- Jul 22, 2017
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Greetings everyone!
I am from Wisconsin and have been smoking for about a year. I have grilled on a basic Weber kettle for years, and have gotten pretty good at it. As far as smoking, I have A TON to learn but have enjoyed what we have done so far. We use a 29" side smoker and typically do whole chickens, since they are quicker than most meats, but have also done a handful of brisket, pork butt, rib racks, and pork loin.
We typically use whatever wood we can get our hands on. Often, I will head to Home Depot and grab a 25 lb bag of something. However, I know that this is far more expensive than if I were to buy a face cord of something I like. My problem is, I have a hard time getting them into smaller chunks I like using for the fire. I favor either longer pieces, about 12" long and 2" in diameter, or chunks that are about 2-4" thick.
However, I have a problem getting the bigger split logs into the thick chunks I like. I've tried chainsaw, which was okay but hard to control and a miter saw, which had a lot of kickback. Both felt a bit dangerous. I thought of using a different blade on the miter saw, but figured I would check this forum to see if anyone suggests anything new.
Thanks!
I am from Wisconsin and have been smoking for about a year. I have grilled on a basic Weber kettle for years, and have gotten pretty good at it. As far as smoking, I have A TON to learn but have enjoyed what we have done so far. We use a 29" side smoker and typically do whole chickens, since they are quicker than most meats, but have also done a handful of brisket, pork butt, rib racks, and pork loin.
We typically use whatever wood we can get our hands on. Often, I will head to Home Depot and grab a 25 lb bag of something. However, I know that this is far more expensive than if I were to buy a face cord of something I like. My problem is, I have a hard time getting them into smaller chunks I like using for the fire. I favor either longer pieces, about 12" long and 2" in diameter, or chunks that are about 2-4" thick.
However, I have a problem getting the bigger split logs into the thick chunks I like. I've tried chainsaw, which was okay but hard to control and a miter saw, which had a lot of kickback. Both felt a bit dangerous. I thought of using a different blade on the miter saw, but figured I would check this forum to see if anyone suggests anything new.
Thanks!