Lone Star Grillz Vertical Insulated Cabinet Smoker-For the new Owner - Page 158

kpjbbq · 05-08-2018, 11:13 AM

Just wanted to express my thanks to everyone on this forum. I've killed hours here reading and researching. Didn't quite have the budget when I started looking a few years back for a ISV smoker and have been working on my drum smoker skills.

After much research, and final approval from the Mrs last week... I ordered a large LSG insulated vertical smoker today!!!! Build time aprox. 8 weeks. My mouth is already watering!

Options:
- extra rails (x3)
- extra rack (x1)
- 8" wheels
- Flame boss
- Heat diverter plate

The only thing I'm second guessing is the need for tie down hooks and handle. My thought was that if I move it, it's going to be heavily ratcheted anyway and probably two people to move it. Any thoughts and guidance on this is appreciated. I don't plan any competition BBQ or much moving of the smoker this summer/fall, but *if* time is avail, and once I get it dialed in, then perhaps in year 2....

Anyone with experience trying to move the smoker w/o the handle and w/o tie down points welded on?

Any advice is appreciated. I've been told I can add these items to my order as long as I get it modified before they get into the build process too far.

Cheers!

Kaptain Kadian · 05-08-2018, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpjbbq

Just wanted to express my thanks to everyone on this forum. I've killed hours here reading and researching. Didn't quite have the budget when I started looking a few years back for a ISV smoker and have been working on my drum smoker skills.

After much research, and final approval from the Mrs last week... I ordered a large LSG insulated vertical smoker today!!!! Build time aprox. 8 weeks. My mouth is already watering!

Options:
- extra rails (x3)
- extra rack (x1)
- 8" wheels
- Flame boss
- Heat diverter plate

The only thing I'm second guessing is the need for tie down hooks and handle. My thought was that if I move it, it's going to be heavily ratcheted anyway and probably two people to move it. Any thoughts and guidance on this is appreciated. I don't plan any competition BBQ or much moving of the smoker this summer/fall, but *if* time is avail, and once I get it dialed in, then perhaps in year 2....

Anyone with experience trying to move the smoker w/o the handle and w/o tie down points welded on?

Any advice is appreciated. I've been told I can add these items to my order as long as I get it modified before they get into the build process too far.

Cheers!

Get the handle. It will be really hard to move without it.

kpjbbq · 05-08-2018, 02:42 PM

Any thoughts about two handles? One on each side?

JVM59 · 05-08-2018, 03:15 PM

I have a mini that I ordered with a handle on each side. Each time I use the cooker I
am VERY glad that it has 2 handles. At the very least, get one handle.

pjtexas1 · 05-08-2018, 04:48 PM

All my cabinet cookers have handles. Anytime I move them I'm glad I have handles.

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Logg7 · 05-12-2018, 11:30 AM

��27hrs straight at 250 degrees no refueling
Briskets
Chicken
Pork ribs

This Bad Boy is a Monster ��

FrozenTundra · 05-14-2018, 09:59 PM

I came to the Brethren to see what the word was on the GURU Shotgun and wound up reading this whole thread. and spending 3x as much ;)

I ordered it today!
Large Insulated Cabinet Smoker
Competition Smoker Cart
4 Extra Rails
4 Extra Grates
Removable Heat Deflector
Adjustable "T" Plates
Fireboard Fan Control Cable
Bulkhead Fan Adapter
Extra 2” Ball Valve
Ash Rake with cool touch handle
High Heat Black Touch Up Paint
3 Sausage Hangers

pjtexas1 · 05-14-2018, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrozenTundra

I came to the Brethren to see what the word was on the GURU Shotgun and wound up reading this whole thread. and spending 3x as much ;)

I ordered it today!
Large Insulated Cabinet Smoker
Competition Smoker Cart
4 Extra Rails
4 Extra Grates
Removable Heat Deflector
Adjustable "T" Plates
Fireboard Fan Control Cable
Bulkhead Fan Adapter
Extra 2” Ball Valve
Ash Rake with cool touch handle
High Heat Black Touch Up Paint
3 Sausage Hangers

They do make 2 smaller sizes.

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THoey1963 · 05-15-2018, 06:32 PM

Yeah, this thread will suck you in, but it's a good place to be...

cfi1234 · 07-03-2018, 12:30 AM

Just wanted to chime in and thank everyone for taking the time to share their experiences. I have decided to go with the LSG Vertical and that choice was made easy with your help. Now just to get the money together...lol...keeps the posts coming

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luv2smoke · 07-03-2018, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpjbbq

Just wanted to express my thanks to everyone on this forum. I've killed hours here reading and researching. Didn't quite have the budget when I started looking a few years back for a ISV smoker and have been working on my drum smoker skills.

