New Guy - KD lumber scraps

[ChrisStef]

Im new here and fairly new to smoking as well so excuse the rook dog question. My other hobby is woodworking which means that i have gobs of random cut offs sitting around my shop. Walnut, maple, cherry, oak, pine, poplar along with some random exotics ...

If i plan on using some of this wood to chuck in my new 18.5" Weber should i be soaking it? what sizes should i be looking to cut it up into?

Much appreciated for the help gang.

 

[dave schiller]

Keep the maple, cherry, and oak for smoking. Cut into fist full size chunks and don't soak it. Burn the rest in the wood stove or fireplace.

 

[motolife313]

The walnut is good for smoking too. Don't let that go to the fire place. I've been using black walnut good stuff! I've been using it 25% to fruit woods in my stick burner. Only wood goes in it

 

[SmokinAl]

Yea just don't use the pine!!
It's great for a fire pit, but not for smoking food!
Al

 

[ChrisStef]

Thanks fellas.