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BobM · 11-26-2012, 06:38 PM

A Weber kettle.

Gore · 11-26-2012, 06:42 PM

In my line of work, I'm used to seeing people's eyes glaze over when they ask what I do, so ... generally, I'll change the subject. Usually they don't really want to know anyway. Sometimes they actually do and I will give them some details. Usually it's best to show them.

thirdeye · 11-26-2012, 07:20 PM

I at least bring up ceramic choices for their versatility... but for most folks they are a big bite out of the wallet for a first smoker. Then I bring up a UDS, however in the 7 or 8 years I have cooked on mine... I don't think anyone has taken measurements and built their own.... and I usually offer to loan them one to try out.

Then I steer them to a WSM.

Boshizzle · 11-26-2012, 07:50 PM

I tell them to let me make them a mini UDS or go to Lowes and buy a CG acorn. As a result, I have made a lot of mini UDS cookers for friends and they have all been happy with the results.

kwas68 · 11-26-2012, 09:31 PM

I tell them how much I love my UDS and then tell them to buy a WSM. Some people have more money than ambition or smarts.

I basically built a UDS for my cousin. He likes it and his wife loves the food that comes out of it. I think I use it more than he does when I borrow it for competitions though.

Even though we think nothing of the "work" that goes into a great BBQ, it has been my experience that others don't get off on it or are just too darn lazy.

Smoothsmoke · 11-26-2012, 09:39 PM

Komodo Kamado or Jambo.

rg02 · 11-26-2012, 09:46 PM

Ain't much you can't do on A weber kettle!

Just converted one of my co workers to a kettle and he smoked his first rack this past weekend and they came out great.

Tonybel · 11-26-2012, 11:15 PM

I explain what goes into smoking something simple as ribs. If they are still interested I tell them start with weber kettle and see how that goes. Then upgrade to WSM if your ready for the next step in smoking. Usually they always buy A WSM

buccaneer · 11-27-2012, 02:10 AM

I point them to crock pots and liquid smoke.

westy · 11-27-2012, 03:52 AM

I go with WSM too probably. But you can learn volumes from a cheap off set. Then again, get the wrong one it might scare em away.

Garrett · 11-27-2012, 06:05 AM

I don't get asked what kind of smoker or grill someone needs. My friends and family always ask " how do you cook like that"? Usually I will offer that person to come over the next time I am cooking and will not tell them but rather show them what and why I do things. I always get a response of "ok call me next tim. So next time I cook I will call and get told they don't have time. Most folks rather just eat good food rather than cook it.

gnwes · 11-27-2012, 09:28 AM

WSM is good starting place, for most. Its usually not too expensive to get into.

MisterChrister · 11-27-2012, 09:39 AM

Kettle. Everyone should own at least 8 or 10 of them in various sizes and colors!

thaifighter06 · 11-27-2012, 09:48 AM

Definitely a WSM.

11-26-2012, 06:38 PM	#16
BobM is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-16-12 Location: Long Island, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A Weber kettle. __________________ "Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin \| Weber 18 1/2" & 22 1/2" WSM, 22 1/2" & 26 3/4" OTG, Genesis S-330 \| \| BBQ Guru CyberQ WiFi \| Maverick ET-732 \|

11-26-2012, 06:42 PM	#17
Gore somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-05-08 Location: Hiding out from blood suck ghost snake gods ... and Nazis Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	In my line of work, I'm used to seeing people's eyes glaze over when they ask what I do, so ... generally, I'll change the subject. Usually they don't really want to know anyway. Sometimes they actually do and I will give them some details. Usually it's best to show them. __________________ Assistant to a Mad BBQ Scientist (and a squirrel): Primo Oval XL, Small Offset, Gasser, Optigrill, UBS "I love everything about the pig, even the way she walks." -- Spanish proverb (\__/) (='.'=) This is the rabbit baby. Invests him in yours signature, (")_(") and the help rabbit baby takes over control of the world! Hmmmm, I wonder, WWGALD? Avatar courtesy of Grillman and NorthwestBBQ Promoted by Bigabyte to "Idiot #1"

11-26-2012, 07:20 PM	#18
thirdeye Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-14-06 Location: At home on the range in Wyoming Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I at least bring up ceramic choices for their versatility... but for most folks they are a big bite out of the wallet for a first smoker. Then I bring up a UDS, however in the 7 or 8 years I have cooked on mine... I don't think anyone has taken measurements and built their own.... and I usually offer to loan them one to try out. Then I steer them to a WSM. __________________ ~thirdeye~ I Play With Fire and Smoke *KCBS - CBJ* Big Green Eggs, Big Drum Smokers, Big Chiefs, Weber Smokey Joe "Custom Tall Boy" Oil Patch Horizontal Visit my Cookin' Site by clicking HERE Barbecue is not rocket surgery

