Oh, so close...

[SmittyJonz]

Ahhh it wasn't near accurate anyways......... :mrgreen:

 

[Smoking Piney]

Now I need to see about cutting down some of this wood (pecan and hickory) that I've been saving. It's in regular "fireplace" lengths... suggestions on best (relatively inexpensive) tool to chop it down to size?

A chop saw works nicely.

 

[Ayvatr]

That is one fine cooking machine! Borrow a friends miter saw and use a 60 tooth blade to shorten your Woodstock. Safer and quicker.

 

[ShadowDriver]

Yep. I caved. Couldn't take it any longer after I spent the early afternoon replacing the kitchen faucet, then dodging a big-arsed t-storm that rolled through.

Following the directions crazy in the manual... built a small charcoal fire... discovered that the firebox can actually "handle" a "normal" sized log. Giving it a shot, at least during this initial shakedown cruise.

Appreciate the suggestions on the cutting implements. No idea what I'll end up choosing/using, but at least I have a few ideas to kick around.

Taking it easy on the new girl. My Smoke Remote reports 146F in a slow climb. I look to bring her up to temp around 250F and hold it for a bit.

Meanwhile, to answer Marty's question:

Might as well throw something in there to cook!

 

[Big George's BBQ]

I use to have one like that Congrats and enjoy Careful how much wood you put in it Initially I got some bitter food Had a lot of fun with it

 

[Big George's BBQ]

I found that if I put on top of the cook chamber it was already warm when ready to use- less white smoke

 

[tom b]

Cool cooker Marc, I too have been eyeballing those rigs.

 

[Ag76]

Thanks, guys. Maybe I'll get crazy and season it tomorrow, instead of waiting.



I've got a ThermoWorks Smoke that I absolutely love. Planning to use her as primary with the "attached" thermometers as secondary.



Now, I need to see about cutting down some of this wood (pecan and hickory) that I've been saving. It's in regular "fireplace" lengths... suggestions on best (relatively inexpensive) tool to chop it down to size?

More shenanigans and good times to come.

See Post #33 in the Link below to see how I handle cutting splits down so they will fit in the firebox if it won't handle a full size split. It works very well.

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=237738&page=3

 

[4ever3]

THATS what I'm talkin' bout Marc!

Let'er roll..

 

[guptaknows]

Congrats on the new smoker! You are going to love having a stick burner!

 

[BBQ Freak]

put a ball of foil in the thermos hole a season it up , just one step ahead .

 

[Titch]

Do you have a miter saw, Marc? That's what I usually use. Works great!

You can pick one up dirt cheap down here, so I assume the same.
Get that baby smokin Marc ,show us what you got

 

[ShadowDriver]

Thanks again, folks. Bloody crazy weather here on the High Plains. Squall line blew through a bit ago. Then, we've got 50-60mph gusts that are whipping my trees all over the place. Luckily only 10-15mph seems to reach the sheltered "pad" on the other side of the house.

I've got 4 reasonable splits in the firebox now, over the remnants of the coals. They've bumped the temps up towards 270F, and I'm pretty happy with how it's rolling. Fatty's almost at 110F, so she's got a bit of time left.

Forgot to add this shot as I started the "christening" fatty. It looks so lonely in the cook chamber...

 

[Smoking Piney]

Baby steps to greatness........:-D

 

[cowgirl]

Glad to hear the darned storm didn't do any damage. It's getting ready to hit me.
Nice fatty shot!

 

[Steve S]

Thermometers are overrated! Fire that mother UP!!!


This is all you need to cut splits down...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00O...e2-5af7-5801-99a3-a2e531551607&pf_rd_i=552950

No chain to sharpen no bar oil to sling or buy, just plug it in and start cutting.

This is what I use as my poor man's chain saw. (mine is a Makita)

 

[dadsr4]

Why do you guys not like a miter saw? I can whack out a whole bunch of wood
safely in no time. If any chainsaw has oil on it, it gets on the wood, not much,
but still....

If the wood twists, it can jam the blade, or jerk your hand into the blade. Most people will not take the time to secure the wood to keep their hand clear.

 

[Westx]

For cutting the splits to length a saws all with a Freud tree trimming blade works well.

 

[EdF]

Nice!

I'm not a big fan of using a miter saw, I use an electric chainsaw for smoking wood.

I got one of these recently, but haven't used it yet: [ame="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BANMUY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]Amazon.com : Black & Decker LP1000 Alligator Lopper 4.5-Amp Electric Chain Saw : Power Chain Saws : Patio, Lawn & Garden[/ame]

That and something to split with should do you.

 

[Evil-g]

Sweet Smoker!!!