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    Decided on getting OKJ Bandera ... until Rivergrille "Rustler"?

    Quick update ... Have had the OKJ Bandera and asbolutely love it!!! Cooked brisket number 4 this weekend for roughly 14 hours, couldn't get internal temp past 195 but at hour 14 it was cooked to perfection! Smoked for 7 hours - wrapped in foil for another 7 to 8 ...
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    Decided on getting OKJ Bandera ... until Rivergrille "Rustler"?

    that bottom chamber is another "firebox" ... if this Rustler is anything like the "drum" style smokers, the metal is MAYBE 1/16th of an inch thick ... MAYBE. I used a micrometer in Lowes the other day and put on several places of the OKJ Bandera which measured really close to 0.125in thick.
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    Decided on getting OKJ Bandera ... until Rivergrille "Rustler"?

    yeah slightly!!! One day ... I've got one kid in college, about to have another, already have one hobby that I can't justify, don't think I can get away with another :)
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    Decided on getting OKJ Bandera ... until Rivergrille "Rustler"?

    Anyone ever owned this Rivergrille Rustler? What are your thoughts compared to the OKJ? HOMEDEPOT has the Rivergrille for $180 currently. I had all but made up my mind that I'd hold out and get the OKJ Bandera (and sell my current smoker). Stumbled on this "knock off" from Kinsgsford/Rankam...
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    Wood bbq, trying to cook with 100% wood instead of charcoal

    You might try something like this ... Just throw in with your charcoal to add smoke flavor.
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    New stick burner - trouble controlling temp ...

    Good advice, and it worked. I read another post about using smaller pieces of wood and more charcoal. I also made a 12x12x6 expanded metal charcoal basket. Smoked some chicken over the weekend and temp was way more manageable. Also stumbled on an interesting item that you can add to just...
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    New stick burner - trouble controlling temp ...

    Appreciate the advice fellas! Now where did I put that wood splitter :)?
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    New stick burner - trouble controlling temp ...

    New to the forum, recently purchased a smoker from Academy - Triton Outdoor Gourmet - dimensions and photos below: Bit of history - a long time ago in High School, I worked for a local Barbecue place called Risky's Barbecue (famous in the Fort Worth TX area), and am attempting to replicate that...
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    any advice for adjustments

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    any advice for adjustments

    Thanks for the info ... checked measurements and appears I’m right st or slightly above 1/3 so that leads me to believe I might need to add a “cool air” vent on my FB. One more question ... the “pass through” from my FB to CC measures 8”x5” ... is that TOO big? I have pictures will try to add...
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    any advice for adjustments

    What's the correct ratio of Cu Ft ... FB to CC? I think I have a similar problem with my stick burner. Can't maintain temp for any length of time.
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