Excited Newbie from B-ham.

[Mike rainwater]

Greetings to all.
With all the great cooking that goes on around my side of town, and with finding a great informative Forum, my creative ideas took off. Just reading the articles is addictive! I been wanting to build a reverse flow for a long time. I mentioned it to a co-worker and he gave me a propane tank. Guess anytime you can start a project for free surely has to be off to a good start, Right? Till I priced plate steel. Woo!! I haven't cut it yet ( still in the rinse out stage). I have ordered both hinges and thermometers from e-bay. The dimensions are 14" diameter outside and from weld seam to weld seam is 31". Will have to cut the door to get closer measurements.
Well, it getting time to go make some car bodies. Work calling. Looking forward to communicating with some of you guys and happy smoking to all!
Mike

 

[daveomak]

Mike, morning... Ribwizard notes to cut the door last so welding in the firebox doesn't warp the tank... Cut the FB opening past the weld seam so the RF plate is an easier fit up...
This tutorial will make you a great smoker.... Dave...
https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t...eady-to-use-rev5-6-19-15.172425/#post_1264161

 

[daveomak]

Start a build thread so our members can follow along and answer any questions you may have...
https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/forums/smoker-builds.197/
https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/forums/reverse-flow.201/

 

[Mike rainwater]

Mike, morning... Ribwizard notes to cut the door last so welding in the firebox doesn't warp the tank... Cut the FB opening past the weld seam so the RF plate is an easier fit up...
This tutorial will make you a great smoker.... Dave...
https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t...eady-to-use-rev5-6-19-15.172425/#post_1264161

 

[kruizer]

Welcome to SMF from Minnesota.

 

[Mike rainwater]

Evening Dave,
I see you in Washington. I lived in Kent for several yrs. I'm thankful for your input. wow- started out backwards didn't I? Thankful for guidance. Off to work. Thks

 

[daveomak]

I lived in Bellingham for 50 ish years... part time in Ferndale.... Now in Omak....

 

[SmokinAl]

Welcome to the forum!
Glad to have you join the group!
Al

 

[ksblazer]

I'm from Tacoma

Welcome to the forum. Great to have you here.

 

[Mike rainwater]

Welcome to SMF from Minnesota.

Thanks

 

[Mike rainwater]

Welcome to the forum!
Glad to have you join the group!
Al

 

[Mike rainwater]

Thanks