reverse flow baffle plate to grate distance?

[stiffyman]

I am making a reverse flow smoker from a propane tank, am I going to have any problems if my baffle plate is within 2 inches from the grate? ot is that preffered

will JB weld hold up ok to high heat?

 

[tom37]

The one I am working on should end up about 2 to 3 inch's above. And umm I'm not sure on the JB Weld. How thick is you meat chamber and do you have a drill?

 

[matts]

I don't think you really want the RF plate too close to the cooking surface.  The radiant heat off the plate may cook the meat to fast or unevenly. 

 

[danielh]

mine is at ~4 inches at the closest point and its fine..

 

[raptor700]

I'm in the middle of a build myself; Luckily I have a friend with a Lang to refer to. But his RF plate is about 2"  from the cookin surface. Not sure I like that idea, But it is a Lang afterall....(personaly) I'm going with atleast 4" ! Can't wait to see your build....