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Things tend to behave differently when they're hot and that gonna be the one time old lady karma pays you a visit.
I go with counter weights too, doesn't look like you'll need much just something to help hold it in that opened or closed state.

They are hood springs from a lot of older chevy/gmc trucks, and they haven't lost any spring in the 2 years we've been using them.
I can't imagine with temps under 350 it's effecting the the composition of the steel coil.


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The question I would have is; how much room do you have between your top most shelf and the top of the cooker? If you're only running one shelf you should have the room for something like this. It still works like a champ even after several years of cooking. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170207...

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I'm using ceramic fiberglass insulation on the build I am doing now and it is so much easier to work with. I used roxul on a prior build and it was not as easy to cut or get to stay in place when working with it. I also had a difficult time finding roxul in the 1" thick roll or board thickness. Just...

Yeah definitely don't forget to space the gap. Unless you just need additional welding practice. [emoji849]
I really like the design of those hinges


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I built a 250 reverse flow and detailed the trailer build in this post: http://smokerbuilder.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=2092 I finally decided on the 2x3 and the design of it made it easy to square things up and design it just big enough to sit on the axle perfectly. Check it out, the trailer p...

Got the hinges mounted and totally forgot to space a gap for the gasket [emoji35] so I guess I'll be cutting them loose from the firebox and try again. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161222/46e21fecaa6c47975c1d755e0b0b4607.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161222/74424bfa1b2a94448ce948aafa37c...

Finished most of the work on the firebox, dry fit the cooker tank onto it. Everything is lining up just right.

Kcd2016 wrote:Y'all convinced me, I'm moving the stack to the top edge of the cc.

Cut it to length:

So what is it that sold you on going with the top edge?

Yeah the radiant heat will be a problem, you'll have a fair bit of heat coming off the FB & pneumatic tyres don't like heat that much. I was thinking they would be about this proximity from jwsimpleville's build: http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff479/Tj_Wrangler_SC/21_Reverse_Flow_Smoker/IMG_20...

Also picked up the newest 250 build from sandblast & paint This one is going up for sale once we finish up a few final touches (add strong arm assists to the storage bins and counter)
And figure up how much we have in it with all that shiny stuff.

Been a little while but I've made some good progress. I've almost finished the firebox and I designed the intake vents into the door so that if I decide to try the BBQ Guru later I can just build another door without the vents. Here's a few pics. IMG_1727.JPG IMG_1735.JPG IMG_1741.JPG IMG_1742.JPG I...

Hello again everyone, I've recently started building another Reverse Flow smoker from this 60Gal air compressor tank someone gave me. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161106/2aecb2f9185f95ee0a15129f3e0a3686.jpg I've started building the firebox from 1x1 sq tubing, and here are the pics I've taken s...

I didn't take it to any scales, so I would just be guessing.

So I'm going to sell the smoker shown in this build if anyone is interested PM me. I want to build another one using a 500gal tank but need to fund it before congress (aka: the wife) will approve such a venture.
Any ideas/suggestions on what to sell it for?

So a little update, I've been practicing alot with potlucks at work and even done a fundraiser for a church. I've decided prior to jumping into more competitions this year I'd judge several competitions in the first part of this year. I've done 3 and my 4th is this coming Saturday. I've learned alot...

So I entered into a local competition, only 20 teams. The judges scored us 16th, however we won Tasters choice.
prize for Tasters choice was 1/2 off next year's entry fee. Looking forward to trying again.

Update, I've had a couple more days to finish working on the build. http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff479/Tj_Wrangler_SC/21_Reverse_Flow_Smoker/2013-09-02140542_zps169c7524.png http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff479/Tj_Wrangler_SC/21_Reverse_Flow_Smoker/2013-09-02140713_zps19ae680e.png http:/...

Got a little more shop time this morning. Got the grate made, and slide rails mounted in, also got two clamps mounted to the tank to apply slight pressure on the lid to hold it closed. Didn't have the need on my 250gal build as the doors were plenty heavy enough. http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/...

Got the handles on the firebox, ash pan, and cook chamber. Also got the thermometer mounted in the main door. http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff479/Tj_Wrangler_SC/21_Reverse_Flow_Smoker/IMG_2013082923227_zpsa2b9a7c2.jpg http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff479/Tj_Wrangler_SC/21_Reverse_Flow_Smo...

Got the first fire in it today, I wanted to confirm the air flow was right before I put the grate and gate rails mounted. http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff479/Tj_Wrangler_SC/21_Reverse_Flow_Smoker/IMG_2013082825153_zps59c6203a.jpg http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff479/Tj_Wrangler_SC/21_Reve...

Got a little more work done this morning, I've got the baffle plate in. This is the only picture I got today http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff479/Tj_Wrangler_SC/21_Reverse_Flow_Smoker/IMG_2013082659947_zpse59908f7.jpg I got the flange on the door, and the flat bar bowed the door a little bit. N...

So I spent this morning moving the wheels further under the firebox. Here is a few pics http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff479/Tj_Wrangler_SC/21_Reverse_Flow_Smoker/IMG_2013082543354_zps59e00500.jpg http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff479/Tj_Wrangler_SC/21_Reverse_Flow_Smoker/IMG_20130825511_zp...

My first thought to that was "what the smoker or the wife?" Then I realized this is smokerbuilder.com so we all know what you meant.