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    Sausage stuffer recommendation

    Something else to consider. I have a 5# capacity stuffer and it works well. However, if I were to do it again, I would consider one with the same gearing I have now for stuffing, but some offer a higher gear ratio for running the plunger up. Would really speed things up. Just a thought.
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    Question on the coal container

    I had another reply that you've probably seen that agreed with you.  I may fool around with the tank sometime, but for now I'm going to heed your advise and build one out of expanded steel.  Thanks for your time, appreciate the input.
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    Question on the coal container

    Has anyone tried a coal basket with solid material and not expanded steel?  Would seem that the draft from the bottom may lend a more steady burn but not sure.  I have a 20# propane tank with the valve out.  I was thinking of cutting the top and bottom out, putting expanded steel on the bottom...
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    First Post

    Hi  I live in Cedar Rapids Iowa and just sold my offset smoker outfit and am building a drum smoker. I made a lot of inventions for my offset setup, but I could never get the leaks plugged and I can't find a good outfit in my price range, so decided to make the drum smoker.  I just stumbled...
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