Finally Purchased my Smoker

Boudreaux · 01-29-2013, 09:35 PM

Well, It's done. After much research about the smoker that would best serve my needs, and the research about all the mods of that particular smoker, I have ordered my 22.5.

By the end of January I should receive my WSM 22.5 from Amazon. I feel sure I will hit the ground running with this project. I will have a hard time keeping from using the unit until I'm able to complete the mods...LOL....

This site and a Weber-based site were instrumental in my research and final decision of purchase. Thanks to all. I look forward to doing the mods that will make this unit, "My perfect smoker".....

flyingbassman5 · 01-29-2013, 09:38 PM

Nice! Welcome to the club!!

Have to ask though, I didn't think a WSM needed mods straight outta the box?? What are you planning on modding?

Offthehook · 01-29-2013, 09:39 PM

Season it up and get to smoking, congrats!

J'ville Grill · 01-29-2013, 09:42 PM

I wouldn't go crazy with the mods, it doesn't need them.

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BobM · 01-29-2013, 09:45 PM

Congrats and good luck with it!

A WSM doesn't need mods but they are fun to do and can make the cooker easier to use.
I've done a few to mine.

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Boudreaux · 01-29-2013, 09:45 PM

True enough...it doesn't need them, but the mods I have seen, and considering, will enhance it's use. In my opinion anyway.... thanks....

Offthehook · 01-29-2013, 09:50 PM

I put a Cajun bandit door on mine but if you bend the factory door you may have some luck.

HankB · 01-29-2013, 09:56 PM

Great choice IMNSHO.

It will work fine out of the box (except for being a little drafty until some smoke builds up to make better seals.) I've made a few minor mods to mine that make it better.

Enjoy!

Boudreaux · 01-29-2013, 10:00 PM

OH..... I FORGOT..... I also purchased a MAVERICK ET732 .... My intentions are a mod in the side of the smoker for that unit. Mods for wheels, mod to help maintain the cover. possibly something to help total air control. Handles for the middle area. Considering a second vent on the roof..... Things to make it perfect for me.... LOL....

Big slick · 01-30-2013, 08:17 AM

The only mods worth doing on the WSM is adding more racks and building a wind blocker for it.

The wind blocker allows you to cook year round in any weather without running into temp issues.

The racks are because this thing can cook a lot, but when it comes to doing a big mess of ribs or chicken the additional rack/racks will come in handy.

Puckstopper · 01-30-2013, 08:28 AM

Congrats!!

HankB · 01-30-2013, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big slick

The only mods worth doing on the WSM are the ones that work for you.

Fixed that for you.

yakdung · 01-30-2013, 10:40 AM

What mods. You don't need any stinkin mods :-)

Freddy j · 01-30-2013, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boudreaux

Well, It's done. After much research about the smoker that would best serve my needs, and the research about all the mods of that particular smoker, I have ordered my 22.5.

By the end of January I should receive my WSM 22.5 from Amazon. I feel sure I will hit the ground running with this project. I will have a hard time keeping from using the unit until I'm able to complete the mods...LOL....

This site and a Weber-based site were instrumental in my research and final decision of purchase. Thanks to all. I look forward to doing the mods that will make this unit, "My perfect smoker".....

congrats & good choice with the Weber 22", it is a great bbq pit and I'm sure that you will have a lot of fun using it.

I did a couple of mods to mine and experimented with sand in the water pan & running the pan empty (i prefer running empty). its a great cooker to do mods to, experiment with and cook food that your family and friends will enjoy.

Now, if you are anything like me, you will be clicking on the "track this package" link about 10,000 times until its delivered to you.

Bonewagon · 01-30-2013, 10:54 AM

Nice! The WSM is a great machine.

