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A Gaggle Roaster for X-Mas
So we occasionally get up to some elaborate DIY exploits that involve cooking, fire, and metal fabrication. We've done some pretty large exploits in the last couple of years (we plan to start sharing...
View ArticleHome made Chamber Sealer
So, been thinking on this a little. chamber Vac sealers seem relatively simple. You need a air tight enclosure able to handle pressure, a way to create the vacuum(just a basic air compressor should be...
View ArticlePost your DIY here with product info please!
Calling all geeks, nerds, dorks, and DIY'ers! I LOVE DIY POSTS SO MUCH! I have saved literally THOUSANDS upon THOUSANDS of dollars from DIY's posted on forums (mainly fixing my wifes BMW X5) but I love...
View ArticleDehydrator
I've been seeing more and more recipes and techniques that use a dehydrator and aside from the one I used to make jerky with my dad as a kid I haven't used one in like 20 years. I don't recall them...
View ArticleDIY - Rage quit :)
I just thought I'd share this for all you fellow D.I.Y people out there.The other fortnight I decided to put a belly in the bath, at around 11pm a fuse went in the kitchen and the elementwas going...
View ArticleJLD 612 PV High
Hi All,I was wondering if anyone has had an issue with their JLD controller giving a high reading? Noticed the problem when I cracked 63*C egg and the white was still clear. I tested the probe against...
View ArticleWood chips
A vendor at my local farmers market was selling small logs of applewood from their farm to be used for grilling, but I would like to use for smoking (since I don't have a grill). Is there a good way...
View ArticleDIY Circularators Too Easy, Then Try a DIY Freeze Dryer
I might have to make a visit to my closest MegaMart Home Supply Store to make this.My wife WILL draw the line though if I try to cook with thermite as he does in one of his other videos.
View ArticleSubstitution for a pressure cooker
I don't have a pressure cooker at the moment. Is there a way that I can do a makeshift pressure cooker?
View ArticleKickstarter campaign by a ChefSteps community member
Some of you will recognize Grace Lee as a longtime ChefSteps community member. It seems she's been busy working on a new sous vide product. Those who are interested can find more...
View ArticleDrain plug.
Not sure if this really counts as DIY, but has anyone tried installing a drain plug in their immersion tank?
View ArticleDIY Smoker that controls humidity?
I built a home smoker already and it works alright, made plenty of great food. I am planning on building a new model, and wanted to make one that could more precisely control humidity. Some humidity...
View ArticleCold Smoker build
After looking at "The Smoking Gun" by Polysci and someone else's hack on how to make a similar device I've been playing with the Idea of making a larger volume cold smoking device that I could...
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Current DIY Baths - 1 for Low T (Meat), 1 for High T (Veg)
Thanks for all the info here at Chefsteps ++ My current setup involves two half buffet servers with lids. The lids are perfect for keeping in the heat, and leaves an opening for probes or even an...
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CO2 and Nitro tanks with whipping siphon
I'm planning on building a simple CO2 rig for carbonating water and any other drink/fruit. It will be similar in cost to getting an off the shelf soda maker like sodastream, but more powerful, more...
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Open for commentary, PVC-caged heating element
I have been kicking around DIY'ing the heating element... and here is my 2nd try at getting it right. 2" PVC pipe, threaded insert to mount your typical Camco element. While I think the design is...
View ArticleDIY Water Bath Concept Critique/Feedback
I have been researching the designs and materials of many DIY baths extensively and am extremely keen to experiment with it myself.My intended product list includes:Digital PID controller with SSR...
View ArticleCharcoal Searing grill
My thoughts on this were to improve the sous vide steak. methods of finishing steak i've commonly used are pan sear in cast iron, pan sear on a cast iron grill pan, and Blow torch. All of these things...
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