Reverse flow smoker build "DELUXE"

Tim Brann · Post by **Tim Brann** » January 16th, 2017, 2:31 pm

Just getting started on my RF. So far I have the door cut on the CC and did a burn this weekend. My buddy has access to a water jet cutter so I'm going to get him to cut all my plates for the FB.

Tim Brann · Post by **Tim Brann** » January 16th, 2017, 5:38 pm

Today I worked on the CC door added 1/8 x 1 flat bar around the perimeter to make the flange. Fits like a glove. I have this self adhesive tape to seal up the door. Next I plan working on my hinges and handle. Not sure if I should weld the flat bar solid to the door. Any suggestions?

Post by **Big T** » January 16th, 2017, 10:42 pm

I normally weld the door solid using small stitch welds, I move around a lot to avoid heat build up. You'll probably be alright with what you have done but if you decide to weld it solid you need to be real careful not to get it too hot or it'll distort very easy as thin as it is.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » January 17th, 2017, 5:40 pm

I just stitch weld the flange, welds are about 1 inch long every 3 inches the gasket will take care of everything.

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Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » January 18th, 2017, 10:35 am

Looks fantastic dude, nice work!

Tim Brann · Post by **Tim Brann** » January 18th, 2017, 3:27 pm

I plan on sand blasting and painting the entire exterior of the unit after all fabrication is completed. I think what I will do is run a bead of high temp RTV around the flange on the outside of the door and just leave the flange stitched. I started working on the door handle and soon will do my hinges. Wait til you see these babies...

Tim Brann · Post by **Tim Brann** » January 19th, 2017, 5:52 pm

Today I got my handle for the CC completed. I used a section out of a discarded axe handle. Next will be my hinges.

Post by **Big T** » January 19th, 2017, 6:29 pm

Nice !!

Post by **Rodcrafter** » January 20th, 2017, 4:23 pm

ajfoxy · Post by **ajfoxy** » January 20th, 2017, 5:07 pm

Coming along very nicely...

Tim Brann · Post by **Tim Brann** » January 21st, 2017, 3:36 pm

Today I got one of my hinges cut out and cleaned up. Also cut the hole for the chimney. I'm using 4" tubing. I'm wondering how far into the chamber the tubing should extend? Can anyone make a suggestion on best practice for this?

Post by **Big T** » January 21st, 2017, 8:17 pm

I drop them in just enough to get a good weld around it. That's a wicked looking hinge you've got there.

temurf · Post by **temurf** » January 21st, 2017, 11:49 pm

Looking good Tim.

streetsmoker75 · Post by **streetsmoker75** » January 22nd, 2017, 12:46 am

Looking good

Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » January 22nd, 2017, 4:55 pm

Awesome hinge dude, everything looks amazing!

Tim Brann · Post by **Tim Brann** » January 22nd, 2017, 4:59 pm

Thanks for the comments guys today I got the second hinge cut out and cleaned up. I also started cutting pieces for the slide out grill rack.

ajfoxy · Post by **ajfoxy** » January 22nd, 2017, 5:33 pm

Coming along nicely. Nice hinge. Keep on keeping on it's getting closer to q-view.

Higee · Post by **Higee** » January 22nd, 2017, 11:31 pm

great work, what is that high heat tape.

Tim Brann · Post by **Tim Brann** » January 23rd, 2017, 11:22 am

Higee wrote:great work, what is that high heat tape.

Yeah its like an asbestos but I'm sure its not asbestos material with a self adhesive strip. You just cut your desired length peel of the backing and stick it on.

Tim Brann · Post by **Tim Brann** » January 23rd, 2017, 10:17 pm

Has anyone ever used aluminum plate for the BP? I was thinking aluminum has the great inherent tendency to disapate heat more quickly and hopefully more evenly....what do you guys think?

Post by **Rodcrafter** » January 24th, 2017, 10:42 am

I think the heat would distort it a lot, and the heat wouldn't travel down the whole thing as it should, but I don't have any real experience using it.

Tim Brann · Post by **Tim Brann** » January 24th, 2017, 11:21 am

Rodcrafter wrote:I think the heat would distort it a lot, and the heat wouldn't travel down the whole thing as it should, but I don't have any real experience using it.

Rodcrafter thanks for the comment. I'm going to just stick with carbon steel. Today I picked up my latches, some high temp paint and RTV silicon. Also got a new Weber charcoal chimney. Wow these latches aren't cheap. I will send some pics after I get them mounted.

Tim Brann · Post by **Tim Brann** » January 24th, 2017, 6:16 pm

Just got my CC door tacked to the hinges and the hinges tacked to the CC. It still needs some fine tuning but to my surprise works pretty well. The idea is to have hidden hinges that have their own built in stop and leaves the CC with a clean finished look.

Post by **Big T** » January 24th, 2017, 6:49 pm

Nice!

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Smurf · Post by **Smurf** » January 24th, 2017, 9:07 pm

Great looking hinge

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