want to put an insert in but the heatform is largely crumbling rust. Not sure if i should rip out the entire thing or just remove the heavily damaged and crumbling parts ? pics and vid attatched. video is of rust falling out from the back face of the heatform and pics are holes up in corners of smoke shelf
indecisive about rustilator ??
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This is a popular question this season. It's the third time it has come up in a month. You can leave it alone unless you need to cut out some of the damper area to clear the insulated liner.
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