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Old 05-23-2014, 04:25 AM   #1
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Default Best Cheapo smoker....????

What would you guys say the best cheapo smoker would be?
Under 150$. I'd more than likely make some mods to it.
Char-broil, Brinkman, etc.
Thanks for your opinions. They will make a big difference.
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Old 05-23-2014, 04:42 AM   #2
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Uds!
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Old 05-23-2014, 05:28 AM   #3
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+1 on the UDS

By the time you put all the time and money into a cheap unit, you will be in WSM range or more.
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Old 05-23-2014, 06:28 AM   #4
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Do you want a set-and-forget unit or something you need to feed? Do you want a charcoal unit or a stick burner? I have both a UDS and a Chargriller w/sfb. Each is inexpensive but each is a different cooking experience. The stick burner is a better flavor profile IMO.
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Old 05-23-2014, 06:31 AM   #5
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A used WSM on CL, of course! I paid $50 and $100 for 18.5s that were hardly used.
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Old 05-23-2014, 06:36 AM   #6
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Absolutely without a doubt...UDS....fantastic smoker.
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Old 05-23-2014, 06:39 AM   #7
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Default Buy vintage American Steel

NOT Chinese sheet metal. New Braunfels Black Diamond 50$ CL plus 30 bucks in paint/supplies plus 3-4 hours elbow equity. Lots of Bretheren have found the Banderas as well. Drums-well very few people complain about their cookers.

There is a huge difference between cheap in price and cheap in quality.

That being said there are a lot of people on this planet cooking with Chinese sheet metal cookers. None appear to be starving, most appear to be happy.

Best wishes on your decision.

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Old 05-23-2014, 06:47 AM   #8
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If you go with the Brinkman offset take some fire mortar and line the bottom half of the cooking chamber, fire box. It will help with the temperature control and overall lifespan of the unit. A cheap welders blanket for $6:00 from Harbor Freight will also help during cold weather. With all that said you can't go wrong by making a UDS!!!!!!
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Old 05-23-2014, 06:52 AM   #9
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If you want to use it year 'round, I'd say a UDS or a Weber kettle.
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Old 05-23-2014, 06:54 AM   #10
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Find a WSM on CL, or save your pennies until you can afford to buy a new one.
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Old 05-23-2014, 07:04 AM   #11
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Big green egg. I you add up all the money you will save by not buying another smoker or grill for 40 years my math is sound...
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Old 05-23-2014, 07:17 AM   #12
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I got some food safe rtv around the cook chamber. But nothing in the fire box.
I returned it last year sanded wire brush and scrubbed it. 6 coats of high temp paint.
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Old 05-23-2014, 07:22 AM   #13
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Thats the only mod I did. And well added lots of paint.
Smoked awsome last year just want to maybe do a couple more mods but not sure or just get a new one but I have no money so pretty much not worth it and the good ones are to look expensive.
steel is like 1/8" on the one I have and the fire box is a lil small. So I'd want a new fire box if anything. Ionosphere.
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Old 05-23-2014, 07:27 AM   #14
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Now that I actually understand smoking, I'd save the money to get the 22 WSM and never regret that purchase (and save the time and money not having to do any mods).
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Old 05-23-2014, 07:46 AM   #15
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Weber is very expensive for me plus I like the off set.
So I guess ill have to stick w what I have
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