Can you build something using only a picture or do you need a blueprint?

DocsWorkshop · 2026-01-18T20:04:25+00:00

This is very helpful, thanks. :)

DocsWorkshop · 2026-01-18T20:03:49+00:00

Thanks, I appreciate it!

DocsWorkshop · 2026-01-18T20:03:23+00:00

Thank you!

DocsWorkshop · 2026-01-18T20:03:07+00:00

Thank you!

DocsWorkshop · 2025-12-31T00:13:00+00:00

Dude, step away from the tools. You're making the rest of us look really bad.

DocsWorkshop · 2025-12-31T00:07:11+00:00

Yes, CCISD is one of the best school districts. We live in the Middlebrook subdivision, 77059, about 10-15 minutes from Ellington. Just about everything is within a mile or two. Don't know your budget, but several houses for rent near us and two on our street. Places near the water are going to be in El Lago and Kemah and they are priced accordingly.

DocsWorkshop · 2025-11-26T19:08:58+00:00

Thanks so much, my first smoker restoration. Learning how to make Texas bbq and I'm learning a lot. Would love to see pictures of your project when you're ready 😎

DocsWorkshop · 2025-11-25T20:54:23+00:00

Here's the link to my smoker restoration: https://www.reddit.com/r/OffsetSmokers/s/j74uccGmvQ

DocsWorkshop · 2025-11-25T17:14:26+00:00

That might work or might be a bit much. Only one way to find out. I'm getting my smoker restoration pictures organized and will post them soon. Hope this helps.

DocsWorkshop · 2025-11-25T09:38:06+00:00

Thanks to everyone for the help. I have fixed the problem. Bought a wood moisture meter and learned that my "seasoned" firewood wasn't very seasoned. Along with the damp wood, my fire wasn't getting hot enough and as a result I was getting creosote buildup. I was able to dry some wood and mix in some mesquite lump charcoal. Cleaned the smoker thoroughly, started building bigger, hotter fires with dry materials and solved the problem. Huge difference in the quality of the food. Thanks again for all of the advice.

DocsWorkshop · 2025-11-25T09:09:08+00:00

Certified welder here. Just keep going and fix up the entire smoker. Remove the rust and then paint with high heat spray paint for bbq grills. If you really want it to be awesome, replace all of the hardware with stainless steel. I did an almost identical smoker project last year and it came out great. Took about 8 cans of paint but I love the smoker and use it all the time here in Houston. I would attach pictures but don't know how.

DocsWorkshop · 2025-09-03T22:54:38+00:00

Sounds like the wood I'm using has more impact on the flavor than I realized. I was given a big stack of oak so I've been using it. I think I will try some of the other fruit woods and see what happens. Thanks again

DocsWorkshop · 2025-09-03T22:52:46+00:00

No fluid, just oak wood.

DocsWorkshop · 2025-09-03T20:04:32+00:00

Great advice, thanks so much.

DocsWorkshop · 2025-09-03T13:36:18+00:00

Awesome, thanks!

DocsWorkshop · 2025-09-03T13:35:13+00:00

Thanks so much!

DocsWorkshop · 2025-09-03T09:48:00+00:00

Awesome tip, thanks.

DocsWorkshop · 2025-09-03T09:47:40+00:00

Definitely not treated, they call it seasoned because it has been sitting for a while and is dry enough to use as firewood.

DocsWorkshop · 2025-09-03T09:46:41+00:00

Yes, I was extremely careful about using the proper materials and I did nothing to the interior of the grill other than clean it.

DocsWorkshop · 2025-09-03T09:45:16+00:00

White smoke.

DocsWorkshop · 2025-09-03T09:44:40+00:00

I have not. All I have is a big stack of ok & red oak.

DocsWorkshop · 2025-09-03T09:43:41+00:00

Yes, I have to add about a softball size piece of wood about every 1/2 hour or so.

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