Scored a 'New' Smoker...

Mine is a bit more rusty;  exterior could use a touch of hi-temp stove paint.

These are your basic low-budget offset firebox Smokers.  The metal's not very thick,  so they don't maintain temperature as well compared to the industrial grade types.  However,  people modify them a bit for better airflow and consistency of temps within the cooking chamber.

There's a cult following of people who modify these things with simple additions.  Some like to add a Stainless steel mesh box to the offset Wood / Coal container;  others line the Meatbox with firebrick.

Zoner Zeke had some photos of his electronically - controlled Smoker w/ digital thermometers and Fans with a Brain - cell to maintain proper temps.

I might add a couple old computer-box fans powered by lawn-mower batteries.  Or better yet,  a 'Habitrail' with Chipmunks to run the Fans.

https://grillinfools.com/blog/2009/03/16/offsethorizontal-smoker-modific...

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This fellow has all sorts of Kwazy mods on his 'Char-Griller'.  You have to see the photos to get a grasp.

Love how he has a Gas can near the Fire-Breathing smoker.

Thanks Mr. Fark.

I've been doing alright with a few Webers and various splits of Smoking Wood,  but this 'new'  Smoker will be Huge Fun.  Definitely a low-budget Smoker, but built pretty solid w/ good grates.

The BBQ fanatics have done all types of shenanigans with these items.  Do a search for 'Char-Griller Smoker Modifications' and you'll see that people are 'Searching For The Smoke' in many ways.  Hey,  at least they aren't ruining perfectly good Cars 

Thanks MarkD --

I've got a few cameras and chips that go with them.  However,  they all have some issue or another.  My favorite slurps AA batteries like Margaritas;  only 'Procell'  brand gets it through a dozen shots before the amp-hours are gone.

Other ones break down from cold / hot weather,  dropping on the ground,  Dawg chomps.  

But anyway,  the photos of other folks'  BBQ setups are nice-looking,  and they have much nicer patios & decks.  My yard is just Trees and wood-chip mulch with some tall grass & Hosta Lilies.

Here is an actual photograph which I snapped:

You can see that it looks rather Murky.  I'm just not that great of a photographer.

Thank you,

Mr.  Skyjunk.  I'm not 18,  and so not allowed to look at that stuff yet.

However,  feel free to share your photos of naked people smoking Vegetables,  Fish & Meat upon a 'Char-Griller' © Smoker.

I'm certain that the Community would enjoy that,  especially if the Smoker is Customized.

Thanks for the reminder,  Mr. Zeke re:  'BBQ Guru'.  I had forgotten the brand-name.

I'll have Fun with this El-Cheapo Smoker,  and perhaps construct a better one in the future.

My technique tends toward marinade overnight,  and then the dry-rub an hour or so before Smoking.  That varies with different meat or fish,  but it's all for Fun.