I'm looking for a Small charcoal grill

nonthink · 07-02-2007, 02:54 PM

I’m trying to decide between two small grills. The New Braunsfel Mini Boss $24.99, or The Weber Smokey Joe Gold $39.00. Any input from the brethren. (like I need to ask)

jsimonson0 · 07-02-2007, 03:04 PM

Is the ultimate goal here small and easy to transport, or inexpensive? If the former, you'd be hard-pressed to go wrong with a Weber, especially if you can find one on eBay or CL. If the latter, again, eBay or CL...

Westexbbq · 07-02-2007, 04:07 PM

Recently posted was the sale at ACE hardware 4th of July Weber Smokey Joe Platinum I think for 30 bucks after rebate?
Might be worth a shot.

Ron_L · 07-02-2007, 04:11 PM

I see Smokey Joe's on Craig's List several times a week for under $20, so check out CL in your area.

Azinine · 07-02-2007, 04:17 PM

I'm a fan of all things Weber.

Rusty_Barton · 07-02-2007, 04:18 PM

The Smokey Joe gold has side vents above the charcoal. This design seems to starve the charcoal of air. The Smokey Joe Silver has bottom vents that seem to get more air to the coals. The silver seems to have a hotter, longer burning fire when compared to the gold.

Although, the Smokey Joe Gold with a Copper finish is available from Linens N' Things for $ 49.00

http://www.lnt.com/product/index.jsp...entPage=family

CrucesSmoker · 07-02-2007, 04:41 PM

From the subject line, thought it was a jeopardy question at first:

I'm looking for a Small charcoal grill

Alex, what are things you'll never hear on a BBQ forum?

Puppyboy · 07-02-2007, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Westexbbq

Recently posted was the sale at ACE hardware 4th of July Weber Smokey Joe Platinum I think for 30 bucks after rebate?
Might be worth a shot.

That's what I was gonna say.

http://www.acehardware.com/family/in...905&cp=1772903

The Anchorman · 07-02-2007, 06:11 PM

This is the one that I have, http://www.amazon.com/Weber-51020-Sm.../dp/B00004U9VU

Love it! Well worth the extra $$.

JD McGee · 07-02-2007, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nonthink

I’m trying to decide between two small grills. The New Braunsfel Mini Boss $24.99, or The Weber Smokey Joe Gold $39.00. Any input from the brethren. (like I need to ask)

"Smokey Joe"...all the way! I've had mine 16 years and just ordered the 3rd set of grates. He goes camping with us every year and never disappoints.

thillin · 07-02-2007, 08:43 PM

I got my Smokey Joe on CL for $10, look liked it was used 1-2 times.

nonthink · 07-02-2007, 11:17 PM

well, there you go. thanks for the input.

07-02-2007, 02:54 PM	#1
nonthink Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-18-06 Location: West Babylon, NY (long Island) Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm looking for a Small charcoal grill I’m trying to decide between two small grills. The New Braunsfel Mini Boss $24.99, or The Weber Smokey Joe Gold $39.00. Any input from the brethren. (like I need to ask) __________________ Killer Of Threads WSM w\ Stoker Char-Broil Silver Smoker Smokey Joe Gold Weber Kettle (18 in.) Kingsford Kettle (it came w\ the house) Kenmore Gasser (I've grown tired of being a charcoal purest)

07-02-2007, 03:04 PM	#2
jsimonson0 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-22-06 Location: Chicago, IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Is the ultimate goal here small and easy to transport, or inexpensive? If the former, you'd be hard-pressed to go wrong with a Weber, especially if you can find one on eBay or CL. If the latter, again, eBay or CL... __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Charbroil Gourmet Electric (aka, R2DSmoke) Brinkman SKD (aka, Darth Smoker) GrillPro Vertical - Charcoal Weber 18.5" Kettle

07-02-2007, 04:07 PM	#3
Westexbbq Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-02-05 Location: Rockin' Lake Ronfarkoma, Hinterlands of BBQ . Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Recently posted was the sale at ACE hardware 4th of July Weber Smokey Joe Platinum I think for 30 bucks after rebate? Might be worth a shot. __________________ Illuminated, circa 1967. KCBS CBJ-Texas Transplant. Texas Smokemaster offset, Well-cured NB Silver Smoker, Santa Fe grill (retired). glory bee gasser. Texas International Pop Festival, Labor Day 1969. IMBAS Certified. Just roll me up and smoke me when I die. Always remember, no matter where ya go, there you are. I wanna tell you 'bout Texas radio and the big beat. Someday, I hope to visit Penelope. Hondo Crouch, Famous Late Mayor of Lunkenbach, Texas who advocated a 'dillo diet: "You can eat nothing but armadillos for a month, but you will have to run down and catch all the armadillos you eat and it can really take the weight off!"

