im sure someone has a picture of how I insulated mine in a pinch..
but after that, i was prepared and wrap a welding blanket around the cook chamber and hold it in place with a pair of bungees.
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Get rid of my Bandera Smoker?
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im sure someone has a picture of how I insulated mine in a pinch..
but after that, i was prepared and wrap a welding blanket around the cook chamber and hold it in place with a pair of bungees.
Build a big enough fire and it shouldn't be an issue. I have had mine fired up with it that cold. Yes, it gets down in the teens and twenties in GA. Thankfully not that often though.
I am glad this place used to be the bandera brethren. That is how i found it, was searching the internet for info on the cooker i had just bought. Good stuff.
nmayeux
Babbling Farker
I have some pretty cool cooking stuff, but my BSKD is still one of my favorites. It was my first real smoker, and I learned to cut my teeth on her. I use the Lang more because of the additional space, but when cooking for just myself and the family, I almost always use the BSKD. With that said, she isn't perfect right out of the box, but with the right mods and a little practice she comes pretty close. And once you have mastered this type of smoker, you can pretty much cook on anything. I can't imagine the day when I have to get rid of her...
BigAl
is One Chatty Farker
Yep and if ur right handed the big problem with those farkers is that you have to learn to hold you adult BBQ beverage with the left hand while Qing:icon_smil:!:
BigAl
is One Chatty Farker
Yep, when we (Phil) got insulted by yahoo Bandera site founder, it was the best thing that happened to us, some day I WILL get to a BASH you meet you farkers face to face, and I got a lot of face...:icon_bigsmil
D$mn, I just noticed how much my head looks like a BGE, is that a sign from the smoke Gods?
:shock::eusa_clap:!:Duh, looks like I might of had one or two before Pron taken....:icon_sleepy
Kinda, like tonight:icon_shock1: while posting and before as well:!:
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jaronimo
Full Fledged Farker
But to me, there is nothing like pulling up a stump on a summer afternoon, have a cold(adult) beverage, and tend the fire every hour or so while u mess around the yard. The bandera to me is what I call a therapeutic cooker. Some folks like to read a book, I like to play with a fire and eat the samples all day while the brisket cooks.
Thats the story of my life! It is my therapy too. And I need plenty of it.
kickassbbq
is Blowin Smoke!
Stick Burners Rule!!!!!!
I will admit that Stick Burning is for the BBQ Purist at heart!!
It takes a little practice to get the right fire, keep the temps constant and feed that fire at the right time until the cook is done.
It isn't for everybody. That's why they make all those set and forget little thingys!!!!
I would sell it and just go to McDonalds for some of those wonderful Jack 'O Ribs they sell.
Sorry, I freaked out.
I will admit that Stick Burning is for the BBQ Purist at heart!!
It takes a little practice to get the right fire, keep the temps constant and feed that fire at the right time until the cook is done.
It isn't for everybody. That's why they make all those set and forget little thingys!!!!
I would sell it and just go to McDonalds for some of those wonderful Jack 'O Ribs they sell.
Sorry, I freaked out.
Bigdog
somebody shut me the fark up.
The solution here seems simple. Keep the Bandera and buy an Egg too. It's the Brethren way. Check out our signature lines. Most of us have way more than one cooker. More is better. :wink: Then later on, buy yourself a Trager too so you have a peller pooper too for all night no fuss, set it and forget it burns. :icon_cool
Most of us have way more than one cooker. More is better. :wink: Then later on, buy yourself a Trager too so you have a peller pooper too for all night no fuss, set it and forget it burns. :icon_cool
BBQ Bandit
Babbling Farker
Learned thru my BSKD as well. It almost kicked my butt (not a pleasant thing) and the only thing that kept me from throwing it out was this forum. Learned through the guidance, patience, and methods of better fire management and modified by those who has learned before myself.
It is my best fire-breathing beast.
It is my best fire-breathing beast.
RibsIsRibs
Got Wood.
The solution here seems simple. Keep the Bandera and buy an Egg too. It's the Brethren way. Check out our signature lines.
Keep the Bandera and eventually buy a BGE (or Grill Dome) - that's what I'm gonna do. I arrived at my decision via deep thoughts fueled by a couple of beers last evening.
Bigdog
somebody shut me the fark up.
Atta Boy, welcome to the club. :icon_cool
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smkncajun
Guest
May be kind of late to get in the thread, but it took me about 8 burns to get to where I was only checking the temp every few hours; but I am the guy who likes tending fire, gives me a chance to hang outside and dring more BEER (Its part of the tending process)!!!!!!!!!!!! I did all the mods and now use charcoal to start and then its all logs after that, i am able to chop the wood into pieces that last 2 hours a piece (Its my OCD)....With all that being said, keep it and do not concede defeat, the more you work with it the better you will be and the more appreciation for the food you will have, just my opinion though
RibsIsRibs
Got Wood.
Well, chit!
I was jacking around with my Bandera today. Turns out the cook chamber door hinges were frozen, so I sprayed some oil into'em. They loosened up a bit, but I musta yanked too hard - one of the hinge welds broke. Now the door is hanging on one hinge.
Looks like I have some work to do...
I was jacking around with my Bandera today. Turns out the cook chamber door hinges were frozen, so I sprayed some oil into'em. They loosened up a bit, but I musta yanked too hard - one of the hinge welds broke. Now the door is hanging on one hinge.
Looks like I have some work to do...
ok, now that officially sucks.
u have a welder?? Or access to one? Or someone that can do it? A rack of ribs or 2 goes a long way when bartering.
u have a welder?? Or access to one? Or someone that can do it? A rack of ribs or 2 goes a long way when bartering.
Brauma
somebody shut me the fark up.
If you have to take it to a welder, find someone you can pay in Q or beer. Thats what I did. My Dera had a bad case of rust. So where ever we cut out metal, we replaced with 1/4" plate. Beefed it up mod. Nice. The more metal you have to hold temp, the better.
ipls3355
is one Smokin' Farker
chit, I'm convinced, I need a Bandera:sad:
ZILLA
is One Chatty Farker
Devoted stick burner that I am, and always will be, I've found it's not for everyone. You either love them or hate them. If you find you'd rather not cook at all then use the Dera then move to another type of cooker and start having fun again. Try the mods first and sit back and enjoy the ride. It's really an exercise in relaxation.
