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  1. ss24

    Either too much smoke or too much heat

    I think I'm on track now, just have to be patient while at the beginning of the learning curve.  At this point, I have to pay very close attention to the fire because that bed of coals can disappear very fast.  I like that idea of putting wood on the warmer.  I'll try that next time.
  2. ss24

    Either too much smoke or too much heat

    Yesterday afternoon I started with one chimney of charcoal then used oak splits the rest of the time.  I was able to get better control this time by working the firebox door and vents.  I often got the temp too high and at times there was a little too much smoke but like many things, I have to...
  3. ss24

    Either too much smoke or too much heat

    Bountyhunter- The oak was definitely dry, the hickory was not.  The hickory was my initial indoctrination to "over-smoking".  That would will go sit somewhere until next year.  The oak did not create as much smoke, but still way too much.  I'm looking forward to this weekend when I will give it...
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    Either too much smoke or too much heat

    On my last try, I used the size splits you mentioned.  On my next attempt, my plan is to create a bed of coals using a full chimney of charcoal, then put a few splits of wood on the coals.  Leaving all doors open, and no food on the grill, I will let the logs catch fire and burn a while until I...
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    Either too much smoke or too much heat

    I've had my barrel smoker for about 6 weeks with no success using wood.   If I use just charcoal it is very easy to operate and get desired results, but I bought the unit with the intent of using my cheap supply and easy access to wood.  So far I have tried oak and hickory.  My problem is that...
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