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  1. dmack

    Those exchange propane you buy....

    I used to work for our local hardware store in Huxley Iowa. I still fill in if I can when they are in a pinch. Anyway, that store refills tanks. They get $16.99 before tax. While they weigh the tank they still go by the opd valve (the triangular valve all 20s must have now). They watch the scale...
  2. dmack

    my own lump review

    Yes JDT I did stop and pick up a convection plate for my 16. I forgot all about Hawgeyes when I ordered my cover. Would have been nice to save on the shipping on that. Made it a spendy little item. Oh well I needed it since it (Horizon) won't fit in the garage like my gosm. So far I'm happy with...
  3. dmack

    my own lump review

    Hey guys and gals, While I really value the link for the lump data base (http://www.nakedwhiz.com/lump.htm) it is a bit overwhelming to me. Too much info. I am planning on doing my first smoke with my Horizon tomorrow morning. As you may know I have been looking for good lump that I can easily...
  4. dmack

    Central Iowa smoker wood

    Central Iowa Guys, Having just picked up a used Horizon and ready to use it often, I am now in need of a good source of wood. With my gosm I could make a bag of chunks last a while. Any of the guys from Central Iowa have a good lead on some wood (mainly hickory) that you would share? I have...
  5. dmack

    Horizon smokers

    Tim, I don't know if you saw this ad in Craigslist for a Horizon 20 for $600. Heck a deal. http://desmoines.craigslist.org/for/1221180306.html dmack
  6. dmack

    lump at the big box stores

    Say I have gone to the lump charcoal database site-very informative. Almost overwhelming. What I was wondering is of the big stores Walmart, Menards, Home Depot, and Lowes what store carries your preferred lump? I live equal distance from these stores I have a bag of Royal Oak Steakhouse...
  7. dmack

    Horizon smokers

    Tim, I just picked up a used classic 16. Haven't smoked anything yet. Will this weekend. I have spent this week cleaning it up and doing a few mods.I did a dry run tonight no meat just smoked to checked temps and such. I also painted my unit to I wanted to run some heat through it along with...
  8. dmack

    HELP: C-Clamp for temp control??

    Definitely do the needle valve modification. It is not difficult and works very well. I did it last summer to my gosm. I have been very happy with it. I'm not sure of the thread but I got all the info here on SMF. dmack
  9. dmack

    Newbie from Iowa

    Welcome to the site. I'm from just down the road in Huxley. Looks like we can learn a little something from you too. dmack
  10. dmack

    new smoker

    They've got them. I wondered if any of the box stores had them.
  11. dmack

    Lump Charcoal Ratings Website...

    That's an awesome site. They really break it down. I was glad to see the brand that I currently have is recommended by the site (Royal Oak Steakhouse Lump Charcoal). I ran out and bought it in a pinch at Menards. dmack
  12. dmack

    new smoker

    Well I went to a scrap yard today and picked up material for a convection plate. Actually what I did was kind of combine the idea of tuning plates and a convection plate. I found several pieces that were the width I wanted but not the length. I am using 4 pieces I drilled holes in each (each...
  13. dmack

    new smoker

    Can a guy improvise on that plate or do you think I need to spend the money and order one from Horizon? Isn't it basically a plate that runs the length of the smoker with holes in it? dmack
  14. dmack

    new smoker

    Found myself a used Horizon Classic 16. What mods do I need to do to keep my temp fairly uniform across the entire cooking surface? I'm looking forward to trying it out. I will be going from a gosm and now moving to total wood. Any tips anybody can give me I would appreciate it. dmack
  15. dmack

    "ashtray" mod

    I was getting a bit frustrated with the smoke decreasing when the ash began to build up in my gosm. I decided to try a 2 cake pan system. In the bottom pan I put legs and small brackets to receive the upper pan. On the upper pan I cut out the bottom and replaced with expanded metal. Due to me...
  16. dmack

    Best place(s) to buy GOSM

    I bought a GOSM last year. I have really had great success with it. By the way don't know if you like to tinker or not but there are some easy mods you can do to get the most out of your new smoker. I keep looking for more that I can do to further customize. If interested check the site for...
  17. dmack

    gosm modification

    Maybe some of you can help me. I have been using my GOSM for a year now. I've had great results. I am thinking about a new mod to deal with ash build up in my pan. Right now I am using a cake pan to put chunks and lump in. I do get quite a bit of ash build up and this slows the smoke. What I'm...
  18. dmack

    New smoker from Ames, IA

    Welcome Mike. I'm just down the road from you in Huxley. Lots of great info here. Many very helpful people to help you get started. dmack
  19. dmack

    entry level wood/charcoal burning unit

    Hello all, I have a GOSM and have used it for a year now. I really do like it. I am now thinking that it would be nice to have a smoker that isn't gas powered. I like the idea of a horizontal unit with the side fire box. I saw some beautiful units today at the competition in DesMoines-Horizons...
  20. dmack

    smoking a chicken

    I am smoking a chicken today. Haven't done one since last summer and can't remember how long it will take. It has been brined. It weighs 4.5 pounds. dmack
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