11-26-2012, 07:50 PM	#19
Boshizzle somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-26-10 Location: Virginia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I tell them to let me make them a mini UDS or go to Lowes and buy a CG acorn. As a result, I have made a lot of mini UDS cookers for friends and they have all been happy with the results. __________________ Jambo Pit - UDS - Lang 60 (Sold) 18.5" & 22.5" Weber Kettles - Smokey Joe and Mini-WSM - Bubba Keg - #2 La Caja China Chargriller Outlaw Impeccably Accurate BLACK & RED Thermapens KCBS CBJ Operation BBQ Relief Founding Member I am Obsessive Compulsive about BBQ. Google it.

11-26-2012, 09:31 PM	#20
kwas68 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-09-10 Location: Oak Forest, IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I tell them how much I love my UDS and then tell them to buy a WSM. Some people have more money than ambition or smarts. I basically built a UDS for my cousin. He likes it and his wife loves the food that comes out of it. I think I use it more than he does when I borrow it for competitions though. Even though we think nothing of the "work" that goes into a great BBQ, it has been my experience that others don't get off on it or are just too darn lazy. __________________ White Sox UDS, Black UDS, Weber OTG and Performer, Orange Thermapen

11-26-2012, 09:39 PM	#21
Smoothsmoke Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-20-10 Location: Monterey, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Komodo Kamado or Jambo.

11-26-2012, 09:46 PM	#22
rg02 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-08-12 Location: Castle Rock, CO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ain't much you can't do on A weber kettle! Just converted one of my co workers to a kettle and he smoked his first rack this past weekend and they came out great. __________________ --Modified ECB---Mini WSM---22.5" Weber blue OTG---'69 18.5" Weber redhead----Mav ET-732

11-26-2012, 11:15 PM	#23
Tonybel Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-29-12 Location: Southern California Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I explain what goes into smoking something simple as ribs. If they are still interested I tell them start with weber kettle and see how that goes. Then upgrade to WSM if your ready for the next step in smoking. Usually they always buy A WSM __________________ WSM 18.5 , Weber one touch Gold 22.5, Charbroil Gas Grill, Blue Performer , Smokey Joe

11-27-2012, 02:10 AM	#24
buccaneer Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-23-10 Location: Sunset City Western Australia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I point them to crock pots and liquid smoke. __________________ The only current member banned for life! Why is there a sign on vending machines at Buddhist Temples saying "Change Is Inevitable?"

11-27-2012, 03:52 AM	#25
westy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-01-11 Location: valley village, ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I go with WSM too probably. But you can learn volumes from a cheap off set. Then again, get the wrong one it might scare em away.

11-27-2012, 06:05 AM	#26
Garrett Take a breath! Join Date: 10-03-12 Location: Gastonia North Carolina Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I don't get asked what kind of smoker or grill someone needs. My friends and family always ask " how do you cook like that"? Usually I will offer that person to come over the next time I am cooking and will not tell them but rather show them what and why I do things. I always get a response of "ok call me next tim. So next time I cook I will call and get told they don't have time. Most folks rather just eat good food rather than cook it. __________________ My arsenal, Stumps Clone, Two Modified offsets, open pit with grate and rotisserie,UDS, and a free to me Weber One Touch Silver 18.5" kettle

11-27-2012, 09:28 AM	#27
gnwes On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-07-10 Location: Canton, Georgia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	WSM is good starting place, for most. Its usually not too expensive to get into. __________________ LBGE, Weber 22.5 OTG, Weber 18.5 OTS, UDS, Weber Genesis, Brinkmann Gourmet Smoker, Gray Thermapen

11-27-2012, 09:39 AM	#28
MisterChrister is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-28-12 Location: Richland Center, WI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Kettle. Everyone should own at least 8 or 10 of them in various sizes and colors! __________________ '69 Redhead 2X Stainless Performers TS Performer Mystery Blue OTG Simpsons SJ SJG WGA A "few" others

11-27-2012, 09:48 AM	#29
thaifighter06 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 06-04-12 Location: Wheaton, IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Definitely a WSM. __________________ BGE XL; Masterbuilt Electric; Weber Genesis E-330; iGrill; MEGA Fast Orange Thermapen