Agreed on the RF smoker. Once the BP heats up it acts as a heat sink and evenly distributes teh heat across the CC. Especially if you install a SP at the FB discharge. I think that you would really enjoy it.. BE sure to post a bunch of pics and don't be afraid to ask questions..
Thx JB1. With as large a diameter as yours is, you’ll have plenty of room inside. It’s a fun build. Those long straight fillet welds on the inside of the octagon were a great way to practice. I learned a ton. Looking forward to seeing yours progress. I’m a hack compared to a lot of the guys around here. There are some real craftsmen on the forum. Tons of help if you need it.JB1 wrote:Yes you are right unfortunately I’m too late and I did think about making the sides 18 inches but I decided to make it look like an octagon and used all 12” x 60” pieces. I checked out your octagon smoker and I was very impressed! Nice job, I hope mine turns out OK. I am trying to go with the fat stack type smoker he builds. Thanks for the input.
Have you checked out the calculators on the site here? They are at the top of the list of the forum listings back at the homepage. Plug all your chamber size details in and fire box and stack preferences and it will get you the sizing you need. There’s a separate section for calculating throat size by shape etc. in the link right below the pet calculator. Pretty much all the information you never need for sizing. Run the numbers then post them up here and you’ll get some validation or suggestions.JB1 wrote:Ok thanks I will skip that then. I am going to need help on what size stack and length and fire box opening to smoke chamber and what distance from grate to baffle should be. Thanks