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Congratulations, Jeff. You're gonna love it! Welcome to the boards and the KK family.

^ +1 That's how i usually get my KK going.

Congratulations on the engagement... and the ribs! I haven't experienced it yet on the KK yet, but on the KJ, the top vent will get water puddling up in the slider portion and the bottom vent will drip water.

The smoke ring and wood chips are covered on his site here: http://barbecuebible.com/2014/07/11/science-smoke-ring/ Not written by him, but it's on his site. He doesn't claim that it makes it taste any better - or even different. It would have been nice for him to talk about it more on the show, but 30 minutes only gives you so much you can do. Smoke rings make for good TV. We can't smell or taste the food.

@Shuley No issues using the alcohol soaked cotton ball approach. Just make sure to use the high % alcohol so it burns cleaner. I typically use the Rutlands. I cut them in half most of the time. I've tried a torch and a heat gun and they work fine, I just don't like standing there holding the things.

Was going to post the same thing - where did the straight rod come from? Nicely done on those birds!

@Shuley - also check out the picture of the shipping crate for the 23". I know you were interested in making a table out of yours. You'd have to pull off the KK boards then cut off the bottom leaving the top at whatever height you want. The hardest part will be getting the same length on each leg. Then trim the KK boards to fit the new diagonal.

If there was even a whisper of smoke on the 19", I'd have chosen that one. Without the smoke, he's got a "Is this thing on?" look on his face. I like the composition of that picture better. There is much less going on and the KK over in the left third pulls your eye. I had to go with the 23". Smoke, side tables, unique shape even if it's a very busy picture. It's like the 19" shot was taken by a photographer and the 23" was taken by someone standing around with a camera. ETA: I might have just talked myself into liking the 19" shot better lol

I haven't tried the basket splitter yet in my 23". I've thought about using it with the roti. If you're looking to spread out the heat on the roti, @ckreefhad a great idea with an infrared diffuser - http://komodokamadoforum.com/topic/6228-raks-gyro-a-rotisserie-improvement/?do=findComment&comment=64679 I've looked for one and can't find it in stores. I've thought about buying a few SS flavorizor bars and using them.

True, but in fairness, that could be said about most other kamados. The KK comes with a lot more than others do - I mean, what other kamado comes with spare parts? And love?

Hmmm, let's see if I can remember... My 23 came with 3 grates (main, lower, and upper) Charcoal basket Deflector Replacement gaskets for top and main Extra tiles Grout repair kit Replacement knobs for front and rear plates and control device plug Replacement springs for front damper and device plug Wrench for the spring Side mounting brackets for the tables and tools Tool hangers Allen wrench to mount the brackets I'm sure I'm missing something...... ETA: A round drip pan Teak handled grill grippers Spare plugs for the probe port

Great questions - keep 'em coming. Ease of moving - I have a 23" and it's pretty easy to move on a paver patio. The hardest part is getting it started, but a good lean on it will start the process. My patio has a slight grade away from the house (as most probably do), and for extra insurance (as suggested by @ckreef when he help me set it up) , I put some toilet shims under the wheels to prevent accidental moving. (http://komodokamadoforum.com/topic/6377-245-to-save-my-kk/#comment-67834) I believe @wilburpan moves his around regularly. There's no reason to move it out of the rain (see Cover below), but if you wanted to do that, I don't think it would be a problem. I'd worry move about an accidental sudden stop while moving it than I would about rain or hail ;). You know the line, it's not the fall that kills you, it's the sudden stop at the end. Getting it in place is a different story - you'll need some extra help getting it in place. You might be able to get the delivery person to use a palate jack to get it there depending on your setup. Cracked tiles - As @bosco said, you'll get replacement tiles and grout patch if something happens. I've never had to replace a tile, but it shouldn't be difficult. Easier to fix a cracked tile than a cracked ceramic shell of other kamados. Cover - I always cover both my KK and my KJ. I don't think it's necessary, I just like doing it.

Looks fantastic. Nice colors. I'm still on the search for a tri-tip. The Foodsaver marinator looks interesting. I put one in mu Amazon cart for future purchase. Thanks!

Stop saying 21! It just makes more work for the forum scrubber

@tony b No, take the pins off of the basket and switch sides that way. In other words, set the basket in front of you. If the round pin is on the left, take it off and move it to the right. I can't figure out why, but that worked for me. My pins would slowly unscrew until I did that.

Switch the pins around on the basket. That worked for me. It still turned the 'wrong' way for the motor pin, but I just used red locktite on that.

@ckreef I had to adjust my spring last night and your guide here - and more importantly, your in-person demo - made it a quick and easy process! Takes about 8 minutes. The hardest part is getting the cover back on with the washers in the right place. Those little buggers keep wanting to dance around while you are putting the cover back on.

Ha! At 18 seconds into that video, it looks like it's taking all of his strength to open the lid. He's two handing it.

Nice! Congratulations!

Interesting. I do not have that same issue. I use Chrome on PC, iPhone, and iPad and all of them are clearing the content from the Unread Content page as I read the individual threads.

Especially in rural GA! I'm lucky to find non-Walmart brand balsamic!

That cabinet is stunning.

Great idea! They look fantastic!

Congrats, Ed! When you see those side tables, you are going to wish you ordered one of the cabinets!

Glad you made it home, that's gotta feel good. Take it easy and follow the Dr's orders