HDCTX
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I've never cooked a decent brisket in my life, and the only smoker I ever owned was a tiny electric Brinkman more than forty years ago.
I just joined this forum yesterday, so be kind. LOL
I purchased a new Highland, bought a few mod parts, and want to assemble and season it my the end of the weekend, and I have a few questions.
1. I bought some nomex gasket tape and some high temp sealant.
The fire box on this thing is in two parts, and bolts to the cook chamber. The videos I've seen say to use the tape around the door openings, and use the sealant on all the through bolts and between the fire box and the cook chamber. The sealant is only rated for 650, and the nomex for 1,000. Would it be better to use the nomex tape to close the gap between the fire box and cooking chamber, or will I create more problems from metal deflection around the tape?
I got toggle clamps for the cook chamber. Some recommend placing them near the bottom of the door, and some suggest the middle. Anyone have a reason for a preference?
I also ordered stainless nuts and bolts for the firebox, mainly because I hear it will wear out much sooner than the cook chamber, and I want to make replacement easier.
I also ordered a baffle plate, smoke stack extension (to the grate), and a charcoal basket from Island Outdoor. If you have any tips on installing those parts I'm all ears.
I look forward to any and all feedback.
I just joined this forum yesterday, so be kind. LOL
I purchased a new Highland, bought a few mod parts, and want to assemble and season it my the end of the weekend, and I have a few questions.
1. I bought some nomex gasket tape and some high temp sealant.
The fire box on this thing is in two parts, and bolts to the cook chamber. The videos I've seen say to use the tape around the door openings, and use the sealant on all the through bolts and between the fire box and the cook chamber. The sealant is only rated for 650, and the nomex for 1,000. Would it be better to use the nomex tape to close the gap between the fire box and cooking chamber, or will I create more problems from metal deflection around the tape?
I got toggle clamps for the cook chamber. Some recommend placing them near the bottom of the door, and some suggest the middle. Anyone have a reason for a preference?
I also ordered stainless nuts and bolts for the firebox, mainly because I hear it will wear out much sooner than the cook chamber, and I want to make replacement easier.
I also ordered a baffle plate, smoke stack extension (to the grate), and a charcoal basket from Island Outdoor. If you have any tips on installing those parts I'm all ears.
I look forward to any and all feedback.