boykjo's reverse flow build 05/07/2015 update

[cornbread]

I just purchased 2  sheets of 1/4 x 5-0 x 10-0 hot rolled smooth plate from Dubose Steel in Roseboro NC not far from Raliegh for $180.00 per sheet they also shear for $10.00 per 100 weight

 

[ribrustler67]

Looks like your off to a good start,one question,what did you do to the tank to get it safe to cut into?with it being a propane tank,i found one also about the original size of yours im thinking about getting,its free,i just have to move it,thanks danny

 

[gary s]

Around here most everyone puts a bunch of dish detergent like dawn fill it about 3/4 full of water and drive around with it on a trailer. If you can't do that I'd fill it with the same solution let if sit for a couple days maybe do that a couple of times. I know one guy who does baking soda a couple of large boxes and water. You do that and make sure the tank is completely filled and cleaned then drain you shouldn't have any problems.

Gary

 

[the smoke break]

 
Looks like your off to a good start,one question,what did you do to the tank to get it safe to cut into?with it being a propane tank,i found one also about the original size of yours im thinking about getting,its free,i just have to move it,thanks danny

For mine...(NOTE: I err on the side of caution with propane tanks, so may be overboard but I'm still here to type this. LOL) I dumped a bottle of Dawn dishwashing liquid in the tank (250 gallon) and filled it with water, letting it overflow for about 5 to 10 minutes. The next day, I drained it, and filled it once again with some more water and dawn...along with a degreaser. That sat for two days, then I dumped it, and refilled it once more with a little salt....about half a box. I let that water sit overnight, and kept it in the tank as I made the first cut. 

Again...it may be more than what's necessary...but there's no coming back from a mistake of that magnitude. Lol.

 

[ribrustler67]

 
For mine...(NOTE: I err on the side of caution with propane tanks, so may be overboard but I'm still here to type this. LOL) I dumped a bottle of Dawn dishwashing liquid in the tank (250 gallon) and filled it with water, letting it overflow for about 5 to 10 minutes. The next day, I drained it, and filled it once again with some more water and dawn...along with a degreaser. That sat for two days, then I dumped it, and refilled it once more with a little salt....about half a box. I let that water sit overnight, and kept it in the tank as I made the first cut.

Again...it may be more than what's necessary...but there's no coming back from a mistake of that magnitude. Lol.

I hear you on that,it just worries me ,cutting on a tank that could possibly be my last,lol but I guess you can never be too cautious,thanks for the info,i feel another build coming on soon! danny

 

[ribrustler67]

thanks gary,i appreciate the info also

 

[the smoke break]

 
I hear you on that,it just worries me ,cutting on a tank that could possibly be my last,lol but I guess you can never be too cautious,thanks for the info,i feel another build coming on soon! danny

Me too...that's why better safe than sorry. Also...Hello from another MS!!! Hope to see you out there smokin' soon!!!

 

[gary s]

I really don't think you can be too carful when it comes to cutting these tanks. I think rinse it out as many times as you feel comfortable.

Gary

 

[boykjo]

 
Looks like your off to a good start,one question,what did you do to the tank to get it safe to cut into?with it being a propane tank,i found one also about the original size of yours I'm thinking about getting,its free,i just have to move it,thanks Danny

Hey Danny. The tank was open to atmosphere for a long time. I added water through the threaded holes in the tank and rinsed it out be for cutting. you can never be too careful. If the tank was recently used I would have done what the others have said...........

Joe do I need to send my plasma cutter to you so you can use? Just send it back in good shape.

Thanks Bri........   You want it back?...LOL

 
I just purchased 2  sheets of 1/4 x 5-0 x 10-0 hot rolled smooth plate from Dubose Steel in Roseboro NC not far from Raleigh for $180.00 per sheet they also shear for $10.00 per 100 weight

Thanks CB. I will check them out.. They are just on the other side of fayetteville for me .. just about an hr and a half drive for me.. Thanks for the info

 

[boykjo]

Well its been crappy all week here in Raleigh so no work done on the smoker but I did get a few items to keep things going.... Ordered 10 of these weld on lift off hinges from Grainger

[h1]MARLBORO  Weld-On Hinge, Mill Finish, 5-29/32 x 1 In[/h1]

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Weld-On Hinge, Without Holes, Left/Right Hand Left/Right, Finish Mill, Material Steel, Height 5-29/32 In., Width 1 In., Pin Dia. 1/2 In., Range of Motion 360 Degrees , Load Capacity 520 lb., Pin Type Nonremovable, Pin Material Steel, Color Natural, Mounting Full Surface, Holes per Leaf 0, Hardware Not Included

