Quote Originally Posted by Ah Pook View Post
After reading this thread, yesterday, I started googling different smokers.

THANX GREY!!!

I've always wanted to build my own but since I still don't have one, this might be a sign that it's time to look at production smokers. A $1000 plus smoker is not in the near future.

The Char-Griller Smokin' Outlaw Charcoal Grill looks interesting. Comes in at under $300. Ample grill surface and a large fire box. Adding some propane burners to the left side would take care of the everyday grilling.

For those who can't leave well enough alone, here is a 20 page thread of mods to the smoker.
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/5...h-firebox-mods

A bit late to the party buuuuuut.......we have the CharGriller Duo, very similar to the above but on the left is an additional section that is the gas grill. Great combination. Before I put the side firebox on smoking meat was a pain, I had to use 1/2 a roll of foil to try and channel the smoke. Temps were anywhere from 200-350-a mess.
Added the firebox, got some hi temp silicon and sealed it up. Smoked ribs and brisket for the 4th, temps stayed right at 225.