Klose 20x30

JiveTurkey · 06-09-2010, 09:55 PM

I scored a 20x30 from CL last week, major score considering Klose pits are few and far between out here. Sweeeet! This is what it looked like when I picked it up. I've since cleaned it and cooked on it a few times. I have gained a whole new respect for those who burn sticks, it sure aint easy! I have a steep learning curve ahead that's for sure. I'm going to experiment with burning lump ala minion method and see how it works. The pit is small enough, hopefully it will work. We'll see.

Of course I do have questions for the brethren...

1. The smoke stack is in two parts, a top and bottom, you can see in the pic. Is this something that may have been custom ordered or did Dave Klose make all of them like this at one point? Supposedly this pit was bought new 13 years ago. It has a "23" etched on the inside.

2. The pit also has a baffle inside. Was this also a custom add on or did they all come like this? I was glad to see it because I was already planning on making one. Now I don't have to!

Thanks everybody. I feel like I just won the lottery!

The inside was rusty but I took a wire wheel to it and reseasoned the grates, like new now.

MilitantSquatter · 06-09-2010, 10:02 PM

Congrats JT !!!

get a coat of hi-heat paint and it will look like new !!

Don't know about the history of the 2 part exhaust... My Pitts & Spitts had a 2 pc. exhaust..

I'd say the baffle is standard based on all the others I've seen.

I've been lovin' my Klose... Just got a 1/4 cord delivery of wood yesterday - 75% oak / 25% cherry...

JiveTurkey · 06-09-2010, 10:35 PM

I can't believe how much the thing weighs, oh man it's heavy! Gotta be at least 5/600 pounds. And this is the small one.

SmokinAussie · 06-09-2010, 10:48 PM

That's got a BIG Box on the side!!!

Alan in Ga · 06-09-2010, 11:03 PM

Great score

ZBQ · 06-10-2010, 04:07 AM

Nice score!

Phubar · 06-10-2010, 04:59 AM

Congratsz!

jonboy · 06-10-2010, 05:45 AM

I would guess the 2 part exhaust is for shipping ez.
The steak grill/door is a nice option.
I pre heat the wood on top of this door.
I assume you have a raised grate.
Congrats on the Klose score.
jon

Smokin' D · 06-10-2010, 06:18 AM

Good score and have fun with that cooker. I did the same thing with the exhaust on my COS. Transport was the reason. The thing wouldn't fit in the van with the tall pipe.

Norcoredneck · 06-10-2010, 07:12 AM

Congrats.

MattTee · 06-10-2010, 08:26 AM

Nice find!

NeoTrout · 06-10-2010, 08:30 AM

Awesome score. Did you get a good deal on it? The only problem I can see is you'll want a bigger one down the road someday. Otherwise that pit could last you for life!

tjus77 · 06-10-2010, 08:38 AM

great score, I was looking at one when I was shopping. It was between them and a Gator. Just couldn't pull the trigger because of the price. Found one that is close to quality in a Lyfe Tyme Pit, but you scored big time. Enjoy! The learning curve is fun, you just have to realize it won't necessarily hold a constant temp because the wind picks up or dies down. But it will hold within 10-15 degrees constant. On one that size, I used Lump for heat and chunks of wood for smoke.

JiveTurkey · 06-10-2010, 10:54 AM

Yea I got a good deal on it. Half the price of a new one plus I didn't have to pay shipping or drive to Houston to get it. The owner was just a couple of hours away. Good thing the exhaust broke down because it wouldn't have fit in my enclosed trailer. Between this and the 2 UDS' I've made I think I'm going to have one fine summer!

Also, forgot to add, I'm going to do a refurb on it with a wire wheel to the rust, paint, oil, etc. BUT I'm going to wait until I get a new camera so I can take pics to show all you brethren. My last camera melted when I got too close to a ribeye action shot. I had my gloves on and didn't feel the heat until I saw the smoke. Haha lesson learned. New camera then Klose refurb!

06-09-2010, 09:55 PM	#1
JiveTurkey is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-21-09 Location: San Jose, Ca Name/Nickname : JT	Klose 20x30 I scored a 20x30 from CL last week, major score considering Klose pits are few and far between out here. Sweeeet! This is what it looked like when I picked it up. I've since cleaned it and cooked on it a few times. I have gained a whole new respect for those who burn sticks, it sure aint easy! I have a steep learning curve ahead that's for sure. I'm going to experiment with burning lump ala minion method and see how it works. The pit is small enough, hopefully it will work. We'll see. Of course I do have questions for the brethren... 1. The smoke stack is in two parts, a top and bottom, you can see in the pic. Is this something that may have been custom ordered or did Dave Klose make all of them like this at one point? Supposedly this pit was bought new 13 years ago. It has a "23" etched on the inside. 2. The pit also has a baffle inside. Was this also a custom add on or did they all come like this? I was glad to see it because I was already planning on making one. Now I don't have to! Thanks everybody. I feel like I just won the lottery! The inside was rusty but I took a wire wheel to it and reseasoned the grates, like new now. __________________ Rec Tec RT700 Klose 20x30 Weber Performer

06-09-2010, 10:02 PM	#2
MilitantSquatter Moderator Join Date: 09-17-05 Location: Mooresville, NC	Congrats JT !!! get a coat of hi-heat paint and it will look like new !! Don't know about the history of the 2 part exhaust... My Pitts & Spitts had a 2 pc. exhaust.. I'd say the baffle is standard based on all the others I've seen. I've been lovin' my Klose... Just got a 1/4 cord delivery of wood yesterday - 75% oak / 25% cherry... __________________ XL BGE (#2) & Performer Platinum Former owner: Jambo Backyard, Klose BYC, Lonestar Vertical offset w/ Insulated Firebox, Medium Spicewine, Pitts & Spitts, XL BGE (#1) & (2) Medium BGE's, 22" WSM & (2) 18" WSM's, 18" & 22" Weber Kettles Last edited by MilitantSquatter; 06-10-2010 at 06:59 AM..

