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    I love the bags from Vacum Sealers Unlimited!!! Pics included!!

    The discount code changes every month. Make sure you are using the January 2013 code.
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    I love the bags from Vacum Sealers Unlimited!!! Pics included!!

    Folks, I received a new FoodSaver couter top model (2240) as a Christmas gift and would like to try these less costly bags/rolls. However, the FoodSaver rolls are 11" and there are 11.5". They are claimed to wok in my maching, but I'm cautious. Anyone using these and can confirm that the...
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    UDS Drum Questions

    I live in a bit of the hinterlands (Northern Michigan) with very limited access to steel drums. I want to build a UDS (primarily a cost/value issue). I can buy 55 gallon steel drums from a local oil company. Most of these contained motor oil and are solid (not a removable lid). So,  1) can...
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    Greetings from Northern Michigan

    Sorry, I am in Oscoda, MI Budget likely $150 or less and charcoal is my pref. Thanks for the welcome.
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    Greetings from Northern Michigan

    Utter newbie here, motivated to do some slow and low by my son's elaborate Primo set up and the incredible food from it. I have a tiny budget for a smoker/cooker and need advice and input on how to proceed with the $ constraint. Had a Brinkman once years ago. Much less expensive than the WSM...
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    WSM or............?

    New to this and am on a budget. Cannot afford an expensive egg. So, is the WSM worth the huge premium over a standard Brinkman? If so, why? Or, am I spending money for the Weber name. I had a Brinkman years ago and it seemed to do the job. What do I gain with the WSM and/or are there other...
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