i just found this on the side of the road with a sign saying “free”. am i in the right place? what next? sorry im completely clueless
i just found this on the side of the road with a sign saying “free”. am i in the right place? what next? sorry im completely clueless
by nchuman_
30 Comments
Vvector
Plug it in, see if the electronics work
AllLifeEqual
Looks good so far
MidwestDYIer
Pick up all those acorns off the ground and smoke them.
And don’t ask “But why would I want to smoke acorns??”
In this sub, we smoke first and ask questions later.
Kansasstanza

doublecbob
Leave it where it is. It is easier then taking it to a landfill in a couple weeks
IAMN0TSTEVE
Does it work?
RTO_GUY
Actually had that same smoker for years. Had to switchout the heating element once, but it worked until it rusted out. Great little smoker. Upgraded to a larger Traeger Pellet Smoker and considering buying another standard electric smoker for the days I just want to set it and forget it.
Nice little pickup.
lolikamani
If it works that’s a great smoker
greggiej61
There is a whole r/masterbuilt sub to help you repair and mod, if you don’t find what you’re looking for here.
We will definitely want to see the results here once you get this thing cooking.
smotrs
Take it home. Even if the display is shot, it’s still usable. If display works and it fires up, even better.
Guyoutsideyourdoor
One of us! One of us!
nchuman_
it works everybody!
Cappster14

Join us………
thatdudefromthattime
Score
fishingphotoguy

No-Water164
I used one of these for three years before I got a real smoker, three wasted years, get a real smoker, but if it works use it to rest your briskets, that’s what I use mine for now.
Elfich47
Do a very thorough bug and vermin check on it.
_BrokenZipper
Take it home, plug it in. If it works, clean it and put it to use. The gods have sent you a message
The_Original_Tbone
Put that shit in the car and get out of there.
Difficult_Sock_2082
Free is good
Modified3
Even if it doesnt work you could turn that into a cold smoker pretty easy.
denvergardener
If it’s free there’s probably something wrong with it.
And even new it’s not a good smoker.
I wouldn’t take it.
Beefyweefy56783
Electric smokers are an excellent way to get started!! Would highly recommend starting off with some bone in chicken thighs (short smoke, easy win) or a pork butt (much longer time but extremely forgiving and fairly cheap). Meathead Goldwyn and Aaron Franklin are two excellent resources to begin with. Welcome to the party!!!
highflyer10123
Clean it thoroughly and see if it fires up
djlishswish
I got a MasterBuilt charcoal vertical. Does good work. What’s the fuel source?
PonchoCavatelli
I had that unit and gave it away. Its a royal SOB to clean.
FeelingKind7644
Take it. Then get a real smoker and use that as a brisket holder.
Hour_Examination5019
Now, you put your meat in it!
haveacupcakeluv
Here we just get ratty lawn chairs and mattresses! That’s an amazing find!
Smooth-Material-9686
One of the best smokers out there. Definitely enjoy mine compared to my BGE and Wolf.
30 Comments
Plug it in, see if the electronics work
Looks good so far
Pick up all those acorns off the ground and smoke them.
And don’t ask “But why would I want to smoke acorns??”
In this sub, we smoke first and ask questions later.

Leave it where it is. It is easier then taking it to a landfill in a couple weeks
Does it work?
Actually had that same smoker for years. Had to switchout the heating element once, but it worked until it rusted out. Great little smoker. Upgraded to a larger Traeger Pellet Smoker and considering buying another standard electric smoker for the days I just want to set it and forget it.
Nice little pickup.
If it works that’s a great smoker
There is a whole r/masterbuilt sub to help you repair and mod, if you don’t find what you’re looking for here.
We will definitely want to see the results here once you get this thing cooking.
Take it home. Even if the display is shot, it’s still usable. If display works and it fires up, even better.
One of us! One of us!
it works everybody!

Join us………
Score

I used one of these for three years before I got a real smoker, three wasted years, get a real smoker, but if it works use it to rest your briskets, that’s what I use mine for now.
Do a very thorough bug and vermin check on it.
Take it home, plug it in. If it works, clean it and put it to use. The gods have sent you a message
Put that shit in the car and get out of there.
Free is good
Even if it doesnt work you could turn that into a cold smoker pretty easy.
If it’s free there’s probably something wrong with it.
And even new it’s not a good smoker.
I wouldn’t take it.
Electric smokers are an excellent way to get started!! Would highly recommend starting off with some bone in chicken thighs (short smoke, easy win) or a pork butt (much longer time but extremely forgiving and fairly cheap). Meathead Goldwyn and Aaron Franklin are two excellent resources to begin with. Welcome to the party!!!
Clean it thoroughly and see if it fires up
I got a MasterBuilt charcoal vertical. Does good work. What’s the fuel source?
I had that unit and gave it away. Its a royal SOB to clean.
Take it. Then get a real smoker and use that as a brisket holder.
Now, you put your meat in it!
Here we just get ratty lawn chairs and mattresses! That’s an amazing find!
One of the best smokers out there. Definitely enjoy mine compared to my BGE and Wolf.