My Mini WSM Build (w/pics) - Page 2

JMSetzler · 09-06-2011, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by humdogj

Awesome work! Would love to hear more about how long you were able to maintain 260? Did you have a water pan in there for the test run?

No water pan on this run. It's still sitting right at 260 after 2.5 hours. Now that you mention it, I probably should have put a water pan of some sort in there. The extra moisture would have been good for the seasoning since I'm probably not gonna put any meat on it.

bluetang · 09-06-2011, 07:36 PM

Nice job JM! I want one

NS Mike D · 09-06-2011, 08:03 PM

I love the work on your smokers, simple, clean and attention to detail. Each time I read one of yuor build threads, I want to run to the backyard with my tools.

Since my wife thinks I have too many cooker back there already, she was very pleased that I fixed the vacuum and dryer instead this weekend.

Sunra · 09-06-2011, 08:09 PM

Nice build JM now throw some meat in it and git her dirty!

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Originally Posted by colonel00

Very nice. Just in time for the upcoming "Mini" Throwdown. I need to build one of these soon.

There is going to be a "Mini" Throwdown? WHat will we cook?
------ Never Mind I just saw the throwdown thanx ------

jsperk · 09-06-2011, 08:33 PM

Great work. Those little smokers look awesome. Can't wait to see it in action.

chicagokp · 09-06-2011, 08:49 PM

Great looking Mini! Great attention to detail and a nice crisp, clean build!

Cook · 09-06-2011, 09:03 PM

I bet this one didn't cost as much as that UDS did!

Great work on this lil monster. Enjoy it.

FamilyManBBQ · 09-06-2011, 09:06 PM

Nice work, for sure. If (who am I kidding WHEN) I build a third I'm just gonna drill holes in the bottom...would like to play around with that for a bit. My first two both have bottom cut out, with clay saucer...though I do like to cook with saucer removed from time to time...uds style!!

Once again, nice build brother. Wanna see some action shots!!

JMSetzler · 09-06-2011, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Cook

I bet this one didn't cost as much as that UDS did!

Great work on this lil monster. Enjoy it.

Not quite :)

Smokey Joe Silver - $30
Stainless Steel Pet Food Bowl - $4
Tamale Steamer Pot - $24
Clearance Price Grill to rob grate (and lid for another project) - $8.50
SS Nuts/Bolts/Washers - $10

Total - About $77

In reality, $45 because the Smokey Joe is still completely functional as a grill. This is a two-fer-one setup. I could have saved a couple bucks by NOT buying those stainless steel acorn nuts. They look nice but a 5 pack of the from Lowes was a little over six bux.

It's been running for 5 hours now and the temp is sitting fairly steady at 255°.

I also found a use for the tamale steamer insert from the pot. Inverted, it will work very well as a trivette for the pot if I need to take it off the kettle for charcoal and/or wood chip maintenance.

mbshop · 09-06-2011, 11:58 PM

pot-$10
sjg-$10 or sjs-$10
ss hardware-$3
can-free

AustinKnight · 09-07-2011, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mbshop

pot-$10
sjg-$10 or sjs-$10
ss hardware-$3
can-free

Dam you find everything on CL or city garage sale or something 20 bucks for the whole build that's really cheap I paid about what OP did to make mine the other day got a pic too

JMSetzler · 09-07-2011, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by AustinKnight

Dam you find everything on CL or city garage sale or something 20 bucks for the whole build that's really cheap I paid about what OP did to make mine the other day got a pic too

That looks pretty nice! I think I'm gonna have to paint my tamale pot. What sort of paint did you use on yours? I'd like to use something that closely matches the gloss on the smokey joe parts but something that won't burn off...

AustinKnight · 09-07-2011, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JMSetzler

That looks pretty nice! I think I'm gonna have to paint my tamale pot. What sort of paint did you use on yours? I'd like to use something that closely matches the gloss on the smokey joe parts but something that won't burn off...

I used a high heat engine paint from HD it said up to 500* so will see how it holds up I don't plan on cooking past 300*, if it doesn't last Ill get VHT paint next time. But ya it almost matches the smokey joe exact could use another coat.

42BBQ · 09-07-2011, 01:25 AM

Sweet build JM!

