I don't use the daisy wheel for any temp over 300*. You can control it perfectly with the lower vent. For 500* fill your fire box to the top, light and keep the lid open until you have a good fire going. Close the top (with no daisy wheel) and adjust the lower vent to approx 2" open. Fine tune as it nears 500* trying not to over shoot. It's much easier to heat them up then cool them down.

Mike

Know fat, know flavor. No fat, no flavor.

I tried going vegan, but then realized it was a big missed steak.