Wanting to build a reverse flow as my first build.

bormik

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Hi all - I am from upstate New York just outside of Albany. I have  been researching offset smokers for a bit now. I am going to build a reverse flow for my first build. I am a pipe fabricator and welder. I have two boys. My youngest son has always enjoyed cooking. He has been going to college for culinary and went to Nashville, TN for his externship. When he was there he saw a lot of BBQ. He called me one day and asked "do you think we can build a smoker?" I said I believe we can, but it won't happen over night. We will take our time. I am trying to do this on a small budget, so I am waiting for material that I can gather here and there. I have a 24" Std. Wt. pipe I am waiting for from a demolition project at work. Should be soon. I have noticed here that there are many people with experience. That is exciting to me because I do know how to weld but I will need help in the design. My son and I look forward to any and all help we can get. 

 

radioguy

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• Jul 27, 2017

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Welcome to SMF. This is the place to find out all things BBQ. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Search is your friend.

RG

 

kajunpig

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• Jul 27, 2017

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Welcome...we can design it my friend...can I ask what was the product flowing through that pipe.

 

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gary s

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• Jul 28, 2017

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  Good afternoon and welcome to the forum from a hot sunny day here in East Texas, and the best site on the web. Lots of great people with tons of information on just about everything.

You are at the right place

         Gary

 

bormik

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Thank you for the warm welcome. Kajunpig, the pipe was used for testing air compressors. This particular test pipe only saw compressed air. 

 

kajunpig

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• Jul 28, 2017

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Good deal...gather your material and when you get ready be thinking about what you want to build, i betcha we can gitr dun...

 

bormik

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Thank You kajunpig...I'll let you know when I can get going on this build.

 

daveomak

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• Jul 29, 2017

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Below is a tutorial that will provide you with an awesome smoker....

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/a/reverse-flow-smoker-how-to-calculate-build-tutorial

 

bormik

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Thanks for the help  DaveOmak.