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10-04-2012, 05:55 PM | #16 | |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 12-18-07
Location: Western burbs of Chicago, IL
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While they are good for "beginners" I'm sure Slap Yo' Daddy or Rhythm & Que would both tell you they work ok for "pros'" as well! I have few if any temp issues with any of mine, and when I do, it's usually because something got bent out of round during transport, which is easily fixed. Mine all settle in around 230-260 once they're going right I know many use stokers or guru's on theirs, but I've found no need for one. I have nothing against UDS's, and you sure can't beat the price, but for performance, portability, and price, I don't think you can come close to a WSM, even if it isn't anywhere near as "sexy" as a Jambo, Spicewine, BWS, PCC, etc. And none of those are even remotely in your stated price range!
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10-04-2012, 06:11 PM | #17 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 07-05-12
Location: Geezerville, North Carolfornia
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WSM. Never had a problem with temp control on mine.
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10-04-2012, 06:22 PM | #18 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 03-17-12
Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Name/Nickname : Mike
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Compared to what under $400?
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10-04-2012, 06:36 PM | #19 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 10-29-11
Location: Chicagoland
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WSM, mini wsm, or akorn.
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10-04-2012, 06:41 PM | #20 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 04-07-12
Location: Montross Virginia
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I would suggest a "Ben Lang" reverse flow, offset, stick burner. We use ours every week. Check him out at www.pigroast.com
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10-04-2012, 06:45 PM | #21 |
is Blowin Smoke!
Join Date: 06-18-12
Location: Down the Shore!!!
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Get a wsm and an IQ110 temp controller!
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10-04-2012, 07:22 PM | #22 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 09-28-10
Location: Richfield,oh
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I agree build a UDS just a quick check and found these for Ya http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/grd/3255898645.html & http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/for/3299796828.html & http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/for/3293504787.html
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10-04-2012, 08:31 PM | #23 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 06-29-12
Location: Litchfield County, CT
Name/Nickname : Pete
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Be patient, search CL and see what's available. Otherwise, for $400 I'd get a 22.5 WSM (if you need the size, if not, 18.5).
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10-04-2012, 08:59 PM | #24 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 07-09-12
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
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Another vote for the 22 WSM. After I got mine broke in with a few cooks it's stable under 300 no problem.
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10-04-2012, 09:10 PM | #25 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 06-23-11
Location: Orange, VA
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For $400 and under I'd go with a WSM if I were you. Just make sure to buy the size that fits your needs. I bought a new 22.5 WSM a couple years ago and had it for 6 months before selling it on Craigslist. The thing was just way too darn big for what I used it for. Either way you can't go wrong with a WSM. It's the Waylon Jennings of smokers.
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10-04-2012, 09:17 PM | #26 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 02-07-08
Location: Framingham, MA
Name/Nickname : George
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My son loves his WSM
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10-04-2012, 09:35 PM | #27 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 11-18-10
Location: USA
Name/Nickname : Rick
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I'd have to agree with going with a WSM. Or a 22" Weber kettle with a Cajun Bandit Conversion Kit. The both rock!
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10-04-2012, 09:42 PM | #28 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 03-28-08
Location: Downey, California
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While a WSM is a good way to go, consider a UDS and a weber one touch gold!
A Weber Smokey Mountain will set you back @ $400 before tax. A UDS from between $100 -$200 depending how fancy you go. A Weber One Touch Gold will run $149 before tax Having both the UDS and OTG will give you smoking, grilling, and many other options at your disposal to amaze your family and friends. It provides you with ready to go cooking with the OTS while you build your UDS. I will apologize in advance as you will collect many more smokers as you gain proficiency in the art. Just the nature of the beast! Welcome and good luck!
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10-04-2012, 09:43 PM | #29 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 11-16-11
Location: Shakopee, MN
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WSM is dead reliable for temp control. Personally, I don't understand why people bother to put electronic temp controllers on these.
Here's what I did the last time I cooked a butt: - threw some coals on minion-style at 10:30 pm, took best guess at intake adjustment. Went back to bed, set alarm for midnight - woke up, tweaked wsm because it was running 25 degrees warmer than I wanted - prepped butt and put on grill, stayed up for 1/2 hour to make sure temp was at 250 -275, - back to bed, didn't check again until 6am. No suprise that the temp is exactly where I left it. - had to take my daughter to preschool, so I left the WSM unattended from 8am to 12:30 - Once again, the temp was exactly at 250F - I didn't make a single adjustment for 12 hours |
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10-05-2012, 12:34 AM | #30 | |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 10-02-09
Location: Longmont, CO
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The WSM is right at 400.00. It is usually available in specialty stores like Ace Hardware or Local HW stores. Not in the big box HW stores. The WSM Mini can be built for around $70.00 if everything is new. Using Craigslist and/or clearance priced Weber Smokey Joe's I built one for about 50.00. It will cook a 10 lb Pork butt or a few half rack of ribs or a small brisket if you are creative. You could cook for ten using 2 WSM minis.
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