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  1. smellslikesmok

    325 Gallon Reverse Flow Build

    Dave, would you mind talking to my wife?  she doesnt seem to understand that thinking is a huge part of all projects.  Like the bathroom for instance,,,,its in the "thinking" stage while i work on my smoker!!!!!!!! Ha!
  2. smellslikesmok

    Why is the firebox always on the right??

    The direction your toilet swirls depends on whether your north or south of the equator.  Smoke works on the same concept. So north of the equator your FB goes on the right.  If your south,,,build it on the left!                Of course im kidding
  3. smellslikesmok

    Tank #1 of 3- 12 gallon RF

    Thankyou Sir, just wanted to confirm that before i moved forward SmellsLikeSmoke
  4. smellslikesmok

    Tank #1 of 3- 12 gallon RF

    Hello all!  I found some cut-offs in 1/4" plate at work that will work fine for the FB.  Looking at Feldon's calculator and wondering how it takes into account all the different configurations for FB's that ive seen on the many builds in this forum.  Things like whether there is an ash tray, or...
  5. smellslikesmok

    Tank #1 of 3- 12 gallon RF

    Layed out my openings and sparked up the grinder Saturday morning.  I'm gonna scrounge around the shorts bin at work tomorrow and see if i can find what i need for the door and stand. SmellsLikeSmoke
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    Tank #1 of 3- 12 gallon RF

    Thank you sir!  You've been a huge help in getting me started on this build. SmellsLikeSmoke
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    Tank #1 of 3- 12 gallon RF

    No thoughts on oversizing components?
  9. smellslikesmok

    Tank #1 of 3- 12 gallon RF

    Evening Dave, Honestly those calculators werent clicking in my mind,,,,I googled another and it started making sense. I didnt notice your mis-speak, but im sure i used radius in the calculator. Ill be determining number of racks later but i will consider your suggestion.  Right now i needed to...
  10. smellslikesmok

    Tank #1 of 3- 12 gallon RF

    Thanx Dave, That makes a world of sense  Now where did i put my pocket protector and slide rule???.  So the area of the segment is 7.95 so your recommending bumping that to 9.45.  Man if we wouldve had these online calculators back when i was in school i might have actually enjoyed math! So now...
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    Tank #1 of 3- 12 gallon RF

  12. smellslikesmok

    Tank #1 of 3- 12 gallon RF

    . As i mentioned in roll call ive got 3 tanks i need to convert to cookers or the mrs is gonna cook me! So i want to start with the smallest build and get some meat smoked and on the table ASAP to let her know there is hope.  This was given to me by a friend. He cut the top off of two propane...
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  14. smellslikesmok

    Greetings from Texas!!

    A what?        Oh kindling,,,,yeah i use that to start my fires,,,sure!!!!   Can't i just fax my pictures after i get them developed!? Ha!
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    Greetings from Texas!!

    I might just happen to have a few of grandma's recipes in my arsenal!  Thanx to all for the welcome!
  16. smellslikesmok

    Greetings from Texas!!

    Midlothian Texas to be exact, south of Dallas.  I actually work in Dallas, making the 65 mile round trip each day.  Carl's my name, i currently have no smoker.  My first and only was a Bandera vertical back when they were made by New Bruenfels.  That one rusted away due to lack of proper care. ...
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