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  1. planman4y2k

    Brinkmann Cimarron rebuild.

    So I posted earlier with my $100 Craigslist find. It had been repainted IMO... And the inside was full of ash and rust in both the fb and cc. Started Sunday with a clean out and started sanding everything. After 8 hours of sanding and cleaning, the next day was ready for primer and paint...
  2. planman4y2k

    My Craigslist find!

    I've been looking for a new smoker for over a year. Looked at Oklahoma Joes and others. Found me this little Brinkmann beauty today for $100! I think it's a Cimarron. It's heavy and thick steel. Gonna restore it to new shape.
  3. planman4y2k

    which new smoker?

    Hi all! Been looking for a new smoker. After all my research and my sub $500 budget, here are my final two. I would like your opinion to help finalize my purchase. Im gonna get an Oklahoma Joe. Do I get the Highland or the Longhorn? Highland $288 at Walmart Longhorn $386 at Lowes. (12 mths...
  4. planman4y2k

    My first packer brisket

    Hey folks! Newer member with something I have wanted to post since September! I smoked my first whole packer brisket for my tailgate for the Nebraska Miami football game. My smoker isn't a true smoker, but my Chargriller Duo gets me by with a few mods. I use the indirect smoking method with...
  5. planman4y2k

    Here we go...

    Since I have joined SMF. I am doubting myself.  Using my smoker with indirect heat hasn't been a problem until I wanted more and better! I modified my cheap smoker by sealing it up and made a charcoal basket.  I bought a digital thermometer with two probes.  (yes photo from pork loin test...
  6. planman4y2k

    Husker Hello!

    My name is Todd and I'm in Lincoln Nebraska. I've been coming to this site for years to gain info! Like they say...knowledge is power. I've been smoking meats for about four years. I'm using a chargriller duo without a firebox. (And no mods) Thus...the indirect method, and it works...
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