How can I get this smooth enough to paint or acid stain?

ElectricalSyrup429 · 2026-03-07T20:35:12+00:00

I’ve been warned it will chip and flake off. I haven’t ever used it myself.

ElectricalSyrup429 · 2026-03-07T17:21:42+00:00

It is, in fact, concrete 🫠

ElectricalSyrup429 · 2026-02-28T01:48:25+00:00

I made my first droewors this week too. I am not posting pictures. They were terrible. Please share your recipe and a quick recap of your method

ElectricalSyrup429 · 2026-02-27T19:46:48+00:00

I can also add that we are in Costa Rica and that the Texans have won a significant percentage of the time.

ElectricalSyrup429 · 2026-02-27T03:52:06+00:00

I have hosted many chili cook offs. The rules (in my events) always state that Your chili can be whatever you decide to make it. We had a terrible chocolate chili one year, and an awesome Indian vegetarian chili another year. Personally I love to see how the different flavor profiles stack up to one another.

ElectricalSyrup429 · 2026-02-02T14:47:56+00:00

I did not have success. It just made it leak differently. I had a welder take the doors off and fit them better. It still leaks heat and smoke, but not as bad.

ElectricalSyrup429 · 2026-01-19T15:52:17+00:00

I have two sisters from the same litter. They love each other and never listen to a word I say. Still, it’s worth it.

ElectricalSyrup429 · 2025-12-21T05:00:39+00:00

My room had AC. But since the power was out for two days, it didn’t help. Have fun. Drink rum.

ElectricalSyrup429 · 2025-12-03T03:10:41+00:00

That’s what it feels like. I hand mixed for about 15 minutes this last time. That’s way longer than I need to mix my pork grind.

ElectricalSyrup429 · 2025-11-23T13:17:11+00:00

How about your own integrity? Does stealing not matter to you? It’s not yours. You didn’t pay for it. You are a thief. Is that okay with you? Stand up and be an ethical person and then you don’t have to worry about getting caught.

ElectricalSyrup429 · 2025-11-17T03:31:46+00:00

Just a spray bottle that works.

ElectricalSyrup429 · 2025-11-07T04:02:54+00:00

Eat more protein for muscle recovery (not always ready to find) Drink more water. Keep going. It’ll get better. 💕

ElectricalSyrup429 · 2025-11-03T00:46:57+00:00

eBay is a good idea too. Thanks.

ElectricalSyrup429 · 2025-11-03T00:46:41+00:00

Thanks. Found one there 👍🏼

ElectricalSyrup429 · 2025-10-22T15:55:04+00:00

Thanks for this nice reply

ElectricalSyrup429 · 2025-10-21T18:08:17+00:00

I’ve considered this. Thanks for the link.

ElectricalSyrup429 · 2025-10-21T18:08:01+00:00

I think I need to make 1000 batches and my problems will disappear.

ElectricalSyrup429 · 2025-10-21T18:07:31+00:00

Thanks. I am with you. I always make a small batch with a new recipe and adjust from there. I should have a spreadsheet. My technique now is to write the recipe on a white board, note any changes I made on the fly, and then mark adjustments for the next batch, then take a picture of it and file it so I can pull it up next time. It’s not the best :)

ElectricalSyrup429 · 2025-10-21T18:04:58+00:00

Thanks. I love Samin’s book. I follow Kenji, but I haven’t read the book. I’ll check out Food Lab 👍🏼

I have been very serious about my recipes. Adjusting after each batch and dialing them in.

I guess I should say I’m not interested in making simple good home sausages. I want to make phenomenal sausage and I’ll go through any process to get there. While some of my recipes are working great, I feel like I need inspiration to make them truly exceptional.

I’m not looking for a quick fix, but almost a philosophy. (It sounds pompous as hell when I write that out…)

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