My Reverse Flow build

[skilley56]

I recently finished building my own reverse flow smoker.  Unfortunately I just found this site or I would have posted pics along the way. I will give the story and pictures now, after the fact!

I began with a 500 gal LP tank that was used on our farm for many years.  It was in incredibly good shape with onlya little surface rust!  Thanks Dad!

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• skilley56
• Dec 24, 2014

I filled it with water and cut one dome off and also cut out the doors.

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Off to buy some steel!

 

[bamafan]

Can't wait to see this project. Love to watch you guys with mad welding skills. And welcome to the forum!

 

[skilley56]

Next I built the firebox and mounted the doors.

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• skilley56
• Dec 24, 2014

It was much easier for me and my limited welding skills to weld a firebox on to a flat end than to try and cut the dome out for the firebox to fit.  FB dimensions are 38x34x32

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[skilley56]

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Next came the stack and the log holder.

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[skilley56]

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[skilley56]

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• Dec 24, 2014

Ribs were for our church staff party.  They asked if I would cook the meat.  What a great opportunity to use my new "toy".  I smoked 15 slabs and a full brisket for 36 people.  My pastor told me there wasn't a single piece of meat left after dinner.  I'm still learning how to make her purrrrr but so far so good.  My two brother-in-laws are coming here for Christmas.  I'm guessing there will be a fire burning all week!  I had a great time with this build and would not hesitate doing it again!  If anyone has any questions feel free to ask.  I'm an open book!

Thanks for looking!

 

[gary s]

Nice 

Gary