Ordering a new pit/which options?
 

Im gonna order a new pit from pitsbyjj tomorrow. A 24x60. If your budget only allowed for only one which would you choose... tuning plates or a half inch firebox? I will probably never use all the space in it at once so maybe a 24x48 and get both options. :confused: What do you think?

For that size. Id go with plates

Get the thicker firebox. You can always get scrap steel and make your own tuning plates, but once that 1/4" firebox is on there, it isn't an easy or cheap upgrade to a 1/2". Stick with the 24x60, if you go to the smaller cooker you'll always wish you had the extra space the larger one provides.

Get both options and the larger pit. That is what you want to get or you wouldn't be asking.

Buy once, cry once.

1/2" firebox and a bottle opener.

Yeah i do want both... but the moneys just not there. :tsk:

I would go with the Fire box you can add tuning plates latter as the budget permits.

The way I look at big purchases is to get up front what would be hard to upgrade at a later date. For a house, it is easier to add fancy new counter tops at a later date, but is relatively harder to add additional square footage.

In your case, I think I agree with NRA4Life. It seems like it would be easier to upgrade the tuning plates at a later date, but relatively more difficult to upgrade your fire box.

Disclaimer: I don't have a fancy smoker yet. I'm just a simple UDS guy for now, so I've got no real world experience in this particular matter.

firebox now, tuning plates when you can afford it.

I agree with those suggesting the firebox. It's the part that gets the most abuse. 1/2" will last forever.

As stated, box now, plates later.

What and how much do you normally cook?

+1 on the firebox u can add plates later and for cheaper im sure

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:idea: 24 x 48 both options and a second shelf.

Every weekend minimum. Sometimes, twice a week.