36 qt. pot from Academy for mini WSM build?

charrederhead · 10-19-2013, 07:43 AM

I know some of you have used this pot for the build. Is it an exact fit as is, or does the rim need crimping for the SJ top to fit? How is the rest of the fit?

Now that the Vasconia 32-qt can't be had for less than ~$45 (shipped), I'm thinking I might as well go large for $40. (+free shipping).

I've tried a couple of the IMUSA pots, but sent them back because I want a good fix out of the box, dagnabbit.

jrn · 10-19-2013, 09:05 AM

They work fine as is.

stl-rich · 10-19-2013, 09:40 AM

http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/st...265-40037-0870
They also have a stainless 36 qt pot http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/outd...qt+pot&Ntk=All

charrederhead · 10-19-2013, 09:55 AM

Thanks guys.

I see at checkout it's $5 to ship- must be the size. Still a good deal for a what, a maxi mini?

jrn · 10-19-2013, 10:05 AM

Some people think its crazy to spend $40 for a pot. The way I look at it, that's $40 for the pot and $30 for the SJ. That's a killer little smoker/grill combo for well under a hundred. Can't beat that with a stick!

El Ropo · 10-19-2013, 10:49 AM

FYI, all the local HEB grocery stores around me carry both the Vasconia and Imusa 32 quart pots for $19.98. I was in a store a few days ago and they had at least 40 out on the shelves.

Fwismoker · 10-19-2013, 10:52 AM

The Vasconia used to be around 25 bucks...what the heck happened. It's a great fit that's for sure.

charrederhead · 10-19-2013, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Ropo

FYI, all the local HEB grocery stores around me carry both the Vasconia and Imusa 32 quart pots for $19.98. I was in a store a few days ago and they had at least 40 out on the shelves.

No need to rub it in!

El Ropo · 10-19-2013, 11:03 AM

Well I'm going to assume they are gearing up for tamale season because I've never seen so many potential mini wsms in one place before.

jrn · 10-19-2013, 11:13 AM

Sometimes Amazon has the vasconia pots on sale.

Fwismoker · 10-19-2013, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Ropo

FYI, all the local HEB grocery stores around me carry both the Vasconia and Imusa 32 quart pots for $19.98. I was in a store a few days ago and they had at least 40 out on the shelves.

What kind of store is HEB? What would you compare it too?

El Ropo · 10-19-2013, 12:11 PM

H. E. Butts grocery store chain is local to the central Texas area. I'd compare it to a chain grocery store that happens to have some of the best prices in town on everything. They are cheaper than the Randall's, Walmarts, Targets, and any other store that sells groceries in the area.

Gilstarr · 10-19-2013, 02:06 PM

They are just great little smokers anyway you build it..

stl-rich · 10-19-2013, 02:11 PM

For an additional $10 or $15 you can get a stainless pot - I'm thinking along those lines

caseydog · 10-19-2013, 02:11 PM

My seafood boil pot is a Outdoor Gourmet pot with strainer from Academy that I put on my SJG once, out of curiosity, and it fit. I don't have the box, and don't recall the size, but it looks just like that.

CD

10-19-2013, 07:43 AM	#1
charrederhead Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-29-12 Location: Litchfield County, CT Name/Nickname : Pete	36 qt. pot from Academy for mini WSM build? I know some of you have used this pot for the build. Is it an exact fit as is, or does the rim need crimping for the SJ top to fit? How is the rest of the fit? Now that the Vasconia 32-qt can't be had for less than ~$45 (shipped), I'm thinking I might as well go large for $40. (+free shipping). I've tried a couple of the IMUSA pots, but sent them back because I want a good fix out of the box, dagnabbit. __________________ hopelessly, helplessly, happily addicted to a shipload of Webers

10-19-2013, 09:40 AM	#3
stl-rich is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-10-10 Location: saint louis, MO	http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/st...265-40037-0870 They also have a stainless 36 qt pot http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/outd...qt+pot&Ntk=All __________________ [CENTER][COLOR=Red]:loco: Cool2Weber Kettles, [COLOR=Black]WSMs[/COLOR], Performer, Akorn kamados:loco:Cool2Cool2[/COLOR] [/CENTER] [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com//www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"][/URL] Last edited by stl-rich; 10-19-2013 at 10:25 AM..

