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  1. Dieseltech86

    Firebox Intake?

    I finally got it done and moved out of the garage to it's final resting place!
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    Firebox Intake?

    I got the upper intake completed. Ran the smoker for 10.5 hrs on a brisket cook and it did well. 👍
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    Firebox Intake?

    This is what I came up with for my intake. I used a brake chamber pushrod, clevis and machine roller. I welded in the clevis nut support tube with wide peices of 1/4" plate to direct the air down towards the base of the fire. I have not used a grate but want to try one. I still haven't done the...
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    Firebox Intake?

    Thank you guys for the ideas! Had a first cook yesterday, turned out great!
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    Firebox Intake?

    Thank you for the insight!
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    Firebox Intake?

    Yes, I agree with you 100%. I just know boys with a stick seem to be always itching to poke it in a fire. If they can't "see" it the appeal might be reduced somewhat.
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    Firebox Intake?

    I have been reading threads for awhile now and was given an opportunity to DIY my very own legit smoker. I'm in the home stretch and trying to decide on my fire box intake. It seems that I have had very good test runs with just cracking the door but I have children and think it'll be a bit...
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