JMSetzler · 09-07-2011, 06:01 AM

Overnight the temp crept up a little so at the 13 hour mark, I closed the vent down to see if it will come back down. The vent was only barely cracked open to begin with. It's now at 275° at the 13 hour mark.

09-06-2011, 07:36 PM	#17
bluetang somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-06-10 Location: Stuart, Fl Name/Nickname : Mike	Nice job JM! I want one __________________ Homey, the Homegrown frier, 22" WSM, 18.5" Elderly(but not retired) WSM,Homegrown Electric, Weber gasserrrr,Weber Performer, Gravity feed smoker, Blackstone, Indisputably Fastest [COLOR=purple]Purple[/COLOR] Thermapen, SAI Satay Grill Avatar by landarc, thanky!

09-06-2011, 08:03 PM	#18
NS Mike D Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-08-11 Location: Huntington, NY	I love the work on your smokers, simple, clean and attention to detail. Each time I read one of yuor build threads, I want to run to the backyard with my tools. Since my wife thinks I have too many cooker back there already, she was very pleased that I fixed the vacuum and dryer instead this weekend. __________________ Fast Eddy 120 WSM 22 WSM 18 La Caja China #2 Weber 22 Kettle Brinkman Vertical Charcoal (out on loan) Weber Q 200 Weber Summit Series Gasser

09-06-2011, 08:49 PM	#21
chicagokp Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-17-11 Location: Chicago north 'burbs IL	Great looking Mini! Great attention to detail and a nice crisp, clean build! __________________ Shirley Fabrication 24x60 staightback cabinet + warmer Battle Box Midi UDS Weber Performer 22.5 Weber OTG WGA Charcoal Weber Genesis

09-06-2011, 09:03 PM	#22
Cook Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-23-10 Location: Mount Pleasant, SC & Harkers Island, NC Name/Nickname : Jay	I bet this one didn't cost as much as that UDS did! Great work on this lil monster. Enjoy it. __________________ "Barbecue...it's just heat & meat" - Circa 5/10/11 - Quote by Cook

09-06-2011, 09:06 PM	#23
FamilyManBBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-30-09 Location: Redmond, WA	Nice work, for sure. If (who am I kidding WHEN) I build a third I'm just gonna drill holes in the bottom...would like to play around with that for a bit. My first two both have bottom cut out, with clay saucer...though I do like to cook with saucer removed from time to time...uds style!! Once again, nice build brother. Wanna see some action shots!! __________________ [FONT=Arial Black][FONT=Arial][B]Humphrey's Pint[/B][/FONT][/FONT], [FONT=Arial Black][FONT=Arial]Weber(Go Anywhere, Smokey Joe, "Smoker Joe", 22.5" Kettles, Gasser, Q100, Q200, (2)22.5" WSM, (1)18.5" WSM (1) 14.5" WSM, UDS (Weber lid), Rib-O-Lator. [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Arial Black][FONT=Arial][B][COLOR=black]BLACK[/COLOR][/B] thermapen...and a [B][COLOR=yellow]YELLOW[/COLOR][/B] one too!! [/FONT][/FONT] [FONT=Arial Black][FONT=Arial][I][B]Everything I cook is judged by SIX!![/B][/I][/FONT][/FONT] [I][FONT=Arial][B]Daddy and Me BBQ[/B] Competition Cooking Team[/FONT][/I]

09-06-2011, 08:33 PM	#20
jsperk Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-27-08 Location: Pittsburgh PA	Great work. Those little smokers look awesome. Can't wait to see it in action.

09-06-2011, 11:58 PM	#25
mbshop Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-24-07 Location: visalia, ca	pot-$10 sjg-$10 or sjs-$10 ss hardware-$3 can-free __________________ george spam, can't live without it

09-07-2011, 01:25 AM	#29
42BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-26-10 Location: Manheim, PA	Sweet build JM! __________________ Meadowcreek SQ36 with 2nd grate, 1991 Weber Performer w/ SS table, UDS, gasser.-Glenn-

09-07-2011, 06:01 AM	#30
JMSetzler Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-25-11 Location: Valdese, NC Name/Nickname : John	Overnight the temp crept up a little so at the 13 hour mark, I closed the vent down to see if it will come back down. The vent was only barely cracked open to begin with. It's now at 275° at the 13 hour mark. __________________ [URL="http://facebook.com/mancavemeals"]http://facebook.com/mancavemeals[/URL]