Need help on a mini wsm build! - Page 2

grillinguy247 · 11-18-2013, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by peeps

But the IMUSA is $21 all day, everyday and 15-30 minutes to crimp the lip...

Thanks because I was told the IMUSA didn't fit. I would rather get that and do some crimping and not let go of the 65. Frugal guy right here

Fwismoker · 11-18-2013, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by grillinguy247

Thanks because I was told the IMUSA didn't fit. I would rather get that and do some crimping and not let go of the 65. Frugal guy right here

If you don't get the Vasconia then take your Joe to wally world and try different ones...they all fit different

peeps · 11-18-2013, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by grillinguy247

Thanks because I was told the IMUSA didn't fit. I would rather get that and do some crimping and not let go of the 65. Frugal guy right here

My lid didn't fit initially, but it was close. I took a c-clamp around the lip of the pot and crimped the lip slightly all the way around. After 2 gentle passes around, it fits. I could probably stand one more pass on the crimping, as once it heats up, it is a tight fit. But, no leaks ;)

grillinguy247 · 11-18-2013, 09:47 AM

Thanks for all the replies folks this is a project I will most likely be doing between Thanksgivings and new years and I'm just making sure I know what I'm getting into before hand. Never built my own smoker before and thought it would be fun. So Thanks again for all the input especially Fwismoker!

16Adams · 11-18-2013, 10:00 AM

If I had do-overs. I would do the SJ Gold and cut the tamale pot bottom instead of drill and use the enclosed steamer plate as diffuser. That's it. IMUSA was easy to find, once I looked in the right place. Kitchen gadget isle at Albertsons and United grocery stores always have in stock. . My lid does not fit like a Velcro ball cap but it gunked up and seals perfectly no leaks in one chicken cook. And I am probably the only one that can tell it's not a perfect fit.

The great thing about building your own is there are zero warranty issues. You own it. Jack with it to your individual hearts content.

stl-rich · 11-18-2013, 10:09 AM

IMHO this is the Gold Standard on Mini-WSM building

cds9333 · 11-18-2013, 10:14 AM

You can buy the Vasconia steamer from Pfaltzgraff's website. Currently you can get 30% off with TAKE30 promo code and then they have 20% off for pre-Black Friday. I just bought mine for $29.78 shipped.

11-18-2013, 09:47 AM	#19
grillinguy247 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-17-13 Location: Murrieta California Name/Nickname : Chad	Thanks for all the replies folks this is a project I will most likely be doing between Thanksgivings and new years and I'm just making sure I know what I'm getting into before hand. Never built my own smoker before and thought it would be fun. So Thanks again for all the input especially Fwismoker! __________________ Oklahoma Joe's Highland, WSM 18.5", Akorn chargriller (re-homed) , SJG Mini, Royal blue Master touch, Thermoworks Smoke Transplanted Texan Chad

11-18-2013, 10:00 AM	#20
16Adams somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-16-13 Location: USA	If I had do-overs. I would do the SJ Gold and cut the tamale pot bottom instead of drill and use the enclosed steamer plate as diffuser. That's it. IMUSA was easy to find, once I looked in the right place. Kitchen gadget isle at Albertsons and United grocery stores always have in stock. . My lid does not fit like a Velcro ball cap but it gunked up and seals perfectly no leaks in one chicken cook. And I am probably the only one that can tell it's not a perfect fit. The great thing about building your own is there are zero warranty issues. You own it. Jack with it to your individual hearts content. __________________ Tiernan SOB34, Primo Oval XL, Oklahoma Joe's Bronco, Oklahoma Joe's Highland, Pit Boss Austin XL, Pit Boss Table Top
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11-18-2013, 10:09 AM	#21
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11-18-2013, 10:14 AM	#22
cds9333 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-06-08 Location: Manhattan, KS	You can buy the Vasconia steamer from Pfaltzgraff's website. Currently you can get 30% off with TAKE30 promo code and then they have 20% off for pre-Black Friday. I just bought mine for $29.78 shipped.
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