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http://kansascity.craigslist.org/for/1176860487.html

If it is could you share about your new 'custom' rig with us.

I hope I'm not prying to much,

Scott]]> Owners Circle Sun, 24 May 2009 16:17:07 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/owners-circle-f5/dp-on-craigslist-t39.htm#130 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/owners-circle-f5/dp-on-craigslist-t39.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/owners-circle-f5/charcoal-pans-t37.htm swinewerks
Thanks]]> Owners Circle Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:49:11 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/owners-circle-f5/charcoal-pans-t37.htm#125 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/owners-circle-f5/charcoal-pans-t37.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/comps-attended-f4/vfw-overland-park-t38.htm Sticks First comp out of the way, came in 20th overall out of 44 team with 11th place in ribs/ 19th in chicken / 34th pork / 24th Brisket. It was a great contest and finally feel like I have my pit locked in. I will post pics of the work we did on it this winter. Comps Attended Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:27:24 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/comps-attended-f4/vfw-overland-park-t38.htm#126 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/comps-attended-f4/vfw-overland-park-t38.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/comps-attended-f4/nkc-comp-3-13-09-t33.htm swinewerks . I hope to see some other DP teams there.]]> Comps Attended Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:29:50 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/comps-attended-f4/nkc-comp-3-13-09-t33.htm#108 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/comps-attended-f4/nkc-comp-3-13-09-t33.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/owners-circle-f5/dpp-60-modifications-t36.htm Sticks Alrighty then....I have made a few mods - Split the fire box and smoke chamber - Added pipes for Stoker - hieghtened the firebox trays The goal was to be able to cook on 2/3 rds of the smoker at one time and cook at different temps and to go for a longer burn time. Results - success, I can cook on the larger side and use half the fuel, I am burning 50/50 wood and charcoal and will probably stick with 75/25 wood / charcoal. I can cook on just one side and go 3-4 hours on a burn, ... Owners Circle Tue, 17 Mar 2009 03:41:37 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/owners-circle-f5/dpp-60-modifications-t36.htm#123 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/owners-circle-f5/dpp-60-modifications-t36.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/owners-circle-f5/fat-50-ultra-t8.htm TOPS BBQ Delivery to my driveway: Oct 4th, 2007 Options: all (went with grill adder and steamer. No water/grill pans). Mods: Drop down gate for carraige under smoker. Hanging hooks under serving shelf. Replaced jack plate with Steel wheel. More mods to come. Most food cooked at once: 155 pounds of tri-tip. Here's a pic loaded with competition meats: Owners Circle Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:37:30 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/owners-circle-f5/fat-50-ultra-t8.htm#16 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/owners-circle-f5/fat-50-ultra-t8.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/intorduction-are-in-order-f11/greetings-from-the-great-white-north-of-mn-t35.htm Skiumah Smokers Just picked up my Fat 50 last week from Okie Jay, and so far so good. I have only cooked on her once, and am cooking on her for the second time today, but she seems to be running pretty well. I have noticed that it takes a long time to get her up to temp, am I supposed to build a roaring fire to begin with....Thanks for the forum, Zeke Taylor Intorduction are in order Sat, 14 Mar 2009 20:00:31 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/intorduction-are-in-order-f11/greetings-from-the-great-white-north-of-mn-t35.htm#113 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/intorduction-are-in-order-f11/greetings-from-the-great-white-north-of-mn-t35.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/comps-attended-f4/shawnee-great-grillers-shawnee-ks-sept-25th-26th-t31.htm Sticks 17 our of 102 teams, 3rd place brisket. Comps Attended Fri, 03 Oct 2008 21:23:16 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/comps-attended-f4/shawnee-great-grillers-shawnee-ks-sept-25th-26th-t31.htm#89 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/comps-attended-f4/shawnee-great-grillers-shawnee-ks-sept-25th-26th-t31.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/tips-and-tricks-f3/new-mods-to-my-smoker-t34.htm Sticks
- Split fire box and smoke chamber
- vents added to doors
- stoker

so far so good, I will take some pictures and post them soon.

