Shirley Fabrication 24x42" quick walkaround - Page 2

SweetHeatBBQnSC · 04-27-2021, 07:52 AM

Beautiful pit! Very similar to my dream Shirley if I were to ever get one. Love the detachable tongue to turn it into a quasi patio model.

edapp · 04-27-2021, 08:36 AM

This is the best build I have seen to date. Not much bigger than the patio, but you can take it with you. Could cook for 50 people easy in this thing or just for one. Great compact package.

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

TheRainman · 04-27-2021, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by edapp

This is the best build I have seen to date. Not much bigger than the patio, but you can take it with you. Could cook for 50 people easy in this thing or just for one. Great compact package.

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

Thanks so much. Yes I love the small package - but its heavy. With the ¾" firebox, the shipping weight was 2,300 lbs. To say that she holds the heat is an understatement!

SonVolt · 04-27-2021, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by WhitesideJC

Looks awesome! Probably late to the party here, but seeing that Shirley is making the fire management fire baskets like LSG. May have to inquire about one of those for my pit...

They're making them because customers are asking for them, but they (Tyler & Paul) have said in so many words they didn't feel it was worth the upgrade.

TheRainman · 04-28-2021, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SonVolt

They're making them because customers are asking for them, but they (Tyler & Paul) have said in so many words they didn't feel it was worth the upgrade.

You're right - Paul did infer that. But many who have had the original flat tray style and upgraded seem to have a different opinion.

edapp · 04-28-2021, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRainman

You're right - Paul did infer that. But many who have had the original flat tray style and upgraded seem to have a different opinion.

I have a standard fire basket in my patio. It works great, I can keep a clean fire no problem. It does mean I have to be more careful placing the splits and use the fire poker occasionally to clean up the pile, make sure there is adequate airflow etc.

In my next build I will try the V basket. Not necessary, but I think it will be an upgrade. will keep the fire from collapsing and spreading itself too thin. I am usually working with a small fire to keep the temps low enough.

TheRainman · 04-28-2021, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by edapp

I have a standard fire basket in my patio. It works great, I can keep a clean fire no problem. It does mean I have to be more careful placing the splits and use the fire poker occasionally to clean up the pile, make sure there is adequate airflow etc.

In my next build I will try the V basket. Not necessary, but I think it will be an upgrade. will keep the fire from collapsing and spreading itself too thin. I am usually working with a small fire to keep the temps low enough.

Seems to me to be the best of both worlds. It acts as you described keeping the coal bed tighter similar to a traditional pipe firebox - but also has the added advantage of airflow on all sides. I have no basis of comparison, but I can attest to the fact that keeping a tight coal bed is easy as pie. Just keep adding sticks on the opposite diagonal. I really like it.

SweetHeatBBQnSC · 04-28-2021, 08:49 AM

How many racks do you have inside the cook chamber?

TheRainman · 04-28-2021, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SweetHeatBBQnSC

How many racks do you have inside the cook chamber?

I have just 3 racks. I wanted the spacing more than I wanted the extra real-estate from a fourth rack.

TheRainman · 04-29-2021, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SweetHeatBBQnSC

Beautiful pit! Very similar to my dream Shirley if I were to ever get one. Love the detachable tongue to turn it into a quasi patio model.

Yes, the detachable tongue is handy - and serves as a bit of a theft deterrent. I'm adding a wheel lock this weekend to make things more challenging to would-be thieves.

TheRainman · 05-01-2021, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Greygoose

Beautiful looking pit,,,,
I have the 24x36 JR. Model and luv it,,,, as do all my friends and family !!!!

Saw that the 24x36 prices will be increasing when Tyler starts to take orders again. Steel prices affecting everybody.

Big George's BBQ · 05-01-2021, 08:54 AM

Very nice They do Awesome Work Congrats and Enjoy

TheRainman · 05-02-2021, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Big George's BBQ

Very nice They do Awesome Work Congrats and Enjoy

Thanks George

TheRainman · 05-03-2021, 05:55 AM

Looked at the shipping documents and the weight of this little girl is 2,300 lbs. More than I expected. That ¾" firebox...

edapp · 05-03-2021, 09:49 AM

Can you comment on the stability of the cooker when resting on the adjustable jack, and the trailers mobility?

Do you have a dolly to move the cooker without having to hitch it to a vehicle? How does it balance? Approximate tongue weight? Any stability issues with a trailer this short/narrow?

I am planning to build one almost exactly like this. I love how compact it is. I would like to be able to roll it around my driveway though without having to hitch it up so curious about how mobile it is at 2,300 lbs.

04-27-2021, 07:52 AM	#16
SweetHeatBBQnSC is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 03-21-19 Location: Johnsonville, SC Name/Nickname : Joedy	Beautiful pit! Very similar to my dream Shirley if I were to ever get one. Love the detachable tongue to turn it into a quasi patio model. __________________ Isaiah 41:10-Chunky Dunks BBQ-Competition Team Propane Whole Hog Cooker Grill Master Gasser--(Deceased) Weber Kettle 22"(Hoyt) WSM 22.5"(Bertha) RecTeq 590(Fancy) Blackstone 17" griddle O.G. Barrel Charcoal Grill--(Chicken Graveyard) [COLOR="DarkOrange"][B]Clemson Orange Thermapen Mk4[/B][/COLOR]

04-28-2021, 08:49 AM	#23
SweetHeatBBQnSC is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 03-21-19 Location: Johnsonville, SC Name/Nickname : Joedy	How many racks do you have inside the cook chamber? __________________ Isaiah 41:10-Chunky Dunks BBQ-Competition Team Propane Whole Hog Cooker Grill Master Gasser--(Deceased) Weber Kettle 22"(Hoyt) WSM 22.5"(Bertha) RecTeq 590(Fancy) Blackstone 17" griddle O.G. Barrel Charcoal Grill--(Chicken Graveyard) [COLOR="DarkOrange"][B]Clemson Orange Thermapen Mk4[/B][/COLOR]

05-01-2021, 08:54 AM	#27
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Framingham, MA Name/Nickname : George	Very nice They do Awesome Work Congrats and Enjoy __________________ Large BIG Green EGG- Hatched 8/17/09 Backwoods Extented Party- sold Weber Genesis Gasser Mid Atlantic BBQ Association KCBS Back Porch BBQ Competition BBQ Team Proud Member of the Zero Club When all else fails ask yourself WWGALD

05-03-2021, 05:55 AM	#29
TheRainman Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 12-24-19 Location: Cambridge, ON Name/Nickname : Jeff	Looked at the shipping documents and the weight of this little girl is 2,300 lbs. More than I expected. That ¾" firebox... __________________ The Rainman - WSM, XL BGE, Broil King Regal Pellet 400, Shirley Fabrication 24x42 Elevated Straight-Back

04-27-2021, 08:36 AM	#17
edapp Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 12-27-19 Location: Augusta, Ga Name/Nickname : Ed	This is the best build I have seen to date. Not much bigger than the patio, but you can take it with you. Could cook for 50 people easy in this thing or just for one. Great compact package. Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

05-03-2021, 09:49 AM	#30
edapp Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 12-27-19 Location: Augusta, Ga Name/Nickname : Ed	Can you comment on the stability of the cooker when resting on the adjustable jack, and the trailers mobility? Do you have a dolly to move the cooker without having to hitch it to a vehicle? How does it balance? Approximate tongue weight? Any stability issues with a trailer this short/narrow? I am planning to build one almost exactly like this. I love how compact it is. I would like to be able to roll it around my driveway though without having to hitch it up so curious about how mobile it is at 2,300 lbs.