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My first RF smoker build, any help would be appreciated
Took me a bit to get back to you...on the road for a few. Let me see if I have a pix on this thing: Lower left on that pix...not too good a shot- doodleq
- Post #48
- Forum: Reverse Flow
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My first RF smoker build, any help would be appreciated
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My first RF smoker build, any help would be appreciated
I built mine like this: The first version only had the angle in the bottom so it filled with ash and wouldn't breath. I cut it off and welded in 1.5" square tube, which brought it up to about 2.5", which runs out well, and I can poke under it if I need to collapse the ash a bit, but I haven't...- doodleq
- Post #46
- Forum: Reverse Flow
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Michigan members group own map, Where are you in Michigan?
On it!- doodleq
- Post #9
- Forum: Michigan Members Group
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Good West Michigan hardwood source for smoking?
I picked up two crates of apple wood for $30 per at Wells orchards. They're on Wilson Ave just before you get to Grandville. Probably just over a half hour from you I'd guess. Not sure if you we're looking for something new or just a source. For something different, I've used quite a bit of...- doodleq
- Post #2
- Forum: Michigan Members Group
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Michigan-ready RF build
Happy to say the wood box mod worked great...ran the rig from 6am to 7 pm and it ran great throughout. The warmer got over 150 without having to overheat the cook chamber. Brisket went great, sublet a rack to my neighbor for ribs, and threw on some bonus chickens for leftovers. Only a couple...- doodleq
- Post #72
- Forum: Reverse Flow
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Starting my build 250 gallon propane smoker with rear facing firebox.
Regarding the welder...go slow, keep the puddle fluid and eating away at the edges, and did I mention go slow? Oh yeah, and go slow! Seriously, scrap is a great idea. There will be several "ah-ha" moments, and it will all come together if you're patient. Have fun and good luck ( And buy your...- doodleq
- Post #14
- Forum: Smoker Builds
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Firebox and RF plate questions
As Dave said, a drain with a reversible plate would be tricky. Mine is in a gutter with a slope in both directions towards it, but my plate is welded in. 1" like Dave said with a simple ball valve . Keeping a fair bit of distance will keep the seals from melting.- doodleq
- Post #9
- Forum: Reverse Flow
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propane burner in a reverse flow
Love it. You primarily mig weld, right? I have a 110v mig, so I stick weld thicker stuff. I'm guessing you're 220 at least. What's your go to machine?- doodleq
- Post #42
- Forum: Reverse Flow
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Welcome Michiganders
Hanging with you bro...lit the rig at 6:30, been babysitting it and doing yard work since...finally hit she shower, chaise in the shade, and beer next to me. Life. Is. Good.- doodleq
- Post #139
- Forum: Michigan Members Group
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My first RF smoker build, any help would be appreciated
The bricks should both insulate and save your floor from burn through. They'll warm up and help stabilize your temps as well, especially after everything is good and warmed up.- doodleq
- Post #39
- Forum: Reverse Flow
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Michigan-ready RF build
Thanks, Chuck...ask and you shall receive! Odds and ends today...started a wood storage box, built a little shelf under the cc to warm/dry "next in line" logs, got the rest of the floor in and made a little deflector for the direct vent from the FB to the warmer. Practice brisket Saturday...- doodleq
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- Forum: Reverse Flow
