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  2. jhsdigital

    My first RF smoker build, any help would be appreciated

    Welded on the door hinges last night as well as some door stops. Got some great info from DaveOmak about the FB (Thanks Dave) Does anyone recommend having the tank sandblasted before I move on? Its a little pitted, not much along with some slight rust in spots, but when we grind it in spots for...
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    Pit 4.jpg

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    Pit 3.jpg

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    Pit 2.jpg

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    Pit 1.jpg

  7. jhsdigital

    My first RF smoker build, any help would be appreciated

    Well, Progress is being made, I wish I had more time to get it done faster though. We got the old fittings cut off the bottom of the tank and the flanges welded on the door. Hopefully next week I can find some time to get it hinged and welded onto the tank. Should I have it sand blasted after...
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    Welding Door Flanges.jpg

  9. Heating And Bending.jpg

    Heating And Bending.jpg

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    Cutting Fittings.jpg

  11. jhsdigital

    My first RF smoker build, any help would be appreciated

    Dave thanks so much for the info I will keep posting my progress and questions. Going to try and get the doors hinged tomorrow.  
  12. jhsdigital

    My first RF smoker build, any help would be appreciated

    Ive punched numbers into Feldons BBQ pit calculator and this is what it spit out, 132 Gallon cooker chamber = 30492 cu in recommended firebox size = 10164 cu in my FB dimensions 24x24x24 = 13824 cu in, gives me a size differential of 136% recommended chimney volume 691.20, using a 4" round...
  13. jhsdigital

    Rookie

    Hi everyone, my name is Jamie. I live in Southern California and have been smoking food for about 2 years I have a 55 gallon drum smoker I built myself. I recently came across a 132 gallon propane tank which is currently being made into a RF smoker. I joined in hopes of getting some help and...
  14. jhsdigital

    My first RF smoker build, any help would be appreciated

    I'm new to this site,  joined today hoping to get some help and feedback on my first RF smoker build. I have been using a 55 gallon drum smoker for a couple of years while looking for an old propane tank for just as long. Last week I had a friend give me a 132 gallon tank from his cabin in the...
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