Custom Smoker Problem

[NCoonis]

Originally Posted by ButtBurner

how did that thermometer check out?

was it off?

Originally Posted by Hook_Line_and_Sinker

It actually looks fine the added intake and exhaust won't hurt. Temp prob issues are your main culprit. That and adjusting to a new rig. Keep firing her up and you will learn how she likes to dance.

One thing that has nor been addressed is grease, I hope you provided a way to drain that baby, because I can imagine that once you fill her up with a full load you will had a lot of grease to deal with.

Welcome aboard neighbor

Thanks Hook, I loves this place!!! Smoking brisket and a cigar with brew in hand on a fine Easter Sunday... can't really go wrong!!

[NCoonis]

The 4" chimney stack work great, I think I am going to add a 2-1/2" black iron pipe right above the 4" one going from firebox to meat chamber just becuase I am definitely loosing a lot of heat trapped in that top 3-1/2" of space. Plus on my cook yesterday I had all valves and intake holes wide open the entire time. I got good temps, but with everything open I really had no control. I'd rather have the ability to go much hotter than I need but be able to control it with the intake valves.

Anyway, thanks for all your help guys, I posted a new thread with my finished build (well, is it really ever finished?).
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...54#post2431854