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  1. dsjardo

    pork butt help

    I am smoking a 10lb pork butt and after 3hrs at 220 its sayin meat is at 100. Does this sound right?
  2. dsjardo

    Just the beginning of my fridge smoker project

    I am currently doing a build myself. http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/144576/newbie-cut-case-smoker-build#post_1146955 I was wanting to do propane as I didn't think electric would work. But looking at your build I am wondering if this would work. The interior is going to be 20x28x56. I...
  3. dsjardo

    Digital temp and propane conversion

    That's really cool. Glad it worked out for ya.
  4. dsjardo

    Digital temp and propane conversion

    Amazing thread. I have been reading for a few months about propane controls and such. And Ive found no decent way of controlling it without spending 5-600. If this works out I think you will have a lot of people  following..
  5. dsjardo

    Newbie - "Cut Case" Smoker Build

    So I have been watching and see a few people using the burner from Northern Tools. I am curious if the double burner will be big enough for my smoker. If I can save money that would be great. I am finishing lining it with wood and now looking for shelving materials. Will 3/4 expanded be...
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    Newbie - "Cut Case" Smoker Build

    So I decided to pain stakingly gring the paint off using my angle grinder. Living where I do it wasnt economical to have it sandblasted. I have also given it 1 coat of high temp flatblack paint. I will share pics when I get the wood lining installed. I have decided I will order the 100lb smoker...
  7. dsjardo

    Newbie - "Cut Case" Smoker Build

    Here is what I am looking at for a heat source http://www.sausagemaker.com/49900gassmokerheatingassembly.aspx My question is how do you control the temp using this setup? Will I now also need a PID?
  8. dsjardo

    Newbie - "Cut Case" Smoker Build

    Thanks for the input. Had an old fella pop by today when he saw me working on it. He uses one a tad smaller and says the cheapest way to maintain my heat is fir.  He also said I would need a fan for circulation and has one he is going to give me. I went ahead and ordered 2 of the 6x8 trays...
  9. dsjardo

    Newbie - "Cut Case" Smoker Build

    I like the duroc idea and think I will go ahead with that. After some reading I think I will look at the AMNPS but first need to find a souce for wood pellets here in Canada. Thanks for the help. I will post pics and questions as I go...
  10. dsjardo

    Newbie - "Cut Case" Smoker Build

    OK ty. As far as electric I want to stay with 110volt.  Will that be sufficient?  or will I need 220. I am very unsure as to what size element I will need. I rarely go over 240 in my smoker. I have looked at the amnps but my issue is finding dust and pellets. I live in the country and...
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    Newbie - "Cut Case" Smoker Build

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    Newbie - "Cut Case" Smoker Build

    So I work on the railroad and scored this cast steel cut case. The door is air and water tight so it should work perfect. It measures 24 deep x 34 wide by 60 high. I would like to make this something that will last for years as I am a hunter and do 100s of lbs of sausage. I am hoping for help...
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  14. dsjardo

    Old Fridge Smoker, New Questions

    Well found a rack thread, expanded metal is what I will be looking for...
  15. dsjardo

    Old Fridge Smoker, New Questions

    Hey guys. I was given an old fridge smoker that I was using 2 hotplates in and having issues mainting temps in the winter months. So I converted to propane using a side burner out of my older bbq. Now I see you guys with these nice mesh looking racks but cant seem to find what kind of metal...
  16. dsjardo

    Fridge Smoker, ready to learn

    Hey there. Im a canadian smoked food lover who currently uses a fridge smoker I was given... Recently switched to propane burner and have done a ton of reading on here - most of which makes me want to start over.. Hope to learn from you fellas! Thanks.
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