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  1. mingonianbbq

    new RF 38" x 60" build = on a budget

    thx Canuck76,   The only reason I was told to split the bottom grate was ease of getting it out for cleaning or mods. I made my top shelf support to the from removable so I can get the one pc grate out if needed. The helping hand works good- I need to make it look like a grill brush or spatula...
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    new RF 38" x 60" build = on a budget

    Chicken was good. Bacon was good to. Legs were more moist as I did not take skin off. I did take skin off breats. Breast were not dry but were not dripping moist either. I woudl leave skin on next time and mop both with bbq or maybe honey / maple syrp/ brown sugar at about 2 hrs. Over all I am...
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    new RF 38" x 60" build = on a budget

    3.5 hrs all done and looks great.  taste shortly
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    new RF 38" x 60" build = on a budget

    ALL STILL GOOD! top and bottom temps are still with in 2-5 degrees . chicken looking good- 3 hrs and  just hitting 165', going to go to 170 and then pull off and let sit for 15 to 30 minutes and then taste time!!!
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    new RF 38" x 60" build = on a budget

    oops top apple holding probe had fallen to bottom rack thus the same temp on both just not two racks...... i will see how close tye are but then my probe / gage temp maybe closer on top rack.............. so I moved it back on top and put the legs up there too. after pic was taken.
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    new RF 38" x 60" build = on a budget

    YOU WERE RIGHT YOU WERE RIGHT YOU WERE RIGHT!!!!!!! Chicken legs and skinless breast wrapped in bacon are on for real meat cook on the smoker. way to big for what meat is on it but starting out small and cheap for first smike on it.  I am happy to say the temps for the top and bottom rack are...
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    new RF 38" x 60" build = on a budget

    I did find this from earlier   """"Your last pictures didn't post for some reason. It sounds like you need an upper air vent in line with the CC/FB opening which will allow you to move air through the smoker easier which will help to control temperatures.""""" So does opening up the air inlet...
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    new RF 38" x 60" build = on a budget

    OK I guess if you look at like that. It is good. Thx to Dave's RF calculator. I was just trying for the upper / lower temp to be closer so as to avoid rotating meats. I do need to get some gasket material around lower part of doo -. not much if any smoke leaking more for air tightness...
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