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    making a trailer vs repurposing one?

    I'm trying to decide if I want to create a trailer or just get one. I have a Harbor Freight right up the road from me and they have one that is for $299 that I can figure some way out to use. What are yall's suggestions on the subject. I am building a pit with 250 gal propane tank
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    Calculations for reverse flow smoker with 250 gal propane tank

    Thanks for all the replays so far. I am using the formulas from the link on the reverse flow page. For the fire box side. I plan on cutting the sphere part of the tank off and welding a straight plate there. Make it easier to put a warning chamber on the fire box
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    Calculations for reverse flow smoker with 250 gal propane tank

    So I have been running the calculations for what I think I have finally decided to do with the 250 Gal propane tank. I plan on cutting off the spherical portion at one end and putting my firebox on that side. My tank measures 5 ft in length not including the other spherical end, and a Inner...
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    Expanded Metal for grate, Stainless vs Mild Steel

    What is everybody's preference? This has probably been asked a bunch.  Are there any benefits to using one over the other? Getting ready to order and was wondering which one I should get.
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    need advise about the welding.

    So im about to start my reverse flow smoker that will eventually be put on a trailer. I have access to a good stick welder for all my welding. My question to yall, are stick welders good for these builds or do I need to try and go for a mig welder instead. 
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    How long after cutting down a tree for wood.

    We have alot of mesquites that are gonna get cut down. How long after we cut them down would the wood be ready for smoking?
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    Hello from McQueeney, TX

    Howdy,  I've been smoking meats for over 6 years now. I use a offset horizontal smoker that has a 3 ft cooking area. My wife and I love to smoke briskets and ribs on it. On the weekends, you can usually find me on Sat or Sun smoking some sorts of meat, usually either pork ribs, or a brisket...
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