07-02-2007, 04:11 PM	#4
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I see Smokey Joe's on Craig's List several times a week for under $20, so check out CL in your area. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Save The Fatty! FEC-100/BWS Party/Memphis Pro SS/PBC/LBGE X 2/SBGE/Mini BGE/Nomad Pellet-matic/Good-One Model 42/WSM X 2/Cookshack Smokette 008/Weber Performer/Weber Gasser/Weber Kettle X 2/Weber Smokey Joe/WGA/UDS/Coffee Roasting Gasser and a pickle Remembering a friend

07-02-2007, 04:17 PM	#5
Azinine Take a breath! Join Date: 02-16-07 Location: Atlanta, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm a fan of all things Weber. __________________ Jared "Yeah, but bacon tastes gooood. Pork chops taste gooood" -Pulp Fiction Weber Smokey Mountain Weber 22.5" One Touch Silver Charbroil Silver Smoker w/ mods (never used anymore)

07-02-2007, 04:18 PM	#6
Rusty_Barton Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-29-07 Location: Sacramento, CA - 2-hours from everywhere Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The Smokey Joe gold has side vents above the charcoal. This design seems to starve the charcoal of air. The Smokey Joe Silver has bottom vents that seem to get more air to the coals. The silver seems to have a hotter, longer burning fire when compared to the gold. Although, the Smokey Joe Gold with a Copper finish is available from Linens N' Things for $ 49.00 http://www.lnt.com/product/index.jsp...entPage=family __________________ Supercalafragalisticexbealadocious BBQ Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker Weber Performer with Touch-n-Go Weber Spirit E-210 propane grill Weber Smokey Joe Gold Weber Go-Anywhere charcoal grill Last edited by Rusty_Barton; 07-02-2007 at 04:22 PM.. Reason: Added picture and link

07-02-2007, 04:41 PM	#7
CrucesSmoker Found some matches. Join Date: 12-18-06 Location: Las Cruces, NM Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	From the subject line, thought it was a jeopardy question at first: I'm looking for a Small charcoal grill Alex, what are things you'll never hear on a BBQ forum?

07-02-2007, 06:11 PM	#9
The Anchorman is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-03-07 Location: Narragansett RI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This is the one that I have, http://www.amazon.com/Weber-51020-Sm.../dp/B00004U9VU Love it! Well worth the extra $$. __________________ Ray Depot, The Anchorman The Anchormen, Rhode Island's Original Competition BBQ Team. The BBQ TITANS BWS Party, Chubby, WSM, 4 Kettles, 3 Performers, 1 Smokey Joe Platininum, Weber Genisis B, 2 Grey Thermopens KCBS CBJ

07-02-2007, 08:43 PM	#11
thillin somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-21-04 Location: Keller, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I got my Smokey Joe on CL for $10, look liked it was used 1-2 times. __________________ Med Spicewine-adopted 3/13/10 *CL Score* 2 Large BGEs(pimped out w/Thirdeye Eggcessories)-hatched 6/4/07 & 4/20/11 Med BGE-adopted 2/2/08 *CL Score* -SOLD Mini BGE-adopted 1/31/08 *CL Score* Traeger 075-adopted 12/3/11 CL Score Weber 1 touch *CL Score* Weber Spirit 500 *CL Score* Weber Smokey Joe Silver *CL Score* BLUE & RED Thermapens Klose 20x42-SOLD Paddlin Pigs BBQ Ty

07-02-2007, 11:17 PM	#12
nonthink Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-18-06 Location: West Babylon, NY (long Island) Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	well, there you go. thanks for the input. __________________ Killer Of Threads WSM w\ Stoker Char-Broil Silver Smoker Smokey Joe Gold Weber Kettle (18 in.) Kingsford Kettle (it came w\ the house) Kenmore Gasser (I've grown tired of being a charcoal purest)

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