Reply to "Wood not really burning/smoking"

Another thing that would help is a mention in the manual that after the first 30 minutes or so, the smoke will be clear and nearly invisible. I believe a lot of people are thinking there will be great billowing clouds of smoke blanketing their neighborhood.

Plus, in my time on this board, I have realized that there are a lot of people in this world that just plain think too much. Many of them buy CS products. I've never seen so many people that find it so hard NOT to do something. Don't open the door. Don't go looking for exotic wood when hickory or oak will do just fine. Don't go rub crazy. Etc.

To paraphrase Tom, stick in a butt or two with some hickory, set it to 225-250*, close the door and don't open it until your therm reads 190-200*. You'll be happy and won't have to un-learn all the other crap you read on other BBQ sites that apply, if at all, to other cookers.