[calphi27]

Yoop-

If you want a decent smoker, a good test is to lift the lid. If it is light, then stay away. If it feels heavy and sturdy, then odds are, its good.

I just did a whole brisket and beer can chicken this weekend. Well sorry to say, I had to finish them in the oven. I ran out of wood. Apparently the only wood that is sold in northern colorado was the evergreen type. But everything still turned out good, the brisket was a little dry though.