New RF build calculations help

[tnhollerbach]

UPDATE: Just getting the firebox fabricated, should be done in a week or so. I really wish I knew how to weld, could save a bit of cash!!!! I'm ready to get on this thing!!

 

[tnhollerbach]

UPDATE: So the fabrication of my firebox is not happening, the fabricator is dragging his feet and I feel like I have waited long enough. i mean its been almost 5 months.

I do not have the skills or equipment to fabricate the box myself and this seems like the best option for me, I just dont want to screw myself in the long run. This is going to be a nice rig!!!!

So, I'm looking to go a different route,  I am thinking of just using a cast iron wood stove for my firebox, A guy I know has a side feed wood stove he will sell me pretty cheap. I understand that I will have to make some mods to the stove which shouldn't be a problem.

The internal dimensions are 27.5 L x 15.5 W x 19.5 H. With a CC of 36 x 60 is this size differential going to make a huge difference for me?

Any input will be appreciated!!

 

[weedeater]

Sounds really undersized to me. I would be afraid you might have to really have a raging fire to keep up to temp. Might could mitigate this some by insulating the firebox.

 

[imafishingfred]

Put an ad on Craigslist or post on Face Book asking for someone that does fabrication on the side. I'm sure you'll find someone.

 

[tnhollerbach]

Weedeater, I know it does, and I probably already knew that. I guess I was hoping someone would say that it should be ok! lol

I wonder what an oversized firebox would do, what problems it would bring up?

Fred, that's a good idea that I didn't think of may check into that. 

 

[tnhollerbach]

I started prepping my tank for the CC. While I was sanding I noticed that the tank has a pretty significant amount of pitting. I don't know if you can tell by the pics but should I be concerned about it? Should I look for a new tank?

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• tnhollerbach
• Dec 11, 2015

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• tnhollerbach
• Dec 11, 2015

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[imafishingfred]

Unless your trying to get in the smoker building business I wouldn't be concerned. If you plan to show it off to your friends as something that you built with limited budget,(like myself) I think it adds character. I only care that it performs the way I hope it will when I get to that point.