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    Horizonal Offset Smoker Mods

    I found a 3" elbow at Lowes I"m thinking of using to drop my smokestack down to the grate. would there be a problem having a curve in the pipe right above the grate? also i've seen some mention of people placing pans under the smokestack opening. What is the purpose of this? Thanks, Aaron
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    new offset. sealing airgaps

    think this stuff is food safe? silicate cement http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/ite...Caulks-_-2KVH9 say it dries brick-hard. so i'm guessing it would be ok. wouldn't have to worry about it melting or giving off fumes.
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    new offset. sealing airgaps

    I bought a BBQ Pro offset smoker on sale at Sears. I have read bout the many mods that can make these cheap smokers more reliable. One mod is plugging airgaps to improve airflow/control. I started to put the unit together last night and the firebox comes in two pieces a top and bottom that...
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    Horizonal Offset Smoker Mods

    Thanks for this post. the pics are very helpful. I've read about these mods elsewhere but this post is much more concise and helpful.
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