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  1. bluffton smoker

    My First Reverse Flow Build - 125-Gallon Propane Tank (Plenty of Pics)

    I cut the flange off the door. I wasn't a bit happy with the way it turned out. The door didn't warp or twist. The back of the flange drew up when it was welded up. I am gonna start again but this time I'm gonna blind weld the flanges. I was gonna drill the door and weld from the under side, BUT...
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    ok on to the next build

    I have a 16" offset smoker built of 3/16" pipe I've smoked on for over 20 years. I like the size & it holds heat well. I don't see an issue with 14". It would be just about right for Personal Q'ing.. As long as the math works out for the RF Plate, you should be good to go.
  3. bluffton smoker

    My First Reverse Flow Build - 125-Gallon Propane Tank (Plenty of Pics)

    Dave, Didn't think about blind welding them. Will try it out this AM... Wizzard, I will be gentle on the heat and do more massaging than heating. Thanks to both of you for the well timed advice...
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    ok on to the next build

    I like the way you think....  I was planning on making a couple of larger RFs, and then start building back yard RFs. Something that could handle a single brisket (small), or a couple racks of ribs, or such. I think there is a big local nitch. At least it is an untapped nitch around here. You...
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    My First Reverse Flow Build - 125-Gallon Propane Tank (Plenty of Pics)

    Yeah, That's what I figgered. I ain't lucky enuff to have a press, tho. I'll just convince em in place with a rosebud and a big a$$ hammer... I'm gonna get the Fire Box door cut out and get the flanges all welded up on both doors. Then I'll begin the serious door formin....
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    My First Reverse Flow Build - 125-Gallon Propane Tank (Plenty of Pics)

    The door cut on the Cook Chamber did not go too well. I cut the top cut horizontally and down each side about 1 1/2 inches to give me room to get the top door flange welded in place. ( I planned to weld the hinges in place before cutting the door completely loose)...  I tacked the flange every 3...
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    My First Reverse Flow Build - 125-Gallon Propane Tank (Plenty of Pics)

    I cut the firebox loose and re-cut the opening between the fire box and cook chamber. I allowed 6 1/2" which should give me somewhere between 70 - 75 square inches so I should be good as I only require 60. I also got the legs in place. I have the cook chamber door marked out. It is 16" high...
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    My First Reverse Flow Build - 125-Gallon Propane Tank (Plenty of Pics)

    I 'm back... Had to do a little work that pays the bills.... It was a good thing to get away from the build and restart fresh... I re-re-remeasured the opening itself between the fire box and cook chamber and found my original sketch that I had been measuring from was off. I am off by 1/2"...
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    Newbie RF build with pics and Questions

    I 2nd the straight electric brake plan of action. The ability to stop is very under rated. PLEASE be careful when selecting your trailer brake system. Not all brake controllers are created equal.... If you decide to use an electric-over-hydraulic brake system on your trailer, be sure your brake...
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    My First Reverse Flow Build - 125-Gallon Propane Tank (Plenty of Pics)

    Thanks Dave, I'll run the RF Plate 4" below the main cooking grate. This will allow room for any future configuration changes as needed.  I laid off the build for the holiday weekend. I should pick it back up on Tuesday... I should have more pics as well... Will keep all updated...
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    Firebox Design Review and Critique

    Hi Dave, I like your numbers and design. The plan to double skin (insulate) your fire box will serve you well. I think you are well on your way... Please keep us posted...
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    My First Reverse Flow Build - 125-Gallon Propane Tank (Plenty of Pics)

    I have the legs on the smoker, but haven't started on the RF Plate yet. As this is a round fire box and a round cook chamber, what is the optimal distance between the main cooking grate and RF Plate? I have about 7 inches to play with. I am building this smoker using the numbers from the...
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    My First Reverse Flow Build - 125-Gallon Propane Tank (Plenty of Pics)

    Yeah, I thought the hole between the chambers looked a bit small too. I took a piece of plywood and traced out this opening then drew a grid over this tracing and manually counted the little 1" squares... I ended up with 61 of these little 1" squares...   I think I'm also gonna stay the course...
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    My First Reverse Flow Build - 125-Gallon Propane Tank (Plenty of Pics)

    The pics as promised... The tank is only 3/16" thick and my plate is 1/4"... I cut the tank with 7" x 1/8" cutoff blades loaded up in a curcular saw. It did a clean job...   I used the lighter end (fire box) to trace out the 1/4" plate for the endcaps (2) I welded the endcap onto the...
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