Finally got to use it due to weather. Seasoning it now. Firebox seems to leak a little smoke and heat. Damper on fire box difficult to slide open and to close, tabs bend due to heat. The most upsetting thing is the fact that the thermometer does not work. I'm sure my meats will turn out quite well as the box heats nicely but WHAT'S THE TEMP!!!!? May have given it 4 stars if not for the defective thermometer