WHS88
Full Fledged Farker
- Joined
- Jul 19, 2016
- Location
- Fort Mill, SC
For you guys that have them, what do you use them for and how often do you use it? For those that don't, do you ever wish you woud have added it? Thanks!
On a Shirley the warming box doubles as a separate cooker .i grill in it. I sometimes smoke at a different temperature. I also use it to preheat my splits so they light faster. I would not want to be without it.
If you get the warmer get the firebox to warmer damper. You can really dial in the temps. I went with 1/2 inch thick firebox.Thanks Guys! Trying to put together my order and was torn between an insulated fire box or the warming oven. My temps don't drive the need for insulated, it was really just to keep from having that hot box on the smoker. Sounds like warming oven may be the way to go. I assume with the warming oven you can smoke at much lower temps as well. Does that sound right?
I guess you have separate fire boxes for the warmer and the main cooking chamber?
Just one firebox with a separate damper from the firebox to the warmer. That's what makes it so versatile.
I can upgrade the firebox to 1/2" and get the warmer, but it becomes a price issue. I may be able to get insulated (haven't asked), but again a price issue. Unfortunately, with what I'm getting I need to save where I can. Again, with my climate I'm not too concerned with heat loss.
I think Shirley builds a fabulous smoker, but with a wait time out until a year from now, not sure I can handle that. I'm looking at LSG and was happy to see Paul make a comment recently stating that he thought they build a good smoker.
Thanks again for all the input. Keep it coming if you have it!
On a Shirley the warming box doubles as a separate cooker .i grill in it. I sometimes smoke at a different temperature. I also use it to preheat my splits so they light faster. I would not want to be without it.