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    Thoughts On This Smoker For Sale

    Hey! For $100, it sounds like a decent deal, especially if you're just starting with offset smoking. Since you haven’t seen it in person, it’s important to ask about its condition—any rust or damage could affect performance. Even if the manufacturer is unknown, check if it holds heat well and...
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    Modding a 2nd hand cheap offset

    Turning a cheap offset into a reverse flow smoker is a fantastic idea, and it’s great to hear you’re tackling it with enthusiasm. Installing a deflector plate and moving the chimney are smart modifications that should improve the heat distribution and smoke flow. Given the cost of proper...
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    And I Thought I Had All the Gadgets

    oh its must have for use guys
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    Ideal diameter for a cooking chamber?

    Your thinking about a 30" diameter for the cooking chamber of a backyard offset smoker is quite practical. Generally, a diameter of around 24" to 30" is ideal for a backyard smoker. This range balances ease of access with effective heat distribution. A 30" diameter is large enough to provide...
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    My dog Lucy...

    gorgeous lady
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    Vacation Idea's

    If you want to stay within budget and enjoy a new experience, you might explore destinations like Asheville, North Carolina, which is nearby Maggie Valley and offers beautiful mountain scenery. For a more tropical feel without flying internationally, consider visiting the Florida Keys, which are...
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    What are you reading ?

    I’ve just begun tackling Max Hastings' 750-page tome on the Vietnam War. Hastings, a British historian with firsthand reporting experience from the BBC, offers a fresh perspective on the conflict that differs from the American narratives I’m used to. Given that I turned draft age in 1970 and my...
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