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  1. lendecatural

    questions for the smoking God's

    Here is the calculator to figure out how to lay out a typical reverse flow smoker: http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/172425/standard-reverse-flow-smoker-calculator-by-daveomak-and-others-ready-to-use-rev-4 There are some really nice ones on this thread that work very well. You could save...
  2. lendecatural

    Possible rf build. How big?

    30 inch is a good diameter to work with. There are a lot of really nice smokers on this site under reverse flow builds. Look around and see what you like best. Here is all you need to know about smoker design...
  3. lendecatural

    rf build in the works

    Amen. teach those kids some trades. They can always eat if they can work metal, not so true with xbox.......
  4. lendecatural

    New build from Sweden.

    On thinner big sheets, it is best to tack all the corners, then tack the middle on both dimensions. After you get those tacks set, then split them again and do not weld more than 2 mm each. This will tend to pull the sheet evenly as it cools. It takes a bit longer, but long welds pull much worse...
  5. lendecatural

    My first custom smoker on a trailer with a converted grill. (Lots of pics)

    I will end up getting one and it's nice to hear it has been reliable! I haven't finished the smoker yet so it will be one of the later purchases, I'm sure you are keeping all your buddies well fed with yours. It's kind of like owning a pickup truck, you always get invited to the "move" parties....
  6. lendecatural

    Stainless Steel Reverse Flow Project

    I got a little bit more done before winter set in, deer season, and life have gotten in the way. This last ice storm should be the last hurrah so I'm hoping to get started back up on it in the next couple of weeks. The good thing about stainless is that you don't have to clean it all back up...
  7. lendecatural

    60 Gallon Air Tank Reverse Flow Build

    Very nice, it's shaping up now, won't be long!
  8. lendecatural

    288 Gal Propane Tank RF Build

    Looks like it worked just fine and you have all your fingers and toes left over!! Great Job!
  9. lendecatural

    250 gal rf trailer build

    One of the threads with the door brace is here, I couldn't find the other that had the supports extending on out to mount a counter weight, but you will get the idea. It was Dave's post that has the sketch. http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/167402/first-time-build-250-gallon-propane-tank
  10. lendecatural

    250 gal rf trailer build

    Yes, welding the links together would work to stiffen up the door. It is a cool build, another approach I have seen is to make the piece long and past the fixed hinge support and add a counterweight so you have door support, hinge, and counterweight support in one piece of metal with a pivot...
  11. lendecatural

    250 gal rf trailer build

    Welcome back Lino! Here is another calculator that should be used since there have been modifications to assure success. http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/a/reverse-flow-smoker-how-to-calculate-build-tutorial Many options are available for hinges, most build them out of flat plate and use a...
  12. lendecatural

    Finally started my first build, Pictures attached

    One inch will work fine and valves will be easy to find. You will really be happy with that smoker, it really is looking great!
  13. lendecatural

    Firebox shape?

    You are actually better off with a taller rather than a wider firebox. It will give you room for area under the wood grate, better position of the lower air intake, and room at top in case you need to add a baffle to equalize temperature of the RF plate. So, use the longest dimension in the...
  14. lendecatural

    60 Gallon Air Tank Reverse Flow Build

    She is shaping up nicely! You are right about getting heavy and it only gets worse from here and much more awkward to get a grip on.
  15. lendecatural

    60 Gallon Air Tank Reverse Flow Build

    If you need to do a quick cool down, shut off the air intakes and open the CC door. It is a much better and faster method to cool things down than fiddling with a damper and restricting the flow through the smoker.
  16. lendecatural

    What's the best way to cut a tank?

    Yes, wider board is more stable, 4 x 4 would work also, just make sure you have a good square cut.
  17. lendecatural

    It has begun

    You just made a perfect example why folks should listen to Dave Omak about how to place firebox vents. This control is perfect and you are running very efficiently with the ability to dial it in as needed. You should be able to get several short naps during an overnight cook once you figure how...
  18. lendecatural

    What's the best way to cut a tank?

    A 2x6 cut to the proper height works well to mark the dome with the tank on a level surface 0 degrees up.
  19. lendecatural

    smoke intake to exhaust question

    Aaah for the days when a distributor wrench and screwdriver were all that were required for a good tune and the words Laptop or code reader had not yet been invented.
  20. lendecatural

    It has begun

    If you have good penetration on those welds, you should be fine. The top lip of the trailer frame should bend first so you will be able to tell it needs more bracing way before it fails. Smokers really don't weigh that much but road loads can be high if you don't slow down before you cross...
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