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  1. bluegillman

    Hinges on MES

    I am going to try one more time. Has anyone ever updated the hinges on the MES. Mine are really weak and I am not getting a good seal. Would appereciate any help
  2. bluegillman

    Materbuilt repair.

    Thanks to those who gave me info. Found a broken connection on the element and replaced. Next problem! Hinges are really weak on the door. Has anyone done a mod or update. Would like to use a stronger hinge.
  3. bluegillman

    MES took a dump

    My MES shut down in the middle of smoking butts. The digitalreadout shows that everything is non, but tem does not rise. I have the back off and I am looking at foam. There are two little metal boxe4s and a narrow opening at the bottom. don't see how to get in the boxes or how to tech. Any...
  4. bluegillman

    commercial smokers

    I have not been around for awhile. We bought a resturant and I have had no time. We have been smoking butts and prime rib on my two masterbuilts. They do a good job, but the capacity is not big enough. I have been looking at a Trager SMK200. Do any of you have any other ideas on a large...
  5. bluegillman

    BBQ Contest

    Our community (Sturgis, MI) has an event in the summer called "Ribs on the Runway". It has just been different people cooking ribs and selling them. I belong to the Chamber of Commerce and have approaced them about doing a Smoking/BBQ contest. We are located centrally to four states. I am...
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    Mes smoker chips

    Does anyone out there make there own small chip for the MES. I need some ideas. I want to try some Paw Paw and persimmon, Dog Wood and others. Thanks for the help. I have my first on the MES. Thanks Ron
  7. bluegillman

    Masterbuilt smoker

    To anyone interested in a Master Built smoker. Sams club has discontinued this item and is selling out stock. I got the stainless model for $145. The price varies from store to store if they have them in stock. I went to their website and got all the store phone numbers in my area. This was...
  8. bluegillman

    New Smoker

    Evening all! I want to buy a new smooker in the $300 to $400 range. It is frustrating here on the forum with so many opinions and so many options. I don't want to spend money on something that does't work or mee my needs. I don't like my cheap walmart gas box smooker. I do not have alot of...
  9. bluegillman

    Venison Ham

    Has anyone ever cured and smoked a venison ham? I have one ready to cure and would like any info you might have. Thanks for any help. Ron
  10. bluegillman

    Gas Box Smoker ??

    Has anyone tried to insulate their gas box smoker. It gets awful cold in my area and it would be nice to find a way to hold the heat in for better control. Any ideas? I have pastrrami to go in soon. Processed 25 lb. of venison burger tonight to freeze and get out later to smoke in sticks and...
  11. bluegillman

    Newbie looking for knowledge

    Hi! you all - I sitting in Sturgis, Mi. watching it rain on the snow and gettinng ready yo start freezing rain. I have always been fascinated with smoking and have tried some. Have done alright at hot smoking, but have been challenged with cool smoking. I have a gas box smoker from Walmart...
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