Mick wrote:
> I picked up a smoker similar to the WSM. The instructions recommend
> using this thing on a non-flammable surface. Is this just a
> liability warning? I was hoping to use it on my wood deck.


Well, ash falls out and coals drop out from these cookers. And with Verts
you're gonna have some grease drippin too. Visit your local Walmart Auto
shop and buy one of those big "cookie sheet" metal drip pans - about $9.00.
Makes clean up easy and you don't get burned spots and grease spots on your
deck.
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-frohe
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