Brinkman Trailmaster Smoker. Limited Edition

jsperk · 06-22-2014, 04:27 PM

So I missed a 1/4 inch Brinkmann deal a while ago. I let my buddy get that deal. Now I was thinking maybe I shouldn't pass on this. I just can't out how thick it is.

Or do I save for a thicker one. I wouldn't use the off set a ton so not sure if I should just buy this one.

https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/hsh/4533489291.html

Teleking · 06-22-2014, 04:34 PM

Just saw one at BJs on Friday. Did a quick lid lift and would say 1/8 inch steel and did not see the price. Will need tuning plates and stack lowered.

jsperk · 06-22-2014, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Teleking

Just saw one at BJs on Friday. Did a quick lid lift and would say 1/8 inch steel and did not see the price. Will need tuning plates and stack lowered.

Thanks. They are $300 at Home Depot.

Bludawg · 06-22-2014, 04:40 PM

I'd be on that like a hound on a hare. Raise the fire grate 2" add a baffle and tuning plates and get ta cookin. Don't lower the stack unless you like the flavor of creosote on your BBQ

Teleking · 06-22-2014, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bludawg

I'd be on that like a hound on a hare. Raise the fire grate 2" add a baffle and tuning plates and get ta cookin. Don't lower the stack unless you like the flavor of creosote on your BBQ

Lowering the stack to grate level will not cause that result. It will help even out temps by keeping the heat from riding the lid across and out the stack. The bride of franken smoker runs 5 degrees end to end with no creoste.

Bad fire management is a whole other topic. YMMV

Bludawg · 06-22-2014, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Teleking

Lowering the stack to grate level will not cause that result. It will help even out temps by keeping the heat from riding the lid across and out the stack. The bride of franken smoker runs 5 degrees end to end with no creoste.

Bad fire management is a whole other topic. YMMV

Tuning plates even out the temp in my off set and I'm +/-3 deg anywhere in the pit. There is no need to lower the stack IF you know how to BUILD and TUNE an off set. Lowering the exhaust kills the draft... heat rise trapping it and making it sink before it can exit causing the smoke to get stale and can back up to the Fire box damping the fire by displacing the combustion air. Fire fighters run in to this same issue that is why the roof of a structure is vented prior to making entry to get rid of the unburned gases from a smoldering fire so not to create a back draft when fresh air is admitted . Poor combustion when there is insufficient Air causes creosote in the smoke. How much vinegar do you put in the pickles again Teleking I for get.

Teleking · 06-22-2014, 07:46 PM

Like I said not an issue if you KNOW how to build a fire. Buildings are not meant to cook food even if they are on fire. You're right a well built cooker won't backdraft and it seems the design I used works just fine.

Stack at grate level is well documented in many builds. And you're gonna say one of the most expensive and popular Jambo pits has a design flaw? Tuffy seems to win enough.

YMDVMDK

Grimm5577 · 06-23-2014, 08:15 AM

I have one, Granted it's my first offset and I have never cooked or seen a cook on a professional offset pit. You need to RTV all seams when building it, the firebox is constructed of a top and bottom half that bolt together, The cooking chamber is a solid welded cylinder.
I lowered the exhaust to grate level, used some cookie sheets as diffusers, and built a charcoal basket. I also used the felt gasket around the cooking chamber lid and added pressure clamps to hold the lid snuggly shut.

stephan · 06-23-2014, 08:26 AM

I like to haggle so offer him $100 and go from there. But for $150 in that condition I would buy it.

ICDEDTURKES · 06-23-2014, 08:28 AM

At that price I would not hesitate thats half price..

jsperk · 06-23-2014, 05:18 PM

This one just came on craigslist now. Which is the better buy? The one used three times or the one with mods but the firebox a little rusty?

https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/for/4535372672.html

Thanks

Hagisan · 06-23-2014, 05:23 PM

I'd haggle and go for the first one you listed.

cheez · 06-23-2014, 05:25 PM

I like the modded one.

Grimm5577 · 06-23-2014, 07:30 PM

mods are cheap enough to do yourself, the tuning plates and diffuser are the only real money parts. Granted i use cookie sheets but others use 1/4" plate, some with holes drilled. Get the better condition one and keep it in good condition and mod to your liking.

jsperk · 06-25-2014, 10:04 AM

This weekend I'm picking up the second one I listed. The other one was sold. I will be testing it out Sunday. I never used a stick burner so hopefully I will be able to manage temps.

