syndicate559
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- Jun 4, 2011
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- Fresno, CA
Since I came to this site as I began contemplating an upgrade in my equipment, I've already fallen right into the WSM vs. UDS conundrum. I hope you guys don't mind me asking some questions as I try to decide what's best for me (next), although I could see ending up with both at some point.
22.5" WSM seems to run around $335, which doesn't seem too bad to me. Seems easy to use and there's a wealth of knowledge on here as far as set-up and even modification if necessary.
UDS definitely has its following, although a lot are the kind of people who like to build their own stuff. I'm not there at this point in time. Not because I can't, but just because I've got an extremely busy life with kids/work/sports/etc. I've found some guys making UDS within driving distance to me, though, and they're actually a little cheaper than the WSM. I've got a few questions to start with, though:
1. Since I haven't seen a 22.5 WSM in person, not sure how big it is. Is a typical 55 gal. UDS bigger and have more capacity?
2. If I'm checking out UDS built by others, are there any really key build issues I should look out for?
3. How do these look? Good deal? Good construction? I know you can build one yourself for less than this, but I don't have a problem with paying someone for their time to design/build the thing if it works properly.
http://modesto.craigslist.org/for/2400660858.html
http://modesto.craigslist.org/for/2431553683.html
I might post more questions as you guys provide answers. Thanks in advance for any help/guidance. I'm loving this site:clap2:
22.5" WSM seems to run around $335, which doesn't seem too bad to me. Seems easy to use and there's a wealth of knowledge on here as far as set-up and even modification if necessary.
UDS definitely has its following, although a lot are the kind of people who like to build their own stuff. I'm not there at this point in time. Not because I can't, but just because I've got an extremely busy life with kids/work/sports/etc. I've found some guys making UDS within driving distance to me, though, and they're actually a little cheaper than the WSM. I've got a few questions to start with, though:
1. Since I haven't seen a 22.5 WSM in person, not sure how big it is. Is a typical 55 gal. UDS bigger and have more capacity?
2. If I'm checking out UDS built by others, are there any really key build issues I should look out for?
3. How do these look? Good deal? Good construction? I know you can build one yourself for less than this, but I don't have a problem with paying someone for their time to design/build the thing if it works properly.
http://modesto.craigslist.org/for/2400660858.html
http://modesto.craigslist.org/for/2431553683.html
I might post more questions as you guys provide answers. Thanks in advance for any help/guidance. I'm loving this site:clap2: