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General Discussions => Show Us Your Setup! => Topic started by: old sarge on February 24, 2016, 11:52:14 PM

Title: My gear
Post by: old sarge on February 24, 2016, 11:52:14 PM
Here is what I use to cook outdoors. Some more than others.  Much more. Two photos of the SI and CS for comparison, although due to perspective, the SI is NOT as wide as the CS as the photo may indicate. And one photo showing how I check progress without opening the smoker.
Title: Re: My gear
Post by: Texan in Tulsa on February 25, 2016, 08:46:56 AM
Sarge you are well equipped. Great setup. I love the borescope!
Title: Re: My gear
Post by: old sarge on February 25, 2016, 07:43:48 PM
The borescope beats opening the door and dumping heat. A little $80 toy from Home Depot.
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Post by: DivotMaker on February 25, 2016, 07:46:59 PM
I love the bore scope, too!  Those Ducane grills are really nice.  How long have you had it, and have you had any problems?
Title: Re: My gear
Post by: old sarge on February 25, 2016, 08:52:33 PM
I bought the Duane in 2003.   It was actually made in California by Twin Eagles for Ducane because of all the stainless steel and they had a couple they could not sell at full retail. I snagged the larger of the two at a decent price.  And I have had no problems of any kind.  It is really a solid grill.   Weber has since bought out Ducane and their old standby's (cast aluminum  cooker boxes) are long since gone.
Title: Re: My gear
Post by: DivotMaker on February 25, 2016, 09:34:29 PM
Didn't know Weber bought Ducane, Dave.  I'll have to look into the changes!
Title: Re: My gear
Post by: old sarge on February 25, 2016, 10:17:39 PM
Some light reading:
http://www.bloomberg.com/bw/articles/2013-06-27/weber-grills-mostly-made-in-america-by-private-equity
http://amazingribs.com/bbq_equipment_reviews_ratings/grill/ducane-afinity-3100-gas-grill
Title: Re: My gear
Post by: Libohunden on February 26, 2016, 10:05:22 AM
Sarge,

That's a heck of an idea using that scope!  May have to git me one, just for fun!

Title: Re: My gear
Post by: old sarge on February 26, 2016, 01:01:52 PM
Resolution is better than the photo shows. Sometimes you just have to peek.
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Post by: smokeasaurus on February 26, 2016, 04:00:32 PM
Nice set-up. Nothing like having different styles of pits to choose from  8)
Title: Re: My gear
Post by: old sarge on February 26, 2016, 07:16:23 PM
I have the bases covered. But as I aged, gas and electric became a means to keep the love of outdoor cooking alive.
Title: Re: My gear
Post by: DivotMaker on February 26, 2016, 07:45:25 PM
Some light reading:
http://www.bloomberg.com/bw/articles/2013-06-27/weber-grills-mostly-made-in-america-by-private-equity (http://www.bloomberg.com/bw/articles/2013-06-27/weber-grills-mostly-made-in-america-by-private-equity)
http://amazingribs.com/bbq_equipment_reviews_ratings/grill/ducane-afinity-3100-gas-grill (http://amazingribs.com/bbq_equipment_reviews_ratings/grill/ducane-afinity-3100-gas-grill)

Interesting, Dave... Thanks!
Title: Re: My gear
Post by: tjones96761 on April 26, 2016, 05:48:33 PM
I have a cheapie Iborescope2 that Bluetooths to phone/tablet. It's a pretty great toy for $100. Lets you get a much better picture than you would get on a traditional borescope. And you can take pictures which is pretty cool. I use it maybe once a month working on something I can't see into or behind. Maybe it will get some more use if I put it in my smoker cart.
Title: Re: My gear
Post by: old sarge on April 26, 2016, 07:27:15 PM
Just do not linger too long in the hot smoker.  But it is fun!  I'm going to look up the Iborescope.
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Post by: DivotMaker on April 26, 2016, 07:37:13 PM
I'm going to look up the Iborescope.

It's pronounced "EYE-Bore!"   ;D
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Post by: jcboxlot on April 26, 2016, 08:27:43 PM
What hump?


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Title: Re: My gear
Post by: old sarge on April 26, 2016, 10:10:00 PM
A true classic.

The scope is sweet, but kind of pricey.
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Post by: TexasSMK on November 06, 2016, 06:35:59 AM
I didn't realize I would be hanging with a bunch a geniuses on this site.  Bore Scope...Brilliant!
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Post by: Libohunden on November 13, 2016, 10:46:00 AM
Now there is an iborescope4!  This may go on my Christmas list this year!
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Post by: EFGM on January 29, 2018, 09:02:38 PM
Reviving an old thread I guess, revived my patio as well!
Title: Re: My gear
Post by: old sarge on January 29, 2018, 09:16:41 PM
Great set-up.
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Post by: NDKoze on January 30, 2018, 12:47:40 PM
Love the cabinets. They look like the ones that I have seen at Costco?
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Post by: EFGM on January 30, 2018, 08:41:28 PM
Love the cabinets. They look like the ones that I have seen at Costco?

Thanks David and Gregg! They are the same ones. My Costco had them discounted. Went by them today and discount was not there. I think they are going to work out great.