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  1. snowbuck

    Brinkmann TMLE

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    Brinkmann TMLE

    Vic- I purchased the materials locally in Denver at a place called Den-Col. I did a little research and found a company called Gem City Steel in Marietta that should be able to help you out. I bought 1/8" steel plate for the tuning/baffle plate and 3/4" expanded metal for the charcoal basket. I...
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    Novice in need of advise, please help!!!

    JD- how would you recommend raising the basket off the grate and thanks for the help!
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    Another Brinkmann Trailmaster question

    Hey Tallon-  How do you like that Trailmasterf LE.  Do you see a big difference in the temps between the gauges that you installed and the factory.  This may be one of my issues, maybe I am over thinking this whole smoking thing!  Here is a picture of my TMLE wiith the temp gauges I installed. ...
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    Novice in need of advise, please help!!!

    Sorry guys, I had to fall off the grid for a while and take care of some stuff.  Thanks for the replys!  Here is a picture of the charcoal box that I made the measurements are appx. 12x12x6.  The fire does not go out, I just can not for the life of me get this thing hot enough.  I will try you...
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    Novice in need of advise, please help!!!

    Hello friends-  Need some help with my Brinkmann Trailmaster LE.  I have 4 smokes under my belt with this thing and I problem I am running into I can NOT keep the heat up.  Here is what I am doing.  Chimney starter full of Royal Oak burning good goes in a charcoal basket.  Heat starts to rise...
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    Knife sharpener

    I use the Wicked Edge Knife Sharpening System.  It is on the expensive side but man, talk about sharp knives and a fool proof system to get them that way.  Check it out!
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    Lets talk cutting boards

    IMO- I use wooden cutting boards for veggies only.  Plastic for all others.  Blue for seafood, Red for beef, White for poultry.  Sounds anal I know, but it's the way I was taught!
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    Brinkmann TMLE

    NJS83-  I put mine together on Saturday.  I used Rutland Stove and Gasket Cement (rated at 2000 deg) attaching the firebox to the chamber, the smoke stack to the chamber and when I put the firebox together.  The only leaks that are present now from the smoke chamber lid.  On Sunday I made the...
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    wood?????

    I keep 4 woods on hand at all times, using one or a mixture when smoking certain things.  Apple, Hickory, Oak and Peach.  I have to order the apple and peach online but with free shipping you can't beat it!!!
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    Brinkmann TMLE

    Thanks for the reply guys.  I thought that I had already offended everyone by asking a dumb question or maybe one that had been asked a thousand times.  Thanks again on the tips, not the best a new site navigation!!
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    Hello from Europe

    Welcome the the friendliest smokin site this side of the pond!
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