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  1. mr wayne

    First Run

    Lit 15 coals in chimney. Put in center of 15lbs of lump.Had 2 1" valves open and cap off of nipple. Hit 260 before I new it. Capped nipple and closed 1 valve. Temp dropped fast to 235. Had to open 1 valve all the way and the other 1/2 way to get temp around 250ish. Temp never would settle in for...
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    Reheating Brisket

    Ok thanks. I'll do just that.
  3. mr wayne

    Reheating Brisket

    I plan to cook a couple briskets on friday to be eaten on saturday. Whats the best way to do this. any suggestions? Thanks  Wayne
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    New Build

    If i build a firebox out of 3/8" plate, would a 18" sq box be too big? I think a 15" box is just over 1/3 but i also want to be able to grill on my firebox. But want to be able to control heat when smoking. Just didnt know if too big will matter. Thanks. Wayne
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    New Build

    Thanks Dave. It's not a RF smoker.
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    New Build

    I;m wanting to build my first smoker. Need some opinions. I have a piece of pipe to start with. 20" pipe 50" long. I want to cut off !8" and use this for my fire box. This will be a horizontal smoker. I've looked at the build calculator but don't know how to break down the numbers to know what...
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    First Butt On New Brinkman Trailmaster

    i'm gonna try and put some pics here of finished product and my temp Gauges. The stock Gauge is up in the top of the lid. the colored ones I mounted at grate level on each end of the lid. The digital probe I use for IT. I put the 2 colored ones along with the probe in hot water and all read...
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    First Butt On New Brinkman Trailmaster

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    First Butt On New Brinkman Trailmaster

    I posted in the anouncement section earlier today. Thought I would post the rest here.Put a 4lb butt and a whole chicken on at 7am today. Like I said this is a new smoker and Im new at this also. Just been a bbq'r and decided to get into the smokin. Well I chased the temps back and forth for a...
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    Just To Say HI

    Im new at this wood smokin. Dont care too much for mesquite though.
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