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Welcome Center => New Member Introductions => Topic started by: soggy wood on May 29, 2017, 05:19:09 PM

Title: Newbie from Denver, CO
Post by: soggy wood on May 29, 2017, 05:19:09 PM
I'm new to BBQ forums, but I've been smoking meat for over 10 years now.  I started off on one of those red Brinkman vertical barrel smokers, and graduated to a propane smoker, then to a Traeger pellet smoker.  I just bought a Yoder YS640 comp cart, and can't wait to start throwing some carcasses on it!  Right now I'm reeling from the sticker shock of what I just spent on it, but I'm sure my wife and I will be very happy after the first Boston butt I cook on it.  Whatever threads you think would be helpful to us would be greatly appreciated! 
Title: Re: Newbie from Denver, CO
Post by: sliding_billy on May 29, 2017, 05:28:54 PM
Greetings from North Texas.
Title: Re: Newbie from Denver, CO
Post by: KJRsmoker on May 29, 2017, 05:38:55 PM
Welcome from Northern Illinois.  You will pick up a lot of tips on this forum.
Title: Newbie from Denver, CO
Post by: Pappymn on May 29, 2017, 05:42:10 PM
Welcome from Minnesota
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Post by: Roget on May 29, 2017, 06:52:30 PM
Welcome from Indiana.
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Post by: Savannahsmoker on May 29, 2017, 07:36:00 PM
Welcome from Savannah, GA and please post pics of your upcoming Yoder YS640 cooks.
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Post by: tomcrete1 on May 29, 2017, 08:48:26 PM
Welcome from Wisconsin!
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Post by: HighOnSmoke on May 29, 2017, 08:53:24 PM
Welcome from SE Georgia!
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Post by: N. Ontario Smoker on May 29, 2017, 10:23:49 PM
Welcome from N. Ontario Canada.
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Post by: sparky on May 29, 2017, 10:26:35 PM
Welcome from northern Cali.  Look for some of Hub's post.
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Post by: TMB on May 29, 2017, 10:49:20 PM
Welcome to the forum from Alabama
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Post by: smokeasaurus on May 29, 2017, 11:38:50 PM
Welcome from Southern California.
Title: Re: Newbie from Denver, CO
Post by: ACW3 on May 30, 2017, 08:38:24 AM
Welcome from North Carolina.

Art
Title: Re: Newbie from Denver, CO
Post by: Hub on May 30, 2017, 11:02:21 AM
Here's another North Carolina welcome  ;D

Since you already owned a Traeger you should be familiar with pellet basics, but just in case you'd like a refresher:  http://www.letstalkbbq.com/index.php?topic=2641.0
http://www.letstalkbbq.com/index.php?topic=2647.0

When all is said and done, there's no substitute for the old adage, "know your pit".  Your new Yoder is a great pellet cruncher but it will be significantly different from the Traeger in many respects.  Take some time to discover its quirks, strengths, and weaknesses and alter your approach/recipes accordingly.  Also, there are lots of good pellet cooker drivers hanging out here, so post your stuff and your questions so we can discuss.  This is a friendly bunch.

Hub