250 Gallon Franklin Replica Build

[maumic82]

I am preparing to begin a replica Franklin 250 gallon smoker. I watched a few videos trying to obtain measurements for the FB and stack. It appears that franklin uses half of a 250 gallon tank as the base for the FB on the 250 gallon cooker. Does this seem right? I know he installs a 24" insert which would reduce the size. Has anyone done a 250 gallon replica? If so I would greatly appreciate any input. I am considering an 8" dia. stack, not sure on overall height yet.

Mike

 

[smokin peachey]

I am preparing to begin a replica Franklin 250 gallon smoker. I watched a few videos trying to obtain measurements for the FB and stack. It appears that franklin uses half of a 250 gallon tank as the base for the FB on the 250 gallon cooker. Does this seem right? I know he installs a 24" insert which would reduce the size. Has anyone done a 250 gallon replica? If so I would greatly appreciate any input. I am considering an 8" dia. stack, not sure on overall height yet.

Mike

I built one out of a 500 gallon tank and use 1/2 of a 250 gallon tank for the fire box. It works really good. Even temps and it doesn't use a lot of wood. Here is a link to my build. http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/250565/500-gallon-tank-build Let me know if I can help you with any questions.

 

[maumic82]

Thanks for the info and pictures, they will definitely help. Did I see you were from mifflin county PA? I live in central PA 30 mins from state college, small world.

 

[JckDanls 07]

This will help with all your dimensions...

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/...daveomak-and-others-ready-to-use-rev5-6-19-15

 

[JckDanls 07]

Also... since you are close to State College... you might want to attend this to learn some techniques, tricks and ask all kinds of questions... plus eat some GREAT food...

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/258455/get-together-in-pa-date-has-been-set-oct-6-8

 

[smokin peachey]

Thanks for the info and pictures, they will definitely help. Did I see you were from mifflin county PA? I live in central PA 30 mins from state college, small world.

Yes I am from Mifflin County. Did you check out the get together coming up in the area? And by the way welcome to the form there is a lot of good stuff and there are a lot of good people here with a lot of knowledge.

 

[Sterling1776]

I'm about to start the exact same build. I think for a 250 gallon cook chamber, I will be using a 6" diameter smokestack. I'll start at 6 feet, but depending on flow might cut it down to 5 feet. I feel like the 8" pipe might have too much draft. Maybe a good rule of thumb for Franklin style smokers is 6" for 250 gallon, 8" for 500 gallon, 10" for 100 gallon :P