After much research, and final approval from the Mrs last week... I ordered a large LSG insulated vertical smoker today!!!! Build time aprox. 8 weeks. My mouth is already watering!

Options:
- extra rails (x3)
- extra rack (x1)
- 8" wheels
- Flame boss
- Heat diverter plate

The only thing I'm second guessing is the need for tie down hooks and handle. My thought was that if I move it, it's going to be heavily ratcheted anyway and probably two people to move it. Any thoughts and guidance on this is appreciated. I don't plan any competition BBQ or much moving of the smoker this summer/fall, but *if* time is avail, and once I get it dialed in, then perhaps in year 2....

Anyone with experience trying to move the smoker w/o the handle and w/o tie down points welded on?

Any advice is appreciated. I've been told I can add these items to my order as long as I get it modified before they get into the build process too far.

Cheers!

Seems odd to me that a handle and tie downs are optional, especially on a cooker that size? To me it's like buying a car without a steering wheel. I guess if you want to move it, it cost extra?

Logg7 · 07-06-2018, 04:48 PM

Has anyone ever had their firebox door pop open during their cook?
I was about 7 hours into a smoke, checked my temps
On my phone, pit temp was 320 degrees...
When I tried to close it, it kept popping open.
Finally it latched
Gonna see if latch needs an adjustment

Anyone else have anything like this happen?

lonestargrillz · 07-07-2018, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logg7

Has anyone ever had their firebox door pop open during their cook?
I was about 7 hours into a smoke, checked my temps
On my phone, pit temp was 320 degrees...
When I tried to close it, it kept popping open.
Finally it latched
Gonna see if latch needs an adjustment

Anyone else have anything like this happen?

The latch may be out of adjustment or the bracket on the smoker that catches the door as its closed may be broken or worn out. We recommend keeping the door locked with the keys provided during the cook so that even if the latch is out of adjustment or the catch bracket is anything but completely worn out it cant come open while cooking. The biggest reason the catch gets worn out over time is the seals get old, hard, and as bits of food and junk build up on the hardened seal it puts more and more pressure on the latch catch. One of the other things we recommend is periodically spraying the seals with cooking oil, let it soak in and then take your fingers and soften the seal back up so it stays flexible and it will last 3 times as long this way. We sell the replacement seals and parts if they need to be changed out, which is to be expected over time.

Thanks
Chris
Lone Star Grillz

Big Swole · 07-22-2018, 08:36 PM

Anybody here purchased one of LSG's new 20" offset series?
I've not been on the forum in a while. If there's a thread about them, please PM me or post it here so I can go read please.

Thanks!!

David.... BTW, Still loving my LSG full size IVC smoker!!

TXNewbie · 07-23-2018, 07:12 PM

Just ordered the large vertical today. Went with the 8" wheels figuring it would be easier to move the unit around (will be moving it every time I use it) where it is almost 900 pounds.

Anyone with experience with the wheel sizes? I would have loved to have saved the extra $125, but with such a large unit, I figured it couldn't hurt.

Thoughts?

05-08-2018, 11:13 AM	#2356
kpjbbq Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 08-10-16 Location: Denver, CO Name/Nickname : Keith	LSG Insulated Vertical Smoker on order... question on handle and tie down points Just wanted to express my thanks to everyone on this forum. I've killed hours here reading and researching. Didn't quite have the budget when I started looking a few years back for a ISV smoker and have been working on my drum smoker skills. After much research, and final approval from the Mrs last week... I ordered a large LSG insulated vertical smoker today!!!! Build time aprox. 8 weeks. My mouth is already watering! Options: - extra rails (x3) - extra rack (x1) - 8" wheels - Flame boss - Heat diverter plate The only thing I'm second guessing is the need for tie down hooks and handle. My thought was that if I move it, it's going to be heavily ratcheted anyway and probably two people to move it. Any thoughts and guidance on this is appreciated. I don't plan any competition BBQ or much moving of the smoker this summer/fall, but if time is avail, and once I get it dialed in, then perhaps in year 2.... Anyone with experience trying to move the smoker w/o the handle and w/o tie down points welded on? Any advice is appreciated. I've been told I can add these items to my order as long as I get it modified before they get into the build process too far. Cheers!

