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    I used the Rustoleum High Heat spray paint. The paint is rated at up to 1200 degrees, and with a prepped surface, I don't think it will have any issues.   I haven't done a full smoke yet, but it held up well when I seasoned it.  I don't know if I will have a chance to smoke anything before my...
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    Repairs on New Braunfels Hondo Smoker

    I decided to jump in to rebuilding and applying some mods to my smoker.  I just posted some before, during and after pics under the Smokers albums.  Thanks to several threads about mods, paint choices, etc, that I found here on SMF, I got it almost back in working shape. I still have a couple...
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    My New Braunfels Hondo Overhaul and Mods

    I took an old New Braunfels Hondo SFB and fixed it up - both to prevent further rust damage and to apply some mods I picked up on SMF!
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    2013 SOUTH FLORIDA GATHERING (THIRD ANNUAL GATHERING) NOV. 8-10TH COME JOIN IN..............

    Bummer - my son is getting married on Nov 11th in Stuart, so we will bekinda close, but not close enough, I'm afraid. I am sure I'll smell the smokin' though, and will definitely be thinking of you all! Have fun.
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    I call it the 20/20 Charcoal basket...

    Great tutorial and plans!  I just started a rebuild on a New Braunfels Hondo and will definitely add this to my list. Will post pics thru the process.
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    Nomex High Temp BBQ gasket smoker pit seal, self stick?

    Has anyone out there tried this seal product? I found it on Amazon and saw a couple good reviews, but if it hasn't been proven here, I am not sure I want to risk it.
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    Repairs on New Braunfels Hondo Smoker

    Hi, all!  I have really enjoyed browsing through SMF and have picked up a lot of good tips already. I have a New Braunfels Hondo smoker that was somewhat abused in an earlier life.  The two main problem areas are the front handle is pretty rusted thru and the damper is missing. I have looked...
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