New to the site - Arlington Texas

[lankster35]

Hey! Been looking around for a site to join and settled on this one. My name is Bob and I started cooking with a horizontal stick burner about 25 years ago. Then somehow I lost my mind, sold my pit and switched to an electric smoker. They make good BBQ but it wasn't the same so after a 7 or 8 year hiatus here I am.

I ended up with a Lyfe Tyme 20"x40" double door with a vertical stack on the end and a 20"x32" firebox. I already installed some tuning plates as I was having a hard time keeping the heat next to the box manageable - Basically 350 on the right door, 250 on the left door and 150 in the vertical. Lyfe Tyme only puts about a 3" angled plate at the top inside next to the firebox that is really worthless. I now have 6 tuning plates 6"x18" that I'm using. Got the horizontal within 45 degrees of each other and the vertical is within another 50 degrees of the left door. I'm gonna keep trying to perfect it.

Maybe one day I will have enough posts to be allowed to post a pic of my pit or change my avatar. Seems like it is still restricted....or I'm too old to figure out how to do it

Smoke 'em if you got 'em.

Bob

 

[BobBrisket]

Bob,

Welcome! After a few post, some options open up. Purchasing a subscription opens up more options but is not required.

Bob

 

[lankster35]

Thanks Bob - I am loving my new pit and have been cooking almost every weekend weather permitting. Even cooked in the rain a few times this winter just because. The electric smoker just wasn't the same as building a fire and playing with it for the entire day!

 

[chambersuac]

Welcome, Bob, from San Antonio. You have found the best spot on the WWW...and some of the best folks on earth.

Your pit should last you your life and the life of any kids you might have. They are beasts and well made in Uvalde. I,lived there for years, but never bought one of them...but always wanted one.

 

[sliding_billy]

Greetings from the NE part of the Metroplex.

 

[Cloudsmoker]

Welcome from Dallas. You made a great choice.

 

[frognot]

Welcome aboard Bob!

 

[BigBobBQ]

Bob, Welcome to the Brethren!! There is a wealth of knowledge and experience amung the members. If you have a BBQ or cooking related obsession or hobby this is the place to be. Sit back, soak up the knowledge and jump in there and be sure to share yours as well. If you can't find or get an answer to the question here then there is probably not an answer available.

 

[JDM46]

Bob, Welcome from North Dakota.

 

[southside66]

Hey! Been looking around for a site to join and settled on this one. My name is Bob and I started cooking with a horizontal stick burner about 25 years ago. Then somehow I lost my mind, sold my pit and switched to an electric smoker. They make good BBQ but it wasn't the same so after a 7 or 8 year hiatus here I am.

I ended up with a Lyfe Tyme 20"x40" double door with a vertical stack on the end and a 20"x32" firebox. I already installed some tuning plates as I was having a hard time keeping the heat next to the box manageable - Basically 350 on the right door, 250 on the left door and 150 in the vertical. Lyfe Tyme only puts about a 3" angled plate at the top inside next to the firebox that is really worthless. I now have 6 tuning plates 6"x18" that I'm using. Got the horizontal within 45 degrees of each other and the vertical is within another 50 degrees of the left door. I'm gonna keep trying to perfect it.

Maybe one day I will have enough posts to be allowed to post a pic of my pit or change my avatar. Seems like it is still restricted....or I'm too old to figure out how to do it

Smoke 'em if you got 'em.

Bob

Welcome Bob!

 

[Blythewood BBQ'er]

Welcome to the Brethren!

 

[bluetang]

Welcome, come on in, take your shoes off and sit a spell.

 

[cowgirl]

Welcome to the forum Bob!

 

[IamMadMan]

Welcome to the forum Bob, glad to have you join us and hopefully take part in the other forums.

We don't have a lot of rules here other than spam and advertising are not permitted, the rest is just common sense, courtesy, and mutual respect for one another.

You'll find a great group of people here with a willingness to help and guide you, regardless of of how simple or how complicated you think your question may be. You'll also find that there are many ways to achieve great food, there is no single "cookie cutter" method as some have been conditioned to think. You'll just have to try a few different methods and soon you'll master the way that works best for you.

We'll be here to guide you and answer your questions as you begin your journey into smoking and BBQ. Pretty soon you'll go from asking questions to posting pictures of your progress, and we will all share in your experience as true Brethren.


We have many different forums here.... Below are just a few of them.

For discussion on BBQ/Smoking related topics, we have the "Q-Talk" Forum. This is a good starting point for all new Brethren.

For those who are interested in competing, We have a "Competition BBQ" forum.

We also have a "Catering, Food Handling and Awareness" and "Catering, Vending and Cooking For The Masses".

We also have a trading forum where members can trade sauces and rubs available from different areas around our country.

For general non BBQ related talk we also have "The Wood Pile" forum.


I hope to see you in the "Q-Talk" forum soon. You'll find help on almost every topic from cooking your first Pork Butt to curing and smoking your own ham and bacon.

If you can't find the topic you need help with, or have questions about a specific topic, just start a new thread in the related forum.

There are many members with years of experience that are willing to answer your questions and share their knowledge to guide you in the right direction. Collectively there is a wealth of experience and knowledge among the membership, including you. Don't be afraid to jump in there and share your knowledge and your experiences as well.




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[Thingfish]

Glad to have you in the Brethren, Bob!