Hey everyone,
I've been Grilling and BBQing since I was 15 (I'm 25 now). Now I'm finally in the process of building (with help) my own custom smoker. I've gotten tons of ideas from this forum, so I thought I should join, say thanks to all of you, and share my build! Hopefully I can add to the knowledge pool and help other newbies like me. I also want to network and find out what other BBQers are in my area. I want to get in the competition scene eventually, but I'm having trouble finding competitions in my area. There seems to be a KCBS bubble around the southwest VA region. What's up with that? Anyway, I look forward to learning more and sharing ideas with all of you.
Smokin' in Roanoke, VA
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smokeinthenoke
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Gizmo
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Re: Smokin' in Roanoke, VA
Welcome smokeinthenoke! Sounds like you're on the right path to true addiction ... 
What style cooker you thinkin' about building...?
What style cooker you thinkin' about building...?
And on the eighth day God created barbecue …. because he DOES love us and he wants us to be happy.
Current smokers: Egor (trailered RF) and Easybake (tabletop pellet drive)
Current smokers: Egor (trailered RF) and Easybake (tabletop pellet drive)
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The Czar
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Re: Smokin' in Roanoke, VA
Welcome and remember no pics never happened!
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smokeinthenoke
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Re: Smokin' in Roanoke, VA
Rick: Thanks! I am building (with some help) a reverse flow offset out of a 275 gal fuel oil tank. Check out my post in the "First smoker you ever built" thread.
dcman: Thanks and.... what? lol
dcman: Thanks and.... what? lol
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The Czar
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Re: Smokin' in Roanoke, VA
I don't make the rules....I just enforce them....;)
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Frank_Cox
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Rodcrafter
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Re: Smokin' in Roanoke, VA
Look forward to seeing what you are going to make happen. Lots of help here, all you need to do is ask.
Current Smokers: Backyard RF Offset and Hybrid RF Offset trailer rig with Cowboy cooker and fish fryer, always room for more........
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Smokeone
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Re: Smokin' in Roanoke, VA
I have checked out your build, that will be nice. If you aren't already, the addiction will get you.
BBQ is just smoke and beers!
Usually more beers than smoke.
Usually more beers than smoke.
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smokeinthenoke
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Re: Smokin' in Roanoke, VA
Oh, It's definitely got me! My plan is to take some welding classes eventually so I can do the next build 100% on my own. Plus I've always thought that could be a useful skill to have.