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  1. mastfalk

    Using Kiln Dried Lumber?

    Is there any set back to using kiln dried, untreated lumber for smoking? A friend of mine gave me a box of hickory lumber scraps to use. He said to soak them before using so they don't burn too quickly. Any feedback?
  2. mastfalk

    Chemical smell?

    I've been using fruit wood from a local orchard. I purchased the wood in the spring and was told it was cut last season. I have both apple and pear. They said it was good for smoking. I've noticed a pungent smell to the smoke for both types, but have mainly used just the apple. It seems to me to...
  3. mastfalk

    Seasoning wood in containers?

    My neighbor trimmed their silver maple tree and I got to take the wood for helping out. I thought I would use some 20 gal containers to season it in - easy storage and access. I checked the wood this morning and there was condensation in the container. Using Rubbermaid Brute cans. Wood was fresh...
  4. mastfalk

    Grill Pad Reco?

    Any record on a good grill pad for a smoker? Lowes has the original grill pad - http://m.lowes.com/pd/The-Original-Grill-Pad-30-in-L-x-42-in-W-Fiber-Cement-Rectangle-Textured-Earth-Tone-Brown-Grill-Mat/1005683 But, it looks like I would need two of these for a smoker. Any experience with...
  5. mastfalk

    Smoker Purchase Advice?

    As I posted in my intro - I have been using a Brinkmann Smoke n Pit for about 5 years. The elements got the best of it and a leg rusted off. Time for a new one... I'm torn on some decisions with a new smoker after reading reviews and seeing some recommended modifications on barrel smokers. I...
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    Hello from Hummelstown, Pa

    I'm Michael from Hummelstown, Pa - Right next to Hershey. I had a cheap Brinkmann barrel smoker for about 5 years. I believe it was the "smoke n pit". I moved it yesterday to clean it for the season and one of the legs broke off. So, I'm on the market for a new smoker. I have my sights on the...
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