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Longhornamus

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Today is the day!
« on: January 13, 2015, 08:14:06 AM »
UPS tracking shows my packages made it to town carrying my #2 and cart, along with some other items. I will check back in once it arrives. They usually save me for the end of their route, so it may be a long day, a very long day.......patience little grasshopper.....

Can't wait!!!
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Keith from Texas
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Re: Today is the day!
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2015, 09:22:24 AM »
It's like waiting for the stork to bring your baby ;)
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Gregg - Fargo, ND
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Re: Today is the day!
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2015, 09:30:59 AM »
It won't be long now, Keith!  I see many happy smokes in your near future  ;D
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Re: Today is the day!
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2015, 12:31:33 PM »
Yay Keith! You will love the #2!
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Re: Today is the day!
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2015, 12:57:39 PM »
Hang in there Keith.. Good smokes are in your future.  ;)
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Re: Today is the day!
« Reply #5 on: January 13, 2015, 07:30:16 PM »
Quick update. #2 has landed! Boxes unpacked and everything seems to be in order. Started building the cart and will finish it in morning. Want to relax a bit before heading to sleep. Tomorrow: finish cart, mount smoker to cart, break in smoker. I will upload some photos tomorrow.
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Re: Today is the day!
« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2015, 07:56:38 PM »
Great news, Keith!  The Eagle has landed!!  And you just think you're going to sleep tonight! ;)
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Tony from NW Arkansas
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Re: Today is the day!
« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2015, 08:17:31 PM »
Sweet dreams of succulent BBQ..........I am going to wear a drool bib to bed tonight.....
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Re: Today is the day!
« Reply #8 on: January 13, 2015, 08:33:54 PM »
Quote from: Longhornamus on January 13, 2015, 08:17:31 PM
Sweet dreams of succulent BBQ..........I am going to wear a drool bib to bed tonight.....

Good thinking...now you're planning ahead! ;)
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Tony from NW Arkansas
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Re: Today is the day!
« Reply #9 on: January 14, 2015, 08:31:20 AM »
OK guys. Smoker cart put together and smoker installed on cart. Today I will do the initial break-in. Before I do this I need to confirm that I do NOT cover the firebox and bottom with foil. I have read on this forum not to put foil, but the instructions that came with it says that it is recommended. Just want a final word before going for it.

Now, I also purchased a Maverick 732 thermometer. I know I do not need this for the break-in but am curious as to where most folks place the temp probe in the smoker for the most consistent results.

Thanks in advance!!!
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Re: Today is the day!
« Reply #10 on: January 14, 2015, 08:58:09 AM »
Keith,
 I place my probe on the top shelf rear away from the meat.

I just finished installing and auber controler permanent probe that is just over 1 inch from the top as recommended by others in this forum.

Good luck
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Re: Today is the day!
« Reply #11 on: January 14, 2015, 09:10:55 AM »
Keith, don't foil for break in because you want the smoke to patina the box. Happy smoking! 😊
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Re: Today is the day!
« Reply #12 on: January 14, 2015, 09:17:08 AM »
Thank you guys! Lovin' this forum!
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Re: Today is the day!
« Reply #13 on: January 14, 2015, 09:26:14 AM »
Well, delay of game. Between the radar and the hourly forecast the weather is running interference.......doooohhhhh!!!
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Re: Today is the day!
« Reply #14 on: January 14, 2015, 10:04:41 AM »
+1 on the no foil for the break in.   As for the temp probe, I always put it on the top rack in the smoker so it does not potentially come in the contact with any of the meat that I am smoking.  When this happens, you get bizarre temp readings!
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