i want to start smoking

[blackmamba]

This weekend I will try again with the big one I already have but will use more charcoal. I don't think I used 5 pounds and the temp inside was way low. The thermostat on it is broken too. Where can I get a good after market thermostat thSt I can keep in the pit and one that I can keep in the meat?..... So after I start with my charcoal, all I should be adding is my wood chunks. Soaked or not soaked? Thanks for the advice fellas. Keep it coming. I'm gonna try a couple of chickens first