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SmokinSailor
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Let me start out with that I found this site this morning and immediately joined as it is a fantastic resource! Kudos to the site owner and members!
I am now the proud 3rd owner of a Bandera that I inherited from a friend that upgraded to the enviable Klose Famous 20x40 Backyard Chef. I would like to recondition the Bandera. Not necesarilly to factory condition but certainly to good working condition. I attached pics to help show the condition. The fire grate is gone and I've been using a grilling grate instead but reading this site showed how I can make a replacement. The firebox is rusted and very pited, the top to the firebox does not close tight in the front left and the firebox twists when I lock the side firebox door. The smokebox is in good condition as the paint is not peeling but is dull on the outside. The interior is well seasoned. I've cooked with it several times now and I love it. Although it takes a fair amount of fuel it is incredibly easier to control , fuel etc. than the frustrating New Braunfels water smoker with no air control that I've been trying to learn smoking on. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions and guidance on reconditioning
Thanks in advance for all suggestions,
SmokinSailor
I am now the proud 3rd owner of a Bandera that I inherited from a friend that upgraded to the enviable Klose Famous 20x40 Backyard Chef. I would like to recondition the Bandera. Not necesarilly to factory condition but certainly to good working condition. I attached pics to help show the condition. The fire grate is gone and I've been using a grilling grate instead but reading this site showed how I can make a replacement. The firebox is rusted and very pited, the top to the firebox does not close tight in the front left and the firebox twists when I lock the side firebox door. The smokebox is in good condition as the paint is not peeling but is dull on the outside. The interior is well seasoned. I've cooked with it several times now and I love it. Although it takes a fair amount of fuel it is incredibly easier to control , fuel etc. than the frustrating New Braunfels water smoker with no air control that I've been trying to learn smoking on. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions and guidance on reconditioning
Thanks in advance for all suggestions,
SmokinSailor