Thanks Gary. I told Bear I was one of those guys who believes in doing things right. Once I decided it was time for a new paint job, I said well if am going repaint the smoker I need to refinish all the wood as well. I took my palm sander and went over the entire smoker, hand sanded where I couldn't get the sander, wiped it down twice with mineral spirits and put several coats, letting each one dry for at least four hours (95º days helped). Sanded all my wood work tables back down to the wood, put 3 coats of varnish on yesterday. getting ready for more coats on the other sides today.
There are certain amounts of maintenance on everything. My smoker sits out in the weather, so the sun and seasons are hard on the paint, and I use it all the time. I have seen people spend good money on a smoker and never do anything to it. never understood that. I like mine to look as good at it smokes. more pictures later
Gary S
