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  1. stevenlee

    Lawn/Leaf-Vac to Smoker Conversion Completed - worked great.

    Thanks, Bushwood!  As a Yankee that compliment means a lot to me :D
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    Lawn/Leaf-Vac to Smoker Conversion Completed - worked great.

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    Lawn/Leaf-Vac to Smoker Conversion Completed - worked great.

    Started with a DOA TracVac Leaf Collector (motor hadn't run in ~20 years) Mounted old woodstove to motor mounts. Initial test runs showed 225-250 temps. Added some fold-out shelves on the sides. Mounted a couple of thermometers Constructing the interior frame Almost ready to go...
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  13. stevenlee

    Brinkmann Smoke N Pit low temps, too much charcoal

    FWIW I have a Brinkmann Trailmaster.  Same set-up, but firebox is on the right. I've made no mods to it.  I start with a chimney full of charcoal that I burn for about 15-20 before dumping in the firebox.  On top of the hot coals I add 2 or 3 pieces of split cherry or apple.   I leave the...
  14. stevenlee

    Thoughts on Leaf Vac Trailer Reverse Flow Conversion

    Here are a few shots from the test fire...
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    Thoughts on Leaf Vac Trailer Reverse Flow Conversion

    So far so good.  We hooked up the firebox and did a test run.  We were able to hold ~250 and control pretty easily with the top damper at the exhaust and the damper below the front door of the firebox.  Next weekend we're building out some racks!
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    Thoughts on Leaf Vac Trailer Reverse Flow Conversion

  20. stevenlee

    Thoughts on Leaf Vac Trailer Reverse Flow Conversion

    Hi All, So my dad had an old TracVac leaf/lawn vac system... My buddy had an old wood stove... My neighbor and I were outside by the fire having a few beers this summer... Then this light bulb happened.... Take the motor off the TracVac, clean out the trailer, mount the woodstove as a fire...
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