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Boooo! Well, however you get it up there, it will be worth the effort. That is a fact!

Cherry picker - no Scissor lift - yes Sent from my SM-G998W using Tapatalk

Also, best to leave it in the crate until in or very near its final resting place; making sure the crate is level while moving. Don't tip the crate. Sent from my SM-G998W using Tapatalk

Do not go by weight alone. Yes it may be under 300 lbs but it is weildy beast and IMHO, no way two people will be able to move it up the staircase as described/depicted. My 23" with four solid men up eight stairs on my deck wasn't as easy as it sounds. They're heavy and cumbersome. My friend is a tool maker and has some heavy straps. Wrapped those around the legs and base used a few 2x4's and looped the straps around them. One man on each end of the 2x4 (vertically oriented with moving blankets between them and body) and another guy steadying the unit by the tophat. Sorry no pics so I hope the explanation helps. Is it possible to rent a scissor lift and get it to the roof that way? J. Sent from my SM-G998W using Tapatalk

Don't lift the unit by the handles, lid or no lid. Be aware when the lid is removed and reinstalled, there is an alignment procedure in order to maintain a good seal. If you can, don't remove it. Once it's been fired, the firebox shouldn't be removed. It can develop cracks due to intense heat. They'll never ever be an issue otherwise. J. Sent from my SM-G998W using Tapatalk

Yesterday was a rough day. So, I thought I'd enjoy a perfectly cooked tomahawk for dinner. I cut the bone off before slicing, then went back outside to close down the grill. When I returned, my little buddy strarted poking around in my absence. Even he can recognize perfection! In case you're wondering, he's a good little boy and waited for his morsel [emoji3] Just thought I'd share. J Sent from my SM-G998W using Tapatalk

Agreed Tony! To the OP; as a previous owner of the same garbage in the link, there's a reason it's only $400. Not even comparable to a KK. J. Sent from my SM-G998W using Tapatalk

Of course....sadly only a pic of the outside. A fair representation of the inside though is this SRF Wagyu strip. Sent from my SM-G973W using Tapatalk

What Tony said!! The techniques are similar across cookers so if it takes two years, you have two years of cooking knowledge to drop on the KK. While I'm just a commoner in Ontario with no affiliation to Alberta or the beef industry, we can still kick it [emoji6] Here's a few of tonight's 80 day dry aged Kansas strips cut at 2". I like to think I'm slightly better informed than average lol Sent from my SM-G973W using Tapatalk

Just secure it in the crate properly and you'll be fine. It makes it from Indonesia on a boat so I don't see any issues on a semi. Good luck with the move and consult with Dennis on specifics on how to load it in the crate. J. Sent from my SM-G973W using Tapatalk

$30! Yeah that's a good price and a good brand name Sent from my SM-G973W using Tapatalk

Don't forget a cover. That's a VERY important accessory. Sent from my SM-G973W using Tapatalk

Welcome to the club fellow Ontarian!! J. Sent from my SM-G973W using Tapatalk

I'm usually putting my cover on a few hours after shutdown (depending on the temp and length) either way air is getting in somewhere. Good advice above[emoji106] Sent from my SM-G973W using Tapatalk

They're ya go!! This week it's going to be in the sixties..What great timing!! Sent from my SM-G973W using Tapatalk

Nice job! Did you buy the cover ? Sent from my SM-G973W using Tapatalk

I didn't realize you could do damage to the thermometer. I guess I'm lucky, knock on wood, that mine still works perfectly. Depending on my mood, I like to pull out the Tel-Tru and use the Bluedot from Thermoworks. It only goes to 572f but that's plenty high enough. I get the added bonus of being able to monitor the temperature on my phone. Just another option. J. Sent from my SM-G973W using Tapatalk

Forrest, that's a great set up you're going to have. Sadly, the longest two months of your life is ahead lol. I have a few thoughts. In the grand scheme of things, $75 for the baking stone is a small investment. It fits perfectly and will essentially be shipped free. Worth the cost IMO. You may also want to invest in a cover for your cooker. This will depend on where you plan to place the cooker and the weather conditions in Utah. If there is even the chance of the cooker getting wet and temperatures dropping below freezing, it HAS to be covered. As with any porous surface, freeze/thaw cycles can quickly take their toll. Lastly, while not even close to being essential, I find my BBQ Guru makes long cooks effortless. It may be something you can research while you wait. If you haven't figured it out yet, members on this forum are experts at spending everyone else's money Sent from my SM-G973W using Tapatalk

Bahaha! The great tile debate. Hilarious!! You buy what you feel is best. If it connects, it doesn't matter. When I bought mine way way back in the mid 2000's, pebbles were just making their way into the lineup. Dennis will pick the grout which is usually black. The grout material is not as durable as a glazed tile and would stain if a lighter color and difficult to clean. There's a reason for everything on these cookers. Sent from my SM-G973W using Tapatalk

Oh I see! Ganging up on the tile guys now...everyone knows tiles are the OG! Haha Haha Sent from my SM-G973W using Tapatalk

You'll truly have no idea of the quality until you actually touch it and use it. It's one of those things that has to be experienced; it can't be explained. As for Dennis replying, remember he's on the other side of the globe and personally walks everyone though the experience. I can only imagine how much time that takes in addition to manufacturing, product testing etc. FWIW, I save my correspondence for very specific things like ordering parts (which reminds me)......otherwise everyone here is happy to help. Good luck! J Sent from my SM-G973W using Tapatalk

I hate to be the one to tell you but that's not going to change once your cooker is delivered. There will always be more cookbooks, specialized ingredients, new tools etc etc. Other forum members antagonizing you to buy this/that doesn't help haha. It's a good thing though. The experiences are priceless and so are the fruits of your labor [emoji4] J.

That reminds me of last summer. So thin it only had one side. J. https://1drv.ms/v/s!Av-gVB0imZQEtQkg71EBx9aLmeeD

These types of sharpening systems give great results without the steep learning curve of manual sharpening. They also give the ability for new users to accurately modify sharpening angles. These systems are typically frowned upon by die hard enthusiasts though. Personally I think they're great (unfamiliar with the mentioned brand) and make ridiculously sharp knives available to everyone. J. Sent from my SM-G973W using Tapatalk

Consider services like the following, https://myusaddress.ca/ I just learned about these services recently but never tried any of them. Sent from my SM-G973W using Tapatalk