newbie from FL.

[jumper]

This the best site I came across, I been smoking for awhile , babyacks ribs , summersausage. l have a traeger smoker, and Bradley smoker, I want to build a smoker out of wood , but I need some guildance .it will be 72 "tall 25 "wide and 33"deep , I am using tongue and groove red oak , for my smoke ,I got a Bradley smoker generator,.I'm going to get a Bradley heat control. I don't know witch one yet . I hope you guys can help with that . The other thing I am have the most trouble with is my heat source, I don't know how many watts I will need 2000 or 3000 watts. How hot do i want my smoker to get 250, 300 degrees max? And do i need to put insulation in it .I would really appreciate any help I can get . Man, I am excited!

Thanks Jumper

 

[diggingdogfarm]

Welcome, Jumper!

Happy Smoking!


~Martin

 

[kathrynn]

 to SMF!   We are happy you have decided to join us!  You will learn a bunch of stuff here!  Lots of friendly folks too!

Have you signed up for Jeff's E-Course yet?  There is so much useful information on it...here is a link if you haven't to get you pointed in the right direction!

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/f/127/5-day-smoking-basics-ecourse

If you need any help navigating around just holler!  Will be glad to help!

Kat

 

[ncsmokeu]

Welcome.  Good luck with the Wood build.  I'm sure there are plenty of people here that can help out with that.  Keep us updating on how it goes!
 

 

[jumper]

I begone to take Jeff's 5 day course, chapter one done , and ordered the rub

 

[smokinhusker]

Hello and welcome to SMF! Glad to see you are diving into the e-course. 

 

[s2k9k]

 to SMF!!! We're happy you joined us!

 

[roadkill cafe]

Hey Jumper...Welcome aboard. Glad to see you found us. Sounds like your going to have fun doing your smoker build. Sorry I can't provide any input as I have a gasser & electric, but want to say "Hi" to a fellow South Floridian. Just a short jaunt south of you in Beerfield Beach. You're going to love it here on SMF. Lots of friendly, knowledgeable folks and awesome recipes. Again,