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    Using Kiln Dried Lumber?

    I have a barrel smoker and typically burn mini logs and chunks.
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    Using Kiln Dried Lumber?

    Is there any set back to using kiln dried, untreated lumber for smoking? A friend of mine gave me a box of hickory lumber scraps to use. He said to soak them before using so they don't burn too quickly. Any feedback?
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    Chemical smell?

    I've been using fruit wood from a local orchard. I purchased the wood in the spring and was told it was cut last season. I have both apple and pear. They said it was good for smoking. I've noticed a pungent smell to the smoke for both types, but have mainly used just the apple. It seems to me to...
  4. Seasoning wood in containers?

    Seasoning wood in containers?

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    Seasoning wood in containers?

    My neighbor trimmed their silver maple tree and I got to take the wood for helping out. I thought I would use some 20 gal containers to season it in - easy storage and access. I checked the wood this morning and there was condensation in the container. Using Rubbermaid Brute cans. Wood was fresh...
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    Grill Pad Reco?

    Any record on a good grill pad for a smoker? Lowes has the original grill pad - http://m.lowes.com/pd/The-Original-Grill-Pad-30-in-L-x-42-in-W-Fiber-Cement-Rectangle-Textured-Earth-Tone-Brown-Grill-Mat/1005683 But, it looks like I would need two of these for a smoker. Any experience with...
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    Smoker Purchase Advice?

    Bass Pro retails them for around $930. I then had a reduction due to some scrapes to the paint on the side (this one was in best condition) and a discount because I am a Boy Scout leader and my son is a scout. They get knocked around in shipping on the truck. I told The manufacturer about it.
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    Smoker Purchase Advice?

    I put the smoker out today. First time outside. I had to finish the patio and I had also waited threeonths for an order from Horizon of the baffle, charcoal box and cover. Very nice grill. Haven't seasoned it or used it yet. Looking forward to it.
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    Smoker Purchase Advice?

    I looked at the 16 inch Horizon today. Not sure I noticed a convection plate though, but there was a slight baffle built in. I also noticed that I would be able to pop out the main grates in the barrel and put in the plate from the fire box - and that made room for a beer can chicken or bird...
  12. Smoker Purchase Advice?

    Smoker Purchase Advice?

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    East Texas Beer Can Chicken

    I'm trying to figure out how you get the lid to close on the grill. I can never get the lid to close in my offset smoker to grill these.
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