Recent content by James659

Thx everyone for letting me pick your brains.

I have 3/16 angle 1 by 1. The expanded metal looks to be 3/4" flat expanded metal. Not sure on the gauge but it's around an 1/8". I can measure it ltr if needed. I like the look of the expanded metal on the bottom of the angle the best as well. I can buy different angle if needed, I was hoping...

I'm about to start on the cooking grates. I plan on making upper and lower levels that slide out. Im using 1" angle iron and expanded metal. I looked for a good forum thread that would give me a basic how too but couldn't find one.I got in my head how I think they should be made but would like...

Thanks for the replies. This tank is wide and there's plenty of space under the rf plate. I had to trim some of the rf plate where the drain is to get enough room at the end going to the cc, I'm pretty close to what is recommended there just a little shy.

Yes sir.

New question. I made the changes to the firebox to conform to the measurements this sight recommends. Made bigger Fb intakes including 1 in the top of the door, and i cut the opening to the cc bigger to get the recommended opening. My new question is I have a downward slope going to a drain...

Thanks again Gary.

Thanks Gary, So you think I should go 44" height on the double stack then? As far as performance do you think with me going by feldons calculator measurements it will be sufficient? It will be easier to fix now then later if I have too change anything. The church mainly uses their smokers for...

Thanks for the welcome. I'm using 6 inch cause that's what I have. My brother is wanting this for his church and the materials are donated for the most part and it's up to me to make it work. I do have some extra plate I could make a rectangle box stack.

Hello, great sight and info here. I have been building a reverse flow 500 gallon smoker for my brother. I'm a fabricator/ welder and have experience with metal but not smokers. He came to me a few months ago with a 500 gallon diesel tank and a websight , feldons pit calculator and said use it...