10-19-2013, 09:55 AM	#4
charrederhead Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-29-12 Location: Litchfield County, CT Name/Nickname : Pete	Thanks guys. I see at checkout it's $5 to ship- must be the size. Still a good deal for a what, a maxi mini? __________________ hopelessly, helplessly, happily addicted to a shipload of Webers

10-19-2013, 10:05 AM	#5
jrn Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-30-12 Location: Quitman, Ms	Some people think its crazy to spend $40 for a pot. The way I look at it, that's $40 for the pot and $30 for the SJ. That's a killer little smoker/grill combo for well under a hundred. Can't beat that with a stick! __________________ UDS, mini wsm, 22.5" weber kettle

10-19-2013, 10:49 AM	#6
El Ropo Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-06-10 Location: Austin, TX Name/Nickname : Roger	FYI, all the local HEB grocery stores around me carry both the Vasconia and Imusa 32 quart pots for $19.98. I was in a store a few days ago and they had at least 40 out on the shelves. __________________ 22.5" WSM nicknamed Fuel Hog! Rescued 22.5" OTS. 18.5" OTS. SJS Mini-WSM. Building UDS ver 2.0. HEB briqs (rebranded Royal Oak). Pecan/Hickory/Cherry/Apple/Peach woods. 2016 Fuji Absolute 2.0 LE (for burning off all the great BBQ)

10-19-2013, 10:52 AM	#7
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10-19-2013, 11:03 AM	#9
El Ropo Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-06-10 Location: Austin, TX Name/Nickname : Roger	Well I'm going to assume they are gearing up for tamale season because I've never seen so many potential mini wsms in one place before. __________________ 22.5" WSM nicknamed Fuel Hog! Rescued 22.5" OTS. 18.5" OTS. SJS Mini-WSM. Building UDS ver 2.0. HEB briqs (rebranded Royal Oak). Pecan/Hickory/Cherry/Apple/Peach woods. 2016 Fuji Absolute 2.0 LE (for burning off all the great BBQ)

10-19-2013, 11:13 AM	#10
jrn Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-30-12 Location: Quitman, Ms	Sometimes Amazon has the vasconia pots on sale. __________________ UDS, mini wsm, 22.5" weber kettle

10-19-2013, 12:11 PM	#12
El Ropo Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-06-10 Location: Austin, TX Name/Nickname : Roger	H. E. Butts grocery store chain is local to the central Texas area. I'd compare it to a chain grocery store that happens to have some of the best prices in town on everything. They are cheaper than the Randall's, Walmarts, Targets, and any other store that sells groceries in the area. __________________ 22.5" WSM nicknamed Fuel Hog! Rescued 22.5" OTS. 18.5" OTS. SJS Mini-WSM. Building UDS ver 2.0. HEB briqs (rebranded Royal Oak). Pecan/Hickory/Cherry/Apple/Peach woods. 2016 Fuji Absolute 2.0 LE (for burning off all the great BBQ)

10-19-2013, 02:06 PM	#13
Gilstarr Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-10-09 Location: Hanover Va	They are just great little smokers anyway you build it..

10-19-2013, 02:11 PM	#14
stl-rich is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-10-10 Location: saint louis, MO	For an additional $10 or $15 you can get a stainless pot - I'm thinking along those lines __________________ [CENTER][COLOR=Red]:loco: Cool2Weber Kettles, [COLOR=Black]WSMs[/COLOR], Performer, Akorn kamados:loco:Cool2Cool2[/COLOR] [/CENTER] [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com//www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"][/URL]

10-19-2013, 02:11 PM	#15
caseydog somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-08-10 Location: Texas	My seafood boil pot is a Outdoor Gourmet pot with strainer from Academy that I put on my SJG once, out of curiosity, and it fit. I don't have the box, and don't recall the size, but it looks just like that. CD