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    R.F First build adventure.

    Thanks for your help. Here's what I came up with. Looking forward to trying it out.
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    R.F First build adventure.

    Sending a thanks to all who made suggestions for this first build. Gonna add the crowning jewel this morning, the stack cover.
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    R.F First build adventure.

    Hi Dave, This journey through building a smoker has been quite the challenge. Converting from wood working to metal reveals I don't have the necessary tools. From the 5049 CC size I changed the exhaust to a 4 inch pipe. What would be the recommended height. I have looked and looked for the...
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    R.F First build adventure.

    Greetings again, I Thank you greatly for the time it took to calculate this and the guidance. You're answered a bunch of questions with your kind response. Guess now I can have a better plan. Just gotta get busy fabricating. Thanks I'll try to load some pictures as I progress along. Was able to...
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    R.F First build adventure.

    Hi Dave. Hoping the FB size was going to be ok. With a 14 outside tank diameter, 1/3 height for cutting the opening out of the end to mount the FB would be = 4.66 or 4.75 inches rounded off. This sound right?
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    R.F First build adventure.

    Thanks. I plan to go by the calculator pretty close. I already had ordered the plate for the FB when I realized it was a bit big. To late to change before shearing. Seem the most difficult part of this build I'd figuring that CC/FB opening
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    R.F First build adventure.

    Ok, greetings everyone. Starting this first smoker project with a small free propane tank. Up front I'd like to express appreciation for any constructive input. The demensions are 14" outside diameter and 31 from weld seam to weld seam. So far I've got some hinges and therometers. The FB will...
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    Excited Newbie from B-ham.

    Thanks
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    Excited Newbie from B-ham.

    Thanks
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    Excited Newbie from B-ham.

    Evening Dave, I see you in Washington. I lived in Kent for several yrs. I'm thankful for your input. wow- started out backwards didn't I? Thankful for guidance. Off to work. Thks
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