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[cleanbbqdave]

Im new to the offset world.
I just got the Brazos and i have hard time keeping fire on. my fire spreads to much in the firebox and after couple hours there is not enough to catch the next piece of wood and it never really catches. Im using the charcoal plate that comes with it.
Im think i might take to grill grates and make a v shape so it all in one place similar to the lone star grillz product.
Please tell if its a bad idea or i should go for it.

 

[Wurstmeister]

Welcome to the SMF from South Carolina.
While you wait for someone who has a lot more experience than I do, take a look at the following search on the SMF regarding your question. Search results for query: start and maintain fire in offset smoker

John

 

[kruizer]

Welcome to SMF from Minnesota. I have a flat bottom fire box and I just keep the coal bed and fir off to one side and it works well.

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Welcome to SMF.

You might find this thread useful.

V shaped fire management basket

Does anyone have for sale any V shaped fire baskets for wood smokers? Been waiting for lone Star to get them in stock and it's been weeks since they have and when k emailed them they said they aren't too sure when.

www.smokingmeatforums.com

 

[cleanbbqdave]

thanks you guys for your help.

 

[912smoker]

Welcome to SMF from SE Ga