Scored an 18" WSM the other day.

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Popped up on CL for $90. Date code DO, 2005. Took the 45 min ride to check it out. I paid $80 for it and when I got to cleaning it, I realized I probably should've tried to pay closer to $60 because it's not exactly the nicest one ever, but hey, now I've got me a WSM. :thumb:

Dent in the lid and the brackets that hold the water pan are farked up so the guy installed a few bolts to hold the water pan. He also drilled a hole in it for a temp probe. I might try and find a grommet for that.

She ain't brand new but she's mine.

Gonna do some ribs here at work tomorrow, I'll let you know how it goes.

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Nice work! That is a great price for an 18" WSM. What are you going to cook up first on there?
 
Jim and Clark are right.

Treat her right bub, I guarantee she'll love you back :grin:

Dave
 
It's seen some rough treatment but nothing that will compromise how it works. If this is your first WSM, welcome to the club! :thumb:

As far as baby back ribs, I hung them the last time I made them. Otherwise I trim four bones from the end of each rack to fit them on the grates. I sometimes use these mini four bone racks to test different rubs or even do them in the mini-WSM with different smoke wood or make other changes to the process.
 
Seems like a pretty decent price! ..... She looks pretty clean & will be a bit less clean after this weekend :clap2:
 
jonobacon said:
Wise. Do you pinwheel them on a 18"?
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Well, I'm not sure to be honest. We'll find out later today.



HankB said:
It's seen some rough treatment but nothing that will compromise how it works. If this is your first WSM, welcome to the club! :thumb:

As far as baby back ribs, I hung them the last time I made them. Otherwise I trim four bones from the end of each rack to fit them on the grates. I sometimes use these mini four bone racks to test different rubs or even do them in the mini-WSM with different smoke wood or make other changes to the process.
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Yep, my first WSM. The hanging trick looks cool I might have to look into that for the future. I was thinking I'm going to have to cut them in half but I like the 4 bone mini rack idea too. Thanks.
 
Great score! when in doubt offer a lower price, if he goes for it great, if not hand him his asking price or walk away if you don't think it's worth it.
I offered $80 for a Platinum that he was asking $100 for it, he took the $80:becky:
 
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