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  1. Tambs

    Masterbuilt Gravity XT vs. Camp Chef Woodwind Pro

    I too have been considering a Masterbuilt gravity charcoal smoker, but the extensive reviews I see of bad boards, poor temp control, warping, thin gauge sheetmetal, and the like have given me a moment of pause. I have a Yoder YS640S that does an amazing sear job due to its removable two-piece...
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    Season smoker - Is Ballistol ok?

    The 1975 is my only offset stick burner, but the flavor quality of the meat that comes off of it is as good or better than any of my other smokers, including a Yoder YS640S, a Slow-n-Sear Kamado, a KBQ stick burner, a Bradley Smoker, a couple of Chief smokers, a Weber kettle, and a GMG Jim Bowie...
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    Season smoker - Is Ballistol ok?

    I have a Workhorse 1975 as well. The owners manual recommends canola oil to season the inside, and linseed oil to preserve the exterior. Both have worked fine for my application. I live in an arid desert that only gets 7-8” of precipitation annually though, so rust accumulation on the...
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