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I disassembled my firebox and then put down a bead of the RTV and put it back together. Before I bolted it back to the side of the BTLE, I applied more RTV around the opening on the firebox where to attaches to the cooking chamber. I then bolted it back on. I then ran a bead of RTV around the...
Is there any difference between smoking with live oak vs post oak? Here in FL we have an abundance of the Live oak. If the wood has already been cut, anyway to tell the difference between the two?
Its worth a try. I can see where maybe the firebox might get too hot but if you are worried about that then get a tube of the red for that area. I used black on mine and will see how it holds up.
I just got my BTLE smoker last week and I used the Permatex Black, from Autozone and it works good. The main thing that is of concern with any thing like this is that it doesn't come in contact with food. Seeing as you are using it around the cooking chamber lid and firebox, it shouldn't come...
There is a place by me called the Metal Supermarket. You can order metal online and they cut to your specs. I priced out a piece of 24guage cold rolled sheet 30"L x 16W and it was $18. Add another piece for the angle on the firebox and you could get away with spending less than $25. Of course...
Here is an old thread w/pictures of a plate another poster made. You might be able to get some good info from it.
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/94617/baffle-and-convection-plate
Here's what I've done so far. I also have the expanded steel for the basket as well. I didn't cut or build it yet though.
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/104190/brinkmann-trailmaster-limited-edition/451#post_1031726
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