http://picasaweb.google.com/willcleaverjr/DPPMods?authkey=Gv1sRgCMrHnuXaw7S1hgE#]]> Tips and Tricks Sat, 07 Mar 2009 14:45:10 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/tips-and-tricks-f3/new-mods-to-my-smoker-t34.htm#110 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/tips-and-tricks-f3/new-mods-to-my-smoker-t34.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/comps-attended-f4/smokin-in-the-park-t18.htm TOPS BBQ Smokin' in the Park]]> Comps Attended Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:00:11 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/comps-attended-f4/smokin-in-the-park-t18.htm#26 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/comps-attended-f4/smokin-in-the-park-t18.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/owners-circle-f5/first-cook-w-pics-t32.htm swinewerks i picked up my fat 40 from Okiejay last weekend. I seasoned it on Monday and Friday night I did 2 packers and a butt. I also made some of my beans that turned out better than ever cause I put them under a brisket during the last few hours. I also did a breakfast fatty. Sorry about the odd sized pics for some reason my camera stores the images in different megapixels and when I edit them they come out all off. fat 40 packers and butt in the early morning sliced fatty Burnt ... Owners Circle Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:57:44 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/owners-circle-f5/first-cook-w-pics-t32.htm#93 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/owners-circle-f5/first-cook-w-pics-t32.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/comps-attended-f4/1st-annual-cross-points-bbq-cook-off-t10.htm Sticks 1st Annual Cross Points BBQ Cook-off | Shawnee KS | September 12th - 13th Comps Attended Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:45:38 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/comps-attended-f4/1st-annual-cross-points-bbq-cook-off-t10.htm#18 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/comps-attended-f4/1st-annual-cross-points-bbq-cook-off-t10.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/comps-attended-f4/clovis-red-hot-real-bbq-championship-t16.htm TOPS BBQ Clovis BBQ]]> Comps Attended Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:55:48 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/comps-attended-f4/clovis-red-hot-real-bbq-championship-t16.htm#24 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/comps-attended-f4/clovis-red-hot-real-bbq-championship-t16.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/owners-circle-f5/september-has-been-a-great-month-t30.htm swinewerks Today, I picked up my fat 40 from Jay. So now I got a sweet pit and a new smokin buddy. I'm seasoning it tomorrow after work and on Saturday I'm doing brisket, butt and ribs for my moms B-day. Life don't get much better ]]> Owners Circle Mon, 29 Sep 2008 02:47:07 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/owners-circle-f5/september-has-been-a-great-month-t30.htm#82 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/owners-circle-f5/september-has-been-a-great-month-t30.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/intorduction-are-in-order-f11/fat-40-soon-t27.htm swinewerks Hey all, My fat 40 is being built as I type. Jay should have it to me by 9/20 (I hope) I was hoping to have it sooner but the post office lost my deposit check for 3 weeks and then work is getting in the way. I got most of the options. Extra racks, both wood boxes, I got the tailgate on the lower one, dual burners and the door for the grill adder (I didn't want the pans yet) and chrome. Thanks for starting the forum. Scott Intorduction are in order Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:37:45 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/intorduction-are-in-order-f11/fat-40-soon-t27.htm#66 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/intorduction-are-in-order-f11/fat-40-soon-t27.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/tips-and-tricks-f3/catering-on-a-fat-50-for-200-people-t29.htm TOPS BBQ This past weekend, I catered (cooked) for a friends fundraiser event. What was supposed to be 100 people, turned into 200. This is what I cooked and how I went about it: 90 lbs of Tri-tip (36 roasts). 210 Chicken Thighs. 100 sausages. I started the FAT 50 up at 11:00 11:30 loaded the Tri-tips on the right side of the unit (upper and lower racks full). 1:30 loaded the left side with chicken (roughly 175 pieces). 2:30 unloaded Tri-tips into Cambro that were in the 145-degree ... Tips and Tricks Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:35:42 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/tips-and-tricks-f3/catering-on-a-fat-50-for-200-people-t29.htm#80 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/tips-and-tricks-f3/catering-on-a-fat-50-for-200-people-t29.