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    Smokeman Pellet Smoker Problems

    There could be one or two thermal cut off switches in it that frequently fail but are cheap to replace. (Guessing the right value may take a bunch of our collective wisdom) Alternately there could be a temperature probe inside like the newer ones have. Can you give us some closeup pics of...
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    Just bought first offset smoker to learn on! Help me fix it...She's a cheap one

    The analog gauge on the lid tells you just the current cooking temp. You want a probe in your meat so you know when it's done. If you splurge for two remote probes, you can go do something else while you're smoking. If you want to just sit and watch the smoker and drink beer (a very...
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    Stainless, Non-Stick, Cast Iron, or something else

    I find most coated pans fail in 5 years. If yours lasted 10, I'd say you're lucky. PLus your seller is still in business and appears to be standing behind their lifetime replacement, so that's extra good news. I'd take the new ones, use them for another 10 years and then exercise the lifetime...
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    Electric shaver.

    I use the cheapest (chinese) Remington beard trimmer. But I trim the neck boundary of my beard smooth with a (cheaper) Norelco triple header. Over 5 years old, the NiCd batteries are getting weak so I'm charging it at least weekly. And I found some cheap chinese replacement blades for $10...
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    What are you watching ?

    I love Netflix but carefully avoid the "series"...too much of a time sink and I must have an addictive personality. But I can always find a movie I like and usually one both the wife and I can enjoy together.
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    MES with Cold Smoker Attachment -- Am I doing it wrong? Ways to not smell like smoke?

    Don't change wives....that's expensive! I think the outer clothing absorbs more smoke than inner so it could be enough to just have one shirt and jacket dedicated for outdoor smoking and then you put on your "indoor clothes" before bringing in the meat. And hair absorbs a lot of smoke. Make...
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    New member. The smoker I bought is out of my league.

    A spinet piano is a lot easier to move than an 8' grand. But once you get it in place that grand piano is immensely better! If you can't get any buddies to help you, consider hiring some help...it's only once. If you've got a come-along and inclined planes you've got tools better than...
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    Burgers on the Blackstone

    And you can't beat a griddle for breakfast! And spring is on the way.
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    Another new Okie Highland Owner!

    Mighty nice smoker and ribs but I'm really digging that old Dodge in your Garage.
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    Building a 3D printer with my 3D printer

    I haven't taken the plunge yet, but life keeps giving me little excuses for needing a 3d printer.
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    Yes, I sinned!

    Although I think they're technically illegal for use indoors, occasionally you'll see some "indoor cookers" that are largely sealed (some are even pressure cookers) but still can burn about a tablespoon of pellets using the air that's contained in the cooker. So they're smoking the food inside...
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    Bourbon, Whiskey News, and Covid

    Well I've sure been pleased with the 2 liter oak charred barrel my son gave me. I've put many handles of Old Crow through it and can't see any degradation in the huge flavor improvement it gives cheap bourbon. It takes about a month when you first fill it, but once it's seasoned, I can take...
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    Concrete Protection from Grease and Rust

    Especially if you're stained and/or stamped, the sealers tend to add a gloss (Euclid calls it sheen) to the finish that I find attractive. (But not so much on bare untreated concrete.) There may be sealers that try to reduce the gloss, but I think the sheen is a good indicator that it hasn't...
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    Interesting budget pellet

    Be thankful you have enough money to buy it but not so much money you just throw out good old stuff in mad consumerism
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    Heads up Costco selling Kirkland branded Kingsford Pro Comp now.

    Having purchased Kirtland bourbon for a while, I can assure you they can change suppliers at will although the packaging then has pretty obvious changes as well. So if you confirm this is the stuff you like you may want to stock up. That said their pellets have been very consistent the entire 3...
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