Smoker Assembly

[whtsmoke]

Newbie type question here, when i get ready to assemble my off set smoker is it a better idea to seal it as you assemble it or is it better to put it together and then seal it? I just want to doit right the first time. Thanks

 

[joe black]

IMO, I would seal it as you go, since it is new. Why risk taking it apart again.

Good luck with it, Joe

 

[anvil]

I seasoned mine before doing the mods incase I got it too hot. A floor jack and some wood work Well as a second hand if needed.

 

[cadman]

I'm doing my first smoke with a new smoker today in Oklahoma Joe highland I sealed everything as I assembled mine I put the gaskets around the door openings and read sealant between the firebox in the smoker and around the bottom of the stack and I did a few mods that I saw online everything is working great! Smoking some beef short ribs, bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers, and some wings!

 

[anvil]

I'm doing my first smoke with a new smoker today in Oklahoma Joe highland I sealed everything as I assembled mine I put the gaskets around the door openings and read sealant between the firebox in the smoker and around the bottom of the stack and I did a few mods that I saw online everything is working great! Smoking some beef short ribs, bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers, and some wings!

Awesome! So far I have done spare ribs and tips, brats, and tomorrow I will be smoking country style ribs and chicken leg quarters.