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  1. jazzspot

    Maiden smoke on my newest toy

    Thanks much Craig!!
  2. jazzspot

    Maiden smoke on my newest toy

    I did my first smoke on my BDS about a month ago, but didn't post the results. The BDS maintained great temp control & excellent burn time on one small load of Rancher briquettes. Did 2 dozen chicken wings and 2 slabs of baby backs on this first smoke. Total of a 4 1/2 hour smoke using 8lbs...
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    Military Smokers?

    Hey grillin!! Just a shout-out from a retired 1C3X0 to a present 1C3X0!! All the best to you and your future CP assignments/TDYs.
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    Military Smokers?

    USAF-Retired: 1977-1998, 21 years of active duty service Enjoyed my career very much. It gave me the opportunity to have relationships with so many people, cultures, and places in the world. And definitely steered me in the right direction to improve my life choices which made me mature to be...
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    Going to build my UDS - Can't wait (punch list inside).

    Looks like you're on the right track to me. Possibly place the intake vents at 2" from the bottom. But between 1"-2" from the bottom may be good as well. More experienced UDS builders will chime in I'm sure with their expertise. Your parts list looks good though. For the expanded metal, I...
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    Masterbuilt or Cookshack?

    Well my momma didn't raise a foolish person that jumps at the first thing comin' down the pike. I did my research from not only the cookshack forum but many others as well. The only, the only, the only thing derogatory about the Cookshack smokers was the price. They are solidly built and have...
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    Masterbuilt or Cookshack?

    Well melh, what I did was I read a bunch of posts on the cookshack.com forums. There is a long list of current and archived posts there. For about 2-3 days I read the posts there and then I bought one. Too many people were so very happy with their Cookshack smokers. I asked plenty of...
  8. jazzspot

    pros and cons to electric?

    melh, I was also in the same quandry as you. I already have a charcoal/lump smoker/griller, and I wanted a smoker that didn't require my time and services to replenish the charcoal/lump on a regular basis or maintaining temp during those colds days. I was going to get a gas smoker (I came real...
  9. jazzspot

    Just Got a New Smoker

    Thanks Debi for the info. Hopefully by heavier than the GOSM, you're saying that the metal skin is a thicker gauge of metal. I wonder what the thickness of the skin is on the GOSM Big Block that is sold on Amazon? In the meantime Debi, hurry and get your gas refilled and do some cookin'!!!
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    Just Got a New Smoker

    Debi, is the metal surrounding the cooker a good thickness? Or is it like the inexpensive GOSM models sold at Wallyworld? Does the spec sheet of the Smoke Vault provide the gauge thickness of the steel? I know the GOSM is listed at 22 gauge. The Big Drum Smoker (BDS) is listed at 16 gauge...
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    Just Got a New Smoker

    Debi, what were your reasons for not purchasing the GOSM Big Block? If you don't mind me asking.
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    Just Got a New Smoker

    Yep, that wider space is what's having me lean towards the Camp Chef. If it wasn't for you letting us know about the CC, I probably would have bought the King Kooker yesterday. Thanks a lot Debi for making my decision a little harder. Now I have to wait to hear your feedback on the pros and...
  13. jazzspot

    Just Got a New Smoker

    Thanks much for the info Debi. Now I'm on the fence for either buying the one you just bought or the King Kooker that Shell bought.
  14. jazzspot

    Just Got a New Smoker

    Congrats Debi!!! Can you provide us some pictures with the doors open? Also, how about giving us a price and where you purchased it? I hope you have many happy cooks.
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    High & Low pressure propane cookers - What are the differences?

    DeejayDebi, I believe Shell bought the low pressure smoker... which is the larger of the two.
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    High & Low pressure propane cookers - What are the differences?

    Exactly Shellbellc! That is why I asked the question. I called the King Kooker company to ask the question about the difference and more or less, just as DeejayDebi said, more BTU=more fuel used. I also asked the customer rep at King Kooker, is the high pressure cooker wider? Because on...
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    High & Low pressure propane cookers - What are the differences?

    I think I found my answer from the following website - http://www.tejassmokers.com/gasregulators.htm: Propane Regulator Valve , Hose Assembly Sturgis brand propane gas regulator for high pressure propane tank regulation . Preset (10 psi or 20 psi) or Adjustable...
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    High & Low pressure propane cookers - What are the differences?

    Can someone explain to me the differences of a low pressure propane cooker and a high pressure propane cooker? I've seen two cookers on-line, one using low pressure and the other using high pressure and wanted to know what are the specific differences?
  19. jazzspot

    New King Kooker

    Many thanks for the updated info. Not good that a rack of ribs may not fit properly though. How well did the built-in therm measure your temps? So it is taller than the $98 GOSM and I guess the depth and width is about the same. The 16 gauge steel and the little extra height must be the...
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    Tony from New Jersey

    Thanks everyone for your hearty welcomes!! I appreciate that. Cheech, I do plan on sticking around to learn about smoking and also to get educated about the gas smokers. I've never smoked using gas in my life. So here is where I intend on getting "more smart" about smoking with gas. I...
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