Recent content by paulydaturk

I've got a digital probe that I rely on for accuracy.  The factory one is accurate enough to at least know that it's in range, but it's about 15 degrees off. When the temp hit 240, it was in the center of the black area on the factory therm. At least I'll be able to see that upper and lower...

Mine was received with a thermometer which had the needle on the wrong side of the stop peg and a smokestack with a broken damper.  I've now receive replacement parts from the mfr I was pleasantly surprised at how well the smoker holds temp.  Initially I found that just filling the basket with...

Hey everyone  I'm currently seasoning my new Dyna-Glo Vertical Offset smoker and had a question for those of you who have used this model.   What have you found is the best mix of charcoal/wood/etc to keep temps constant for the longest period of time? I put her together yesterday using RTV...

Some friends of mine flew out of Belgium a few hours before the attacks. Thankful for their safety, and still praying for all of the victims of the attacks, as well as those who them out. 

This is actually the first one they've not gotten to me on time.  I'm more mad at UPS than I am Amazon.  Good news is that the smoker arrived today and Amazon is doing right by this customer.  I'll be assembling tonight and seasoning tomorrow.   Next question -  should I plan on purchasing a...

I'm currently talking to Amazon about cancelling the order so I can reorder it.  They're telling me that no matter how they issue the refund it will take 1-2 business days minimum even if they put it to Amazon Gift Card (Which I'm ok with since I'm gonna reorder.)  There is no easy way around...

So... I ordered the Dyna-Glo from Amazon.  It was supposed to arrive by Friday evening.  I've been watching the tracking and noticed that it had not been scanned since arriving at the Raleigh UPS facility.  So... yeah my expectation of having the smoker this weekend to season for Easter cooking...

As a former Central Floridian and former Publix deli clerk, I agree, Publix will order what you want, but you will pay for it, and it will require some planning because of the ordering.  If you have Kroger in your area, I'd check them.  The one here usually has cryo'd (is that a word) brisket as...

I've got a Maverick dual probe with a spring clip for the grill and a probe for the meat. I'm hoping it will be sufficient but may need to drill and add a secondary thermometer for the different racks.  Especially if I end up smoking multiple or different things at the same time.  I'll keep you...

I ended up getting the Dyna-Glo vertical offset smoker. Shown here:  Amazon had a warehouse deal on it for $153, so I couldn't pass it up.   Based on the reviews, I also bought some silicone and nomex for the doors and joints.  So it shouldn't leak smoke when I get started.  More than likely...

After searching Dyna-Glo and seeing some of the mods and set ups that people have used with this smoker, I decided that the Dyna-Glo was the best option and have ordered it as well as RTV sealant and Nomex gasket material for the doors.  I'll be assembling and seasoning it this weekend while I...

I'm on the fence... I figure I can get my money back out of it if I don't like it. Truthfully, anything I buy will technically be an upgrade because I bought the current one for $10 off of a Facebook yard sale page.  If I buy, I'll post a review of how it does.  I'm running out of time if I want...

My current smoker is similar to a WSM and does a good job, I just hate having limited access to the lower rack, of course, this is not a huge deal as I really only ever smoke one item at a time... Maybe I'd be better off buying adjustable vents to attach to the bottom holes in the cooker rather...

I had actually gotten to that point last night, and was frustrated because I couldn't find anything that I liked for the money.   Was thinking about doing a WSM Mini build just as something to do, as well.  I did just look at this:  It looks pretty solid and appears that with RTV and some...

Hey everyone I'm new here and haven't waded through all of the posts about smokers as of yet, so forgive me as I'm sure some thoughts on this are in the forum somewhere.   My folks just gave me some money as a graduation gift (finally finished college, only took 20 years) and told me that they...