New WSM 22.5....this thing is big.......

VA-Dave · Mar 22, 2013

HeSmellsLikeSmoke said:
Congratulations. Just remember it's not how big it is, but how you use it. :biggrin1:

Right on my friend :grin:

Dave

VA-Dave · Mar 22, 2013

HeSmellsLikeSmoke said:
Congratulations. Just remember it's not how big it is, but how you use it. :biggrin1:

Jim you have quite the arsenal there.

I see a ceramic cooker in my future.

I love your avatar.

What I wouldn't give to have that old girl.

Dave

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · Mar 22, 2013

VA-Dave said:
Jim you have quite the arsenal there.

I see a ceramic cooker in my future.

I love your avatar.

What I wouldn't give to have that old girl.

Dave

I would love to just see one of the old originals

Ceramics brought a new dimension to my outdoor cooking. I was very patient and picked the large up for $300 and the medium up for $110, both on Craigslist. Just keep your eyes open.

Offthehook · Mar 22, 2013

VA-Dave said:
There are 1/8 inch gaps on both sides of the door. I'd be stunned if they didn't leak.

Dave

The thin metal bends easy. You can deal it up pretty well.

VA-Dave · Mar 22, 2013

Offthehook said:
The thin metal bends easy. You can deal it up pretty well.

Thanks OTH.

I'll use it tomorrow, but I'll probably get the SS door anyway.

Like Boogie say's, it'll look cool :grin:

Dave

silverfinger · Mar 22, 2013

Thin weather strip on the door might do the trick.

Anybody try that before?

gtr · Mar 22, 2013

Looking forward to the dirty pron! :hungry:

kds9547 · Mar 22, 2013

Got the clip for the probe from BBQ Guru when I ordered the DigiQ. I like it better than the potato I was using! LOL! Sometimes I run out of potatoes. You'll love the WSM.

http://store.thebbqguru.com/weborderentry/catalog2.asp?catalog=Other%20BBQ%20Products

cowgirl · Mar 22, 2013

Congratulations Dave, that's a great looking smoker!

:thumb:

VA-Dave · Mar 22, 2013

Thanks Jeanie.

I'm dying to use it.

Going to try my first brisket tomorrow. Wish me luck.

Dave

HankB · Mar 22, 2013

Welcome to the club. It's a great smoker! In addition to the brisket, get some fatties to put on with it so you can fill up at least one grate. Or get a couple butts and do them at the same time. For the inaugural cook on my 22.5 I did 3 eight pound chickens and a twenty pound turkey.

Desert Hawg · Mar 22, 2013

VA-Dave said:
The only place I can get brisket around here is wally world. Went this morning and they won't be in until tomorrow morning.

Stay tuned :grin:

Dave

Man, you are in Virginia. Ya do pork.... Ya don't wait on da beef.

VA-Dave · Mar 22, 2013

HankB said:
Welcome to the club. It's a great smoker! In addition to the brisket, get some fatties to put on with it so you can fill up at least one grate. Or get a couple butts and do them at the same time. For the inaugural cook on my 22.5 I did 3 eight pound chickens and a twenty pound turkey.

Thanks Hank!

Tomorrow is the day, I promise.

Dave

VA-Dave · Mar 22, 2013

Desert Hawg said:
Man, you are in Virginia. Ya do pork.... Ya don't wait on da beef.

I have plenty of pork brother.

If I can't get Brisket, ribs and butt it is my friend.

Dave

El Ropo · Mar 23, 2013

VA-Dave said:
There are 1/8 inch gaps on both sides of the door. I'd be stunned if they didn't leak.

Dave

Why not just gently persuade the door so it fits nice and snug. A little pressure here, a little there, and it should fit a lot better. After a few large cooks, it'll seal up tight.

Another option for a replacement ring. buy a $10-$20 piece of expanded metal, and make your own high flow ring.

VA-Dave · Mar 23, 2013

El Ropo said:
Why not just gently persuade the door so it fits nice and snug. A little pressure here, a little there, and it should fit a lot better. After a few large cooks, it'll seal up tight.

Another option for a replacement ring. buy a $10-$20 piece of expanded metal, and make your own high flow ring.

Tomorrow I will be running the test. It's very possible that you are correct and it's a non-issue. I hope so, that would be great. I feel very confident with lump and temp control. This is a new cooker to me though and I hope to have her dialed in as soon as possible. I appreciate the feedback. Why does Weber advise against lump charcoal in the manual? I love lump.

Dave

Barbarian BBQ · Mar 23, 2013

Smoke some nice greasy stuff (like fatties) and that door will seal right up.

BobM · Mar 23, 2013

Congrats on the new WSM and good luck with it!

Wolverine · Mar 23, 2013

congrats on your new toy,you will love it, your friends wont believe the great food you will put out, if I were you, keep it a secret,

Big George's BBQ · Mar 23, 2013

Everyone I know that has one loves it Are you going to season it first

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