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Thinking about a Plywood MES40 clone
Pops, Thanks for the suggestions. I've read your build thread several times, as well as quite a few others to start getting some information. As usual, I've changed my mind on some things. For now, I think I'm going to stick with the size - 2' x 2' x 48" high internally, for a couple of...- jsimpson
- Post #17
- Forum: Smoker Builds
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Chimney vs. Vent Holes in Top
Ahh, I see that I neglected some important info. The smoker will be stored on my covered patio, completely out of the elements. My plan is to move it to the edge of the patio when in use, but it would still be out of any direct rainfall. Would rain protection be the only reason for a chimney...- jsimpson
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- Forum: Smoker Builds
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Chimney vs. Vent Holes in Top
Hello All, I was looking for some info/advice on a smoker build I'm still thinking through. I'm the "Plywood MES-40 Clone" guy below. Anway, one of what will probably be many questions I'll have is the use of a chimney rather than simply putting one or two vent holes in the top. I'm thinking...- jsimpson
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First smoker build from the ground up
Wow, impressive build. Are there any concerns about the ceramic tile emitting bad things when heated? I'm also thinking about building my own and really like your idea of lining the bottom portion with tile, both for fireproofing and improvement in insulation as well. If nobody thinks the tile...- jsimpson
- Post #40
- Forum: Other Builds
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My first Hot Italian Sausage w/ Q-view
Another big thanks to you and Nepas for the ideas/recipe. I made a 20lb batch today and after seeing your pics with the grilled onions/peppers on top I had to try it. I happened to have a couple Picnics in the freezer I bought last week on sale, and this looked like the perfect opportunity... -
Thinking about a Plywood MES40 clone
Thanks all for the suggestions and ideas. Gives me a lot of info to think about as I'm planning this.- jsimpson
- Post #11
- Forum: Smoker Builds
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Thinking about a Plywood MES40 clone
Didn't mean to ruffle anyone's feathers here. By calling at an MES clone, I was referring to a smoker with about the same dimensions as an MES40, maybe slightly larger, and an electic heating element. Maybe I should have called it a "Plywood MES Clone, at about the same overall dimensions...- jsimpson
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Thinking about a Plywood MES40 clone
Solaryellow, Thanks for the link to your build. Now you have me thinking about building something larger (taller). Good info about the temps with the hotplates. Being in Houston (temps around 80-100deg. most of the year), I assumed 1 1000w unit would be enough since the MES seems to come with...- jsimpson
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- Forum: Smoker Builds
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Thinking about a Plywood MES40 clone
Hello All, Just signed up on your fine forum, but have been reading lots here to learn for a month or so. Seems like there is a lot more to learn than I thought! I have an Oklahoma Joe BBQ pit w/ side firebox, but I'm thinking about something a little easier to use for cold smoking sausages...- jsimpson
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Another one from Texas
Thanks all for the welcome. I've been reading quite a bit so far and it's been very helpful. I also signed up for the 5 day e-course today so I'm looking forward to learning some new things from that as well. -
Another one from Texas
Hello All, Thought I would introduce myself to the members of this fine resourse. My name is Joe, and I'm from Houston, Texas. I found this site looking for information on smoking sausages and it looks like I've found a keeper. I've been browsing through this forum for the past several weeks...
