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  1. lowkey

    Problem With Homemade Cold Smoke Generator

    I have built a slightly modified version of this cold smoke generator: http://www.instructables.com/id/Miss-Betsys-Cold-Smoke-Generator/ I have found that I cannot sustain a burn/smolder in this generator and am in need of some suggestions.  I am using a brand new, 1 gallon paint can.  I have...
  2. lowkey

    Limited smoke production; chunks turn to charcoal

    Hi, I am a relative smoking novice and have built and succesfully used a refrigerator conversion for one year. My heat source is a small hot plate-style element with an old cast iron pan for the chip pan. My current problem is that sometimes I will get a very brief run of smoke then-nothing...
  3. lowkey

    Keystone Model 20

    I have been given a Keystone model 20 meat grinder.  The kind that clamps to the table top.  There are no parts with it.  The crank, "impeller", and a cover with holes are included.  The discharge is threaded for a cap.  Is that necessary to function properly?  Any ideas on attachments?
  4. lowkey

    Speckled/Tag Alder

    Here in northern Michigan the only alder I can find is speckled (tag) alder.  It grows in abundance.  I have read about alder being a good smoking wood and some threads mention the speckled/tag alder but none of the ones I read seemed to comment on the outcome.  Anyone have any practical...
  5. lowkey

    Hello From Michigan

    Hello to all. I stumbled upon this forum site while looking for solutions to replacing the door seal on my work-in-progress refrigerator smoker. Looks like a 50's vintage Kelvinator. While I am new to smoking meat myself I have helped friends for years. I live in Northern Michigan. I am...
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