

Smoke Blower

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Sounds like the pans would fit perfect. Almost like I planned it that way lol. I'm modifying my trailer again (for the 3rd time haha) today. Ill try to post up some more pics this afternoon.

 

scootermagoo

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• Dec 31, 2012

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WOW!  Go big or go home, I guess!

 

imjesse1

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Dec 25, 2012

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Sweet!

 

caublecustomfab

Smoke Blower

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Ok swallowed a little pride and accepted the fact that bigger is not always better. Got my trailer cut down to just the smoker and one axle 

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rollin smoke

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Pembroke ga

• Dec 31, 2012

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Looks good! Heavy duty smoker you got there!

 

jarjarchef

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Looks good..... Can't wait to see the TBS rolling out....

 

randya

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• Dec 31, 2012

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I like the way you are going with it now. Great move and I can't wait to see the completed build.Thumbs Up!

 

dragons breath

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Oct 8, 2011

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• Jan 3, 2013

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Coming along nicely. It will be able to feed a crowd.

I like the way you innovate as the build progresses

 

caublecustomfab

Smoke Blower

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Salisbury, NC

• Jan 6, 2013

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Added the rear stove top, bent some handles for the doors and a front shelf. Also fit the 10" stack onto the smoke chamber.

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I have both handles made. Just ran out of 7/16 bolts to bolt them on. Decided to make them bolt on to make it easier for the two tone paint job. 

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What are your preferences on counterweights for the smoker doors?

 

rasimmo

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• Jan 6, 2013

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I really like the stovetop. I hope you don't mind me stealing that idea. I was thinking of just buying one, but I already have 2 burners that need a home. No need buying a flimsy piece of junk, when I can build one like that.

 

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caublecustomfab

Smoke Blower

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Salisbury, NC

• Jan 6, 2013

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rasimmo said:

I really like the stovetop. I hope you don't mind me stealing that idea. I was thinking of just buying one, but I already have 2 burners that need a home. No need buying a flimsy piece of junk, when I can build one like that.

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Feel free. Just a piece of 1/4" plate and 5/8 solid square stock.