01-29-2013, 09:35 PM	#1
Boudreaux Got Wood. Join Date: 12-29-12 Location: Church Point, LA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Finally Purchased my Smoker Well, It's done. After much research about the smoker that would best serve my needs, and the research about all the mods of that particular smoker, I have ordered my 22.5. By the end of January I should receive my WSM 22.5 from Amazon. I feel sure I will hit the ground running with this project. I will have a hard time keeping from using the unit until I'm able to complete the mods...LOL.... This site and a Weber-based site were instrumental in my research and final decision of purchase. Thanks to all. I look forward to doing the mods that will make this unit, "My perfect smoker"..... __________________ Wilson Boudreaux

01-29-2013, 09:38 PM	#2
flyingbassman5 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-26-12 Location: Saint Louis MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice! Welcome to the club!! Have to ask though, I didn't think a WSM needed mods straight outta the box?? What are you planning on modding? __________________ 18.5" OTS, 22.5" OTG, CB Silver(Rip), Vintage Coleman Bullet, Pit Barrel, UDS

01-29-2013, 09:39 PM	#3
Offthehook Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-04-12 Location: San Gabriel Valley, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Season it up and get to smoking, congrats! __________________ Taylor - WSM 18.5 with Wifi Stoker, Kamado Smoker BBQ, Char-broil infrared grill, lots of charcoal.

01-29-2013, 09:42 PM	#4
J'ville Grill is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-18-10 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I wouldn't go crazy with the mods, it doesn't need them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rick 18.5" Weber Smokey Mountain 22.5" Weber OTG with Cajun Bandit Conversion Kit Char-Griller Akorn with side cart 1999 Weber Master-Touch - bent but not broken 14.5" Weber Smokey Joe Silver

01-29-2013, 09:45 PM	#5
BobM is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-16-12 Location: Long Island, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats and good luck with it! A WSM doesn't need mods but they are fun to do and can make the cooker easier to use. I've done a few to mine. Sent from my Android phone. __________________ "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 \|

01-29-2013, 09:50 PM	#7
Offthehook Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-04-12 Location: San Gabriel Valley, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I put a Cajun bandit door on mine but if you bend the factory door you may have some luck. __________________ Taylor - WSM 18.5 with Wifi Stoker, Kamado Smoker BBQ, Char-broil infrared grill, lots of charcoal.

01-29-2013, 09:56 PM	#8
HankB is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-16-12 Location: Winfield, IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Great choice IMNSHO. It will work fine out of the box (except for being a little drafty until some smoke builds up to make better seals.) I've made a few minor mods to mine that make it better. Enjoy! __________________ Weber Crazy

01-29-2013, 10:00 PM	#9
Boudreaux Got Wood. Join Date: 12-29-12 Location: Church Point, LA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	OH..... I FORGOT..... I also purchased a MAVERICK ET732 .... My intentions are a mod in the side of the smoker for that unit. Mods for wheels, mod to help maintain the cover. possibly something to help total air control. Handles for the middle area. Considering a second vent on the roof..... Things to make it perfect for me.... LOL.... __________________ Wilson Boudreaux

01-30-2013, 08:17 AM	#10
Big slick is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-04-11 Location: Palatine, Il Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The only mods worth doing on the WSM is adding more racks and building a wind blocker for it. The wind blocker allows you to cook year round in any weather without running into temp issues. The racks are because this thing can cook a lot, but when it comes to doing a big mess of ribs or chicken the additional rack/racks will come in handy. __________________ 22.5" WSM, 22.5" Weber Kettle, Kenmore 6 burner Gas Grill.....Where's The Beef?

01-30-2013, 08:28 AM	#11
Puckstopper On the road to being a farker Join Date: 01-14-13 Location: Forked river NJ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats!! __________________ 22.5 Weber Kettle,BWS Fatboy,Super Fast Lime Green Thermapen,Stok Tower Grill,and iGrill

01-30-2013, 10:40 AM	#13
yakdung is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-12-10 Location: Houston, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What mods. You don't need any stinkin mods :-)

01-30-2013, 10:54 AM	#15
Bonewagon is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-12-09 Location: Ithaca, Michigan Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice! The WSM is a great machine. __________________ Jason Big Steel Keg, WSM, OTG, Super Fast and Accurate Blue Splash-Proof Thermapen