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8h ago

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Tried a whole hog overnight in my backyard offset and almost started a grease fire at 3am

Yeah man Ive been there. I typically go with a mix of splits and a few chunks of charcoal through the night to keep the heat steady, but on bigger hogs like that I'll run a water pan right under the grate, about two inches deep, to catch drips and add some moisture. Works way better than relying on the offset's built in drain for a cook that size.

14h ago

in

Found out my old foreman's trick for cutting down tube sheets with a plasma torch actually saves me about 20 minutes per job

Noticing those little tricks old guys pass down is just like discovering a faster route through town that everyone else somehow missed for years.

19h ago

in

I finally saw the shift in comic book fans at my shop over the last 3 years

Manga and indie horror are just a fad that'll fade once those kids age out of their dark phase.

1d ago

in

The old timer who told me to pre-drill every hole in oak was right. I didn't listen.

Do you think it's really about the wood type or more about the bit and technique you use? In my experience, a sharp screw with a nice tip can save you a ton of headache if you start it straight and take it slow. I've put hundreds of screws into white oak with a regular driver and no pilot holes, and I've only split one board in the last five years. Your mileage may vary, but I honestly think the screws and your touch matter more than just drilling every time.

2d ago

in

PSA: My stabilizer wire tuning took over four hours to get right

Forget the screwdriver trick, @simonw41, just jam some thick lube in there and call it done.