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Offline GuySmily

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The $20 smoker
« Reply #-1 on: August 09, 2014, 09:08:57 PM »
Hi everyone,

I'm totally new to BBQ.  I've grilled on my parents' gas grill a few times, but that's about all the experience I have.

I happened upon a $20 Char Broil smoker that I decided to pick up (yeah, total impulse buy).  While doing my usual internet research thing, I found that Char Broil had their own, very popular forum, which they chose to shut down.  Luckily, someone there said to come check this place out, so here I am.

I'm sure you guys want to see what I got for $20.  Tell me what you think:


It has a bit of rust...




At least it came with some wood:

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Offline teesquare

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Re: The $20 smoker
« on: August 09, 2014, 09:18:58 PM »
You are off to a good start! We have a number of guys here that use this smoker - or have owned one that will be great advisors. They will come along soon....
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Re: The $20 smoker
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2014, 09:34:04 PM »
Welcome from SE Georgia!
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Offline N. Ontario Smoker

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Re: The $20 smoker
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2014, 10:42:09 PM »
Welcome from N. Ontario Canada.
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Re: The $20 smoker
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2014, 10:55:23 PM »
Welcome from Alabama
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Re: The $20 smoker
« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2014, 11:37:23 PM »
Welcome from sw Washington
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Re: The $20 smoker
« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2014, 11:43:48 PM »
Welcome from SoCal.

Congrats ,thats a well spent 20.
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Offline Smokin Don

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Re: The $20 smoker
« Reply #6 on: August 10, 2014, 12:57:11 AM »
A good buy and you came to a good place for help!!! Welcome, Don
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Re: The $20 smoker
« Reply #7 on: August 10, 2014, 01:04:02 AM »
welcome from northern cali.   8)  look on craigslist and buy yourself a 22" weber kettle.  you can do anything grilling or smoking w/ a kettle.  or, get yourself a old smokey grill.  I think they are $80.  either one will let you get your toes wet the right way. 
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Re: The $20 smoker
« Reply #8 on: August 10, 2014, 01:11:46 AM »
I cut my teeth on the old Silver Smoker by Char Broil. Welcome to the best forum around.
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« Reply #9 on: August 10, 2014, 08:52:32 AM »
Welcome from Southern California
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Re: The $20 smoker
« Reply #10 on: August 10, 2014, 08:57:34 AM »
Welcome from NC.

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The $20 smoker
« Reply #11 on: August 10, 2014, 10:50:53 AM »
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Re: The $20 smoker
« Reply #12 on: August 10, 2014, 10:52:57 AM »
Greetings from North Texas.
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Re: The $20 smoker
« Reply #13 on: August 10, 2014, 02:02:30 PM »
Welcome from South Arkansas. Looks like you got a good deal  ;)
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