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  1. swechef

    Mini offset with detachable firebox

    Hi all, Here's another offset build thread for your viewing pleasure! I am building two mini offset smokers for easy portability on camping trips with my caravan. Since space is an issue when packing, I will make the firebox detachable using some bolts. The removable firebox also makes it...
  2. swechef

    Mini without a pot

    I decided I want a Mini WSM for camping. Unfortunately, steamers or other suitable pots seem to be impossible to find at decent price on this side of the Atlantic. So what to do? Let's make a 'pot'. I went to the local metal supply and bought a piece of 1.5 mm sheet metal 30 cm by 120...
  3. swechef

    First try with Schweinshaxe turned out ok!

    Hi all, Yesterday I tried smoking schweinshaxe (ham hock?) on the RF for the first time at our company's annual Oktoberfest. It turned out really nice and I'm very happy to share it with you guys. Started out with plain ham hocks with bone and skin, brined from store, about 2+ lb each. Whisked...
  4. swechef

    Planning a Grill build, need input

    Hi guys, For those times when grilling is needed I woud like to build a proper, sturdy grill. I am thinking something suitable for garden parties when more direct/indirect grill surface is needed. Sure I can crank the smoker up to grilling temps but it'd be nice to have a proper grill for the...
  5. swechef

    Post-build restlessness syndrome

    The build is finished (or is it ever?) and I can't help but feeling a bit restless. I'm very happy with how it turned out, it cooks great and eveyrthing should be alright. The wife is glad I moved back into the house after living in the garage for the better part of the summer. But still I am...
  6. swechef

    Yet another RF build with custom trailer

    Hi everyone Thought I'd share my first RF build with you all. I've had so much help from all the build threads here so I want to try and give something back. Maybe it can help others and even inspire in some way. Some designs I have shamelessly stolen from others, some are my own ideas...
  7. swechef

    Painting problem

    Hi there, thanks for this great forum. I'm struggling with the choice of paint for my custom built trailer for my first rf smoker. At first I was thinking that I need hotpaint for the trailer also, but after trying it and failing miserably with the hardening I am at a loss. How hot does the...
  8. swechef

    Greetings from Sweden

    Hi there and thanks for this great site! I'm Wes from the sweet north of Sweden where winter is cold, snow is plentiful, where the summer is less cold and the mosquitos in good supply! I found this fantastic site some while ago while looking for info on brining and cold smoking bacon. And info...
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