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thanks, am concerned about adding that much more wight. Maybe a fancy wrap will be the right option.... hmmmm.

If I stay 2 inches on all sides, I am still at 108%. So I am good there.

She is nice and big. 4700#.

now go 3/16 or will that just be junk in a year?

My build has been working great for the past couple of years. https://www.dropbox.com/sc/24fmxsmshxh8no1/AADExlldCsG7s8rafa4uYwzxa https://www.dropbox.com/sc/24fmxsmshxh8no1/AADExlldCsG7s8rafa4uYwzxa After sweating my butt of this weekend doing a hog roast, it is time to insulate the FB. The FB is a...

Great feedback! better than investing and being annoyed.

What recommendations does the group have on adding a blower control (BBQ Guru, etc) to a 500gal tank? 1. is there one that works better than the others? (easier to use when self marinating) 2. should I look for a specific CFM 3. can I build one myself? by looking at instructables.com there seem to b...

very nice!

finally got time to do my first couple of burns this weekend. Burned red oak and white oak with some wild cherry in there too. First burn seemed to take about 90 minutes to get it all warmed up. that 3/4 plate seems to need some extra time. BUT once it was running, WOW, it was super even temps. Firs...

Found a nice flavor chart online that really looks complete. Looks like someone has compiled a lot of threads into this chart.
The URL was http://www.deejayssmokepit.net/

Frank, get the pictures you needed on the lift?

yes, have a 50K propane burner in there as an assist/pre-heat.

Also have another one on the backside hooked up to the turkey fryer.

The burner in the CC is just under the plate so that it warms it nicely. With the plate being 3/4 thick, it can use all the pre-heating it can take.

Also looks like I need to upgrade tires :) when I drove home, I noticed I lost a taillight. Now I can see how it happened. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-q8gpdzc7qBE/UYEbwjpYsoI/AAAAAAAAMAQ/RzCaRzKKtAA/s800/2013-05-01%252007.44.09.jpg guess I am lucky I made it home at all. Have the new 6 lug hu...

Frank, the sun finally came back out today and I was able to take a few pics for you. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m9ovr3Udq5g/UYEbs39ykeI/AAAAAAAAL_4/dwdF8S2MsVc/s1024/2013-05-01%252007.44.31.jpg https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-p-jRPnJUrYw/UYEbt1R381I/AAAAAAAAMAA/JZcuB0BKlfI/s1024/2013-05-...

Nice start. Will make for a great project.

Sure, I can do that for you. The lift is something that I am playing with. I will say it is not perfected :) Today it is a pivot point in the front of the tank with a 1" pin, and two plates in the back with pins. the travel at the rear plates has to be 7" to get 15" of clearance at the back of the F...

getting much closer! Sandblasted, painted, table added, propane assist installed, trailer reinforced and all wired up. https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-EnHRT9xjfNM/UX64am9omRI/AAAAAAAAL-w/kYcCYoivQDQ/s1024/2013-04-26%252013.23.25.jpg https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-g9GxkdHjQL0/UX64FdSZyiI/AAAAA...

Finally got it mounted on the trailer last night. Have some work to do on the trailer itself, but it is rolling now. I also solved my clearance problem too. Adding a hydrolic lift to the back for transport. Then will lower it for cooking. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-c4vERKfBu0U/UXfvdn8KyVI/AA...

well, it was cheaper than buying new steel. I went to the local scrap yard and they had a lot of 1/2, 5/8, 3/4 plate there that was 19 cents per pound vs the 80ish cents for new. I will not have to worry about it rusting out anytime soon. :) Last night had a disaster happen also, when moving the smo...

The ceramic has a much higher temp rating. Frank used mineral wool in the last insulated build for SmokerBuilder's gravity-feed model and I couldn't be happier with that. You really need to use 1/4" no matter what. The heat is just too much for anything less than that. I have personally warped 1/4"...

Sounds like you have some good rework ahead of you. I used the calculator when I designed the 500gal RF that I am just finishing. Found it to be very educational and easy to use for the uneducated.

Share some pics when you get a chance.

Been a busy weekend, but it ended with Smoke rolling out of the stack! Here are some updated images. Got the bottom seams all welded https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-EgcdacruQLc/UXRzaMV5-gI/AAAAAAAAL7Q/r7Q8HlgbbSo/s640/2013-04-20%252011.52.34.jpg Counter weights designed and welded https://lh4.goo...

that is what I was thinking. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TvZWN8oAFus/UXA0AH9WOcI/AAAAAAAAL5U/i0UV5Ntrg8E/s1280/Fullscreen%2520capture%25204182013%252015437%2520PM.jpg Guessing that there are many options. The other idea I had was to put the holes along the back and just have one slider. Does ...

Thanks for the link.

You mean everyone does not use the burner to enable automatic door openers? I figured it would make them very light with all that back pressure.

I am planning to put four 5" holes near the bottom of the FB. Two on each side. then have a slider/damper on the outside to close them off. Using the calculator, that should work.

Is there any benefit of doing it any other way? opinions welcome.

Very nice progress. The racks look great.

Just need that nice smokey film on them to start sealing

It must be Christmas in April. Boxes are showing up with great accessories. The gaskets, thermometers and spring handles just showed up. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FFOmz6WMwfQ/UXARfFFqanI/AAAAAAAAL5M/FWz8QKtTvE8/s1024/2013-04-18%252010.58.46.jpg Yesterday the turkey fryer for the trailer and...