Reverse flow cooker painted and first cook (4/18/10)

[Wreckless]

Yes, I am seeing about 5 lbs of metal rack being held by about 1 remaining inch of support and not much sag considering. I would have thought that it would need a secondary telescoping support. How tight are the guide clearances?

[cody]

cody, break out the Carhartts and burn some rods Brother, you will be warm before you know it. [/quote]


ok i would be working on it but ive been working on a trailer to try and make some money so i can build my smoker lol

does any one need a trailer ill post pics when done

[k.a.m.]

Wreckless, there is a 1/4'' x 1'' flat bar 6'' long on top of each grate welded to the cooker wall. The gap between the grate and bar stop is about a 1/16''. The further you run the stop back the less sag you will have while extending your grate. The grates measure 16.5'' deep so I am covering almost 1/2 of the grate. I also prefer to weld my expanded metal on the inside of the angle iron it allows for a smoother slide I have found.

cody, I look forward to seeing some pics of your trailer build, if I here of some one interested I will pass it on to them.
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[Chuck]

k.a.m. sorry to be so late posting on this fine build you are on
right now, as always the workmanship is top notch.
I got to try out my new welding helmet last week like you said
I would like it, your were right

Stilwell Chuck

[k.a.m.]

Thank You Chuck, Hey She is gonna have a red trailer.
I am glad you are enjoying your new helmet. I am not sure if it has happened to you yet, but if she sits to long hit the test button to get her out of sleep mode or you will see the light
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[k.a.m.]

I had time today to cut the hole for the stack and get it tacked into place. I also got the cooking chamber
rack rails tacked into place.
The rails and stack.


A nice clean fit for the stack.


A pic of the rails.


A back view of the 6'' stack over the warmer.

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[cody]

looking better every time k.a.m. so when will mine be done lol

[k.a.m.]

Thank You cody, Getting closer.
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[whitey]

Looking Good Kevin.
I like the stack's from the back end of Her,Its a real pretty sight.
Nice Build.
Whitey.
P.S My UDS is fired up and on a trial run.Thanks for the help.Total build time less than 2 hours. Once I got all the SH!T together.
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[k.a.m.]

Thank You Whitey, My brother you gonna send me some pics of your progress or you gonna keep me guessing.
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[CarbedNotch]

Great work KAM !
Its got your special touch.
Love the grease drain!

[missionsusmc]

Looking great KAM. He better throw you a party once you get that thing done. Cook you about 200 racks of ribs or 50 briskets or something. Can I place my order now? Lookin great...can't wait to see the finished product.
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[Wreckless]

That RF plate sure as hell ain't going anywhere. The support in the middle was genious. The pix do beg another question. Is there going to be a cutout for a heat / smoke draw into the warmer or is its purpose to draw radiant heat from the firebox only?

[BluzQue]

Man that cooker is really startin' to come together k.a.m.
Your workmanship & welding skills are Top Notch brother!
Can't wait to see it finished & fired up!


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[Jarhead]

Good lookin' build ya got there k.a.m.
When ya gonna fire that bad boy up? Let's see some smoke
BTW, like your hillbilly wind chimes. I made one out of aluminum bottles and somebody liked it more than I did.
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[whitey]

Wreckless
It has an inlet from the Main smoke chamber were the smoke/heat can get into the warming/cold smoking cabinet.The Warmer does use radiant heat also.
Look at the pictures of the rails (His most recent pics).
Nice job on this build forsure.

Kevin, Me and the kids are putting the final touches on the
"Little Squealer" Will post today.
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[Canadian Bacon]

I never venture into this section of the forum very much,but I must say after reading this thread right through to the end that you are really a true craftsman k.a.m.Excellent looking build,your welding and cutting skills are awesome,nicely done.I can't wait to see this pit painted and fired up.
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[k.a.m.]

Thank You CarbedNotch.

Thank You missionsusmc, I plan on running a few tests burns before I hand him the keys.

Thank You Wreckless, Whitey answered the question, thanks whitey If you look on page 6 you will see the intake I built between the warmer and cooking chamber.

Thank You BluzQue, I am getting a little excited now to My Kentucky Brother.

Thank You Jarhead, I start working on the doors this weekend, I am far enough along that most all my welding distortions are done, so I can tweak the body and add the doors. after that it wont be long for a fire.

That is cool Whitey, I am looking forward to seeing the "Little Squealer" in action

Thank You C.B., This is my biggest build and I have to say there is a lot to do on one of these when you are working by yourself.
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[whitey]

Kevin how are You going to prep the "Big Dog" for paint?
General over all sand,prime and Paint?
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[k.a.m.]

Whitey, after I am satisfied with the way she runs. She will go to the blaster to get cleaned up and painted. The cooker will be black while the trailer is supposed to be red, unless things change.
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