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Vic- I purchased the materials locally in Denver at a place called Den-Col. I did a little research and found a company called Gem City Steel in Marietta that should be able to help you out. I bought 1/8" steel plate for the tuning/baffle plate and 3/4" expanded metal for the charcoal basket. I...
Hey Tallon- How do you like that Trailmasterf LE. Do you see a big difference in the temps between the gauges that you installed and the factory. This may be one of my issues, maybe I am over thinking this whole smoking thing! Here is a picture of my TMLE wiith the temp gauges I installed. ...
Sorry guys, I had to fall off the grid for a while and take care of some stuff. Thanks for the replys! Here is a picture of the charcoal box that I made the measurements are appx. 12x12x6. The fire does not go out, I just can not for the life of me get this thing hot enough. I will try you...
Hello friends- Need some help with my Brinkmann Trailmaster LE. I have 4 smokes under my belt with this thing and I problem I am running into I can NOT keep the heat up. Here is what I am doing. Chimney starter full of Royal Oak burning good goes in a charcoal basket. Heat starts to rise...
I use the Wicked Edge Knife Sharpening System. It is on the expensive side but man, talk about sharp knives and a fool proof system to get them that way. Check it out!
IMO- I use wooden cutting boards for veggies only. Plastic for all others. Blue for seafood, Red for beef, White for poultry. Sounds anal I know, but it's the way I was taught!
NJS83- I put mine together on Saturday. I used Rutland Stove and Gasket Cement (rated at 2000 deg) attaching the firebox to the chamber, the smoke stack to the chamber and when I put the firebox together. The only leaks that are present now from the smoke chamber lid. On Sunday I made the...
I keep 4 woods on hand at all times, using one or a mixture when smoking certain things. Apple, Hickory, Oak and Peach. I have to order the apple and peach online but with free shipping you can't beat it!!!
Thanks for the reply guys. I thought that I had already offended everyone by asking a dumb question or maybe one that had been asked a thousand times. Thanks again on the tips, not the best a new site navigation!!
I need a little advice. Received my new TMLE and have been reading previous threads about the mods to do to it. Are there any that are must do. I don't want to get the thing assembled and the have to take it apart to modify it...ie, the rtv silicone. What about the charcoal box and...
Willy- one of the best gifts I have ever received was a book on grilling/BBQ. It is The Cook's Illustrated Guide to Grilling and Barbecue. This is a wonderful hardcover book and taught me a lot when I first got my Weber. Check it out, well worth the money!
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