06-09-2010, 10:35 PM	#3
JiveTurkey is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-21-09 Location: San Jose, Ca Name/Nickname : JT	I can't believe how much the thing weighs, oh man it's heavy! Gotta be at least 5/600 pounds. And this is the small one. __________________ Rec Tec RT700 Klose 20x30 Weber Performer

06-09-2010, 10:48 PM	#4
SmokinAussie somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-19-09 Location: Gold Coast, Queensland! (Finally Escaped Melbourne) Name/Nickname : Bill	That's got a BIG Box on the side!!! __________________ A butterflies wings. About to bring down everything...

06-09-2010, 11:03 PM	#5
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06-10-2010, 04:07 AM	#6
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06-10-2010, 04:59 AM	#7
Phubar somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-24-09 Location: Utrecht,TheNetherPharkinglands	Congratsz! __________________ -TG -WGA (3) -UDS (S,M,L) All fueled by [COLOR=lime]Ecobrasa[/COLOR] Coco Briquettes [URL="http://lowlandsmokers.blogspot.com/2011/06/lowland-smokers-workshop-hei-en-boeicop.html"]Lowland Smokers[/URL] Dutch BBQ Champion 2011 - 2012 [URL="http://lowlandsmokers.blogspot.com/2011/06/lowland-smokers-workshop-hei-en-boeicop.html"]Lowland Smokers[/URL] Dutch BBQ Champion 2013 Low 'n Slow WGA Ambassador

06-10-2010, 05:45 AM	#8
jonboy is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-14-07 Location: Mount Washington, Kentucky	I would guess the 2 part exhaust is for shipping ez. The steak grill/door is a nice option. I pre heat the wood on top of this door. I assume you have a raised grate. Congrats on the Klose score. jon

06-10-2010, 06:18 AM	#9
Smokin' D is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: N. Andover, MA	Good score and have fun with that cooker. I did the same thing with the exhaust on my COS. Transport was the reason. The thing wouldn't fit in the van with the tall pipe.

06-10-2010, 07:12 AM	#10
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca.	Congrats. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

06-10-2010, 08:26 AM	#11
MattTee Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 03-06-10 Location: Rochester, NY	Nice find! __________________ WSM, Weber Kettle, DPP Fat 50

06-10-2010, 08:30 AM	#12
NeoTrout is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-26-08 Location: Elmhurst, Illinois	Awesome score. Did you get a good deal on it? The only problem I can see is you'll want a bigger one down the road someday. Otherwise that pit could last you for life! __________________ Steve [B]"Le Grille? What the hell is that?"[/B] Klose 20x48 Deluxe Offset Pipe Smoker Weber 22.5, Weber 22.5 w/Rotisserie Weber Performer, Weber Ranch Kettle, 18" WSM Weber Smokey Joe, Weber Homer Simpson Smokey Joe Bayou Classic Turkey Fryer, Blackstone 28" Griddle Brinkmann Smoke'n Grill, UDS, Weber 26" H-D FLHR

06-10-2010, 08:38 AM	#13
tjus77 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-19-06 Location: Montgomery, TX	great score, I was looking at one when I was shopping. It was between them and a Gator. Just couldn't pull the trigger because of the price. Found one that is close to quality in a Lyfe Tyme Pit, but you scored big time. Enjoy! The learning curve is fun, you just have to realize it won't necessarily hold a constant temp because the wind picks up or dies down. But it will hold within 10-15 degrees constant. On one that size, I used Lump for heat and chunks of wood for smoke. __________________ *Skinny Cooks Can't Be Trusted!* Lyfe Tyme Smoker Campfire Cookset, Dutch Oven Cooking Table Variety of Cast Iron DO's Weber Genius Gas Grill, Weber Kettle Cajuns make better lovers cause we'll eat ANYTHING.

06-10-2010, 10:54 AM	#14
JiveTurkey is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-21-09 Location: San Jose, Ca Name/Nickname : JT	Yea I got a good deal on it. Half the price of a new one plus I didn't have to pay shipping or drive to Houston to get it. The owner was just a couple of hours away. Good thing the exhaust broke down because it wouldn't have fit in my enclosed trailer. Between this and the 2 UDS' I've made I think I'm going to have one fine summer! Also, forgot to add, I'm going to do a refurb on it with a wire wheel to the rust, paint, oil, etc. BUT I'm going to wait until I get a new camera so I can take pics to show all you brethren. My last camera melted when I got too close to a ribeye action shot. I had my gloves on and didn't feel the heat until I saw the smoke. Haha lesson learned. New camera then Klose refurb! __________________ Rec Tec RT700 Klose 20x30 Weber Performer Last edited by JiveTurkey; 06-10-2010 at 11:46 AM..

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