Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Just put together the Dyna-Glo wide vertical offset smoker. Smoker had a few small dings and scratches, but nothing major. Super easy to put together. Used the high temp silicone where recommend and so far no leaks. I've only seasoned it, no meat yet. A couple notes: 1. Mine came with a gasket installed on the big main door. Seems to be a good one. I added a high temp gasket to the fire box door. Because, well, I'm a man. 2. The wide version comes with a fixed handle on the front and two small latches to secure the door. One on the side towards the top and one on the bottom (see photo). They work fine but the bottom one is a little awkward to use. My face is all close to the hot door. And I'm curious if these little latches will last long with use and heat. 3. When I was putting it together one of the small screws that holds the fire box sliding damper fell out. They come loose so watch for that. 4. Speaking of the fire box damper, yeah it won't close. Screws are loose and it won't budge. Any ideas? 5. I use a chimney to start my coal fires and it was awkward dumping the coals into the fire grate with it pulled out some. I may try starting the coals directly in the box next time, but that's so 1990. I'll try to update once I smoke a few butts and ribs and cats. Just kidding. I don't smoke cats. They taste funny.