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  1. west tex smoker

    Big Build!!

    Thank you that does help set it straight in my mind
  2. west tex smoker

    Big Build!!

    Hey Dave, Reading this again I was wondering if you have any pics or maybe a drawn concept of your 300 gal build.  Mostly the portion stated above "I welded the reverse flow plate level and added a heat shield (1/4" plate) between the firebox and the reverse flow plate".  I'm just trying to...
  3. west tex smoker

    blast from the past

    Yes, yes it does.
  4. west tex smoker

    Big Build!!

    Here is a link to another thread with the photos and story of an old pit. Enjoy.... http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/178966/blast-from-the-past#post_1318793
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    blast from the past

    A couple more.
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    blast from the past

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    blast from the past

    Alright ladies and gents, Below are some photos of a smoker that has seen better days. I actually knew the man who built this thing and he cooked on it for years. He had several children and all of them were involved in 4H or girl scouts or boy scouts and numerous sports. With the size of...
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  12. west tex smoker

    Big Build!!

    Thanks Dragon, I agree. I think this is doable, and if not then I will have failed in style, but I think it will work.  Here is a picture of the two tanks that I have.  I will admit I have been walking in the clouds a bit with all of this with some big dreams.  I am starting to come back down to...
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    Big one coming up!

    When I plan large cooks I usually plan about 1/2 pound (main dish) per person, and then like Gary said don't forget all the extras.
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    Big Build!!

    Thanks Dragon....by the way I really enjoyed reading your thread for one of your builds, and I appreciate your input. I'm still giving all of this some serious thought. I do large cooks often enough that I could really use the space that is available in a pit this size. I know it's sounds crazy...
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    Big Build!!

    Thanks for the links there is definitely a lot to think about. Some great information
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