Recent content by Joe Anshien

I don't recall the dampener on any of the 5 I had but I can see why someone would want one. I don't recall ever running mine to inferno levels but they do sell the shutter system for low and slow. Maybe that could go with it? It looks pretty factory on Bruce's.

One thing (and you may have read about it) is that grease management is non-existing on BM grills. I never had to empty the grease tray as it either burns up (as you noticed) or the little that gets through just sits on the bottom. A twice a year cleaning did the trick for me. Much different...

Nice job - Looks like a great cook. That's what is missing (Flames) from a lot of gas grills unless there is a grease fire;-) Kind of why I do charcoal sometimes on grilling, always on smoking. I have some lava rock that I have been meaning to put in my gasser for fun.

I have not used the ss ones but read reviews that said they didn't last very long but work pretty well. I've used the briquettes and tiles with holes. A lot of people still like lava rock and use them on top of both ceramic and ss.

Looks like new and parts seem interchangeable. Be really fun to test out!

I just clicked the Amazon link you mentioned and got this:

That is one hell of a looooong cook! I cheat. 4-6 hours of smoke then into the instant pot for about 90 minutes. Works for me.

Congrats! Keep up updated with your progress and cooks! Looking forward to sharing the journey.

I do this on the grill. I put a little olive oil on each side with a brush, put them on a silicone backing sheet until cooked, layer them with sauce, and cheese in a Pyrex pan, cover with foil, and put back on grill until all melted. Comes out great.

I never heard of the "bend test" before but may try it next time I pick one up. ‘I Never Knew This’: Texas Woman Goes To Store To Buy Brisket. Then She Uses Method To Ensure She Picks The Best One https://brobible.com/culture/article/texas-bend-test-best-brisket/

Glad you posted the picture as the listing must have been deleted. Really nice....but not quite as nice as Jon's

The way I have seen it done is in a smoker box. Light with torch, wait 5 minutes or more depending on size, blow out.

I think I used some all purpose synthetic grease I had. Some one may have a better recommend

That does not look bad. I would take the gears off and just give them a good soak and scrub in some simple green or similar, re-install, and lube back up.

Nice - You can even use gravel, pavers, a few bricks. Folks give them away on FBM.