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  1. oddball

    Temperature control for my Oklahoma Joe Longhorn

    I'm currently using a Char-Broil model which will likely be replaced at the end of the season/year.  Hoping to get the OK Joe on sale/clearance at the end of the summer season. In any case, a few thoughts based on my current model: 1) lower the smoke stack to grate level.  This lowers the heat...
  2. oddball

    First Smoke did not go great, advice needed.

    No need to preheat the charcoal.  After you have the initial charcoal lit, simply add more directly as needed.  I rake the hot coals to the smoker side, then add the fresh charcoal to the other side and back across to the lit side.  The "fire" will spread through the charcoal. Aside from that...
  3. oddball

    My CG grease catcher mod

    Very practical.  Thanks for the idea.
  4. oddball

    Burgers and dogs will never be the same at my house qview

    You could also experiment with the hotdogs.  I prefer Nathans.  Much better flavor than the standard hotdog.
  5. oddball

    What is the best way to season a Silver Smoker?

    I've used my Silver Smoker a few times now. From what i've seen so far, keep the upper vent of the fire box shut. With the bottom firebox vent 1/3 to 1/2 open and the smoke stack vent fully open, temps should easily get over 300 (depending on the weather and your fire of course).
  6. oddball

    Wood...green or seasoned?

    OK. From reading around here and other places, the consensus seems to be that seasoned wood is the way to go and not to use anything still green. But I was watching the Food channel Monday night (I forget which show), but anyway, they had a segment with a veteran Pit Master (I forget his name...
  7. oddball

    Interesting thread on et-73 mods

    Well I placed my order for the ET-73. All of the complaints and lack of support aside, it appears to be the only unit currently available to monitor meat and grill temp. We'll see what happens.
  8. oddball

    Char-Broil Silver Smoker

    I've got the basics down so far. My next task is to work on the tuning plates and change the grate in the SFB. I was having issues with the lump falling through or falling off of the end. And thanks for the pics, you can get never get enough good ideas.
  9. oddball

    Mods to Charbroil Silver Smoker

    Don't know if that would work or not. I'd suspect it would greatly alter the air flow through the smoker and thus affect the ability of controlling and the effectiveness of the SFB. Let us know how it works out if you try it.
  10. oddball

    Mods to Charbroil Silver Smoker

    Now you tell me Seriously, that is so simple and obvious I feel dumb not to have thought of it. I ended up using a piece of aluminum tubing (part of a hot water heater exhaust extension, found it for $1.97 at Home Depot). Just cut a few relief slots in it, slid it over the existing tube...
  11. oddball

    Interesting thread on et-73 mods

    I was just doing a little research on what type of temp probes to buy and was looking at this model because of everyones recommendations. But if the company won't even answer email about performance issues, I think I'll be spending my money elsewhere.
  12. oddball

    Char-Broil Silver Smoker

    Finally purchased myself a smoker and ended up with this model. For those that have this smoker or may be thinking of purchasing one, I'll post my thoughts. Unit was decently packaged with everything stuffed into the main pit and packed into the box. After we (my son helped with the assembly)...
  13. oddball

    Mods to Charbroil Silver Smoker

    I extended the smoke stack myself. I suspect, the lower the smoke stack, the lower the smoke level and the higher the temp. As for temps, I've got about 30 degrees difference side to side myself. I'd also be interested in how the tuning plates are installed. As opposed to other models, they...
  14. oddball

    Vents on CB silver smoker.

    I only use the bottom vent myself. With the bottom vent open about 3/4 to 1" and the pit vent open about 3/4", my temp were staying in the 230-250 range.
  15. oddball

    Another noob...with a question

    Just wanted to say hello and ask a quick question. First, my name is Jim and I'm from Belleville, IL ( a suburb of St Louis, MO). I typically spend at least one weekend day out on the deck making some Bar-B-Q (not counting the winter months). My current grill is the Brinkmann Professional...
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