Smaller ring on WSM for smaller cooks?

Tim Campbell · 01-06-2013, 10:42 AM

Do you think making a smaller ring fora 22" WSM would be beneficial for smaller cooks? I was thinking I could pack in the lump easier.

Tim Campbell · 01-06-2013, 10:46 AM

I just found another thread on this. Should have searched! Broke the cardinal rule!

BobM · 01-06-2013, 10:46 AM

I've been using an 18 1/2" ring in my 22 1/2" WSM.
For short cooks, at a lower temperature, with a small quantity of food, it saves a little fuel.
Otherwise I'm not sure there is any real advantage over the full size ring.

Bob

hav · 01-06-2013, 10:47 AM

I've thought of this as well, in my case for my Egg's. It should work for the WSM as well, just get a sheet of expanded metal, roll it and bolt it into the shape of a circle. I think it should be easy. Kinda' like the fire box that we make for the UDS.

sparky' · 01-06-2013, 12:08 PM

i also use my 18" ring in my 22" WSM. its great for ribs cooks or chicken. alot less fuel being used. works good.

Will work for bbq · 01-06-2013, 12:23 PM

I tried it with my 18" ring and it did not work for me. But that's because I use a Guru, I removed the smaller ring and everything worked fine and I used less coal because I loaded it with less to begin with.

thirdeye · 01-06-2013, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by hav

I've thought of this as well, in my case for my Egg's. It should work for the WSM as well, just get a sheet of expanded metal, roll it and bolt it into the shape of a circle. I think it should be easy. Kinda' like the fire box that we make for the UDS.

It is easy and they work great.... I built this one for my Egg, it's diameter is closer to the charcoal grate. It;s just a ring only. It wasn't quite right for my Smokey Joe Tallboy (mini WSM)

So I made a second one for it...the ring is bolted together like the one above, and then wired to the round expando bottom. I bet one like this for a full size WSM would work fine too.

Tim Campbell · 01-06-2013, 01:29 PM

Third eye, what is the diameter of yours?

JONESY · 01-06-2013, 01:42 PM

Here is the one I made. Works great.

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=102347

thirdeye · 01-06-2013, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Campbell

Third eye, what is the diameter of yours?

The small one is 6-1/4" and the other one is 9-1/2".

swamprb · 01-06-2013, 02:55 PM

Here are just a couple that I use in my 22"WSM and Weber/Cajun Bandit/Performer

Stainless steel perf.

Holds equivalent amount as the 18"WSM ring

This is one is even smaller-great for 4-6 hour cooks

An expando ring

An 11" ring from a steel container

An expando ring on a SJS charcoal grate.

6"x6" perf steel cube basket in a 15 gallon Mini UDS

Go for it!

thirdeye · 01-06-2013, 04:11 PM

Brian, that is a good assortment of WSM options. I'll be forwarding those to my buddy at work that has a WSM on order. He is so stoked he can hardly stand it. I'm giving him an assortment of rubs and a variety pack of different woods.

I suggested he set it up at the shop for a few days at least, so we can do fatties, pork loins, sausages, chicken pieces and the like. In 3 or 4 cooks I figure he will be able to learn fire management, show off a little, and at the same time build up his confidence by getting some compliments on the food. It will be a win-win situation. Then he can take it home to sell the Mrs. on his new hobby. Heheheee.

swamprb · 01-07-2013, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by thirdeye

Brian, that is a good assortment of WSM options. I'll be forwarding those to my buddy at work that has a WSM on order. He is so stoked he can hardly stand it. I'm giving him an assortment of rubs and a variety pack of different woods.

I suggested he set it up at the shop for a few days at least, so we can do fatties, pork loins, sausages, chicken pieces and the like. In 3 or 4 cooks I figure he will be able to learn fire management, show off a little, and at the same time build up his confidence by getting some compliments on the food. It will be a win-win situation. Then he can take it home to sell the Mrs. on his new hobby. Heheheee.

I rarely do any long cooks with my 22" WSM's or Cajun Bandit, so I don't see the need to use the stock rings. I use them primarily for comps, and when the heavy meats are resting, I just empty out what little ash is left and start a fresh fire for ribs and chicken.

I do have a Cajun Bandit Stainless Steel High Airflow charcoal ring that will hold a full 21.6lb bag of Kingsford and if he's thinking of doing a heavy loaded big bullet low n slow, it might be something to consider, as an addition.

