Morning, New too the forum but not to eating smoked foods! Had a small smoker but it was electric and the element died. Made smoked ribs, cheese and salmon. Some years back we stayed at a CG in northern Az. and the camp host was smoking trout from the nearby stream. WOW! Well we camp in our 5th wheel take along our Weber Q and I would like to have a smoker to tend on those forest days I don't fish. The Mini seems like just the size I need. I love building things and I am between furniture projects so I lucked upon this forum. I have read a number of posts and seen some great looking Mini's built by other members, but have not ran across my questions. So here goes. I saw a ytube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcL23JV1y8M and like the hole method for the bottom of the steamer pot, (neat and clean). What seems to be the preferred method and why? Second Is there a steamer pot that does not require crimping so the top fits correctly? I look forward to hearing from some of you and your thoughts. Thanks!