Recent content by MrTimV

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    Suggestions on door sizes

    Well, figured I'd post a few build pictures so far. It's coming along really nicely. Just a couple more steps then I'm going to burn out the CC the first time.
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    Suggestions on door sizes

    I've noticed my build falls into the short/fat category, as if I the calculators I need more area under the baffle plate then actually exists in the entire smoker, so I believe I've adjusted all of that well enough, and my area opening to the CC is about equal to the area under the baffle and...
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    Suggestions on door sizes

    In the end, opted for two doors. Less heat escaping and the majority of the times I use this will be for smaller things like shoulders and ribs. Each door will be 24" wide with a 3.5" space/support between them. I'll try to get pictures sometime.
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    Suggestions on door sizes

    Reverse flow High and low, so just the two as I feel like anything more would become cramped. Sliding to be able to clean or for any maintenance and just flexibility really. So essentially very similar to what you built, just slightly less in diameter... and I'll have to raise it up a bit...
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    Suggestions on door sizes

    Much appreciated and your build looks really good!
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    Suggestions on door sizes

    Just starting work on a build using a 185 gallon cylinder oil tank. 30x60 roughly, made out of 12 gauge steel. Just wondering how big to make the door, or would it be better off to do two smaller doors? Beginner welder, so I don't want to do anything to warp the door panel and I gather one big...
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    Salt Free and Sugar Free Dry Rub Help

    Well I tried on last night... Dry Mustard, Cumin, Black Pepper, Onion, Garlic... it was OK... although definately didn't use enough so hard to tell. Thanks for the help guys.
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    Salt Free and Sugar Free Dry Rub Help

    So I've been looking through many rib recipes now, and finally figured I'd break down and ask, so if it's come up before, please point me in the right direction. For temporary diet restrictions, I'm looking for a rub that doesn't use sugar or salt. I'm ok with sugar substitutes or salt...
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    Hello All

    Been a long time since I wrote an introduction post, so bare with me here. Anyways, my names Tim, I live just outside Ottawa Ontario. So far have favoured electric smokers, started in 2014 with an MES 30 that I got on sale summer of 2014. Just two months ago upgraded with a MasterForge Digital...
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