Currently building a 325gal RF.

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » May 28th, 2017, 3:43 pm

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Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » May 28th, 2017, 6:04 pm

Looks fantastic dude, awesome stuff!

TheCapps · Post by **TheCapps** » May 28th, 2017, 6:08 pm

Q-view to follow tomorrow, got two whole briskets, 1 pork loin, 4 boneless butts, and 3 bone in butts. Got a big group coming tomorrow for Memorial Day. Should have plenty of leftovers!

Dreams don't come true...Until you wake up and go to work.

Post by **Big T** » May 28th, 2017, 6:11 pm

Go big or go home!! I like it, good luck!!

TheCapps · Post by **TheCapps** » May 28th, 2017, 6:12 pm

That's my style....

Dreams don't come true...Until you wake up and go to work.

TheCapps · Post by **TheCapps** » May 28th, 2017, 8:22 pm

Not sure if I butchered these things too much. This is my first attempt at a full briskets. I ended up with two pieces from both briskets, not sure if I was supposed to separate them or not. We'll see how they turn out tomorrow.

Just noticed by looking at my pictures, I had two grades of beef. The standard one was noticeably smaller and less of the round end. I guess that is one lesson learned already.

Dreams don't come true...Until you wake up and go to work.

Post by **Big T** » May 28th, 2017, 8:52 pm

It sounds like you separated the point from the flat. I've seen a few guys that never cook them as a whole so it'll be fine.

bluecatfish · Post by **bluecatfish** » May 28th, 2017, 9:25 pm

all a matter of preference, in my opinion.

TheCapps · Post by **TheCapps** » May 28th, 2017, 10:06 pm

Closed the door at 11pm.

Dreams don't come true...Until you wake up and go to work.

temurf · Post by **temurf** » May 28th, 2017, 10:17 pm

That is going to be some awesome looking Q.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » May 28th, 2017, 11:03 pm

All night cooking is great until the next day. I get so tired I don't even want to play. The GF with an Cyber Q makes it much easier. I get to sleep 4 hours then 2 then wake up and pay attention. But it will be a lot of fun the first time or 2. I hope it all works out right

Making memories!

Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » May 29th, 2017, 4:12 am

Good luck dude, looks like you're off to a great start.

TheCapps · Post by **TheCapps** » May 29th, 2017, 4:48 am

Been holding a solid 225

Using the warming cabinet to pre heat wood.

I have the damper from the cc to the wc wide open, fb to wc fully closed.

just filled this basket, it's been eating a basket an hour. I have been waking up hourly to come re stock it.

I hadn't finished my intake vents or fb handles so this is how I am regulating intake. The door is cracked just like this.

the sun is starting to come up now. Happy Memorial Day everyone! Thank you for all military service men and women, those who currently serve, those who have served, and on today those who paid the ultimate price and died for our great country.

Dreams don't come true...Until you wake up and go to work.

TheCapps · Post by **TheCapps** » May 29th, 2017, 4:52 am

I have read a lot of guys saying they have never had a drop come from their drain while cooking, well I am over flowing..... Guess I need a bigger catch. On the other hand, my rf plate design works!

Dreams don't come true...Until you wake up and go to work.

Post by **Pete Mazz** » May 29th, 2017, 5:34 am

Smoke looks perfect! Gonna be a good cook!

TheCapps · Post by **TheCapps** » May 29th, 2017, 6:39 am

First peek, 8 1/2 hrs in, opened to spray down with apple juice. Man, my mouth is watering. Got to wait till 1pm though...

Dreams don't come true...Until you wake up and go to work.

TheCapps · Post by **TheCapps** » May 29th, 2017, 7:11 am

Rodcrafter wrote:All night cooking is great until the next day. I get so tired I don't even want to play. The GF with an Cyber Q makes it much easier. I get to sleep 4 hours then 2 then wake up and pay attention. But it will be a lot of fun the first time or 2. I hope it all works out right

Making memories!

I had never heard of a gravity feed till I joined this forum. I might have to build one of those for the back deck, for smaller loads of meat.

Dreams don't come true...Until you wake up and go to work.

Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » May 29th, 2017, 8:08 am

Yeah the GF with a CyberQ is pretty much set-&-forget, so much easier.

That thin blue smoke looks purdy, nice looking food too.

TheCapps · Post by **TheCapps** » May 29th, 2017, 9:09 am

My Dad and my daughter next to the smoker.

Dreams don't come true...Until you wake up and go to work.

Post by **Rodcrafter** » May 29th, 2017, 10:24 am

That is why we do what we do! Great picture!!!!

TheCapps · Post by **TheCapps** » May 29th, 2017, 11:17 am

HisBiggestFan and I.

Dreams don't come true...Until you wake up and go to work.

TheCapps · Post by **TheCapps** » May 29th, 2017, 1:44 pm

The butts and shoulders were great, the brisket I have some learning to do, for one I trimmed too much fat, and probably should have pulled and wrapped. It was a bit dry, awesome flavor, just dry.

Dreams don't come true...Until you wake up and go to work.

Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » May 29th, 2017, 6:22 pm

Awesome dude, well done!

bluecatfish · Post by **bluecatfish** » May 29th, 2017, 6:42 pm

Cograutulations on a first great and successful cook. Happy Memorial Day to you, too! I am a Us Navy vet from the Korean conflict.

ajfoxy · Post by **ajfoxy** » May 29th, 2017, 7:42 pm

Well that certainly looks like a successful cook. Congratulations.

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