Tuna checking in

tunaboat

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Jul 24, 2008

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queen creek

• Jul 25, 2008

• #1

Hey,

So I found this wonderful site and I just had to join.
A little about me, I like meat.
Ok there is a little more, I have been burning all kinds of stuff on a propane char grill POS for a number of years. My neighbor is a big charcoal guy and his stuff always comes out fantastic. So the other day I decided to go ahead and get a new grill. I really wanted a trager after checking one out at a family members house, but I cant afford to drop 800-1000 bucks on a BBQ. I ended up geting a Brinkmann smoke'n pit from wallyworld. I have used it twice so far with mixed results. I really like the grill and I can see that it has a lot of potential, but I need a lot more practice.

Tunaboat

 

richtee

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Aug 12, 2007

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N. Oakland County, MI

• Jul 25, 2008

• #2

Welcome to SMF Tuna! You also need to do a little work to the Pit to make it a smokin' machine. Search thru the charcoal smokers forum for mods to that puppy... it'll improve it's functioning 10 fold! Enjoy!

 

fatback joe

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Hampden, MA

• Jul 25, 2008

• #3

Welcome to the forum.

 

daboys

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Ft. Dodge Ia

• Jul 25, 2008

• #4

Welcome to smf Tuna. That's the same smoker I have. After I did the mods to it, it eally works great. Do what Richtee said. Check out the forums. Most of the mods are quick and simple and will make a big difference.

 

richoso1

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• Jul 25, 2008

• #5

Welcome to the SMF. Your smoker can produce some great Q, might need a few mods, read around the forums for help.

 

waysideranch

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Kansas

• Jul 25, 2008

• #6

Welcome Tunaboat,

These folks here can help you. Do some searchs on meats you like to smoke and you'll give the neighbor a run for his money in no time.

 

dennisdocb

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Jacksonville, FL

• Jul 25, 2008

• #7

Welcome Tunaboat, I have the same smoker and you will need to do the mods..it's like nite and day

 

kookie

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• Jul 25, 2008

• #8

Welcome to the smf.................Glad you found us......................

 

abelman

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Littleton, CO

• Jul 25, 2008

• #9

Welcome aboard!

 

justsmoke2

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Mar 10, 2008

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Peck, Michigan

• Jul 25, 2008

• #10

Welcome aboard you will find all the necessary help you will ever need. Won't be to long and you will say Hi My Name is and I am addicted to q'ing.

 

Dutch

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Midvale, UT

• Jul 26, 2008

• #11

Welcome to SMF, Tunaboat. Okay, I just gotta ask-How did you come up with the User name "Tunaboat" when you're in Arizona?? Got a dear friend that lives in Queen Creek with her hubby.

 

davenh

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Hudson, NH.

• Jul 26, 2008

• #12

Welcome to the site

.

LOL..wanted to ask the same thing

. Had a "tunaboat" for many years.

 

kratzx4

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Jul 5, 2007

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Mount Orab, Ohio

• Jul 26, 2008

• #13

Welcome to SMF. You will like it here, lots of good folk to help you out

 

cowgirl

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• Jul 26, 2008

• #14

Welcome to the forum Tunaboat!

 

erain

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cental minnesota

• Jul 26, 2008

• #15

welcome from me also, like JustSmoke2 says... cept aint no 12 step group for this one man, your only recourse is to hang around with us addicts and make it even worse LOL, have a great time and cant wait to see your smokes!!!

 

bb53chevpro

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• Jul 28, 2008

• #16

Welcome to the SMF family. It is a great place full of smokin smarts.
Like everyone else said, do a search for the modifications that others have made to make the smoker better.
May all you smokes be thin and blue.

 

bertjo44

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Salem, VA

• Jul 28, 2008

• #17

Welcome tuna (your not Bill Parcells are you). Glad to have you.

 

ck311

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Washington MI

• Jul 28, 2008

• #18

Welcome to the SMF there is alot to take in from these forums so keep a towel around to wipe up the drool :)