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/intorduction-are-in-order-f11/hello-from-nebraska-t23.htm Jeff T Hello i`m Jeff T from Norfolk Nebraska i have had my Big 40 for a few years now and love it. Cooking a promo (at least i`m running with that idea) sort of thing this weekend at a county fair. I started a catering business this year and using the fair as a starting point. This way the locals will get to "oooh and aaah" over the Big 40 & i`ll get to pass out some business cards & fliers, shake some hands & give out some free "Q" samples. And i might just win a ... Intorduction are in order Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:11:03 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/intorduction-are-in-order-f11/hello-from-nebraska-t23.htm#38 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/intorduction-are-in-order-f11/hello-from-nebraska-t23.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/wood-vs-charcoal-f2/trying-lump-t28.htm Sticks So to try and keep a more consistent temp I started with 3 splits on each side and have added 1 more split and now I am working with lump. a lot less smoke so far and more consistent temp solid 230. Keep you posted. Wood vs. Charcoal Sun, 31 Aug 2008 13:16:20 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/wood-vs-charcoal-f2/trying-lump-t28.htm#73 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/wood-vs-charcoal-f2/trying-lump-t28.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/chicken-f10/experiements-in-chicken-t2.htm Sticks 1. First cook - low and slow and rubber
2. Second cook - 275 for 2 1/2 hours getting closer]]> Chicken Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:28:17 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/chicken-f10/experiements-in-chicken-t2.htm#2 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/chicken-f10/experiements-in-chicken-t2.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/wood-vs-charcoal-f2/apple-wood-t7.htm TOPS BBQ Having smoked foods on various woods and coals, I have settled on straight apple wood for my FAT 50. Have had no complaints yet. I have thought about using some lump or charcoal as a base, but then I thought to myself 'that's just one more thing you have to worry about. I'm not saying Apple is the best. But I definitely will not use mesquite and I have a distributor just a couple of miles away. Wood vs. Charcoal Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:05:31 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/wood-vs-charcoal-f2/apple-wood-t7.htm#9 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/wood-vs-charcoal-f2/apple-wood-t7.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/cookin-f6/cooking-again-t26.htm Sticks Doing a smoke for a family friend and more practice today, 2 briskets, 2 shoulders, 8 slabs, 18 thighs. I will post my boxes later today. Cookin' Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:22:35 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/cookin-f6/cooking-again-t26.htm#60 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/cookin-f6/cooking-again-t26.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/intorduction-are-in-order-f11/dpp-fat-50-clone-t22.htm matt@phatjacks
Matt
Phat Jacks BBQ]]> Intorduction are in order Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:35:04 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/intorduction-are-in-order-f11/dpp-fat-50-clone-t22.htm#36 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/intorduction-are-in-order-f11/dpp-fat-50-clone-t22.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/pit-problems-and-notifications-f12/door-on-firebox-jams-t24.htm TOPS BBQ I had a door on one side of my firebox jam everytime I lit it up. It seemed to just not want to close, unless I got real aggressive with it. It wouldn't close with ease again until it cooled down. Anyhow, it was pointed out to me that the hinge on the door was not aligned correctly and a little loose. I had a friend (master welder) fix it and what he did was removed the door all together, firmed up and realigned the hinge and presto the door opened and closed better than the other side. ... Pit Problems and Notifications Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:22:23 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/pit-problems-and-notifications-f12/door-on-firebox-jams-t24.htm#43 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/pit-problems-and-notifications-f12/door-on-firebox-jams-t24.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/owners-circle-f5/dpp-cooks-circle-t20.htm Sticks Just a thought but it would be a lot of fun to find a comp or two next year where we could all converge on and have a DPP corner of our DPP Smokers all fired up...stacks smoking. Maybe we could get Travis to show up as well Owners Circle Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:28:51 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/owners-circle-f5/dpp-cooks-circle-t20.htm#32 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/owners-circle-f5/dpp-cooks-circle-t20.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/intorduction-are-in-order-f11/diamond-plate-series-60-t6.htm Sticks Proud owner of a 60. I live in KC (home of Q) I have a small team put together consisting of my Dad, wife and a few friends. We are just getting ready to compete in our first comp in September. Intorduction are in order Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:03:55 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/intorduction-are-in-order-f11/diamond-plate-series-60-t6.htm#8 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/intorduction-are-in-order-f11/diamond-plate-series-60-t6.