fishfoto
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This looks like an exact copy of the Cookshack Smokette, which I have been using for the past 15 years. It is a very good smoker and has served me well for a long time. If is it built to the same specs, I highly recommend it.
Interesting about the wood supply...got a link?? Had to chuckle over your Mes comments....the new gen Mes 40 is $450 at Cabelas. Yowzer!! couldn't see spending that much on a Mes so ordered the #3 from Smokin It...waiting on delivery now.It is SOOOOOO refreshing to hear stuff about other brands THAT ARE NOT Masterbuilt!!!!! It seems that they rate from walking on water or they sink (mostly sink, it seems).
I have a Great Outdoors propane unit like Jeff''s with a Big Daddy cold smoke generator attached plus a Brinkman Gourmet electric.
My next electric will definitely be a Smokin-It 2 around Christmas time. It seems to be the ONLY sub $500 unit that does not have any negative comments that I have seen (or not seen).
Oh, by the way, not to detract from hookedonbbq and his AZ wood source, but I have one in Colorado that has an amazing selection of wood chunks. He specializes in chunks and actually sells a lot for competitions. Shipping is free for 10 and 15 pound boxes anywhere in continental US plus Hawaii and Alaska. He cuts the wood on order from so it doesn't dry out and stores the logs indoors.
The selection is : peach, apple, cherry, apricot, grape, pear plum, hickory, pecan, almond, maple, mesquite, hickory, red oak, white oak, mountain mahogany and alder.
I find that pecan and peach are excellent as they are mild and hard to oversmoke unless you really try. I pass out samples to neighbors and coworkers and these to get the best comments.
No, I am not part owner of this business and do not get a commision. I just want to pass an EXCELLENT wood source on to my smokin' buds.