bout to start a build but...

[biggmac500]

Hey,
I have searched high and low and cant find anyone that has done whats in my head. I am mainly posting this for the guys that can tell me "why not" to do this.

I am picking up 2-250 gallon tanks today that are being given to me. My plan is a reverse flow trailer build, But i cant find anyone that has used a 2nd tank (even cut down to size) mounted vertically to the end of your horizontal tank to be used as fire box and warming box.

The vertical would have 1/4" plate sealing the bottom for a fire box, and the top be used as warming. With doors, vents and all that good stuff, why would this be a bad idea? Thanks folks! and cant wait to learn from yall!

 

[daveomak]

Round is a b*tch to work with for shelving, air inlets and to fit up..... doesn't provide much usable space.....

 

[bigbearsmoke]

Depending on where you live, you could probably post one of the tanks for sale on Craigslist and get $200-$300 for it. Use that money to buy a sheet of 1/4" and you won't have much difference to make up. I'm a novice but Dave is right. The fabrication involved with matching up round tanks, pipe bending tubing for shelving, etc. is a nightmare. Either way, best of luck and hoping you document the build in a thread.

 

[biggmac500]

Well I was able to grab 3 tanks today. I got 2 250's and a 500. I m planing to make a couple or few smokers and just kinda see where it all goes. Now to figure out a plan....

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• biggmac500
• Mar 7, 2015