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  1. tomlc

    5th Annual SMF Carolinas Smokers Gathering (May 13, 14 and 15, 2016) **PICS**

    Excellent. I'll whip up a small assortment and bring 'em along. I also assume that adult beverages are acceptable...responsibly consumed, of course.
  2. tomlc

    5th Annual SMF Carolinas Smokers Gathering (May 13, 14 and 15, 2016) **PICS**

    I'm still planning on coming up for a day. My son, "the chef", found out and he wants to come too. This'll my first gathering with y'all so I don't know what to expect. But I do know better than to arrive empty handed. If there are no objections, I thought I'd prep a few Fatties and cook them...
  3. tomlc

    Howdy

    Welcome to SMF! Wow. Texas to Wisconsin. Other than a massive population of bovine critters, there's not much comparison...especially December thru March.
  4. tomlc

    Armadillo eggs

    Thanks! I'll be trying this soon...very soon.
  5. tomlc

    spice grinder

    I have a dedicated coffee grinder that I use for spices all the time. It can turn spices into a power, if that's what you want. If you want something a little more coarse, be careful not to pulse it too many times.
  6. tomlc

    Armadillo eggs

    That looks very interesting! What did you stuff them with? It looks like a jalapeño with a cream cheese concoction...with bacon...maybe? Darn it. Now I'm hungry.
  7. tomlc

    RF Plate, Welded in or Removable?

    Thanks, Randy. Good luck with yours also.
  8. tomlc

    RF Plate, Welded in or Removable?

    We're building a 48" x 24" as our test platform. Once we get the learning curve behind us we're building an 8' on a trailer for cooking at festivals and such.
  9. tomlc

    5th Annual SMF Carolinas Smokers Gathering (May 13, 14 and 15, 2016) **PICS**

    Am I welcome to come if I can only come up for the day to "meet and greet"? Being a newb to the site, I really didn't have an opportunity to plan for this very interesting event. I'm in the Lowcountry of SC but lived many years by Lake Wylie, southwest of Charlotte.
  10. tomlc

    RF Plate, Welded in or Removable?

    Thanks Gary! That's pretty much what we planned, except...we're making the cart with adjustable height on the "non-FB" end so I can drop it a tad to drain the drippin's. That way we can keep the RF plate level to maximize airflow.
  11. tomlc

    RF Plate, Welded in or Removable?

    I met with the fabricator today. The suggested RF plate configuration has been incorporated. Thanks. Tom
  12. tomlc

    RF Plate, Welded in or Removable?

    Valid and good point. Breaking it sounds like the obvious choice as a dam all the way around adds unnecessary weight. Thanks again, Dave.
  13. tomlc

    RF Plate, Welded in or Removable?

    I was planning to leave it flat. But, with a grease dam.
  14. tomlc

    RF Plate, Welded in or Removable?

    Thanks, Dave. And, yes, the drain is in the plan. Tom
  15. tomlc

    RF Plate, Welded in or Removable?

    If this has been answered before, please pardon my post and kindly redirect me. I'm fairly certain that this has been discussed within one of the build threads, but I have not been able to locate it. My fabricator asked me if I want my reverse flow plate welded in place. My initial thought was...
  16. tomlc

    Checking in!

    Thanks Al!
  17. tomlc

    Checking in!

    Hey all! Been a long time visitor to the site and finally decided to participate. I'm in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Been grillin' and smokin' for more years than I care to count. But there is always room for improvement in my skills and this is the place I go to look for tips, tricks...
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