Jumbo Joe Smoker. - Page 2

mbshop · 09-18-2013, 12:06 AM

still $41 at my target tonight.

rehless · 09-18-2013, 09:16 AM

Jayblefty, what do you do to open the bottom of the pot you are using? I have a new Jumbo Joe and would really like to increase it's capacity. Thank you.

Jayblefty · 09-18-2013, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by rehless

Jayblefty, what do you do to open the bottom of the pot you are using? I have a new Jumbo Joe and would really like to increase it's capacity. Thank you.

Haven't decided if going to drill a bunch of holes in the base or just cut it out. I you do a search for mini WSM build there are a lot of threads with pics of all the ways to make it work.

madmike · 09-20-2013, 05:25 AM

Will the jumbo joe cooking grate fit in the pot? Like minded builder would like to know. Have you decided on a heat diffuser yet?

thenicksfam · 09-20-2013, 10:46 AM

I got my Jumbo Joe for $17 the other day at Target, I couldn't believe my wallet!

Jayblefty · 09-20-2013, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by madmike

Will the jumbo joe cooking grate fit in the pot? Like minded builder would like to know. Have you decided on a heat diffuser yet?

The grate fits really well. I think I am going to go with two racks for cooking up top and use a pizza pan with some holes in it as a diffuser... The pot is thicker than I had anticipated so I am waiting for my Step Dad to give me a hand with cutting the base. He has all the heavy powertoys to make light work of it!

madmike · 09-20-2013, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayblefty

The grate fits really well. I think I am going to go with two racks for cooking up top and use a pizza pan with some holes in it as a diffuser... The pot is thicker than I had anticipated so I am waiting for my Step Dad to give me a hand with cutting the base. He has all the heavy powertoys to make light work of it!

Cool, a jumbo wsm is in the planning for me. Thanks for the info.

Fwismoker · 09-20-2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayblefty

Haven't decided if going to drill a bunch of holes in the base or just cut it out. I you do a search for mini WSM build there are a lot of threads with pics of all the ways to make it work.

Jay use the charcoal grate that came with the jumbo joe as a template...draw out the circle and cut it out. The charcoal rack always makes the perfect size

Fwismoker · 09-28-2013, 10:45 PM

Any updates coming Jay? Curious if the sanding on the bottom made the pot fit in better.

SmittyJonz · 09-28-2013, 10:59 PM

Even if you pay full price ($60) for the Jumbo Joe and order that pot for $64 you have basically a 18.5" WSM for Half price. I'd just drill a series of holes in bottom of the pot and that would be the diffuser. a 3m scotch brite wheel on a die grinder would shape the bottom edge of that pot easy to fit better.

Diesel Dave · 09-29-2013, 05:17 AM

waiting to see how this turns out, good luck

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Originally Posted by Jayblefty

How do you Farkers make it look so easy!

We don't tell ya all the problems. mistakes, mismeasurments and burns we get while welding or cuts from grinding discs. Just post what helps.
It's no use whining about it...... no one listens to us

gustador · 10-24-2014, 09:33 PM

Hi Jay, I'm always researching on Jumbo Joe smoker builds. I know this is an old post, but do you have an update or link to an update? I'm really interested in the pot fitting the bottom of the JJ and your rack setup

mikemci · 10-24-2014, 10:05 PM

fwismoker, I thought that was what was in the center of your avatar?

stl-rich · 10-25-2014, 10:38 AM

I've got a JJ and a Stacker and I want to try hanging ribs - another little project for me

pjtexas1 · 10-25-2014, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jayblefty

Yup, target floor model got it down to $27 and change brand new and assembled!

Same here but I think I paid $17 or $18. Didn't need it but couldn't pass it up. Saw it several times for $29 and kept walking. They also put the grates and covers on sale for less than $5.

09-18-2013, 12:06 AM	#16
mbshop Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-24-07 Location: visalia, ca	still $41 at my target tonight. __________________ george spam, can't live without it

09-20-2013, 05:25 AM	#19
madmike Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 06-11-13 Location: Columbus MS Name/Nickname : Mike	Will the jumbo joe cooking grate fit in the pot? Like minded builder would like to know. Have you decided on a heat diffuser yet? __________________ Weber Performer, Mini-WSM w/SJG, mini-WSM w/Jumbo Joe

09-20-2013, 10:46 AM	#20
thenicksfam On the road to being a farker Join Date: 06-23-11 Location: Las Vegas, NV	I got my Jumbo Joe for $17 the other day at Target, I couldn't believe my wallet! __________________ Jeff 18.5" WSM l 22.5" OTS l 18.5" OTS l SJS l Weber Gasser l one big happy family

09-28-2013, 10:45 PM	#24
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09-28-2013, 10:59 PM	#25
SmittyJonz somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-17-13 Location: Burleson Tx	Even if you pay full price ($60) for the Jumbo Joe and order that pot for $64 you have basically a 18.5" WSM for Half price. I'd just drill a series of holes in bottom of the pot and that would be the diffuser. a 3m scotch brite wheel on a die grinder would shape the bottom edge of that pot easy to fit better. __________________ NO Such Thing as Over Smoked - just Over Dirty Smoked.............

09-18-2013, 09:16 AM	#17
rehless Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-15-13 Location: Bellevue, Wa	Jayblefty, what do you do to open the bottom of the pot you are using? I have a new Jumbo Joe and would really like to increase it's capacity. Thank you.

10-24-2014, 09:33 PM	#27
gustador Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match. Join Date: 11-30-12 Location: Santa Clara, California	Hi Jay, I'm always researching on Jumbo Joe smoker builds. I know this is an old post, but do you have an update or link to an update? I'm really interested in the pot fitting the bottom of the JJ and your rack setup

10-24-2014, 10:05 PM	#28
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10-25-2014, 10:38 AM	#29
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