NEW FROM NORTH TEXAS

[Kevin Haynes]

Haven't even smoked yet. First attempt coming soon

 

[Scott Eisenbraun]

Welcome from ND.

 

[gmc2003]

Welcome to the forum glad you to have ya join. What type of smoker do you have or are looking to get?

Chris

 

[Kevin Haynes]

Welcome to the forum glad you to have ya join. What type of smoker do you have or are looking to get?

Chris

Got an old country Pecos smoker from Academy. I think that's the name of it. I thought it would be a decent starter for me. Only thing I've ever smoked was a cigarette so I'm giving this a whirl since I'm almost 30 and need to start bringing something to the table for family get togethers haha.

 

[gmc2003]

Ok I'm not so familiar with the OCP, but it looks like a nice rig. Are you planning on using strictly wood or a combo of wood and charcoal? I would suggest you fire it up and season it. Find out where it leaks and where the hot spots are(if there are any). I started out with a char-griller duo that was inexpensive, but after learning it's quirks I managed to put out some pretty decent Q. Someone here that uses your grill will chime in with first hand knowledge and help you out. The more information you can provide the better the answers will be. If someone doesn't offer any help in the next day or so try the search function. You'd be amazed at what turns up.

Chris

 

[Kevin Haynes]

Ok I'm not so familiar with the OCP, but it looks like a nice rig. Are you planning on using strictly wood or a combo of wood and charcoal? I would suggest you fire it up and season it. Find out where it leaks and where the hot spots are(if there are any). I started out with a char-griller duo that was inexpensive, but after learning it's quirks I managed to put out some pretty decent Q. Someone here that uses your grill will chime in with first hand knowledge and help you out. The more information you can provide the better the answers will be. If someone doesn't offer any help in the next day or so try the search function. You'd be amazed at what turns up.

Chris

Strictly wood only. I will be seasoning it and looking for leaks. I assume just using that grill tape will be fine, right.

 

[gmc2003]

Should be, high temp food safe RTV sealer or oven door gasket will also work. There are a few different options out there. I would go with what's available to you. Let us know how it goes, and before applying make sure the surfaces are extremely clean.

Chris

 

[Kevin Haynes]

Should be, high temp food safe RTV sealer or oven door gasket will also work. There are a few different options out there. I would go with what's available to you. Let us know how it goes, and before applying make sure the surfaces are extremely clean.

Chris

Sounds good to me. Will do! Thanks

 

[SmokinAl]

Welcome to SMF!
Looking forward to seeing that new smoker in action!!
Al

 

[AllenRR]

You are in the right place Kevin. These folks are most helpful. I have been smoking meat for decades and learn something every time I come on here. The OCP is pretty solid for the money. There are youtube videos that show mods for it. Best of luck to ya.