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    Char Griller Duo

    Hi everyone! Brand new to this forum, and have only smoked once or twice before (and on a cheap bullet smoker). I’ve recently purchased the char griller duo, and attached the side fire box! I’m super keen to get my first smoke going, however have noticed the fire box hangs significantly...
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    New to this, please help. Pork scotch

    Hello! I am from Australia so some of our cuts are named different I think. I went to the butcher and asked for pork shoulder or butt and they gave me a pork scotch and said it was good for pulled pork. I’ve had it in the smoker 3.5 hours and it is not reaching a stall yet. It’s 5 pounder and...
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    60 Gal Offset build - Technical questions

    Hi SMFs! I've spent the last week or so reading through as many posts here on the forum as I could find. I am at a crossroads in designing my build, and would like to come to the hive mind for help. I followed @daveomak 's calculator to a T, and came up with what I think is a really neat...
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    4 Briskets for Labor Day

    Hello everyone, I am a chef from New Jersey who is smoking brisket for the first time for a Labor day event for 250 people. Brisket is one of the items on the buffet so I smoked 4, 13-15 lb. briskets to 130 F on the point, and 150 F on the flat for approximately 7 hours at 225-240 F with...
  5. learnintosmoke

    Masterbuilt, Gravity 800 series

    So I want to give a personal experience review of my Masterbuilt gravity 800. I’ve seen a lot of up-and-down reviews of this smoker, and I have to say I’m kind of confused at peoples results. I’ve had mine for about a year and a half. And I use it frequently. I will say that what made me choose...
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    MAK One-Star General Pellet Grill for Sale

    Three month old MAK One-Star General pellet grill If you’re not familiar with MAK Grills, they are a very well-respected high-end pellet grill manufacturer based in Oregon. Their grills are Made in the USA and very high quality. I purchased this grill directly from MAK in April 2023. I’ve...
  7. anglingvirginia

    Hey everyone

    Hey everyone! New here from VA, Figured I would introduce myself ! I’m John an I have been grilling for a few years, Just introduced a new line to my resume. Just picked up a new Smoker. If anyone has any pointers shoot me a message or something. Thanks everyone an really am going to enjoy my stay!
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    BBQ Pit Boss PB1230 Smoker (Austin)

    It is new. Prices new low as $700 on the web. Im reasonable on this make offer. 2 Free bags of pellets. Call or text please 512-680-4952.
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    BBQ Char-Broil model 14201677 smoker (Austin)

    Make offer. It is in very good shape used very few times. Please text or call me 512-680-4952
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    Inherited Smoker help

    Howdy! I have inherited(see: first one that wanted) a smoker from a friend of a family member. Her husband passed a couple years back and is now working on going through his stuff and getting rid of it. One of those was this smoker(pictures attached). I told her I'd take it sight unseen. My...
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    Offset Smoker / Pellet Combo

    Hey everyone! Want you're feedback, have a crazy but cool idea! An offset smoker that can also use pellets! Check out pictures below of my idea / design. Very simple design. I'd have some sort of platform or something for pellet assembly to sit on. Main purpose is for overnight smokes or...
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    Masterbuilt Portable Charcoal Grill - New Owner w/accessory recommendations for owners (no mods)

    I recently purchased a Masterbuilt Portable Charcoal Smoker and figured I would share some recommendations for other owners. I'll try and keep this brief. 1. Water Pan: For those of you who like to do longer smoking sessions with this smoker, you might have considered how to add a water pan...
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    My offset smoker project 12/07 - 03/08

    Hi all, Here’s a few pictures of my offset smoker I built, utilizing recycled metal, mainly. The smoker body was leaking rusty water tank from a concrete truck, the 1/4” boiler plate, 6” pipe and some angle iron came from a scrap metal shop ( connections connections) lol I purchased new temp...
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    Workhorse 1975 pit sale

    Selling my 1975 workhorse smoker. Has top grate and cowboy firebox. On tractor tires. I got it just a few months ago after waiting almost a year after purchase. I’ve smoked on it a few times and it works great. Selling it because I recently inherited a house that needs a lot of work. Need the...
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    greyish layer on meat

    Hey guys, I am new to this forum. I am a happy owner of a custom built offset, but I have some minor issues/questions. I'm a long time reader of this forum, but I only recently joined and started posting. I have posted another question on 'smoker builds', but wanted to ask a second one here...
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    Fire does not seem to burn (smokestack question)

    Hey guys. I have a custom made smoker, I will put all the dimensions below as info, together with some pictures. My question to you guys is, why I seem to have trouble keeping my fire lit with my firebox door wide open. When I keep the top door open, my wood burns crazy, but when I close it...
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    J&R Manufacturing Oyler 700 - For sale - in Sacramento, California

    J&R Manufacturing Oyler 700 for sale in Sacramento, CA. The Oyler 700 cooks over 800 lbs at a time. It runs off of wood and has 14 racks on a carousel inside. This one needs a new electric motor and probably a bit of electrical wiring. Light surface rust on the cooking racks. Also light damage...
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    First smoker dimensions help

    Hi, I’m having a friend weld me a smoker and was wondering about dimensions, particularly the chimney size. How does all of this look: 16”X36” cooking chamber 16”X12” firebox 40” chimney at 3” diameter 20” opening from firebox to cooking chamber What do you all think? Link to BBQ Pit Calculator
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    Wiring pid to original mes smoker wires

    Can anyone explain how to wire up the pid to your existing element and wires? I know About wire nutting the 4 wires on the board but wondering how to actually wire up pid to use existing element
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