Reverse flow smoker

[Tom_Heath]

Wow. Impressive build.

[Super B]

Got smoking grate in finally..and the firebox intake covers... haven't been able to work on it much lately

[Super B]

good friend gave me the 4" and 6" elbows for the stacks..he was throwing them away at his shop while i was there. brand new gas line fittings…plenty heavy enough

[Super B]

Got an axle last weekend for the trailer build. Next hurdle i guess…...

[Super B]

Thanks Rodcrafter, Big T, and Pit Doctor!! Hope it works...Its my first try and its not even mine…can't wait to get to the finishing. I have some pretty neat ideas for shelving, the built in cooler on the backside and some other little tricks. Have several friends who offered to cut my shelf, one has water jet, one has hi-def plasma, and one has laser. The build is for my uncle, he graduated from Univ. of Georgia in early 70's so it will have a UGA look when finished.

[Super B]

Can you experts give me input on the counter weights for the doors? Im sure you guys can save me some failed attempts. Will they only function properly if they are straight up? I would love to have them follow the curvature of the tank if its possible. Any words of wisdom would be appreciated.

[Rodcrafter]

I like to put an angle into the support of mine. The goal is to get some weight past the hinge point as quickly as possible. What we have been doing as I learned from these guys is get the support(s) in place then an hollow tube attached. Next add round stock or rebar in the tube until the desired balance is achieved. Weld them in place on each end then cap the tube.


Making memories.

[Super B]

Thanks Rodcrafter. Thats close to what I was thinking but didn't want to waste a bunch of time when you guys have probably already tried it!!

[Clover Ridge Smokers]

[Super B]

just for the hell of it, I'm gonna try more angle on the counterweight than the pic you posted. Just to see if I can make it work…gotta get started on trailer now. Horse traded for some wheels, so now I know the height Im working with

[Rodcrafter]

SB if you make the angle more you will need to make it higher as the horizontal tube comes against the CC and stops the door.


Making memories.

[Super B]

Got my 3 counter weights on. Wanted something different. Weight is inside half of the elbow.

[Big T]

[Super B]

Few little things to finish, then starting the trailer

[Rodcrafter]

[Rev.Mike]

[Super B]

Getting there…..

[Rodcrafter]

Cool lets see the pics


Making memories.

[Super B]

Trailer is almost done, cooler and dry storage mocked up...

[Big T]

It won't be long now.

[Super B]

Main parts left to build is firewood storage box and collapsable front shelf.

[Rodcrafter]

Heck yea!


Making memories.

[forty_creek]

Strong Work! I like the out of the box design on the counter weights


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[The Czar]

Sweet man...so close!!

[Super B]

Finally finished. Had to rush at the end, as my uncle had to have surgery again to remove cancer.