Recent content by Dety1

I installed the seal when I received the smoker. it has help keep it clean and the smoke from leaking around the door. I haven’t noticed any performance issues. My friend purchased the same smoker a year later and didn’t install a seal. The smoke comes out around the lid and it looks like she...

Congrats and great job on the shelf. I was going to chime in but it seems that the other members gave you good advice. I sealed my door all around with Oklahoma joe’s gasket from Lowe’s. and I don’t have any leaks. Enjoy!

I can tell you what I did with mine and it’s working out . I filled the hopper with pellets up to screen level. Then removed the screws, then the screen. Reinstalled the screws and lay the screen back in hopper. Now I can change or remove pellets for storage when I want without waiting for the...

It looks like the wood shelf is going to work out for you. I used scrap material that I had left from other projects. I cut mine about 1/4” less than the cart finished measurement . Good luck , post picture of finish .

I purchased it at McMaster Carr, I believe Grainger has it also.

Hi, would you mind posting a picture of you mods. I’m always looking for new ideas. Thank you.

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Yes it’s stainless, painted black

I installed expanded metal prior to assembling cart. I took 1/4” off the measurement provided above. I also got the idea from the above members. Thanks again. You were very helpful.

Thank you, The food has come out great.

Syd, sorry I can’t help with your question. There are other options you may want to look into. I use high temp sealant (lava rock) there are no leaks and the vents are tight after sealant cured.

I made it using some stainless scrap left over from the shelf. 3/4” wide. I used the existing screws on the back 6” center to center and used the vise for the bends. About 1” gap from back to brac

How true, I can’t say Thank you enough for all the knowledge I’ve obtain from this forum.

Congrats, There is a lot of good ideas being shared.you may want to plan ahead and decide what may work for your needs. Enjoy.

So far ribs, 14# brisket, pork shoulder and chicken. Tonight porter house. I love this smoker.