What's an Oklahoma Joes Vertical Smoker Worth? - Page 2

Bigdog · 03-03-2013, 07:32 AM

A heat diffuser is a must with most smokers but so is a heat sink. I am old school so I use a water pan but some use sand.

BTW: I agree that you got a good deal on a great old school vertical smoker. Spend the time and get all the rust off. Rust is your enemy. Do the mods and fire that bad boy up. You're gonna love it!!

javahog2002 · 03-03-2013, 10:57 AM

Congrats on the cool vertical. Don't see too many Okie Joes around here. Been wathing a Okie charcoal grill on CL.

The_Kapn · 03-03-2013, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BBQchef33

U wont be disappointed. U got a good deal for a great smoker. I would have easily paid 300 -400 for an original ok joe just for the legacy.

Check out the bandera 101 doc for some ideas but u wont need alot of the mods in the ok joe. Its better built than the bandera. Keep us posted.

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As to the original question--PRICELESS!!
The Dera was my first venture into the wonderful world of smoking, both at home and at comps.
KCQUER (RIP) and many of us Moded and massaged ours to death!
Those threads are here in our history.
Fun Days at the beginnings of the forum

The only reason I do not have one now is that I grew into Pellet Cooking and left all of the old school stuff behind!

Good Cookers!!

TIM

HogFan · 03-04-2013, 08:29 PM

Haris92, just now realized my "never mind" comment above might be misunderstood to be directed at you. I would still like the pics and measurements of the diffuser when you get a chance. I had asked where the Bandura document was kept.......and when I found it I edited that post saying never mind, I had found it.

Sorry for any confusion.

HogFan · 03-08-2013, 09:48 AM

I'm ordering gaskets for this smoker today. Will the RTV silicone hold up on the firebox (much hotter than the pit area) or do I need to order high temp glue?

Is nomex gasket ok for the firebox or should I go with something that will go to 2000F?

1964coupe · 03-08-2013, 02:52 PM

I had one of those for years! I ended up giving it to my neighbor when I moved out of town. I lasted about 6 months before I was shopping for a Lang, LoL.

dwfisk · 03-08-2013, 04:07 PM

Congrats

To your original question, its obviously worth between $200 and "priceless" so you got a great deal. I would have jumped on it also.

03-03-2013, 07:32 AM	#16
Bigdog somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 09-17-03 Location: Wichita, Kansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A heat diffuser is a must with most smokers but so is a heat sink. I am old school so I use a water pan but some use sand. BTW: I agree that you got a good deal on a great old school vertical smoker. Spend the time and get all the rust off. Rust is your enemy. Do the mods and fire that bad boy up. You're gonna love it!! __________________ Bigdog Weber Platinum Kettle, Weber OTS, Meco square grill, ECB, a WSM, a cool fold up camping grill, a Blackstone flat top camping stove, The MOAB, and now the proud owner of a YS640, MOINK. Smoke on Brother KC Father of the Fatty (the name) 4/20/04 on the BBQ Brethren with inspiration from Brother parrothead.

03-03-2013, 10:57 AM	#17
javahog2002 Take a breath! Join Date: 10-02-09 Location: Longmont, CO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats on the cool vertical. Don't see too many Okie Joes around here. Been wathing a Okie charcoal grill on CL. __________________ Smokemaster OffsetSSP:'95 Blue '00 Maroon'69 22 Cado'90 Red MTWSM Mini'77 Red 18'73 WSJET-732

03-04-2013, 08:29 PM	#19
HogFan Take a breath! Join Date: 03-21-12 Location: Arkansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Re: What's an Oklahoma Joes Vertical Smoker Worth? Haris92, just now realized my "never mind" comment above might be misunderstood to be directed at you. I would still like the pics and measurements of the diffuser when you get a chance. I had asked where the Bandura document was kept.......and when I found it I edited that post saying never mind, I had found it. Sorry for any confusion. __________________ OK Joe Vertical Smoker, UDS, Komado Acorn, Weber Kettle Ranch, Weber Kettle, Stok Kettle

03-08-2013, 09:48 AM	#20
HogFan Take a breath! Join Date: 03-21-12 Location: Arkansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm ordering gaskets for this smoker today. Will the RTV silicone hold up on the firebox (much hotter than the pit area) or do I need to order high temp glue? Is nomex gasket ok for the firebox or should I go with something that will go to 2000F? Last edited by HogFan; 03-08-2013 at 01:15 PM..

03-08-2013, 04:07 PM	#22
dwfisk is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-01-12 Location: Fairfield, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats To your original question, its obviously worth between $200 and "priceless" so you got a great deal. I would have jumped on it also. __________________ I'm Dave 26.75 Weber OTG & SJ/WSM Mini Home built trailer mounted 24"x72" hybrid/reverse flow stick burner, 18"x44" grill w/CI grates, upright SS gas oven/smoker, iGrill & a bunch of other cooking toys. Home built 48" fire pit with a 30"x30" Santa Maria style grill.

03-08-2013, 02:52 PM	#21
1964coupe Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 10-01-12 Location: Lexington, KY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I had one of those for years! I ended up giving it to my neighbor when I moved out of town. I lasted about 6 months before I was shopping for a Lang, LoL.