WSM Vortex?

DanB · 01-29-2019, 07:05 AM

Hi All Does the Vortex work good on a WSM 22" for wings??
Thanks DanB

smoke ninja · 01-29-2019, 07:33 AM

the vortex traditionally used in kettles works well. I dont think it would give much benefit with the distance in a wsm. some do use a vortex basket in wsm or drums but I believe this is a different kind of vortex.....the hunsaker kind if I'm not mistaken

Dmakkk · 01-29-2019, 07:42 AM

I use it on my WSM 14.5 all the time. I do 2 things. I put it on the lower grate to one side so i can add wings or just put charcoal in the bowl and put the vortex on that with no bottom grate.

Sledneck · 02-14-2019, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DanB

Hi All Does the Vortex work good on a WSM 22" for wings??

Thanks DanB

Works good on ribs

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DanB · 02-14-2019, 02:24 PM

Hi All got me a 6 1/2" SS pet water bowl, at Walmart going to cut it make into a home made Vortex. Going try it out on my WSM 22". Just need the weather to warm up a bit.
Best way to cut the bottom of the bowl?
Dan B

dadsr4 · 02-14-2019, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DanB

Hi All got me a 6 1/2" SS pet water bowl, at Walmart going to cut it make into a home made Vortex. Going try it out on my WSM 22". Just need the weather to warm up a bit.
Best way to cut the bottom of the bowl?
Dan B

I used an angle grinder with a cut-off wheel, could have used a saber saw or circular saw with a carbide blade. Safety first.

DanB · 02-14-2019, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dadsr4

I used an angle grinder with a cut-off wheel, could have used a saber saw or circular saw with a carbide blade. Safety first.

Hi looks like my bowl.How about a Dremel with a cut off wheel?
THanks DanB

dadsr4 · 02-14-2019, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DanB

Hi looks like my bowl.How about a Dremel with a cut off wheel?
THanks DanB

That would work, probably do a neater job. SS is hard, though, so I would pick up the big pack of cut-off wheels.

Sledneck · 02-14-2019, 06:05 PM

I'm mistaken. I have a hunsaker vortex basket in mine.

DanB · 02-15-2019, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by dadsr4

I used an angle grinder with a cut-off wheel, could have used a saber saw or circular saw with a carbide blade. Safety first.

Hi How did the bowl work out?
Thanks Dan

ulc · 02-15-2019, 09:05 AM

Why are you so interested in making Vortex? You can pile lit charcoal in the center of the charcoal grate and that will do the same thing. For wings, you want to cook with high heat so just remove the water pan and cook with full it charcoal with all the vents wide open. Heck, you could just place your lit charcoal chimney inside. Just remove the water pan and the lower cooking grate and place your chimney inside. I don't have 22" WSM but it should fit. Your chimney can be your Vortex. No mod or silly purchase needed.

dadsr4 · 02-15-2019, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DanB

Hi How did the bowl work out?
Thanks Dan

Haven't used it yet, others have liked them. Maybe this weekend. Has to work at least as well as what I was using.

DanB · 02-15-2019, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ulc

Why are you so interested in making Vortex? You can pile lit charcoal in the center of the charcoal grate and that will do the same thing. For wings, you want to cook with high heat so just remove the water pan and cook with full it charcoal with all the vents wide open. Heck, you could just place your lit charcoal chimney inside. Just remove the water pan and the lower cooking grate and place your chimney inside. I don't have 22" WSM but it should fit. Your chimney can be your Vortex. No mod or silly purchase needed.

I've read other posts where they make a Vortex of a pet bowl.So why not give it a try, better then spending $35.00 + shipping.
My bowl is only 3.5" high hope it works>
Thanks DanB

Bacchus2b · 02-15-2019, 08:18 PM

It's a Wing Cooking Machine!!!! (In a Kettle) Easily my favorite thing to cook on the 26", but don't see that working the same on a WSM.

IMG_0530 by David Miller, on Flickr

LloydQ · 02-16-2019, 06:49 AM

Sheet metal (aviation) snips are the easiest way to cut the bottom out of a dog bowl.

01-29-2019, 07:05 AM	#1
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01-29-2019, 07:33 AM	#2
smoke ninja somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-03-14 Location: Detroit michigan	the vortex traditionally used in kettles works well. I dont think it would give much benefit with the distance in a wsm. some do use a vortex basket in wsm or drums but I believe this is a different kind of vortex.....the hunsaker kind if I'm not mistaken __________________ Let's all just calm down and smoke a fatty

01-29-2019, 07:42 AM	#3
Dmakkk Take a breath! Join Date: 11-18-14 Location: LBNY	I use it on my WSM 14.5 all the time. I do 2 things. I put it on the lower grate to one side so i can add wings or just put charcoal in the bowl and put the vortex on that with no bottom grate. __________________ Weber Genesis E-310 Copper GMG Davy Crockett + Pizza Oven Attachment

02-14-2019, 02:24 PM	#5
DanB is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-28-12 Location: Paramus New Jersey	Vortex for a WSM 22" Hi All got me a 6 1/2" SS pet water bowl, at Walmart going to cut it make into a home made Vortex. Going try it out on my WSM 22". Just need the weather to warm up a bit. Best way to cut the bottom of the bowl? Dan B __________________ Rec Tec 590/WSM/CB Roti/Weber Hanging Rack\2 Mavericks/Therapan/Rib-O-Lator/Fireboard 2/KCBS.

02-14-2019, 06:05 PM	#9
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02-15-2019, 09:05 AM	#11
ulc is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-06-17 Location: atlanta, ga	Why are you so interested in making Vortex? You can pile lit charcoal in the center of the charcoal grate and that will do the same thing. For wings, you want to cook with high heat so just remove the water pan and cook with full it charcoal with all the vents wide open. Heck, you could just place your lit charcoal chimney inside. Just remove the water pan and the lower cooking grate and place your chimney inside. I don't have 22" WSM but it should fit. Your chimney can be your Vortex. No mod or silly purchase needed.

02-15-2019, 08:18 PM	#14
Bacchus2b is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-01-14 Location: North Texas	It's a Wing Cooking Machine!!!! (In a Kettle) Easily my favorite thing to cook on the 26", but don't see that working the same on a WSM. IMG_0530 by David Miller, on Flickr __________________ KCBS Certified BBQ Judge SCA Certified Judge Lone Star Grillz Large IVS Cookshack FEC-100 Weber Summit 420 Gasser Pit Barrel Cooker Weber 26" Kettle PK Classic Grill

02-16-2019, 06:49 AM	#15
LloydQ is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 12-12-16 Location: Vicksburg, MS.	Sheet metal (aviation) snips are the easiest way to cut the bottom out of a dog bowl.