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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...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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...
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
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...