smoker gaskets locally sourced

[big z 765]

does anyone know where i can get a rope gasket to seal around the lid of my COS?  I would prefer to go to a store than order online but if i have to I can order it.  Also aside from fire bricks does anyone have a good insulation idea to keep the heat in the smoker for the smoke chamber?  Any help would be appreciated   

Jeff

 

[rsnovi]

Have you checked wood stove dealers. I have seen that rope sold by the yard in different diameters at those places. For instance there is a place in Chelsea that sells it.

 

[fpmich]

I got mine at a DoItBest hardware.