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  1. bluezman

    Electric Smoker Modifications

    I bought that router control. The fuse blew the first time I used it so I put in a higher rated fuse. It worked, but when I picked the unit up to change the setting, it was so hot it burnt my hand. I finally went with a electric oven thermostat...
  2. bluezman

    Building my own.

    Last October I finished up the smoker and was ready to smoke, but it became too cold so rather than fight the cold I decided to wait 'till spring. Spring came and I built a wind break to take care of the heat dissipation problem with the aluminum core. See pix. Also, I realized I haven't...
  3. bluezman

    Thinkin ahead aways

    I see the inside has already taken on what looks like a fine patina. Bon appetite. Oh yeah, and qview please. Bluezman
  4. bluezman

    Building my own.

    Thanks Yellowtin, I've already got some ideas for a wood smokehouse with a brick firebox........................what's next for you? Bluezman
  5. bluezman

    Building my own.

    I'll be smoking some meat this weekend (weather permitting). The smoker's seasoning went well ... (somewhat) ... I had some problems ... mostly caused by the cold, misty weather and the learning curve. At first I couldn't get higher than 195* and this was without the water pan and wood box. I...
  6. bluezman

    Brand-Spanking-Newbie gets his new toy!!!

    Wow! Monstaha, that's a "Thing of Beauty" for sure! Season 'er up before Saturday. I'm seasoning my new homebuilt today. Doin' either some back ribs, or a small picnic (5#) Saturday or Sunday. Good luck with your new smoker, and Saturdays smoke. Bluezman
  7. bluezman

    Homemade Smoker!

    Glad to see you're up and smokin'. Congratulations . Looks like you need to get to know your new smoker, so you can tune 'er up . Lots of good recipes here. Don't forget pics, lots of pics. Bluezman
  8. bluezman

    Building my own.

    Just an adjustable bottom vent and I'm done! I've ordered this: http://www.amazon.com/Remote-check-7...249702-6582514 so I'm almost ready to smoke up the neighborhood. Bluezman
  9. bluezman

    Building my own.

    More progress and pics. Bluezman
  10. bluezman

    Building my own.

    Thanks Yellowtin. I couldn't use the Router control...it got so hot it burnt my hand. I used a thermostat. The type you find controling an electric stove oven. PigCicles, I also hope it won't be too long. If it doesn't get done soon, it'll get too cold outside and I'll have to build a box...
  11. bluezman

    Building my own.

    Posting a few more pics. I'm getting close. I can almost smell smoke. I've ordered a 16" x 3" aluminum cake pan that I hope comes soon. A little more to be done on the door, a bottom vent, and I need some ribbon seal and adhesive for the door and top cover. Bluezman
  12. bluezman

    Homemade Smoker!

    Surrender is not an option!.......If it were too easy, then there would be no sense of accomplishment...no reward....no throwing up both arms, flexing your biceps and saying:......."YYYYESSSS, I made this! Not to mention the smile and the way your chest could be swelling up every time someone...
  13. bluezman

    Homemade Smoker!

    It will be more convenient to work on it if you leave the legs alone until you need to work on the top,... then cut the legs down. Bluezman
  14. bluezman

    Homemade Smoker!

    Excellent start, Yellowtin. I see all kinds of potential in that drop box...whats a drop box? Bluezman
  15. bluezman

    Building my own.

    Sorry I haven't been around in a while. I've had jury duty, and a few other things came up. I've had to do some winterizations around the house, and my neighbours' pool needed to be put to bed for the winter. Her husband (a good friend of mine) passed away almost a year ago, so I do what I can...
  16. bluezman

    Birthday and what was in the smoker

    Happy Birthday, zgnf05 Looks like some mighty fine grub. And my favorite beer,too. I'm envious! Great Q shots. I'm going back to work on my smoker! I need to have it ready before I drown in my own druel. Bluezman
  17. bluezman

    Building my own.

    Worked on assembly and the controls yesterday...near complete. So, I'm getting closer. I'll have everything (except the door) done in a couple of hours. I'ld love to be able to use it tomorrow, but I'm still trying to decide how big to make the door...
  18. bluezman

    Building my own.

    Things are starting to shape up. I've aqquired a thermostat, a weatherproof electrical box, made a lower rack, and put some vents in the cover. The lower rack is an open design so that I can use it on the bottom to hold the pan of water, or on top to hang hooks from. I'm haveing trouble...
  19. bluezman

    Building my own.

    Thanks for the positive feedback, people. It's very encouraging. This is where I'm at with the base and the lid. (see pix) I need to vent both and give 'em a spritz of high temp black. Any coments on the size vents I'll need? Then I'll need a door... Bluezman P.S. Well, here I am...
  20. bluezman

    Building my own.

    I've been quite busy latey, seems that as soon as people know you're retired; they have work for you. At any rate, I've finished the top rack, and seasond it in the oven then wraped it in plastic wrap ... I don't want it rusting before I even get to use it. Most of the base is finished, but...
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