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  1. busmania

    How much of an opening between firebox and cook chamber?

    I’m about to start a 24” x 54” cooking chamber with 24” x 24” firebox (round). I’m going with a 5” stack at grate level and possible build one of those fancy collectors I’m seeing everywhere for the exhaust. My question is, how much of an opening from the firebox to the cooking chamber should I...
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    Need cad files for machine shop

    I’m really struggling to find someone to take some ideas I have and put them in a cad file for plasma cutting. Apparently graph paper and a pencil are no longer cool. Anyway, I want to take my next build to the next level. I’ve already sourced a shop that can roll me some 1/4” steel but I’m...
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    Does fattier meat absorb more smoke than lean?

    I’ve been reverse searing filets the last couple times I’ve eaten steak. I smoke em to about 115 internal then a short rest then sear. My wife (who doesn’t eat much meat) loves them and they’ve never been overly Smokey. Last night I did the same method but with a fatty piece of rib eye steak...
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    Adding a rotisserie to an offset?

    I have a Yoder Wichita. I was thinking it would be cool to have a rotisyoprion. Has anyone ever added a rotisserie to an offset? Was it worth it? Any “kits” out there?
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    Temperature variance from side to side

    I have a loaded yoder Wichita. I’ve used it about 6 times. The dome thermometers were tested in boiling water and within 5 degrees of each other. However, when cooking, the thermometer on the right, which is located at about grate level will be at 275 while he left, mounted towards the top left...
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    Cutting up my new Yoder Wichita (minor mods)

    I like to tinker so why not cut up my new $2000 smoker? Just kidding. I will be doing minimal cutting but I’m going to try a few things. This thread will document it. Mod #1 I’m swapping out the convection plate (or whatever they call it) for 3” wide by 17” 1/4” thick steal plates. This will...
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    Want to try bacon but I’m scared

    Ok I’m not really scared but just kind of overwhelmed. I will hot smoke my first batch and wait till winter to try cold smoking. Would probably like to cure. Can someone point me to a simple hot smoked pepper bacon thread or tips? Is “pink salt” what I want for the cure? Bought some 3 years ago...
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    Yoder, horizon or other?

    looking to upgrade from my homemade smoker. Looking for 20” (or wider) barrel. Leaning Yoder because I have seen it and like it but I have been reading on here about some potential negatives about airflow. Is airflow an issue? Isn’t the horizon basically the exact same smoker? What would you...
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    Condensation on top (inside) and acid rain problem

    i built what is basically an upright smoker (firebox on bottom, compressor tank welded Verticle). I'll start a thread on it this week. The basic design is below. Anyway, fired it up for the first time this weekend and it worked great except for one issue. It condensed so much moisture on the top...
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    Need help with chimney lenght on unique compressor smoker

    I am making a somewhat unique upright smoker.  I want this to burn wood like an offset smoker does and not "smolder charcoal" like a uds or weber smokey mountain does.  It is my understanding I will need an exhaust of some sort rather than just an air adjustment on the top.  specs - 60 gallon...
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    Air intake vent above AND below fire grate...is this OK?

    Does the opening need to be totally below the fire grate or is this ok?  I plan on having 2 vents on my firebox.  Each on opposite sides. Is this OK?  I apologize for the terrible "drawing."  MS paint was acting up (not allowing me to draw straight lines).
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    Any upright compressor builds out there?

    I built a 33 gallon reverse flow last year.  It works well but the small size creates some issues/limitations.  I have acquired the tank for my next build.  It is a 60 gallon.  I was thinking of maybe doing an upright (to save space while not using).  What are the disadvantages?  I still want it...
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    Wholly Moly Batman! Rolled Steel is not cheap!

    I was thinking about making another smoker.  I started getting quotes for rolled steel for the CC and firebox.  $675 for a 42" x 20" diameter x 3/16" pipe and a 22" x 20" diameter 3/16 pipe?  Damn, seemed high to me.  This does not even include the end caps.  Guess my plans might be changing...
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    Drastic temp differences inside CC

    I built a reverse flow out of a 33 gallon compressor.  Overall I am pretty happy with it. http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/181548/my-first-build-help-me-please-reverse-flow Yesterday when the chicken was done I decided to put the second maverick temp probe on the grate and keep the smoker...
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    Poll: Water Pan or not in reverse flow

    In a different thread there was talk about steam and water pans.  I feel bad hijacking that thread so I thought I would start one solely on my question.  Since I built my reverse flow, I have used a water pan thinking it is the same idea as a regular side box smoker.  I am learning now some do...
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    Vent advice (modifications for improvement)

    I built a reverse flow smoker a month or so ago.  It works pretty good but I have a feeling it needs better venting for the fire. Can anyone offer some thoughts?  Also, could I add a vent to the opposite side of the firebox and vent from both sides? specs 33 gallon tank 16 x 14 x 14 firebox 30"...
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    Really dumb question...using wood that is "infected"

    I posted a local add looking to take down a tree or two for wood for my smoker.  I found a peach tree but they told me it is half dead and infected with a bug.  I assume after seasoning this is no problem?  I will leave it outside for at least 6 months before moving into my shed to finish...
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    Cherry Blossom wood for smoke?

    Lost a large branch from my cherry blossom tree.  I saved the wood.  Can I season it and cook with it?  How is the taste?  Thank you. Also, I am not 100% it is a cherry blossom.  It flowered recently like a lot of other trees around town and it DOES have small cherry looking fruit on it.  (I...
  19. busmania

    Need CC gasket advice

    my CC doesn't leak bad but I'd like to seal it better. 1/8" thick nomex was too fat. Is there a thinner gasket or a way to make my own? These are about to go on!
  20. busmania

    Teach me how to smoke on my offset! Please?

    Here is my background.  I have owned a Big Green Egg for about 3 years.  I was getting bored and needed a project so I built a reverse flow out of a 33 gallon craftsman tank. I have used it twice.  It seems to be smoking waaatoo much but maybe I am just used to very minimal visual smoke because...
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