I'm looking for help to put together the heating portion of a smoker. My initial thought is propane as my heat source, but I open to ideas. I want an electric thermostat to regulate the heat. I need to figure out how to properly vent the unit, the best location for the heat source (assuming in the center) and if I need a some sort of heat deflection plate around the burner to heat evenly without creating hotspots or unwanted direct heat causing uneven results. I'm guessing I don't need to exceed 250 Fahrenheit for max temp but I am again open to ideas. I want I design something that will work headache free. I don't know what brands to use or where to find what I need. Any help or ideas is appreciated. Thanks in advance