I'm a little worried about firebox being rusted but I will paint that or I saw in another thread someone posted stove paste. Do I paint then use that or just use the stove paste on the rusted firebox?

https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/for/4535372672.html

06-22-2014, 04:27 PM	#1
jsperk Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-27-08 Location: Pittsburgh PA	Brinkman Trailmaster Smoker. Limited Edition So I missed a 1/4 inch Brinkmann deal a while ago. I let my buddy get that deal. Now I was thinking maybe I shouldn't pass on this. I just can't out how thick it is. Or do I save for a thicker one. I wouldn't use the off set a ton so not sure if I should just buy this one. https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/hsh/4533489291.html

06-22-2014, 04:40 PM	#4
Bludawg somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx	I'd be on that like a hound on a hare. Raise the fire grate 2" add a baffle and tuning plates and get ta cookin. Don't lower the stack unless you like the flavor of creosote on your BBQ __________________ I'm a Proxy Vegetarian> Cows eat grass & I eat cows.

06-23-2014, 08:26 AM	#9
stephan is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-02-10 Location: lake grove, new york	I like to haggle so offer him $100 and go from there. But for $150 in that condition I would buy it. __________________ PITMAKER SAFE WSM WEBER KETTLE JENAIR GASSER

06-23-2014, 05:23 PM	#12
Hagisan Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 06-19-13 Location: WILTON, CA	I'd haggle and go for the first one you listed. __________________ Bradley Party Gator Pit Offset 18.5 & 14.5 WSMs Weber Genesis LP1100 - Weber Performer 22.5 Traeger PTG - DIY Pine T&G Smokehouse AMNS - AMNPS [URL="www.cbbqa.org"]CBBQA[/URL] - [URL="www.kcbs.us/teams.php?page=8&alph=B&id=75072"]KCBS[/URL] [URL="https://twitter.com/BigBlindBBQ"]Big Blind BBQ Team[/URL]

06-23-2014, 05:25 PM	#13
cheez Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Canton Ohio	I like the modded one. __________________ Cheez Canton, OH New Braunfels Bandera, 22.5" WSM, Weber Ranch Kettle, 5 or 6 other Weber Kettles, Party King tailgate grill, and a modded "pizza grill" that is falling apart. Self-proclaimed President of the Canton, OH chapter, Weber Rescue Society.

06-22-2014, 04:34 PM	#2
Teleking is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-10-08 Location: Maine	Just saw one at BJs on Friday. Did a quick lid lift and would say 1/8 inch steel and did not see the price. Will need tuning plates and stack lowered.

06-22-2014, 07:46 PM	#7
Teleking is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-10-08 Location: Maine	Like I said not an issue if you KNOW how to build a fire. Buildings are not meant to cook food even if they are on fire. You're right a well built cooker won't backdraft and it seems the design I used works just fine. Stack at grate level is well documented in many builds. And you're gonna say one of the most expensive and popular Jambo pits has a design flaw? Tuffy seems to win enough. YMDVMDK

06-23-2014, 08:15 AM	#8
Grimm5577 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-09-12 Location: Bucks County, PA	I have one, Granted it's my first offset and I have never cooked or seen a cook on a professional offset pit. You need to RTV all seams when building it, the firebox is constructed of a top and bottom half that bolt together, The cooking chamber is a solid welded cylinder. I lowered the exhaust to grate level, used some cookie sheets as diffusers, and built a charcoal basket. I also used the felt gasket around the cooking chamber lid and added pressure clamps to hold the lid snuggly shut.

06-23-2014, 08:28 AM	#10
ICDEDTURKES Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-12-13 Location: Northern Michigan	At that price I would not hesitate thats half price..

06-23-2014, 05:18 PM	#11
jsperk Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-27-08 Location: Pittsburgh PA	This one just came on craigslist now. Which is the better buy? The one used three times or the one with mods but the firebox a little rusty? https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/for/4535372672.html Thanks

06-23-2014, 07:30 PM	#14
Grimm5577 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-09-12 Location: Bucks County, PA	mods are cheap enough to do yourself, the tuning plates and diffuser are the only real money parts. Granted i use cookie sheets but others use 1/4" plate, some with holes drilled. Get the better condition one and keep it in good condition and mod to your liking.

06-25-2014, 10:04 AM	#15
jsperk Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-27-08 Location: Pittsburgh PA	This weekend I'm picking up the second one I listed. The other one was sold. I will be testing it out Sunday. I never used a stick burner so hopefully I will be able to manage temps. I'm a little worried about firebox being rusted but I will paint that or I saw in another thread someone posted stove paste. Do I paint then use that or just use the stove paste on the rusted firebox? https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/for/4535372672.html