PLEASE HELP! First time smoker looking for an inexpensive set up.
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For under $200 you will be hard pressed to find something that works well without having to modify it, unless you build a Ugly Drum Smoker (UDS). If you go to $250-$300 you could get a 18.5" Weber Smokey Mountain (WSM), and those are great smokers right out of the box.
First off welcome to SMF......Another route to finding a smoker is to keep an eye out for one on craigslist. I found a older braunfel offset smoker in great condition for 50 bucks......I love it....
real heavy duty
Good luck
real heavy duty
Good luck
I found one just like boykjo on craigslist for same price. I am doing some mods right now and hope to try it out in the next couple of weeks.
michael ark
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Welcome For wood burner that cheap you are going to need lots of luck
Otherwise drums are you best bet uds ,big baby or drum with a door and half a barrel fire box its here somewhere its a nice build .
Bear actually makes a good point.
It can be as cheap as you want it to be you can convert an old grill, use clay pots, 55 gallon drums,
You could convert an old filing cabinet to a smoker.
use your imagination.
$179.00 at home depot
and here's one for 230.00
Charbroill
I would look for something used if you want to keep it under $200.00
It can be as cheap as you want it to be you can convert an old grill, use clay pots, 55 gallon drums,
You could convert an old filing cabinet to a smoker.
use your imagination.
$179.00 at home depot
and here's one for 230.00
Charbroill
I would look for something used if you want to keep it under $200.00
John,where are you? I happen to have a SnP sitting out in the weather and starting to rust! I was using it to handle overloads and found more work than I percieved!I know it is not a 'great smoker,but wood can be used in it, and has been before!
Let me know where you are and maybe we can strike a deal.
I live in Ohio and 40 mins. from Toledo. Pm me back and we'll talk if interested.
A brother in Smoke
Have fun and ...
Let me know where you are and maybe we can strike a deal.
I live in Ohio and 40 mins. from Toledo. Pm me back and we'll talk if interested.
A brother in Smoke
Have fun and ...
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Welcome to SMF, Glad to have you with us.
This is the place to learn, lots of good info and helpful friendly Members.
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We have members who cure there own Bacon, Hams, Jerky, Snack Sticks, Make Their own Sausage, etc. if you want to learn,
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Don't be afraid to ask questions of them and follow their advice. You won't be sorry, you will be making great Q in no time at all...
Just remember, when curing your own meats follow the instructions included with the cure to the letter, this is not something to experiment with.
Never use more cure no mater if it is Tender Quick or Cure #1 or Cure #2 than the manufacturer says to use, this can be very dangerous.
Tender Quick and Cure#1 or Cure #2 are not interchangeable, neither Cure #1 interchangeable with Cure #2 or vise versa
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There ya go!John,where are you? I happen to have a SnP sitting out in the weather and starting to rust! I was using it to handle overloads and found more work than I percieved!I know it is not a 'great smoker,but wood can be used in it, and has been before!
Let me know where you are and maybe we can strike a deal.
I live in Ohio and 40 mins. from Toledo. Pm me back and we'll talk if interested.
A brother in Smoke
Have fun and ...
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