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Welcome Center => New Member Introductions => Topic started by: azcornhawk on August 24, 2016, 05:09:40 PM

Title: Introduction
Post by: azcornhawk on August 24, 2016, 05:09:40 PM

Hi from Mesa, AZ.  I'm thinking of purchasing a smoker and looking for any information I can find.  Any and all help will be appreciated.  Ed

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: HighOnSmoke on August 24, 2016, 05:15:56 PM

Welcome from SE Georgia! Let us know what type of smoker you are looking for and we will be glad to help. 

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: tlg4942 on August 24, 2016, 05:35:46 PM

 Welcome for Lower Alabama.

 Can you share any details on what your in the market for?  Like general price you want to spend. Size of smokers needed. things like that.
There is a lot of info here we can share. The opinions may vary widely if not wildly.. :D :D :D   

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: sliding_billy on August 24, 2016, 06:02:02 PM

Greetings from North Texas.

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: smokeasaurus on August 24, 2016, 06:02:19 PM

Welcome from Southern California.

What type of fuel do you want to use?

Do you want to stay up all night tending a fire (or all day)?

Do you want a set it and forget it?

How many people you cooking for?

How often are you going to use your smoker?

Give us some more info and you will have more suggestions than you ever thought possible.

Some of us here ( me included ) have owned most of the smokers out there so we will steer you right.

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Hub on August 24, 2016, 06:43:21 PM

Quote from: smokeasaurus on August 24, 2016, 06:02:19 PM

Welcome from Southern California.

What type of fuel do you want to use?

Do you want to stay up all night tending a fire (or all day)?

Do you want a set it and forget it?

How many people you cooking for?

How often are you going to use your smoker?

Give us some more info and you will have more suggestions than you ever thought possible.

Some of us here ( me included ) have owned most of the smokers out there so we will steer you right.

X2

Lots of friendly and helpful folks standing by for you.  Welcome!

Hub

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: hikerman on August 24, 2016, 06:52:36 PM

Welcome from north-central Illinois!  ;D

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: tomcrete1 on August 24, 2016, 08:00:57 PM

Welcome from Wisconsin  :)

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: muebe on August 24, 2016, 08:40:11 PM

Welcome from Southern California

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: TentHunteR on August 24, 2016, 10:05:30 PM

Welcome to the forum, from NE Ohio!

Yeah, if you can give us an idea of what type of fuel you want to use (gas, charcoal, wood, pellets) then we can start tossing some ideas your way. :)

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: N. Ontario Smoker on August 24, 2016, 10:26:25 PM

Welcome from N. Ontario Canada.

Title: Introduction
Post by: rwalters on August 25, 2016, 10:38:22 AM

Welcome to the group! :)

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Jaxon on August 25, 2016, 11:43:40 AM

Hey, Ed!

Welcome to the forum.  There are a lot of different types of smokers on the market...I have an offset smoker and an Masterbuilt electric smoker along with an Akorn kamado style.
Prices range from very low to very high. 
We'll try to zero in...

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Roget on August 26, 2016, 11:13:19 AM

Welcome to the forum.
Plenty of experience here to help you decide what you want.

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: azcornhawk on August 26, 2016, 09:43:16 PM

I am thinking of the Yoder-YS640 or the Blaz'n.  Something in that category.  I am interested in a pellet type smoker.  I do not plan on any competition, but would like something I could use to feed a large crowd.  I really like the MAK, but can't spend that much.

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: teesquare on August 26, 2016, 09:53:55 PM

Quote from: azcornhawk on August 26, 2016, 09:43:16 PM

I am thinking of the Yoder-YS640 or the Blaz'n.  Something in that category.  I am interested in a pellet type smoker.  I do not plan on any competition, but would like something I could use to feed a large crowd.  I really like the MAK, but can't spend that much.

The MAK 1 Star is in line with the pricing for the Yoder...And will outperform it. I have owned a few pellet grills - and would try to talk you into examining the MAK. If you want similar capacity - it has a more useable upper rack, thus as much practical, useable space. If you want All American - ...MAK will not even buy a fastener made in China. And if you want a machine that can be up-graded, and has the capabilities of 3 meat probe ports, and a WiFi controller for folks that are busy and can't sit by the grill You ned the MAK.
Lastly....I owned a Yoder.....you need a MAK.... ;) ;D

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: ACW3 on August 26, 2016, 10:17:17 PM

Welcome from North Carolina.

Art

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: sparky on August 26, 2016, 10:31:41 PM

Welcome from northern Cali.  Go on Craigslist and get yourself a WSM and a weber kettle.  With these two items you can cook anything.  Learn the basics first. 

Title: Introduction
Post by: Pappymn on August 27, 2016, 01:43:41 PM

Welcome from Minnesota

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Hub on August 27, 2016, 01:49:27 PM

Here's my contribution for some reading on pellets while you decide which cooker to buy:

http://www.letstalkbbq.com/index.php?topic=2641.0
http://www.letstalkbbq.com/index.php?topic=2647.0


Hub