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    63.3 Gallon RF, nearly complete

    I'm back again. My last post here was on September 19 of last year and I was getting some technical input from you guys on my build. It has been nearly a year, but it's now about 90% done, the rest of which is purely cosmetic. My project started life as an 80 gallon vertical air tank and was...
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    Proofing ESV Calculations for the 63.3 Gallon Tank.

    Hey everyone, Much has changed since I last posted. I've been busy working away on the smoker, using your tips, calculations and ideas. I'm getting closer towards the end now. Just last weekend I installed the reverse flow baffle plate with a sloped drain away from the F.B. So far, this is...
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    63.3 Gallon Tank Calculations

    So I started with an 80 gallon air tank, but the original length of 45.5" was a little too long. I cut a section out and re welded the cap back on to reduce the length down to 36". This gives it an original displacement of 18480cid and 80 gallons, reduced to 14622cid and 63.3 gallons. 1) Using...
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    Firebox Questions

    I'm beginning the planning for my build. I plan to use an 80 gallon air tank for the CC. I was just wondering if I could get some ideas for the firebox. I read through the calculator that daveomak posted. Because my build will be an RF style, I was using the calculations he provided. I have...
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    Hi from a neighbour to the North

    My name is Malcolm, I'm coming to you all from Ontario, Canada. I'm 33 years old and I'm a first generation truck mechanic by trade. I discovered my passion for cooking about 7 years ago when I bought a charcoal barbecue. Since then I have naturally gravitated towards smoking and wood-fired...
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