Design Specs: 4' x 36" Reverse Flow Smoker (Self-Feeding) â1. Main Cooking Chamber âDimensions: 48" Long x 36" Diameter Pipe (1/4" Steel). âReverse Flow Baffle: 1/4" Plate welded air-tight to the sides. âBaffle Gap: 7.5" gap at the far end (opposite the firebox) for smoke to "turn." âDrainage: 1" NPT grease drain at the lowest point, sloped away from firebox. âStack: 6" Diameter, ~40" tall. Collect smoke at grate level (same side as firebox). â2. Gravity-Fed Firebox (Self-Feeding) âDimensions: 24" x 24" x 24" (1/4" Steel). âInternal Chute: 12" x 12" vertical sleeve centered or toward the back. âBurn Zone: Bottom 6"â8" of the chute where fuel meets the grate. âThe Grate: 1/2" rebar or heavy expanded metal, 6" above the firebox floor. âLoading Lid: Must be 100% air-tight with a high-temp gasket and toggle clamps. âAsh Pit: Sealed lower chamber for ash collection and fan mounting. â3. Airflow & Forced Air (Forced Air Setup) âFan Intake: 2" NPT nipple mounted to the ash pit (below the grate). âFan Spec: 50â75 CFM variable speed blower controlled by PID. âThroat Opening: ~110â120 sq. in. crescent opening leading under the baffle plate. âFueling: Mix 4" wood chunks with lump charcoal in the chute for a 12+ hour burn. â4. Critical Measurements Checklist âGrate Height: 2" above the 36" pipe centerline. âBaffle Slope: 1/2" drop toward the drain for easy cleanup. âChute Taper: Slight 1° outward taper at the bottom of the chute to prevent fuel "bridging." âInsulation (Optional): Voir plus