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  1. The Minion Method Explained w/ Tutorial

    The Minion Method Explained w/ Tutorial

  2. rhnewfie

    The Minion Method Explained w/ Tutorial

    I found this worked well with my COS. I used a piece of expanded metal as a divider and then poured the lit coal into the open space.
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  4. rhnewfie

    Modding for the Weekend

    The seal after removing the plastic wrap. No leakage around the door anymore. Impossible to see but TBS.
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  8. rhnewfie

    Modding for the Weekend

    Yes, this would have been a great idea. The seal worked out absolutely fantastic though. There was a couple of spots that I am doing a bit more for now and this time I wiped the plastic wrap with oil to avoid the sticking problem.
  9. rhnewfie

    Modding for the Weekend

    Worked at the gasket seal around the chamber and firebox doors last night. Here was the initial attempt.... Then my son walked out the door and ripped open the cover for some reason... Tough job to clean it all up and then set it up again... I was pleased :-S Did the chimney as well...
  10. rhnewfie

    Modding for the Weekend

    Yes, I realized that this was my mistake. Next time I will wait for the fire to settle and mix the chunks below as well instead of tossing them in on top. I used two crappy kitchen meat thermometers. They are dead on when used in meat but not sure if they are working in this application. I have...
  11. rhnewfie

    Modding for the Weekend

    Thanks! I am looking forward to playing around with it. Beer, good cigar, good food, can't wait!
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  15. rhnewfie

    Modding for the Weekend

    I am thinking I will go the silicone route for a more form fitted seal.
  16. rhnewfie

    Modding for the Weekend

    Lots of smoke that's for sure! Thing leaks like a sieve too! Around both doors and a couple of other spots. Contemplating flat rope stove gasket or high temp silicone with the plastic wrap.
  17. rhnewfie

    Modding for the Weekend

    Liner in the firebox All put together Attempting to season... fail... too much smoke I think. Gonna try again this evening but let the white billowy stuff settle down before closing the firebox. I also only used half a chimney and should have probably loaded the charcoal basket with one...
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