05-08-2018, 04:48 PM	#2360
pjtexas1 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 12-28-11 Location: Belton, Tx Name/Nickname : Texas Pete	All my cabinet cookers have handles. Anytime I move them I'm glad I have handles. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ Paul (aka Texas Pete) SF 24x36 Midnight Edition / Mak 1-Star /Abe's 48" Insulated Cabinet / 22.5 OTG / 28" BS / Jimmy with CB Roti and pizza kit / Red Box on custom cart / Char-Griller Kettle / Barrel House Cooker / Pit Boss Copperhead / Char-Griller Akorn Jr Sign Up for The 2022 Texas BBQ Brethren Fall Bash Here! ([URL="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12NjP4bH3uLyH6-RJnI4gSfDr0nKQ6_4cxdw_GhmrKq0/edit#gid=1935530835"]Link[/URL])

05-14-2018, 09:59 PM	#2362
FrozenTundra Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 03-11-12 Location: Ashland, WI	I came to the Brethren to see what the word was on the GURU Shotgun and wound up reading this whole thread. and spending 3x as much ;) I ordered it today! Large Insulated Cabinet Smoker Competition Smoker Cart 4 Extra Rails 4 Extra Grates Removable Heat Deflector Adjustable "T" Plates Fireboard Fan Control Cable Bulkhead Fan Adapter Extra 2” Ball Valve Ash Rake with cool touch handle High Heat Black Touch Up Paint 3 Sausage Hangers __________________ Rich, Lone Star Grillz LG IVC, Yoder YS640 / Cookshack FEC 120 / Big Green Egg, Large & Mini Max / Carson Rodizio / Uuni Pro / Weber 26" / PK 360

05-15-2018, 06:32 PM	#2364
THoey1963 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-08-14 Location: San Antonio, TX Name/Nickname : Terry	Yeah, this thread will suck you in, but it's a good place to be... __________________ There are thousands of ways to BBQ. The right way is the one that you enjoy doing, and that produces food that you, your family, and your friends enjoy to eat. So, keep experimenting. :) Lone Star Grillz Insulated Cabinet Smoker / Weber Summit Charcoal Grilling (WSCG) Station / CyberQ / Slow N Sear with Drip N Griddle WSCG Review [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=245542"][COLOR=Blue][B]HERE[/B][/COLOR][/URL]. WSM Mods [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=201917"][COLOR=Blue][B]HERE[/B][/COLOR][/URL]. My Brisket Guide [URL="http://bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=238834"][COLOR=Blue][B]HERE[/B][/COLOR][/URL].

07-03-2018, 12:30 AM	#2365
cfi1234 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-13-13 Location: Hacienda Heights, Ca Name/Nickname : Smokin' Chemtrails	Just wanted to chime in and thank everyone for taking the time to share their experiences. I have decided to go with the LSG Vertical and that choice was made easy with your help. Now just to get the money together...lol...keeps the posts coming Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Cooking on a Mak 1 Star General, Pit Barrel Cooker, and a Weber 22"

05-08-2018, 02:42 PM	#2358
kpjbbq Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 08-10-16 Location: Denver, CO Name/Nickname : Keith	Any thoughts about two handles? One on each side?

05-08-2018, 03:15 PM	#2359
JVM59 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-01-17 Location: St. Louis, Mo	I have a mini that I ordered with a handle on each side. Each time I use the cooker I am VERY glad that it has 2 handles. At the very least, get one handle.

05-12-2018, 11:30 AM	#2361
Logg7 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 06-25-17 Location: South, Texas	��27hrs straight at 250 degrees no refueling Briskets Chicken Pork ribs This Bad Boy is a Monster ��

07-06-2018, 04:48 PM	#2367
Logg7 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 06-25-17 Location: South, Texas	Has anyone ever had their firebox door pop open during their cook? I was about 7 hours into a smoke, checked my temps On my phone, pit temp was 320 degrees... When I tried to close it, it kept popping open. Finally it latched Gonna see if latch needs an adjustment Anyone else have anything like this happen?

07-22-2018, 08:36 PM	#2369
Big Swole is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-03-16 Location: Atlanta, Ga	Anybody here purchased one of LSG's new 20" offset series? I've not been on the forum in a while. If there's a thread about them, please PM me or post it here so I can go read please. Thanks!! David.... BTW, Still loving my LSG full size IVC smoker!! __________________ -LSG IVC w/ Cart & Table ----------- "OVERKILL" -Old Country Brazos Offset --------- "UNBROKEN " -1970's Vintage Kamado Lrg. Egg -- "DADDY MAX" (RIP Daddy Max) -BGE Mini --------------------------- "CHERRY POPPER"

07-23-2018, 07:12 PM	#2370
TXNewbie Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-21-18 Location: Somewhere, USA Name/Nickname : Someone	Just ordered the large vertical today. Went with the 8" wheels figuring it would be easier to move the unit around (will be moving it every time I use it) where it is almost 900 pounds. Anyone with experience with the wheel sizes? I would have loved to have saved the extra $125, but with such a large unit, I figured it couldn't hurt. Thoughts?