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    Best burning options for my setup

    In my situation would you add wood directly to the coals or use a bowl on top? Would you use wet chips or dry? I feel like I have good airflow, once I make the holes in the charcoal basket bigger for the ash to fall through, and seal the door better I'll be good. Once I get a better idea of the...
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    Best burning options for my setup

    I have read many, many, many posts on these forums. With the multitude of various smoker types, homemade build and personal preferences, it is sometimes hard for a noob like me to find the correct method to fire up my smoker, especially with it being somewhat unique.. First off, this is my...
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    Truck Toolbox Smoker Build

    So this is the finished product. (I know, not very pretty) I have some mods planned, but I wanted to get it up and running first. - 3x 3/4" intake on the back (2 Cap, 1 Ball Valve) - 2x 1" exhaust ports on top - 4x grates - Steel charcoal basket at the bottom My first smoke was a fail, I'm...
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    Truck Toolbox Smoker Build

    This is the toolbox I started, needs a little cleaning, but not in bad shape. I was lucky enough to find this stand in the scrap dumpster in my town dump. Cost: $0 The metal box at the bottom seemed perfect for charcoal with all the holes, so I cut and bent it to fit inside the toolbox. I...
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    Hey Everyone

    My name is Rick and I am from Boston. I love to grill, I host large cookouts all summer long and grill my dinner at least 4 times a week. I have used a basic smoker before(Brinkmann Smoke n Grill), but recently got into the idea of building something custom. I am very handy and have a good...
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    Truck Toolbox Smoker Build

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    Truck Toolbox Smoker Build

    Hi Everyone! I'm new to your forums and to custom smokers. I've used basic store bought smokers and i'm an avid BBQer. I recently went to a BBQ and checked out the caterer's home built smoker. I was impressed and interested in building something myself. Basically I have an aluminum diamond...
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