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  Grainger Item #	4PPR1
  Price (ea.)	$6.96
  Brand	MARLBORO
  Mfr. Model #	4PPR1
  UNSPSC #	31162403
  Ship Qty.	1
  Sell Qty. (Will-Call)	1
  Ship Weight (lbs.)	0.82
  Availability	Typically in Stock
  Catalog Page No.
  Country of Origin (Country of Origin is subject to change.)	China

[ATTACH=full]620428[/ATTACH]
 

These hinges are nice and heavy duty and will make the doors look great........ i also picked up some chipping hammers to use as door handle... They were on sale at harbor freight for 3.99 each.......  Was going to try out the circular saw shoneyboy (Mike) mensioned earlier to cut out the doors but HF is currently out of stock.... For 59 bucks if it dont work I'll just return it...

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Thanks for looking and will have to get back to it next week

Joe

 

[gary s]

We use the same type hinges (get at local welding shop)  and chipping hammers from harbor freight or northern tools  Cheap !!  To bad can't find something to do with the hammer part after cutting off the handle.

Got 2 briskest going right now, I'll put on a rack of ribs about noon. Pictures on RF Smoker thread

Gary

 

[ice daddy]

Hey Joe, just ran across this thread.  It sure looks like your on the right track.  Maybe we will see the finished build at the next NFL gathering.  Oh yeah, we have the same birthday, just 13yrs apart lol.  

 

[alaska]

I am really enjoying this build with al the photos and others opinions....Keep it rolling

 

[the smoke break]

Been watching this... I OFFICIALLY start on my own 250 gal this weekend. Exciting!!!!!

 

[shoneyboy]

 
Well its been crappy all week here in Raleigh so no work done on the smoker but I did get a few items to keep things going.... Ordered 10 of these weld on lift off hinges from Grainger

[h1]MARLBORO  Weld-On Hinge, Mill Finish, 5-29/32 x 1 In[/h1]

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Weld-On Hinge, Without Holes, Left/Right Hand Left/Right, Finish Mill, Material Steel, Height 5-29/32 In., Width 1 In., Pin Dia. 1/2 In., Range of Motion 360 Degrees , Load Capacity 520 lb., Pin Type Nonremovable, Pin Material Steel, Color Natural, Mounting Full Surface, Holes per Leaf 0, Hardware Not Included

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  Grainger Item #	4PPR1
  Price (ea.)	$6.96
  Brand	MARLBORO
  Mfr. Model #	4PPR1
  UNSPSC #	31162403
  Ship Qty.	1
  Sell Qty. (Will-Call)	1
  Ship Weight (lbs.)	0.82
  Availability	Typically in Stock
  Catalog Page No.
  Country of Origin (Country of Origin is subject to change.)	China

[ATTACH=full]620454[/ATTACH]
 

These hinges are nice and heavy duty and will make the doors look great........ i also picked up some chipping hammers to use as door handle... They were on sale at harbor freight for 3.99 each.......  Was going to try out the circular saw shoneyboy (Mike) mensioned earlier to cut out the doors but HF is currently out of stock.... For 59 bucks if it dont work I'll just return it...

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Thanks for looking and will have to get back to it next week

Joe

Joe, I have the same hinges on one of my smokers and they are very nice to work with.....Can't wait to see the progress of this.........SB

 
Been watching this... I OFFICIALLY start on my own 250 gal this weekend. Exciting!!!!!

I can't wait to see your thread....remember

 ShoneyBoy

 

[frosty]

Looks like it will be a beauty, and lots of smoky goodness will be coming in the near future!  Best of luck with it. 

 

[boykjo]

 
Hey Joe, just ran across this thread.  It sure looks like your on the right track.  Maybe we will see the finished build at the next NFL gathering.  Oh yeah, we have the same birthday, just 13yrs apart lol.  

Happy belated birthday Ed..................................

 
I am really enjoying this build with al the photos and others opinions....Keep it rolling

Thanks Alaska.. Bad weather here this week....

 
Been watching this... I OFFICIALLY start on my own 250 gal this weekend. Exciting!!!!!

Cool.. will be following it.................

 
Joe, I have the same hinges on one of my smokers and they are very nice to work with.....Can't to see the progress of this.........SB

Thanks mike

 
Looks like it will be a beauty, and lots of smoky goodness will be coming in the near future!  Best of luck with it. 

Thanks Frosty

 

[raptor700]

It's coming along nicely Joe, Good job

 

[JckDanls 07]

It's coming along nicely Joe, Good job

Damn Kenneth... they finally let you out of jail ? :biggrin:

long see no time.. how ya been bub ?

 

[boykjo]

Damn Kenneth... the finally let you out of jail ?

long see no time.. how ya been bub ?

I thought the same thing too...lol