DDave's Reverse Flow Build

[AJ]

It definitely looks worth the wait.

[DDave]

Is the firebox insulated? Will powder coat hold up to the heat if it's not?

I am interested in the powdercoat as well.

For those of you interested in the durability of high temp powder coating, I have attached a PDF of the Product Data Sheet.

Here are the particularly relevant passages.

GENERAL INFORMATION
This is a specially formulated silicone powder coating product designed to provide service up to a peak temperature of 1200°F without losing film integrity. The coating will provide consistent performance at operating temperatures up 800°F without softening, losing gloss or losing film integrity.

PERFORMANCE TESTING
Continuous testing for 48 hours at 800°F indicates these products hold gloss, color and physical integrity at this service temperature. Testing for 168 hours at 1000°F indicates good performance up to 24 hours with some gloss change at extended times and higher temperatures.

FINISHED PRODUCT HANDLING
The finished coated product is not as tough as standard powder coatings. Care must be exercised in handling and packing to ensure that finish is not damaged.

So, yes it should stand up to the temperatures of the firebox nicely but I should probably be careful when preheating splits on top of the firebox. Setting them down gently and lifting them off versus dragging them across the top of the firebox would probably be a good idea.

[DDave]

Heading to the powder coat shop to pick up the smoker this afternoon.

I am beyond excited.

[HawgHeaven]

Heading to the powder coat shop to pick up the smoker this afternoon.

I am beyond excited.

YAY!!!!!!

[Mark R]

Wooo Wooo WOOOO!!!

[CoffeeCreek]

PIC's PIC's and more PIC's PLEASE

[Mark R]

[CoffeeCreek]

^^^ X 2

[strength_and_power]

I can’t wait to see the finished product. And the eats that will be soon to follow.


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[DDave]

PIC's PIC's and more PIC's PLEASE

There will be lots of pics.

Leaving in about an hour.

[SMOKE FREAK]

Oh heck yeah...It's time to burn some wood!

Good food a coming yer way

[DDave]

Pictures.

























I just love the way those Teltru thermos look on it.

Seasoning tomorrow.

And a big thank you to Craig at Custom Coatings in Anderson, CA for the awesome powder coat job.

[strength_and_power]

That is a sexy beast.


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[Mark R]

Awesome Dave!! Congratulations, it was worth the wait!!!

[SMOKE FREAK]

Wow Dave. That's impressive. Such attention to the details...Right down to the little clip to hold the handle in place when not needed

Looking forward to the inaugural cook thread