Hi
Before I found this site I thought I was doing pretty well building my smoker, but after reading a some posts here I am upset and thinking I need to start over. So help please!! How big of a fire box do I actually need is there some sort of formula?
Does an insulated chamber mean I need can have a smaller fire box? Warming box I assume affects the fire box size. How thick does my reverse flow plate need to be does that matter?
I am thinking about insulating cause my tank is pretty thin. Please help point me in the right directions I started this project 2 and a half years ago when I have time. I want to do It right .
Thanks.
Where do i start?
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Rodcrafter
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Re: Where do i start?
Glad you found us.
This is on our index page, it will help you with as you called "formula". http://www.smokerbuilder.com/pitcalc/
As for some of your questions most of us use a 1/4 in plate some use heavier for the BP in our offset RF designs. I'm guessing that is what you are building. But see the thing is you can be very creative here, and we will try to help you along the way. If you would post the size of your tank and maybe some pics we will chime in and see if we can offer some help.
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Gizmo
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Re: Where do i start?
Welcome ButrEd! Glad you chimed in.
We'll be glad to help any way we can … including just a cheering section.
Measure, run numbers through the pit calc and post them here - with pictures.
THAT's when we can really help.
See, it's a sickness, and most of us could use a fix ….
We'll be glad to help any way we can … including just a cheering section.
Measure, run numbers through the pit calc and post them here - with pictures.
THAT's when we can really help.
See, it's a sickness, and most of us could use a fix ….
And on the eighth day God created barbecue …. because he DOES love us and he wants us to be happy.
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Where do i start?
If you can't fix it by sheer force or cursing......then it can't be fixed.....
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Re: Where do i start?
Welcome to the addiction of building smokers. We are here to help.
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Re: Where do i start?
Yep.. That happened to me. Like going to a car wash...you love the result when you come out on the other side.
Welcome !
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