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  1. DIYerDave

    Snack stick and summer sausage ECA question

    ECA = 1 level tsp per pound of meat.
  2. DIYerDave

    Sponsored Giveaway for Inkbird 150 feet Bluetooth signal barbecue thermometer IBT-4XS with 4 probes

    This would definitely be an improvement. But i get by ok with what have. I would rather find a person in my area that's new to smoking and give this Inkbird to them to enjoy. So many people have helped me get started in smoking, i feel its only right to help the next guy who's just starting out...
  3. DIYerDave

    Double Freezer

    What are the inside dimensions of the cooking chamber?
  4. DIYerDave

    Double Freezer

    Did you give it any thought as to the wattage of the elements you plan on using and weather it will be 120v or 220v?
  5. DIYerDave

    So much for my first smoker

    Sorry to here of your misfortune. What did the police have to say about it? They might be able to help you find out who is responsible. Also sounds like your landlord needs to "grow a pair".
  6. DIYerDave

    First build

    The one I used will easily handle 2000 watts and more. Go to their website and check it out. Also read their online instructions on how to hook it up. Very helpful. Auber has everything you need.
  7. DIYerDave

    First build

    I used the Auber SMD 200A for my build. You can search "home-built electric smoker" on here. My build might help answer some of your questions.
  8. DIYerDave

    New Here - Just Purchased a Traeger 34 Pro Series

    Yes. First read the instructions on how to use it and especially how to season it "before" you put food in it. Other than that, I can't help you. But others will be along shortly. Welcome to SMF.
  9. DIYerDave

    Please help! Mushy beef snack sticks

    Hey there Paul. Hang in there on making your smokies. You'll get there.
  10. DIYerDave

    Need snack stick help

    Are you mixing, stuffing, and smoking right away? Or are you letting the meat set in frig over night, then stuffing / smoking? If letting set in frig, try reserving some of that water and mixing in right before stuffing / smoking.
  11. DIYerDave

    Snack Stix for a Maiden Voyage...

    Go ahead and give it a try SonnyE. Let us know how it turns out.
  12. DIYerDave

    Good Idea or not ?

    That sounds about right. Going 220v will give many more options.
  13. DIYerDave

    Good Idea or not ?

    This can be done as long as the heating element(s) wattage is high enough for the chamber size. Plus the temperature controller must not allow for much of a temperature swing. Don't forget insulation plays a big part into all of this too.
  14. DIYerDave

    Heat baffle/drip tray how to?

    After thinking about it some more, you might be better off building a shelf out of expanded metal and use a foil tray like mentioned above. That way more heat can come "through" instead of rolling "around". You just have to play with it til you get something that works.
  15. DIYerDave

    Heat baffle/drip tray how to?

    As long as you have your cabinet temp probe up high and not in the direct path of the rolling heat, you should be fine. It is not drained anywhere. Actually it acts more of a heat sink absorbing direct heat and radiating it off gently. It's 1/8th inch thick.
  16. DIYerDave

    Heat baffle/drip tray how to?

    This is how I did mine and it works great. Just be sure to leave enough area around the tray so the heat rolls around it.
  17. DIYerDave

    Vacmaster pro350 issue

    Just doing a follow up on this. Maybe it will help someone with similar issues. I heard back from vacmaster customer service tech department. They were of no help. They suggested I buy a maintenance kit (seal wire, gaskets, teflon tape) and install that, even though I told them that stuff was...
  18. DIYerDave

    Meat Grinder Recommendation

    Find an old Enterprise #32 and put a motor on it. Heavy duty and will last your lifetime. That's what I use. Works great and parts are still available.
  19. DIYerDave

    Meat Grinder Recommendation

    Read the reviews on it. That will give you an idea of how people like it.
  20. DIYerDave

    Firm pickles

    I can sweet sliced pickles. Mine are nice and crisp and crunchy. The trick is not to over-cook them or they will be mushy.
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