Recent content by Ty friesen

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    newbie from Manitoba, Canada

    I like that there’s a silicone rated to 650°, the highest I’ve found is only 500° and the extra 150 might do the trick. I appreciate the suggestions, thanks guys. This will really help. While it sucks waiting for spring to do more barbecuei g, I’ll have some time to try these out in the garage.
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    newbie from Manitoba, Canada

    My next step is to try the stove rope, despite feeling apprehensive because I fear the repeated opening and closing will cause it to fray and send fibreglass onto the food above. Maybe I’m being paranoid? However, as long as the muffler cement Is safe after cure, I might lean toward that option...
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    newbie from Manitoba, Canada

    Thanks guys. It’s too cold to use my homemade one (I’d go bankrupt buying charcoal), so I’m back to using the propane grill for now... Good idea, Hosea, and I assume it doesn’t let off any fumes after it’s cured? I’m feeding our young kids as well, so I’m being picky about being food safe.
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    newbie from Manitoba, Canada

    Hey everyone, I’ve lurked on and off for a few months and just wanted to say hi. I started “smoking” on my propane grill using a pellet tube and smoker box but wanted the charcoal flavour my buddies always raved about. So I found two cast aluminum bbqs, mated them together one on top of the...
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    converting gas grill

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    converting gas grill

    I used two cast aluminum bbqs, mates one on top of the other to make my smoker. While a lot of heat escapes the firebox (bottom bbq, mounted upside down), heat is incredibly stable and i think it looks neat.
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