Joe - FOr a good smoker with easy to maintain temps, go to Wallyworld and get one of those Brinkman bullet shaped smokers - they're like $29 - or you can find them at Home Depot too if memory serves.
I've used them for years with great sucess smoking everything from slamon to bluefish to pork and beef - and cheeses.
Believe me, if
I can do it well, then it can't be all that difficult...
