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    Brinkmann Trailmaster Limited Edition

    Hey great pics Boardpuller. The plate is not an exact fit and the fire grate you used seems to do the trick.  I’m not sure why my plate took so long to receive. I looked back at the original order and it was placed early November! I phoned four or five times and got the same answer “It should be...
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    Brinkmann Trailmaster Limited Edition

    After two months of waiting, the convention plate I ordered from Horizon BBQ has turned up. I have to build a baffle to accommodate the plate but I’m looking forward to testing it out and perhaps evening out the end temps a little.  I also like BBQ MD’s idea of removing and sealing the ash draw...
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    Brinkmann Trailmaster Limited Edition

    I did a lot of my modifications to my TMLE before firing it up for the first time but I’m pretty sure I would have had as much smoke leaking out around the door as out the stack! I used some RTV high temp gasket to seal the door with great results. I masked off around the edge of the cooking...
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    How to peel a head of garlic in less than ten seconds!!

    I think this might be my new favorite trick!! 
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    Smoking Kiwi

    Hi all, I found this website a few months back and have been sitting back taking it all in and learning as much as I can. I bought my first smoker in November 2011 after watching re-runs of pitmasters sparked my interest. I watched the entire season that day and decided to invest in a smoker...
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    Brinkmann Trailmaster Limited Edition

    Hi all, I had been looking to purchase my first smoker and a week ago I picked up the Trailmaster from the Home Depot. Fortunately my local HD had there last one assembled so I got to take my time and look over it. I decided that for the money it seemed to be a decent unit but opted to drive...
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