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  1. toddmog

    Masterbuilt propane smokers

    Congrats!  If you plan on doing ribs much, I'd go with the 40...unless you are a fan of cutting them in half before smoking.  I like my 30 two door just fine, but I have to buy smaller racks of baby backs and fit them diagonally across the grates.  St. Louis spares only fit if they are cut...I...
  2. toddmog

    Masterbuilt Pro Dual Fuel Smoker - First Smokes with Q-View

    You want a thin blue smoke, aka "TBS"...not a heavy white smoke.  I used the original pan when I seasoned mine and got a lot of white smoke because the chips/chunks would catch fire.  Less smoke means a cleaner fire.
  3. toddmog

    Masterbuilt Pro Dual Fuel Smoker - First Smokes with Q-View

    How are you using the skillet?  I put mine right on top of the stock chip pan and have no problem getting as much smoke as I want.  I start with 3 fist sized chunks.
  4. toddmog

    whats the best door gasket for Masterbuilt Two Door Propane Smoker

    I use the wool version of this: http://bbqgaskets.com/catalog_2.html I didn't see the need for 800* nomex for a smoker.
  5. toddmog

    New Guy Question - managing temp on a Masterbuilt GS40

    This is the gasket I use.  I bought the wool instead of nomex since I have no desire to run that hot. http://bbqgaskets.com/catalog_2.html The needle valve will allow you to more fine tune your temps...though most seem to use them to get lower temps.  I have one sitting in the packaging still...
  6. toddmog

    New Guy Question - managing temp on a Masterbuilt GS40

    My responses in red.  Hope they are helpful and didn't come off rude.  
  7. toddmog

    Masterbuilt propane smokers

    I did similar probe ports for mine.  I used the threaded rod and nuts that people use for lamp repair.  Cost was around $8 and I did three holes...two at the top grate and one lower down where I'd put the second grate if doing two 10lb butts.  I also added the shelf to mine so I sit both of my...
  8. toddmog

    New to smoking...Masterbuilt 2 door Propane Smoker

    If I was going to do it over again, I'd get the 40" for the extra space. I usually can only fit a slab of baby backs if I put them in diagonally. That limits me to one slab per rack unless I cut them in half. For no more often than you need to add wood/water, the extra door isn't that big of a...
  9. toddmog

    New to smoking...Masterbuilt 2 door Propane Smoker

    Use an 8" cast iron pan on top of the existing chip pan.  Use chunks instead of chips (regardless of what the manual says).  You won't turn the burner off or down to low...adjust it until  you get around 325-350 for the turkey.  If you go much lower the skin won't get crispy.  Also, don't depend...
  10. toddmog

    Anyone have a Weston 36??

    I can't comment on either model, but I know a lot of people who smoke chicken like to go over 250 to crisp up the skin.
  11. toddmog

    Did Vasconia Change the Design of Their Pot?

    I would just like to be able to find one in a store.  I refuse to pay amazon prices for one.  If they ever come back in stock at Walmart.com for around $25, I'll pick one up.
  12. toddmog

    Masterbuilt propane smokers

    So you've said...in all 5 of your posts here.  We get it...you weren't happy with yours.  There are many who are quite happy with theirs.
  13. toddmog

    Masterbuilt propane smokers

    My two door dual fuel came with lower vents on each side.
  14. toddmog

    Masterbuilt propane smokers

    I do the same thing with my lower vents...seems to work well.  Keeps the temps down and still allows enough oxygen for the wood chunks to smolder.
  15. toddmog

    Masterbuilt Door Leakage

    I bought this gasket kit before I ever fired up my smoker.  It doesn't leak around the doors at all.
  16. toddmog

    First Ribs in Masterbuilt Dual Smoker with Qview

    If you haven't picked up a gasket yet, give these a look...http://bbqgaskets.com/catalog_2.html I bought the wool version and it works great.  I don't get any leakage around either door.  After seeing Island Smoke's shelf, I ordered one from Wal-Mart as well.  They are $20 now, but much easier...
  17. toddmog

    Just Curious... How much wood do you use in your Masterbuilt Dual Fuel or similar propane smoker?

    Honestly, I don't know if it makes a difference or not, I just do it since I have the bucket next to my Weber kettles.
  18. toddmog

    Just Curious... How much wood do you use in your Masterbuilt Dual Fuel or similar propane smoker?

    I've been using two fist sized chunks in my cast iron pan.  When I add more I usually dump the ash/embers in a galvanized pan.  As Dutch noted above, it's not uncommon to get some white smoke for a bit when the new chunks are added.
  19. toddmog

    MB Pro Dual Fuel Two Door cover?

    I ended up ordering this one: It's a little wider than it needs to be though.  However, I wanted to be safe since I added a side shelf.  I love the length...it covers the controls on the front nicely.  I ended up adding a couple of bungee cords to keep it tight.  Landmann makes several smaller...
  20. toddmog

    What size skillet do you use in your masterbuilt XL mod?

    I have the two door instead of the XL and bought an 8" Lodge from Walmart for around $10.
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