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    Can't get it hot enough

    I've put the cement board underneath, but am hesitant to add too much, as it's not food-safe.  From what I've read, it's been done both ways.  But that's certainly a concern.  Is there a food-safe form of insulation? The area above is completely open, and I put a rack with a water pan about 24"...
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    Can't get it hot enough

    Okay, I'll try the larger holes. Thanks! Here's what the inside looks like with the propane burner.
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    Can't get it hot enough

    Thanks. I'd like to use charcoal, but 200 isn't hot enough. And it seems like an external fire box would have less heat.
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    Can't get it hot enough

    I built this smoker. I first used the Northern Tools burner, which only reached 225. But that was without any meat, and I'm expecting 100 people this weekend. I know if I put in 40 pounds of meat it won't get nearly hot enough. So I put in a chimney starter full of charcoal, and it only...
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    Wooden Smoker Build

    Kesmc27, I'm from Minneapolis, so am in a similar weather situation. We're trying to decide if we can just go with wood surrounding the firebox, while still getting the temperatures up to 250 or 300. We're designing a new smoker. Currently, I'm planning to use a turkey fryer with a pan and...
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