30 by 48 Patio Reverse flow build with one endbell left on

[Frank_Cox]

Had to crank this one out real quick and in a hurry last week. Did the blasting and tank cutting one Saturday mornin then did the firebox and a few other things the next Saturday and finished it up this last week. Still waiting on the Hickory lumber for the bottom shelf. I should have that by Monday ish...

here is the tank we started with. it is 30" diameter by 170" ish long. Dcman and I cutt'er down to size. should have enough for a couple more builds outta it!

filled with water and cut the first notch to drain the tank

Dcman's Opinion.... just couldn't resist...

"The Blaster" was scheduled to come over the next Saturday so while I was at it we prepped another tank for another build coming up in the next few weeks. this one is a 460 pound DOT approved cylinder. it is 30x43

Draining the tank

Cutting off the bottom collar

NOTE: you should use a Metabo instead of a Dewalt grinder with these cutting wheels. Thanks for the tip TQ!

cutting the top collar off

Cut the firebox notch

More pics coming up....

[Frank_Cox]

"The Blaster" is here.....

"The Blaster"

the cook chambers

Now this is a Blaster! Baking soda blasting....

"The Blaster" Doin his thing.....

Perty cool pic I took....

I started doing something constructive and cut the end cap

I started cutting all the plates out for the firebox and dcman was cleanin up the slag and grinding the edges.

The Polar Bear was on hand to do some camera work and while he was there he shot the video we published called "Just Another Saturday" It is on the main page of the Blog.

dcman cutting off the rigging hooks. Smokeone was getting his build Blasted while the blaster was there.

Built the Firebox and attached it, made the damper guides and mounted the door.

Built the stand, cut the CC Door, Mounted the hinges and the handle

Installed the counter weight

More pics are still uploading. I will post them soon....

[SoloQue]

That 30x43 would make a wicked little vertical unit. I have always liked that squatty look. hmmm ... evidently I can relate to the dimensions. fat humor .. only appropriate when cracking on ones self.

[Frank_Cox]

hahaha, is that the size tank you had in mind for your vertical build Idea?

[SoloQue]

Man that is exactly what I had envisioned. Before I decided to go with a full blown trailer build that was what I was shopping for size wise (chuckwagon size). At the time I wasn't thinking vertical but now I can see the possibilities.

[Frank_Cox]

Here's some more pics for ya....

me and my boys....

all primed and wet sanded. Due to that the local Lowe's does not carry Valspar Hight temp paint and primer... (maybe Solo can help me figure something out here....) I used Rustoleum 2000*F primer.

Painted it with the Quart Can Rustoleum 1200*F Satin Black Paint thinned 5% with acetone sprayed with the gravity feed gun

Pull around Handle

Hatchet Handle and 2 Tel-Tru Thermo's

3 removable racks

I used Kam's Wedge style handle for the first time... I really like it! Thanks for the idea kam!!

Log rack and "Easy Clean" Door Jam

Screw out stack damper

That's it for now... I will post more pics when the hickory comes in.

[SoloQue]

Thats a clean looking build! Plenty of room for some serious back yard Q

[Frank_Cox]

Thanks Solo!

[Smokeone]

Nice job! It looks a whole lot more useful than the last time I saw it.
That might be record time for a shop build.

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[Frank_Cox]

haha, around our shop for sure LOL!

[k.a.m.]

Awesome looking cooker Frank very nice work. I love the pic with the kiddos very nice. I look forward to seeing some more pics and updates.

[Frank_Cox]

Thanks kam!

[Gizmo]

Beautiful! Simply Beautiful!

Now I'm getting all misty ...

I'm sorry , I have to go lay down now ...

[Frank_Cox]

haha, Thanks Rick!

[onesquin]

Love the ax handle handle. The quality and finish makes me want to build again and take my time and TRY to make a smoker that looks that nice. Great design and great job.

[TuscaloosaQ]

good looking Frank, very nice job... I myself am fixing to embark on a couple of patio builds

[OKIECOOKER]

very sharp build

[Frank_Cox]

Thanks Onesquin! Your smoker looks really nice as well!
Thanks TQ!
Thanks Okie!!

I still need to put the Hickory on the bottom shelf. I will get that done tomorrow!

[onesquin]

Got a pic with the hickory yet?

[Frank_Cox]

Just did last night!
Dcman and I delivered the smoker last night.

I added a Warmer plate that can be removed.

[SmokinFF]

Very nice build!! Almost too perty to use.

[TuscaloosaQ]

[Smokeone]

[Frank_Cox]

Thanks SmokinFF!
Thanks TQ!
Thanks S1!

[Jethro]

Very nice, Brother!!! Would you learn me how to do all that???