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    Gravity Feed questions on Firebox and possible oven?

    Greetings folks, I think I want to build a gravity feed smoker, but i dont know how the firebox is supposed to be configured.  It would make sense that if I can adjust the grate level below the bottom of the chute, I can control the size of fire, and therefore temperature in the cooker.  I cook...
  2. 500 gallon propane tank

    500 gallon propane tank

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    500 gallon propane tank

    Water is better than gasoline or diesel! I have a smoke that started from that.  I didnt build it, but i've cooked many a brisket and other tasty delights on it. Mine does not have a separate fire box.  The fire is in one of the spherical ends and it is completely open to the cooking area. 
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    36" side fire box backyard build

    so, iRIDElow, did you finish your build?
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    What's your occupation?

    I'm a civil engineer and have about 25 years in the land development and municipal utilities design, but alas, those days are gone.  Now I'm doing engineering and project management in fueling and fuel storage.  One of these days I'll get my hands on one of those double wall oil tanks and...
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    Greetings for Jan 2017

    Hi folks; the name here is Lonnie and I live in Delaware I've been cooing for over 25 years and just today found your site.  I cook for myself, my church and other churches, retreats and for my office a little, but I don't make a living by it.  It's a "for fun" gig and I can imagine would be...
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