Ordering a new pit/which options?

renoram · 02-13-2013, 12:03 AM

Im gonna order a new pit from pitsbyjj tomorrow. A 24x60. If your budget only allowed for only one which would you choose... tuning plates or a half inch firebox? I will probably never use all the space in it at once so maybe a 24x48 and get both options.

What do you think?

trufunk · 02-13-2013, 12:06 AM

For that size. Id go with plates

NRA4Life · 02-13-2013, 05:55 AM

Get the thicker firebox. You can always get scrap steel and make your own tuning plates, but once that 1/4" firebox is on there, it isn't an easy or cheap upgrade to a 1/2". Stick with the 24x60, if you go to the smaller cooker you'll always wish you had the extra space the larger one provides.

Freddy j · 02-13-2013, 06:05 AM

Get both options and the larger pit. That is what you want to get or you wouldn't be asking.

Buy once, cry once.

16Adams · 02-13-2013, 08:02 AM

1/2" firebox and a bottle opener.

renoram · 02-13-2013, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Freddy j

Get both options and the larger pit. That is what you want to get or you wouldn't be asking.

Buy once, cry once.

Yeah i do want both... but the moneys just not there.

Bludawg · 02-13-2013, 09:14 AM

I would go with the Fire box you can add tuning plates latter as the budget permits.

Kloogee · 02-13-2013, 09:17 AM

The way I look at big purchases is to get up front what would be hard to upgrade at a later date. For a house, it is easier to add fancy new counter tops at a later date, but is relatively harder to add additional square footage.

In your case, I think I agree with NRA4Life. It seems like it would be easier to upgrade the tuning plates at a later date, but relatively more difficult to upgrade your fire box.

Disclaimer: I don't have a fancy smoker yet. I'm just a simple UDS guy for now, so I've got no real world experience in this particular matter.

Jaskew82 · 02-13-2013, 10:58 AM

firebox now, tuning plates when you can afford it.

Gig'em99 · 02-13-2013, 11:00 AM

I agree with those suggesting the firebox. It's the part that gets the most abuse. 1/2" will last forever.

gtr · 02-13-2013, 11:02 AM

As stated, box now, plates later.

luke duke · 02-13-2013, 11:43 AM

What and how much do you normally cook?

HookedOnQ · 02-13-2013, 12:44 PM

+1 on the firebox u can add plates later and for cheaper im sure

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PaPaQ · 02-13-2013, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by renoram

24x48 and get both options.

24 x 48 both options and a second shelf.

renoram · 02-13-2013, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luke duke

What and how much do you normally cook?

Every weekend minimum. Sometimes, twice a week.

02-13-2013, 12:03 AM	#1
renoram Found some matches. Join Date: 01-19-13 Location: san antonio texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ordering a new pit/which options? Im gonna order a new pit from pitsbyjj tomorrow. A 24x60. If your budget only allowed for only one which would you choose... tuning plates or a half inch firebox? I will probably never use all the space in it at once so maybe a 24x48 and get both options. What do you think?

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trufunk On the road to being a farker Join Date: 11-14-11 Location: San Antonio, Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	For that size. Id go with plates __________________ I am here. Where are U? 2440 Party Gator Purple the Super Sexiest Thermopen

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NRA4Life is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-07-09 Location: Newark, OH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Get the thicker firebox. You can always get scrap steel and make your own tuning plates, but once that 1/4" firebox is on there, it isn't an easy or cheap upgrade to a 1/2". Stick with the 24x60, if you go to the smaller cooker you'll always wish you had the extra space the larger one provides. __________________ - Kevin Team: Smitty's Real Pit BBQ KCBS CBJ 2 Custom Built Reverse Flow Stickburners 22.5" WSM Weber 26.75" OTG Weber 22.5" OTS Weber Blue 2000 Stainless Performer

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Freddy j is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-22-12 Location: Boston Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Get both options and the larger pit. That is what you want to get or you wouldn't be asking. Buy once, cry once. __________________ Big Joe Kamado WSM 22.5" wsm mini

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16Adams On the road to being a farker Join Date: 01-16-13 Location: Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	1/2" firebox and a bottle opener. __________________ Pit Barrel Cooker, CG Akorn, WSM 18.5, Mini WSM, Lodge Sportsman Hibachi,Tiernan SOB

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Bludawg Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I would go with the Fire box you can add tuning plates latter as the budget permits. __________________ I never met a Cow that I didn't like with a little Salt & Pepper! Certified PORK-A-HOLIC

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Kloogee On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-05-12 Location: Midwest Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The way I look at big purchases is to get up front what would be hard to upgrade at a later date. For a house, it is easier to add fancy new counter tops at a later date, but is relatively harder to add additional square footage. In your case, I think I agree with NRA4Life. It seems like it would be easier to upgrade the tuning plates at a later date, but relatively more difficult to upgrade your fire box. Disclaimer: I don't have a fancy smoker yet. I'm just a simple UDS guy for now, so I've got no real world experience in this particular matter.

02-13-2013, 10:58 AM	#9
Jaskew82 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-20-11 Location: Airmont, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	firebox now, tuning plates when you can afford it. __________________ Hillside BBQ 2013 Stumps Classic - Delivered 4/15/13 Large BGE - Rescued 2012 2010 WSM 22.5" 2010 Weber genesis gas grill Rescued 22.5 Weber One-touch gold Yellow Thermopen BBQ Guru CyberQ 2011 Built UDS - Retired

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Gig'em99 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 12-10-12 Location: Richardson, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I agree with those suggesting the firebox. It's the part that gets the most abuse. 1/2" will last forever. __________________ Custom 30"X84" competition-style RF trailer smoker Pecos 20"X60" OS by Old Country BBQ Char Griller 5050 with side box Baby Arm BBQ

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02-13-2013, 11:43 AM	#12
luke duke is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-16-10 Location: Dallas, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What and how much do you normally cook?

02-13-2013, 12:44 PM	#13
HookedOnQ On the road to being a farker Join Date: 12-31-12 Location: chesterfield, va Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	+1 on the firebox u can add plates later and for cheaper im sure Sent from my SCH-R760 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ BLUE WEBER 22.5 OTG, U.D.S UNDER CONSTRUCTION