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  1. nichiowa

    55 gallon drum w/o removeable lid, ideas on modding?

    Yes, I am looking at one now. I do not have a rolled lip, mine is the flat crimp, but thanks for the suggestion.
  2. nichiowa

    55 gallon drum w/o removeable lid, ideas on modding?

    So I got a 55 gallon drum today w/o a liner and its food grade.  My question is how to make a removable lid for it?  Just looking for some ideas so that I can start planning this build.  Thanks for any help.
  3. nichiowa

    Max temp for Smokin Tex 1400?

    Yes it has the insulation, not the foam.  Thanks for the input.
  4. nichiowa

    Newb question about curing.

    So the curing is to make it safe to take an extended amount of time to smoke and get to optimal tamp then?
  5. nichiowa

    A-MAZE-IN-PELLET-SMOKERS

    I have a 12" Tube and it definitely does everything that I want.  I have used it cold smoking and also jerky, snack sticks and a chicken.  Every time I get TBS the entire time.  It has been an amazing product for me.  With that said I have noticed that the different line of products work best in...
  6. nichiowa

    Question about pre-heating.

    I have a Smokin-Tex 1400 (pretty much the same as a Smokin-It.) I have read many posts regarding this issue as I was wondering the same thing.  The warning comes from the design of the smoker.  It is very well insulated with a very small inlet for air (at the drip pan) and a little larger...
  7. nichiowa

    Max temp for Smokin Tex 1400?

    I have replaced the thermostat with a Auber dual probe PID.  I was wondering if anyone could help me with the maximum safe temperature for the element/box.  It is a 700w element and I just want to take it to 325 if I need to.  Any inputs?
  8. nichiowa

    Newb question about curing.

    So I know this is probably common knowledge here, but I can not wrap my head around it.  Why does everyone cure their meat if they are just going to smoke and cook it until it gets to a "safe" internal temp?  It does not make sense why I would cure something just to cook it, I was under the...
  9. nichiowa

    Hello from Germany

    My name is Ramsey and I have lived in Germany for 4 years and am soon to return to the U.S. (Air Force)  I am getting ready to buy a Smokin-It Model #3 as soon as I have boots on the ground.  I am looking forward to trying to replicate the german food that I have acquired a taste for.  I have...
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