First Comp!

[MUShand]

Hello Everyone, I am from Springfield, Missouri. I have been cooking for about 10 years, but did my first comp this past weekend at Rockin Ribs in Springfield. Scores were all over the place but, heck, if I didn't have the most fun since my honeymoon posting.php?mode=post&f=34# . I am cooking on a Modified Char-Broil American Gourmet Deluxe, and I am in the process of building my own cooker, out of a 500 gal fuel tank and an old wood stove. I hope to have that done by the end of the summer.

I am loving the Forum so far. I found out about it from BBQ Central Radio Show!

Looking forward to reading and learning as much as I can from you all.

[Nick Prochilo]

Welcome to the jungle!


Sent using smoke signals because I'm a cheap bastard!

[john pen]

Welcome...Is it a big wood stove ? I have a small one on my smoker and its not big enough.

[MUShand]

I have an Ashley stove from the living room of my parents house. I can fill it full with about 5 sticks of stove 18 in wood. I hope that it would be enough? If not I could supplement heat in the chamber itself. How did you connect it to your tank? My thought is running all heat from the stove pipe exaust.

[john pen]

That sounds bigger than mine.. I cut a hole in the top and made a "chute" out of 1/8 inch plate. welded it all together, however, the opening might not be big enough either... I have a prob keeping the fire lit...it either gets to hot or smothers out... gonna redesign the whole thing this summer.

[MUShand]

John I would love some pics if you don't mind! PM me of you like

[bbquzz]

Welcome!

[bigwheel]

What Buzz said. Sounds like you are fully addicted to the comp bbq hobby. I am on step 42 of the 12 step recovery program. Hold on to your ass pocket and your liver..and best of fortunes in the endeavor.

[MUShand]

Thanks all! I have two budgets from my wife, BBQ and beer!