Recent content by OldManAuchter

  • Some of the links on this forum allow SMF, at no cost to you, to earn a small commission when you click through and make a purchase. Let me know if you have any questions about this.
  1. OldManAuchter

    60 gal Reverse flow build

    Progress Update: Finally got the parts in for the blast cabinet. So the bottom and top frame for the fire box spent some quality time in the blaster. Then I finished the frame for the fire grate. I then was able to use some metal walkway that was salvaged from who knows where to make the fire...
  2. OldManAuchter

    60 gal Reverse flow build

    Got a little spare time at work today to work on the frame for the fire box. The first picture is the upper and lower frame for the fire box. The second picture is the lower frame with the first 2 rails installed for the fire grate. I left 4" below the grate for an ash pan and for good air flow...
  3. OldManAuchter

    Any new Michigan Members?

    Hello from Redford! I am in the process of building a 60 gallon reverse flow. I'm detailing that on this forum. Going has been a bit slow this last week as I am doing it in my spare time at work. Hoping to have it done and on the trailer by spring.
  4. OldManAuchter

    New guy from St. Louis

    Welcome from Michigan!
  5. OldManAuchter

    60 gal Reverse flow build

    Hoping to get a quick opinion before I cut the door, see if this looks to be good. Goes from about 11:50 to about 3:20.
  6. OldManAuchter

    60 gal Reverse flow build

    Small update: Haven't had a lot of time to work on the CC but here are some pic's of what I have so far. I have been spending a lot of time reading other build post's and double checking the numbers. I'm really glad I found this forum before I started the build. More pics to follow as things...
  7. OldManAuchter

    Let the smoke roll....

    Thanks for the warm welcome all! I'll be honest that I have never had a smoker before. I have been grilling for years. But I have a pretty awesome job that allows me to tackle projects in my free time, so build a smoker is becoming a reality! I also need to thank one of my co-workers who has...
  8. OldManAuchter

    60 gal Reverse flow build

    Will do! At this point I just have all the brackets cut off the tank, so I'll take some update pictures today.
  9. OldManAuchter

    60 gal Reverse flow build

    Starting this thread to chronical the build of my RF smoker. I would like to thank Dave as his calculator has been a great resource for planning my build. Before I get to cutting and fabricating I do have one question for the community. Using Dave's calculator my firebox should be 4976.29...
  10. OldManAuchter

    Let the smoke roll....

    Greetings Everyone! New to the smoking game and I am glad to have found this community. There is a great wealth of information here that has helped me in the planning stages of my Reverse flow smoker build. Thanks in advance, Eric
Clicky