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  1. golfpro2301

    Gravity feed design help

    Finally got steel delivered for whole hog gravity feed cooker. Got plans finalized but need help with dimensions on the chute chamber. This will be reverse down draft with drop in water pan directly above the transfer chute. Id like the transfer chute to be as close to bottom of pan as possible...
  2. golfpro2301

    Need smoker frame design help

    You only lift the lid to refill. As the lit coals burn out it turns to ash and drops down into ash pan where wood chunks are smoldering for smoke flavor. Fresh coals will continue to drop down and process is repeated until chute is empty or you can keep refilling. Its an easier way to refill...
  3. golfpro2301

    Need smoker frame design help

    There is a sealed door at top that prevents charcoal from burning up into the chute
  4. golfpro2301

    Need smoker frame design help

    Along with the above I had a general question regarding gravity feed smokers. I have built plenty of offset and insulated cabinet but never owned a GF. I have cooked on a few but how dimensional aspect of firebox is calculated is lacking. Below is typical chute design I pulled off internet. If...
  5. golfpro2301

    Need smoker frame design help

    Its that time again where I get wild hair up you know what and plan out an insane smoker build. Looking back on all my previous smokers the only thing I havent had is an insulated cabinet stick burner or a gravity feed so I plan to build one or other or maybe combo of both. Due to size needed...
  6. golfpro2301

    Need offset door help

    About 50% thru my 250 build and have unusual issue with my CC door. I had to remove a valve at top to position door where I wanted and for some reason it sprung only this location. All 4 corners are flush and bottom center actually sprung in about 1/4”. Hole isnt big enough to get a Clamp in so...
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    Offset build...

    There is benefit of curved inside but you are using $1k worth of steel for a $1 job on outside. If want to use curved put sheet of 3/8” up for sale for $800-$1k or trade for sheet 1/4” and 1/8”. DONT use that 3/8” for outer shell. Use 1” insulation for pipe inner. Will be 1” in 4 places but a...
  8. golfpro2301

    Offset build...

    That is way overkill and extremely heavy. Build square box out of 3/8” with no insulation and use 1/4” for collector on stack side. 1/4” CC and that pit will last lifetime
  9. golfpro2301

    Offset build...

    For FB you are saying 1/4” inner then insulation and 3/8” on outside??? Yes traditional offset
  10. golfpro2301

    Offset build...

    Insulation will depend on few things. Where do you live and what is FB metal thickness. Warmer weather and thicker metal less insulation you will need. I have 3/8” FB and 2” insulation. I should have gone 1” as I meed heat to escape more as so much gets trapped in thicker metal As far as RF and...
  11. golfpro2301

    Offset Temps in Summer_Hot

    Recently playing around with new offset build and noticed with current outdoor temps at about 100f I cant keep temps down. Handful of coals will keep offset running at 300F but no luck in getting down 275. I am running 2” insulated box with 3/8” inner steel and 1/8” outer. Anyone have shade...
  12. golfpro2301

    Wood Rack

    Agreed on waste of space. I went through same decision and bought flat rack with sides off amazon. Keeps plenty of wood handy near smoker and its currently mixed with oak and cherry. Easy to get access to both. You can see in background here
  13. golfpro2301

    Outlaw style offset build

    I checked it on testing and they didnt get any hotter than sitting in sun. That was my main concern and lucked out
  14. golfpro2301

    Outlaw style offset build

    Done! I have to re do cerakote on bottom because I found out clear coat doesnt stick to it but thats no biggie Copper and torch patina on tank with two coats high temp clear. Only thing left os shelf and will do that after I get house sold Really like look especially with black wheels
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    Outlaw style offset build

    Was able get frame and FB cerakoted today. Also got patina done on stack. Tomorrow will apply copper patina to tank with some torch affects near handle. Once dried hit it all with clear coat and new set of wheels and we are done
  16. golfpro2301

    New to the smoking world - tips?

    A lot of fun is learning things as you go. Make sure you have A way of accurately reading temps and familiarize yourself with fire management. Other than that light a fire and throw some meat on
  17. golfpro2301

    Separating flat and point

    Leave it together for cook. This helps protect flat during cooking process. You can separate once flat is done with no issues and I have done many times. Wrap flat then sprinkle some more rub on cut part from point while it finishes
  18. golfpro2301

    Jambo Backyard w/ LSG Fire Basket

    Go with small one. You will be surprised at how small of splits needed to maintain heat
  19. golfpro2301

    New Traeger Grills 2022

    Thats crazy. No way I would spend that on Traeger and I have had a few that worked well
  20. golfpro2301

    Air Receiver Tank Offset Build

    Welcome to homemade pit building. IMO entry at Grate level is best as it gets you more even temps and allows almost all of grate to be used In process of building mine I spoke with a few owners of high end pit companies. Every single one said not to follow calculator as it relates to exhaust...
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