Recent content by arnold

That is beautiful. I bet it not only works great, but you would never have to put it away as an eye sore. I love the antique vision of it and you have just inspired me to make something that looks like an antique as well. Stunning and Thank you for sharing it. Happy Thanksgiving, and yes I am...

The stove on top was used in a design similar to yours. But insted of your smaller barrel, I had used a fuel oil tank from a house basement. Probably around 100-150 gallon. As much as I tried I Could not get her above 220F. I'm not ready to tempt cold smoking yet. Your idea looks great. Will...

This was my idea. Boxwood oven on bottom, forced air stove on top. Have done many changes to it since including a good chimney with escape control.

I go through Mattoon on My Way to Phlox. My parents there. Couple times a month. If you are in a need for another older fridge or long cast iron cooking stove with oven doors and bread boxes built in (maybe future smokers), let me know. My parents bought a house that has these (and just an older...

P.s. In Wausau Wi, every year they host the Ballon and Rib Fest. They fly hot air balloons, fire works and go all out on the meat. Ribs, Ribs,Ribs, pulled pork, you name it. If you can smoke it they eat it. Kind of like rythym and booms in Madison on a smaller scale. Check it out, And Welcome...

Matt, I wish you the best of luck in your pursuit of smoked meatiness. I live in Wausau wi, and they set up those trucks just like you have. But Antigo is my home town. Born and raised, left and came back, left again. Most my family is in white lake, polar, Bryant and Madison areas. I think...

My name is Arnold Arrowood and I am from Wisconsin.My greatest memories are from watching my family cut wood. So wood is my memory and I apply that to smoking.Have heard about this site from some friends that swear by it. So now I'm here To get help and info on building a second smoker using...

Hello everyone. I am Arnold Arrowood from Wausau Wisconsin. I am a machinist during the day, husband and father 24/7. I grew up around loggers in my family and wood has been a time honored tradition since. The smell and deal of wood, flames and the taste all bring memories. Old and new. I built...