First Reverse Flow Smoker Build (Pic Heavy)

txbbqfan · Post by **txbbqfan** » May 7th, 2013, 5:39 pm

Had an old 86 gallon well water pressure tank laying around and decided to build a smoker out of it. This was our first ever smoker build and after a little bit of research we decided to go the reverse flow route. In the end I'd of done a few things differently, but overall it turned out great. We have plans to build a table to the left of the smoker, as well as a toolbox on the backside.

Trailer for smoker

Cutting out plate for firebox

Moved axle back and got trailer ready for paint

This was an afterthought which is why we did it after paint

Welding in baffle plate

Clover Ridge Smokers · Post by **Clover Ridge Smokers** » May 7th, 2013, 5:48 pm

Nice looking build. Thanks for sharing the pics.
:LG:

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » May 7th, 2013, 6:46 pm

Nice build you got there. Looks like it does a fine job, too. Samples, please.

YouTube · Post by **Frank_Cox** » May 7th, 2013, 8:09 pm

Nice sized smoker for the smaller cooks!

DUAYNE B · Post by **DUAYNE B** » May 7th, 2013, 8:13 pm

Very nice build, good lookin food too

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » May 7th, 2013, 8:33 pm

Great project!
Thanks for sharing the pics!

Grabber70Mach · Post by **Grabber70Mach** » May 8th, 2013, 7:21 am

Looks good, Thanks for sharing.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » May 8th, 2013, 12:07 pm

You got to be proud of that rascal. It looks like it cooks great!

Smurf · Post by **Smurf** » May 8th, 2013, 3:24 pm

Very nice work!!!!

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » May 8th, 2013, 4:33 pm

Now I'm all jealous....

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bluecatfish · Post by **bluecatfish** » May 8th, 2013, 6:41 pm

Great looking smoker and fine looking cooking! Hope my little smoker I'm building looks and cooks as good when I finish it.

SmokinFF · Post by **SmokinFF** » May 9th, 2013, 7:07 pm

that's a perfect size cooker for the small jobs.

txbbqfan · Post by **txbbqfan** » May 9th, 2013, 9:18 pm

Thanks for all the comments guys! I'm very pleased with the way it turned out and the way it cooks.

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » May 10th, 2013, 11:30 pm

Man..,I just got to really look at the photos in detail.....DUDE....you built that trailer and everything from scratch....truly a master craftsman skill....where did you say you where at? And when is the next cook?

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maccas66 · Post by **maccas66** » May 11th, 2013, 7:03 pm

and a great post!

mofomatic · Post by **mofomatic** » May 12th, 2013, 12:51 pm

nice looking build. that tank has a nice shape to it.

txbbqfan · Post by **txbbqfan** » May 13th, 2013, 11:36 am

dcman (The Czar) wrote:Man..,I just got to really look at the photos in detail.....DUDE....you built that trailer and everything from scratch....truly a master craftsman skill....where did you say you where at? And when is the next cook?

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I didn't build the trailer from scratch. I took the axle out and moved the brackets back, so the weight would be more on the axle. I then bought new boards and stained them. Finally I cut an area for the firebox to fit in. I live in Mansfield, Texas.

brandenpro · Post by **brandenpro** » June 16th, 2013, 2:10 am

I have that exact tank. How thick is it? I'm worried it's gonna eat fuel.

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Clover Ridge Smokers · Post by **Clover Ridge Smokers** » June 17th, 2013, 6:50 am

jeffreypowell1969 · Post by **jeffreypowell1969** » January 28th, 2014, 10:45 am

Nice job on the pit and trailer!!

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