250 Gallon Reverse Flow FIRST BUILD!!!
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inkjunkie
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smokejumper
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Don't sweat it, pictures are just an added bonus. but not our reason for being here.
Great score on the laser cut sheet BTW!
- Apr 21, 2015
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Yeah I cant get the stupid pics to load. Yeah we scored big time on the laser cut. My brother is a teacher and he's done with school next week so this project should come along much quicker once he's out of school.
smokejumper
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Great that your brother can share in the build.
Makes the future family gatherings around the smoker that much more special.
Makes the future family gatherings around the smoker that much more special.
- Apr 21, 2015
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Yeah it's turning into a family project which is pretty cool. I've done most of the math/planning/research and my brother and I are splitting $$$. He will do a good portion of fab cause I'm not real handy with a plasma cutter or welder. And we're just going to tack everything then our dad that scored us the laser cut sheet has been a welder for 40 years is going to come in and give us some professional quality welds to finish everything up. I just hope everything comes together quickly once school is out. we want to do a hog on it June 12/13 cause we have family coming from out of state.
Here's the pics I tried posting the other day. I know it's not much but it's something. sent the pdf of the cuts to get done today so hopefully we have all our FB material, Vent covers, and RF plate back by the weekend.
Here's the pics I tried posting the other day. I know it's not much but it's something. sent the pdf of the cuts to get done today so hopefully we have all our FB material, Vent covers, and RF plate back by the weekend.
smokejumper
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One month is totally doable, especially with having all your panels and sliders laser cut.
You're off to a great start.
You're off to a great start.
lendecatural
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Looks like you have a great plan, I would almost drive there just to watch your Dad weld! I love watching a real pro weld, you can always learn a few new tricks. Give him a shady place to work, I spent a summer welding on a boat and it makes for a long hot day if you can't get under some shade.
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sorry everyone, quick question that's not related to this build but I've only used small charcoal and electric smokers. I keep seeing people talking about seasoned wood. What exactly is this and what exactly is the process of seasoning wood. I know it doesn't mean sprinkling some McCormicks season all and garlic salt on it. lol
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Seasoned Wood is aged wood. If you use Green Wood (freshly Cut) it imparts a strong bitter taste. After you have your wood split and stacked it needs to sit (Either covered or in a wood shed) for at least 9 to 12 months. This will give you a nice mellow flavor.
Gary
Gary
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ribwizzard
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ribwizzard
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What's the dimensions on your FB. Is it bigger than the calculator calls for?This isnt the prettiest one I ever built, but its one of the best cooking smokers Ive ever used.
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