^^^All these guys got good stuff for you. Airflow is a big deal - I keep all vents open all the time. If the fire is getting too hot I either move the meat further away from the firebox or open the firebox door - that way the temp drops and I still have a clean burning fire - if the fire is too low, I either add more preheated wood, or I'll throw in some lump - but after awhile you'll get used to your cooker and you won't have those sorts of problems nearly as much. Just keep after it - it's a learning curve for sure but worth it. My stickburner is still my favorite cooker.
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