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    New r/f build

    You can somewhat see here where the rf plate ends. I'll have to measure height of it on drain end as it does go downhill. I did/do open the door occasionally to get temp higher you really only have to do this if you want to go over 225. I do plan to add expanded metal to wood basket to help hold...
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    New r/f build

    I'm satisfied with the build for sure just want to tweak it to get temps right. I did everything to your measurements and used your advice so I believe it's built right. I should have did like you said and made a regular air inlet instead of pinwheel.
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    New r/f build

    You are right about that. They do fall thru I have some extra expanded metal I will put in it like you said.
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    New r/f build

    Should fb/cc be close to same temp? My fb will be over 500 and cc will be 225
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    New r/f build

    Stack is coped to match inside of tank and is flush with inside. I wouldn't call the door air tight when smoke is heavy you can see a little seep thru here and there. I have it as good as I can get it without putting a gasket on it.
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    New r/f build

    Rf plate is flush with top of Fb on inside and stops just past the racks on the other end.
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    New r/f build

    You can see them there. I used pin wheels and don't think there enough. The bottom vent on the door may be fine to feed the fire but I believe the top vent for sure needs to be bigger.
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    New r/f build

    Little problem I ran into is my cook chamber doesn't get up to temp. Fb will be smoking hot and cc will be 125. If I open the Fb door it helps to an extent. I think my air inlets are to small.what do you guys think?
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    New r/f build

    How it sets currently. Still have to weld baffle plate In and build racks.
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    New r/f build

    He did a good job on the stack. I think I'll do mine the same way. One more question regarding Fb I cut my opening in the cc last night and got my fit up right. Question is do I go to the inside of cc and scribe Fb to cope the top out or leave it square on the end?
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    New r/f build

    I understand where your coming from. I think it will be beneficial for me the way I have it laid out though . I planned on using 4" stack like you mentioned but wanted to ask if you think I should just go from the top of cc or run it down between the two grates. Also I have 2 4" pin wheels for...
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    New r/f build

    If doing a round Fb would I measure up 8" from bottom and draw the arc for the football or stay at 4" and do it? This is the part I'm a little confused on. I may be overthinking it but I want this part to the t so it operates correctly.
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    New r/f build

    Sorry for the delayed response. Been booked up all day. Tank is 23 13/16 I.d and 33 3/4 long.
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    New r/f build

    Hey guys I have a 200lb (50) gallon propane tank I'm making a smoker out of. My firebox will be 20"x24" 1/4" thick. I plan on making the firebox with a lid on top also so it can be used for a charcoal grill when not smoking. I used the formulas and came up with 11550 si cc which gives me 46.2...
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    New guy

    Hello all. My names Caleb I'm from south ms and starting my first smoker build. I've been wanting to build one for several years and finally got around to it. I have plenty of welding experience and pretty good with fab work but not so good with pipe fitting so I'm looking forward to learning a...
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