Ideas on attaching Cold Smoker to MES 40in w/stand

[elsid88]

I'm looking for ideas on attaching the Cold Smoker to the MES directly and how to support the Cold Smoker from underneath.  

I'm thinking eventually I will have to build some pipe structure as I have seen on here already, but I will wait for the summer weather to embark on that project.

In the meantime, does anyone have any reasonably quick ideas to support the Cold Smoker when attached to the MES w/stand?

Thanks in advance... 

 

[mab007]

I have the same issue, and I just use the cold smoke bolt/hook and let it hang.  it has worked so far, you have to be careful not to tighten too much, or you will bend the inside of the MES.  I have thought about attaching a plate to the bottom of the MES as a support, but have not gotten around to it.  Have used the cold smoke half a dozen times, just hanging off, no problem!   If I was to make a support, it would look like a big T and it would attach to the legs, and stick out on the side to support the cold smoke.  Keep me posted!

 

[elsid88]

Will do.  Question on your half dozen smokes using it, how did it work out? How long did you have it on?  I will be finding out soon enough as I'm going to smoke a brisket for Christmas Eve but was curious what your experience has been.

 

[mab007]

I only use the cold smoke for cheese, and a fully cured salmon.  If you are doing brisket, you will need heat.  I had the rig attached for a few hours each time.

 

[tnuser]

MES cold smoker stand.jpg

• tnuser
• Apr 21, 2017

MES smoker and cold smoker together.jpg

• tnuser
• Apr 21, 2017