Cheap offset converted into a reverse flow...

PetesMeat · Post by **PetesMeat** » October 17th, 2013, 12:08 pm

Now I just need to clamp them together and drill through and bolt. Want to avoid welding the two halves together if I can avoid it.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » October 17th, 2013, 1:17 pm

How much space do you have now between the grate and the BP?

PetesMeat · Post by **PetesMeat** » October 17th, 2013, 4:25 pm

About three inches now.

Should be enough?

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » October 17th, 2013, 5:38 pm

That's what she said!!!

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Clover Ridge Smokers · Post by **Clover Ridge Smokers** » October 18th, 2013, 6:41 am

I knew you would say that DC

Post by **Rodcrafter** » October 18th, 2013, 7:09 am

You can count on DC, yes that should be fine. The ideal is about 4 inches (in my opinion) but three will do just fine.

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » October 18th, 2013, 7:22 am

Terry....that's what he said!!

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PetesMeat · Post by **PetesMeat** » October 18th, 2013, 7:59 am

The only problem now is my floor is too short and too narrow. I hope i have enough 3mm steel left to make a new one, or I might have to weld a new bit of steel to the side of the old one, which wouldnt be as nice. Hmm. Decisions.

I also have to weld some triangular gussets into the corner of the throat caus currently theres no space for the seal and it would leak badly.

Having fun here!

PetesMeat · Post by **PetesMeat** » October 18th, 2013, 4:03 pm

Just cut and installed the new floor, and its in two parts. One is very slightly smaller than the other so it can slide under the other plate, so that gives me some adjustability of my end gap.

The other thing I was going to ask, someone mentioned not having the chimney down at grate level. I can cut it back but its a one time mod, I dont think it would be too easy to extend it back down if I screwed up. With that in mind, how far should I shorten it?

Im going to do some chickens in there tomorrow to see how its fairing. I need to dig around and find some bolts to join the firebox to the cooking chamber, but other than that job, its done and ready to cook. After I know it works il paint it all up.

I now have 75kg (165 pounds) of cocoshell briquettes too :-D

PetesMeat · Post by **PetesMeat** » October 19th, 2013, 11:40 am

Hi everyone,

It's running a treat. Holding temp perfectly with Cocoshell briquettes in a circular minion setup. Got a few chickens in there.

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Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » October 19th, 2013, 12:19 pm

So what temp does it like?

PetesMeat · Post by **PetesMeat** » October 19th, 2013, 12:32 pm

It's running at 235f. Sitting very level showing no signs of slowing. Very happy.

PetesMeat · Post by **PetesMeat** » October 19th, 2013, 3:13 pm

This chicken says the smoker works.

bluecatfish · Post by **bluecatfish** » October 19th, 2013, 6:55 pm

If the chicken tastes as good as it looks i'll say you hit a home run with the conversion.
:LG:

Clover Ridge Smokers · Post by **Clover Ridge Smokers** » October 19th, 2013, 7:27 pm

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » October 19th, 2013, 8:24 pm

Looks like that chicken put up a fight to the end.....

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Post by **Rodcrafter** » October 19th, 2013, 9:12 pm

One thing about it your open minded, and reaping the benefits.

Good job!

YouTube · Post by **Frank_Cox** » October 20th, 2013, 8:00 am

Great thread guys! sorry I missed out on the action

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