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    Need SMF eletrical help

    I've just finished my fridge build (see photo below) and I gave it a test run only to find out my PID controller is off by 25 degrees. I checked it with two other temp gages which i checked in boiling water they read (213F). My question how do I calibrate my PID. I have enclosed a photo of the...
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    A little confused on the galanized steel subject.

    I'm in the process of a fridge build (pictures to follow shortly) and I'm going to use a replacement element from a Brinkmann bullet type smoker (1500 watt) and when I opened the box the element is attached to a plate of galvanized steel which fits  down inside the smoker per the directions. I...
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    Black walnut

    Just at quick question. My fridge build has plastic holders for the racks and was wondering if i can use black walnut to fab out new holders??? They will only be 1/2" x 2"? Its such a beautiful wood but I seem to remember someone on this site saying never use walnut. I believe they were talking...
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    Smell that smell????

    I have yet to smoke any fish but I was told by a guy here in Seattle that he uses two smokers one for fish and one for everything else. So my question is: Can you smoke fish in your smoker without having to worry about the fishy smell taking over your smoker?
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    Maple types

    We have apple, cherry and pecan around where I live but no maple in the stores. Is there a particular type of maple that is used. My my mom has a maple tree, it's what we call a soft maple because is breaks so easy.It also grows like crazy and you can cut them back to almost...
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    Stove rope

    I have seen stove rope installed with screws (not sure how that works) and i have seen it installed with sealant. I would like to here from both sides as to how they are holding up and what SMF members recommend.... Thanx
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    musty smell

    I'm slowly but surely getting everything I need to start my build: Frigde, cold smoke genenartor parts, 1500 watt element, PID ....(I will post some pics once i get off this god forbidden road trip) What I was wondering is what to use to get rid of the musty smell inside my fridge. It's a GE...
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    Sliding draw hardware

    Has anyone ever put sliding hardware used on draws and pantries's on there shelves . Will the smoke gum them up to the point of not working?? I just was wondering if someone has tried it and if it worked i was thinking of doing it myself on my build but did not want to waste the time and money...
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    What size is best??

    Just wondering how I determine what diameter hole for the the smoke stake on my fridg build.. also where do you find "stove rope" i have looked a Home depot and Lowes to no avail. (another name I have seen used is gasket to seal the door...... Still working out of town so no pic's yet but they...
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    chainsaw clippings

    Greeting to all Hope everyone had a great Christmas..............I was cutting wood the other day and saw all the chainsaw clipping at my feet and was wondering if it would work in a cold smoke generator?. I finally found a frig. 1955 Frigidaire model SS72. Probably going to break some frid...
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    Cold smoke generator tube..........

    Good afternoon all I was just wondering if I could get some idea's on a cold smoke generator tube (main body) I have limited access to material and what I have found was galvanized ..........Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated........I will be buying a a maze n but i also want to make...
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    AMNS ????

    I dont mean to step on any toe's but why would anyone buy a AMNS or P? I see everyone sings there praises but isnt this a build it yourself site or is everyone just using the the AMNS inititals for ther homemade ones..Just curious
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    Let me try again 1946 Servel natural gas frig

    What i was wondering is if there is anyone who has used a 1946 Servel and turned it into a electric smoker. What should i be looking for as far as interior box goes. I have been reading and found that some people are really unhappy with there frig once they get it home and this one weights a ton...
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    1946 Servel natural gas frig

    Hello SMF..........I have an opportunity to pic up a 1946 Serval frig the type with a cast iron boiler for next to nothing and was wondering if this is the box for me. I have been looking for a box to build my "perfect smoker" and came across this. I'm unable to check it out until i return from...
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    up and coming

    My name is Scrappnadds......... I live in Southern Illinois (just south of St. Louis) I've been a BBQer for 30+ years and now it's time to learn the art of smoking (much to the shagrine of my wife)... I have been looking to buy a smoker but I have not found one yet (cabela's, Bass Pro ect.)...
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