How to build a reverse flow offset smoker

Start by selecting the shape of the cook chamber youd like to build then enter the appropriate dimensions. Hopefully this calculator will help you with the calculations. Specifically a Reverse Flow Offset Smoker. My friends Charlie and his son Levi did most of the cutting and welding on this project and I for sure could not have done this without their help. A reverse flow smoker or reverse flow offset smoker is one that comes with an added metal plate that serves in redirecting the flow of smoke in the smoker first before letting it go through the chimney on top of the chamber. All smoker calculations are based on the volume of the Cook Chamber.

All smoker calculations are based on the volume of the Cook Chamber.

In a traditional offset smoker the smoke comes in from the side and goes over the meat and out the exhaust. If this will be a Reverse Flow smoker. 29122020 Reverse flow smokers have the ability to preheat quicker than an offset smoker. In a traditional offset smoker the smoke comes in from the side and goes over the meat and out the exhaust. Sins a reverse flow smoker forces the smoke to the far side of the cooking area. Then brings it back over the meat to the exhaust it evens out the amount of smoke each piece of meat gets. 16022014 Calculations for a standard design reverse flow smoker. Use the Inside Diameter of the tank. It makes sure that the hot smoke makes a circle over and under the meat inside the smoker before leaving the chamber. Once the information for your cook chamber is entered you will see a recommended volume for your firebox. 27032021 Theres no need for it to be as big as your main chamber barrel.