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Q-talk *ON TOPIC ONLY* QUALITY ON TOPIC discussion of Backyard BBQ, grilling, equipment and outdoor cookin' . ** Other cooking techniques are welcomed for when your cookin' in the kitchen. Post your hints, tips, tricks & techniques, success, failures, but stay on topic and watch for that hijacking. |
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07-19-2013, 05:41 AM | #1 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 07-02-13
Location: Crofton, MD
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Anyone familiar with vertical offsets?
So, I've been looking to upgrade from my gasser to a stick burner and I think I found the style I like most. Only problem is most of them have been way out of my price range. I started looking for a bandera with no luck anywhere. I almost went with the Dyna-Glow vertical offset smoker and then I saw this at Home Depot's website http://www.homedepot.com/p/Brinkmann...03-S/203703110
Anyone know anything about this style Brinkman is making? I see lots of posts on their horizontal ones, but nothing on the vertical. Any help would be great as I am still somewhat of a newb with smoking. I know that I can do some basic mods to it when I get it, but I don't know anything about welding so that's not a likely avenue for me. Thanks all
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07-19-2013, 06:10 AM | #2 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 09-15-10
Location: Minnesota
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I'd like to see the inside to see what mods might be needed.
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07-19-2013, 06:15 AM | #3 |
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Join Date: 02-15-08
Location: Harrisburg, PA
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You can find a used 22.5" WSM for that price... a better all-around and award winning smoker... or if you are handy with tools - build a UDS.
The issues noticed; The weight... just over 100 lbs. Most likely a bolted construction which is one of the weaknesses of a smoker that size. Most often rust will accumulate around the fastening points and will shorten any smoker's usefulness. Its size will be limited for transportation lying down in a pick-up or strapped on a trailer. [Way back in the beginning of my bbq trek; started with a backwards and cheaper clone of the Bandera - Brinkmann Smoke King Deluxe aka BSKD. It was useful in my learning curve and about mods. However it was only a stepping stone to bigger and better BBQ! Good luck in your adventure.]
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07-19-2013, 06:25 AM | #4 |
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Join Date: 03-07-13
Location: Washington DC
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I was looking at the same one a few days ago. I found a video on you tube. It will definately
Need some modding.
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07-19-2013, 06:30 AM | #5 |
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Join Date: 03-07-13
Location: Washington DC
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I figured I might just go with the Oklahoma Joe. (Lowes .. Cheaper in price)
I'm 6'4 and the firebox on the vertical looks extremely low for me.
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07-19-2013, 07:13 AM | #6 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 12-11-07
Location: N. Andover, MA
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07-19-2013, 07:50 AM | #7 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-04-09
Location: Jonesboro,Tx
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It's your money you earned it you spend it how you see fit! I looked at one of those just out of curiosity the last time I was in Homo Depot. IMO there are better options for that amount of money. It is very thin Tin , it is drafty( don't seal well) and the fire box is to small for the size of the oven. If it was me and I was on a tight budget and needed more cook space. I'd get a pair of Masterbuilt ECB's and Mod them. You would save enough to fund the first cook and have a Nice supply of good cold Beer to enjoy in the shade and smell the smoke.
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07-19-2013, 08:33 AM | #8 | |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 07-02-13
Location: Crofton, MD
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I am only doing this for family/friend get togethers and the occasional office pig-in. That, and this should be my last winter in the northern states, and I'll be looking forward to hot weather for the next 4+ years.
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07-19-2013, 08:40 AM | #9 | |
is Blowin Smoke!
Join Date: 05-30-13
Location: Kyle, TX
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07-19-2013, 11:09 AM | #10 |
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Join Date: 12-18-12
Location: Dearborn Mi, Manton Mi
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I think it would be fine for a starter unit
those who have bought it seem to love it Look at the reviews
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bandera, brinkmann, stick burner, vertical offset, Wood Burning |
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