Big Smokey Smoker

[Captain Morgan]

Welcome Fizzy!

I saw that show!

 

[Green Hornet]

Hey Fizzy! sorry I missed this one. I usually start to heat it up about an hour before cooking with small sticks. When the coals are going good I drop in a log or so every hour or so as needed. They are usually about 2 foot long X 6 to 8 in diameter. My dampers are almost closed, this way I don't have hot spots on the top barrel. I control the temp by opening the bung and the vents on the bottom of the Volgezang door. Sometimes if I need quick heat I prop open the fire box door. It requires a bit of attention, but I am used to doing it this way now and would be lost on another smoker.
Scooty...my neighbor, an old dude, likes to walk around naked. I thank God for those trees!