01-06-2013, 10:42 AM	#1
Tim Campbell On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-12-12 Location: Bristol, CT Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Smaller ring on WSM for smaller cooks? Do you think making a smaller ring fora 22" WSM would be beneficial for smaller cooks? I was thinking I could pack in the lump easier. __________________ WSM 22.5", Little Chief, Weber Spirit 300

01-06-2013, 10:46 AM	#2
Tim Campbell On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-12-12 Location: Bristol, CT Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I just found another thread on this. Should have searched! Broke the cardinal rule! __________________ WSM 22.5", Little Chief, Weber Spirit 300

01-06-2013, 10:46 AM	#3
BobM is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-16-12 Location: Long Island, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've been using an 18 1/2" ring in my 22 1/2" WSM. For short cooks, at a lower temperature, with a small quantity of food, it saves a little fuel. Otherwise I'm not sure there is any real advantage over the full size ring. Bob __________________ "Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin \| Weber 18 1/2" & 22 1/2" WSM, 22 1/2" & 26 3/4" OTG, Genesis S-330 \| \| BBQ Guru CyberQ WiFi \| Maverick ET-732 \|

01-06-2013, 10:47 AM	#4
hav is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-30-08 Location: Flushing, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've thought of this as well, in my case for my Egg's. It should work for the WSM as well, just get a sheet of expanded metal, roll it and bolt it into the shape of a circle. I think it should be easy. Kinda' like the fire box that we make for the UDS. __________________ Butts-N-Gutts BBQ Team ( NYC Chapter Member ) Official MOINK Ball Maker ( Certified Dec 2008 ) Char-Broil Gas Grill; Not So Ugly Drum Smoker, now on wheels!; 22.5" Weber Kettle One Touch Gold (CL Rescue); 22.5" Weber *Cool-Blue* Performer; 18" WSM DZ:2008 (CL Rescue); 14" Table Top Kettle Grill; Turkey Fryer; *Rapid-Fire-Red* Thermapen!; *Small, Medium & XL BGE!*

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sparky' Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-30-11 Location: northern california Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	i also use my 18" ring in my 22" WSM. its great for ribs cooks or chicken. alot less fuel being used. works good. __________________ Green Ghost - '74 weber kettle, Big Nasty - 22.5 WSM, Little Blackie - Mak 1 Star #69

01-06-2013, 12:23 PM	#6
Will work for bbq is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-23-10 Location: Bay Area, CA. Downloads: 12 Uploads: 0	I tried it with my 18" ring and it did not work for me. But that's because I use a Guru, I removed the smaller ring and everything worked fine and I used less coal because I loaded it with less to begin with. __________________ Paul 00 Slowskys Racing CharGriller Acorn Komado AKA Milton (RIP), WGA, WSM 18.5", WSM 22.5" BBQ Guru Digi Q, Weber Kettles, Genisis Gold Gasser, Orange and Red ThermaPens and a Partridge in a Avocado tree. Agent 000 (Double O Zero) Certified MOINK Baller CLICK HERE to visit the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns When all else fails just ask yourself, WWGALD??? *Super sexy Farkernaut Avatar by N8man*

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Tim Campbell On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-12-12 Location: Bristol, CT Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Third eye, what is the diameter of yours? __________________ WSM 22.5", Little Chief, Weber Spirit 300

01-06-2013, 01:42 PM	#9
JONESY is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-20-09 Location: Oakland twp / Houghton Lake, MI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Here is the one I made. Works great. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=102347 __________________ Life is to short for green tea and tofu; pass me another half rack and a beer…

01-06-2013, 02:55 PM	#11
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Here are just a couple that I use in my 22"WSM and Weber/Cajun Bandit/Performer Stainless steel perf. Holds equivalent amount as the 18"WSM ring This is one is even smaller-great for 4-6 hour cooks An expando ring An 11" ring from a steel container An expando ring on a SJS charcoal grate. 6"x6" perf steel cube basket in a 15 gallon Mini UDS Go for it! __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

01-06-2013, 04:11 PM	#12
thirdeye Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-14-06 Location: At home on the range in Wyoming Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Brian, that is a good assortment of WSM options. I'll be forwarding those to my buddy at work that has a WSM on order. He is so stoked he can hardly stand it. I'm giving him an assortment of rubs and a variety pack of different woods. I suggested he set it up at the shop for a few days at least, so we can do fatties, pork loins, sausages, chicken pieces and the like. In 3 or 4 cooks I figure he will be able to learn fire management, show off a little, and at the same time build up his confidence by getting some compliments on the food. It will be a win-win situation. Then he can take it home to sell the Mrs. on his new hobby. Heheheee. __________________ ~thirdeye~ I Play With Fire and Smoke *KCBS - CBJ* Big Green Eggs, Big Drum Smokers, Big Chiefs, Weber Smokey Joe "Custom Tall Boy" Oil Patch Horizontal Visit my Cookin' Site by clicking HERE Barbecue is not rocket surgery