21Gal Reverse Flow Patio Smoker

bluecatfish · Post by **bluecatfish** » August 25th, 2013, 4:39 pm

Great idea on framework to move the wheels back. I may have to try that. Making a great looking little smoker.
:LG:

jwsimpleville · Post by **jwsimpleville** » August 26th, 2013, 11:45 am

Got a little more work done this morning, I've got the baffle plate in. This is the only picture I got today

I got the flange on the door, and the flat bar bowed the door a little bit. Not so much I can't fix it though. Tomorrow I will make the hinges and mount the door.

Clover Ridge Smokers · Post by **Clover Ridge Smokers** » August 26th, 2013, 6:57 pm

Post by **Rodcrafter** » August 27th, 2013, 11:14 am

Good job!

jwsimpleville · Post by **jwsimpleville** » August 28th, 2013, 8:09 pm

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.

it kept good air flow and the smoke thinned out just right after about 15 minutes to heat up to 250.

Clover Ridge Smokers · Post by **Clover Ridge Smokers** » August 28th, 2013, 9:23 pm

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » August 28th, 2013, 9:51 pm

An angel got it's wings!

jwsimpleville · Post by **jwsimpleville** » August 29th, 2013, 11:20 am

Got the handles on the firebox, ash pan, and cook chamber.
Also got the thermometer mounted in the main door.

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » August 29th, 2013, 12:02 pm

You're so close to done it's scarry …

Post by **Rodcrafter** » August 29th, 2013, 1:39 pm

jwsimpleville · Post by **jwsimpleville** » August 30th, 2013, 5:15 pm

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.

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » September 1st, 2013, 5:43 pm

sounds like you know what your doing there!!! :LG:

KYPI · Post by **KYPI** » September 2nd, 2013, 12:49 pm

Totally impressed!!!! Great job!!!!

Post by **Rodcrafter** » September 2nd, 2013, 4:34 pm

Clover Ridge Smokers · Post by **Clover Ridge Smokers** » September 2nd, 2013, 8:43 pm

jwsimpleville · Post by **jwsimpleville** » September 7th, 2013, 9:50 am

Update, I've had a couple more days to finish working on the build.

Now that is built I wanted to do a test cook in it, JIC I need to make any adjustments prior to painting.

temp holds steady

put on a Boston Butt as I wanted something to truly test out the consistency of the heat.

good burning fire provided just the right amount of smoke/heat

here is about 2 hours in, I don't usually check the meat after only 2hrs but with the smaller cook Chamber I wasn't sure if that would effect the cooking times.

here is after 4hours

Here is where I flipped and sauced it at the 4hr point.

And now it was done after 7.5 hours.

Once I knew it cooked good I went ahead and painted it.

Then I reattached the thermometer and removed the tape from the red handles, and this is the end result.

Hope this helps others decide if this size is right for them, as this tank is commonly available.

bluecatfish · Post by **bluecatfish** » September 7th, 2013, 1:42 pm

That is a cooker you can be proud of! The cooker looks great and judging by the looks of the boston butt it cooks great too! Great job!
:LG:

Rev.Mike · Post by **Rev.Mike** » September 7th, 2013, 2:23 pm

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » September 7th, 2013, 5:42 pm

That's a great build!!! I like it!!!!

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Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » September 8th, 2013, 7:10 am

JW you got a cool rig there!

I've been thinking about an RF for when I'm just cooking for the wife and I - this looks like the perfect size to be a "Mom and me" model….

Post by **Rodcrafter** » September 8th, 2013, 8:18 am

Very nice job and some good looking food too!

63chevyll · Post by **63chevyll** » September 8th, 2013, 9:55 am

Very cool. Much motivation for mine.

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » September 8th, 2013, 11:20 am

Nice job, man! That is great looking little cooker. Heck it looks like it cooks just fine, too!

YouTube · Post by **Frank_Cox** » September 8th, 2013, 2:05 pm

Very nice build! the world needs more of these little guys

Clover Ridge Smokers · Post by **Clover Ridge Smokers** » September 8th, 2013, 3:36 pm

Outstanding little build. I'm planning on building a few of these this winter. Perfect size for a small family

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