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/intorduction-are-in-order-f11/diamond-plate-series-60-ultimate-t19.htm Florida Boy Hi I Live in Central FLorida and my trade is Informaation Technology. One of my favorite hobbies is bbq. My DPP 60 Ultimate(has the options pluss the first and badest grill on the front Travis ever made it also was the first tubed with a Guru), I di it for a hobby and hope to compete one day. The forum is an excellent Idea.Tops BBQ(Robert) and I chat alot. Intorduction are in order Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:17:13 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/intorduction-are-in-order-f11/diamond-plate-series-60-ultimate-t19.htm#28 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/intorduction-are-in-order-f11/diamond-plate-series-60-ultimate-t19.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/comps-attended-f4/the-meet-blues-brews-bbq-festival-t17.htm TOPS BBQ The Meet]]> Comps Attended Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:57:36 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/comps-attended-f4/the-meet-blues-brews-bbq-festival-t17.htm#25 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/comps-attended-f4/the-meet-blues-brews-bbq-festival-t17.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/comps-attended-f4/5th-annual-west-coast-bbq-championship-t15.htm TOPS BBQ West Coast BBQ Championship]]> Comps Attended Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:54:10 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/comps-attended-f4/5th-annual-west-coast-bbq-championship-t15.htm#23 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/comps-attended-f4/5th-annual-west-coast-bbq-championship-t15.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/comps-attended-f4/shawnee-great-grillers-t13.htm Sticks Shawnee Great Grillers | Shawnee KS | September 26th - 27th Comps Attended Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:48:03 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/comps-attended-f4/shawnee-great-grillers-t13.htm#21 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/comps-attended-f4/shawnee-great-grillers-t13.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/ribs-f9/achilles-heal-t12.htm TOPS BBQ
I use spares cut down to St. Louis style and cook 225-250 degrees. The last way I have had any success is 1hr-45min of smoke, wrap in foil with apple juice 1hr-45 min (meat side down), finish 1 hour smoke.

Any suggestions out there?]]> Ribs Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:47:23 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/ribs-f9/achilles-heal-t12.htm#20 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/ribs-f9/achilles-heal-t12.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/pork-f8/pork-butts-t9.htm TOPS BBQ ]]> Pork Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:40:58 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/pork-f8/pork-butts-t9.htm#17 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/pork-f8/pork-butts-t9.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/tips-and-tricks-f3/starting-her-up-t4.htm Anonymous Best way to kick things off 6 sticks 3 on each side, fire up the propane for 15 minutes doors wide open, shut off propane and leave the doors open or another 20 minutes close the doors and start to smoke. Tips and Tricks Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:54:00 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/tips-and-tricks-f3/starting-her-up-t4.htm#5 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/tips-and-tricks-f3/starting-her-up-t4.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/intorduction-are-in-order-f11/fat-50-ultra-owner-t5.htm TOPS BBQ
I have a competition team and I cater on my free time.]]> Intorduction are in order Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:58:12 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/intorduction-are-in-order-f11/fat-50-ultra-owner-t5.htm#6 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/intorduction-are-in-order-f11/fat-50-ultra-owner-t5.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/cookin-f6/cooking-everything-on-the-dpp-t3.htm Sticks Granted I have used my smoker 3 times in less than 7 days...you might say I have an addiction.. I have tried to cook everything all on the DPP so far so good, the temp is constant so basically it comes down to my timing. I am planning another cook friday night and will write down my details of what I did and what the results were. Cookin' Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:30:00 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/cookin-f6/cooking-everything-on-the-dpp-t3.htm#3 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/cookin-f6/cooking-everything-on-the-dpp-t3.htm http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/owners-circle-f5/dpp-60-series-seen-above-t1.htm Sticks (Option)
60 Series
Propane Started
Dual Shelves
Chrome Option (turned stacks)
Under Smoker Storage
Front of Firebox Storage
Storage Rack
Propane Burners
Steam Option]]> Owners Circle Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:19:52 GMT http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/owners-circle-f5/dpp-60-series-seen-above-t1.htm#1 http://diamondplatepits.forumotion.net/owners-circle-f5/dpp-60-series-seen-above-t1.htm