Just Ordered an 008. . . .

Look right on this Forum for " Lessons For New Users ", it contains excellent information. Welcome to the CS Club.

I have some advice...consider youself VERY lucky! I live in Italy and love it. BUT, I have to wait at least 3 weeks for mine to arrive. I am still waiting!!!! seriously, CS was a good choice. who else would do what it takes to ship a smoker to europe????
David A

Ouch! 3 weeks! I'm dying just waiting 2-3 days! I can't imagine how you must feel. I'm so excited to fire this bugger up.

Lyn

Enjoy! I have had my 008 since '91 and it's the best investment I ever made. Just read the posts and follow the advise given. You will never go wrong with a Cookshack.

If you really like ribs, I suggest you buy some rib hooks from Cookshack. They do work in a 008, but you must cut the ribs in half, and put the ribs as far up to the highets rack. This way the ribs don't touch the smoker box. I have put as many as 6 rib hooks in my 008. I usually smoke at 225 degrees for 4 hours, and the ribs come out close to fall off the bone. Don't ever forget a good drip pan.

Thanks for the suggestions. . . . I've been reading the forum for some time now, but i'm sure i'll forget something. I already have a weber rib rack, so i'm going to give it a try in the 008 this time. If it doesnt' work out, i'll look at the rib hooks. For my first smoke, i'll probably just try the cookshack rib rub, but i'm anxious to try the BRITU rub too.

Another quick question. . . How important is it to "season" the 008? I was hoping to put it to good use the day it gets here, but maybe i'll have to wait until the weekend.

Thanks again for all your help.
Lyn

Oh! I just checked my email, and my smoker shipped today! Yee Haw! Scheduled for delivery on Wednesday (my birthday). . . I was hoping to make my birthday dinner in the 008, but it looks as though it may have to wait until the weekend.

Lyn

It's a must to season the 008!. It will not take long. Just due it while you are reading the manual.