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11-16-2015, 02:05 PM | #1 |
Got rid of the matchlight.
Join Date: 11-10-15
Location: Chicago, IL
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Recommendation Request?
Wonder if anyone could recommend the best compromise of size and quality for an offset smoker. I have a new (Weber, upright, bullet) water-smoker that actually does a nice job, but now that my old CharBroil is going belly up, I DO want to replace it with a good offset smoker that won't take up my ENTIRE patio. I'd REALLY like to find a welder in the (Chicago) area to help me put together a smoker I have the plans for in my head, but (until that happens) I'd like to know what the best (on the smaller side, and keeping the budget reasonable!) offset smoker might be?
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11-16-2015, 04:23 PM | #2 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 04-12-10
Location: Houston, Texas
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I would recommend one of these pictured in this video at 00:24 seconds. It is an "Old Country" make of pit, I believe he purchased from Academy. I also believe at one time, these pits were made in Mexico. I like this design because the exhaust is at grate level. Good luck.
4444 S US Hwy 41 TERRE HAUTE,IN 47802 (812) 231-5560 |
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11-16-2015, 04:57 PM | #3 |
Take a breath!
Join Date: 02-08-10
Location: OKC, OK
Name/Nickname : Billy Bob
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There is a jambo backyard model for sale not far from you in Mendota.
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11-16-2015, 07:42 PM | #4 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 08-29-11
Location: Lincoln, NE
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It's sold now.
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11-16-2015, 09:39 PM | #5 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 08-20-05
Location: Indio Ca.
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Love my Jambo backyard
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11-16-2015, 10:39 PM | #6 |
Take a breath!
Join Date: 02-08-10
Location: OKC, OK
Name/Nickname : Billy Bob
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Thanks, I just tried to edit after I doubled checked the classified ad but the thread crashed for me.
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11-17-2015, 02:35 PM | #7 |
Got rid of the matchlight.
Join Date: 11-10-15
Location: Chicago, IL
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Where are sale items listed?
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11-17-2015, 02:53 PM | #8 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 04-12-10
Location: Houston, Texas
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Try this search engine for Craigslist. Plug in your zip code and what you are looking for. Good luck.
http://www.searchtempest.com/ |
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11-17-2015, 10:30 PM | #9 |
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Join Date: 11-03-06
Location: Chi-Town
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Craigslist Chicago had an offset listed over the weekend.
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cancersuckschicago.com FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA BBQ TOUR Red Jambo one off FE 100 FEC 100 WSM Homer Simpson 22 " Weber Kettle Red 18 1/2" Weber Kettle Black 26 3/4" Weber Kettle |
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11-18-2015, 12:33 AM | #10 |
is Blowin Smoke!
Join Date: 08-08-07
Location: Cartersville, GA
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It's only new until the first cook. ;)
An offset is a pretty simple machine. As long as the original build quality is good and the pit wasn't abused, a 20 year old smoker works exactly as well as one that was built last Tuesday. You will definitely get more value buying used as long as you shop carefully.
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