Was building a Mini WSM

[jtcannonball]

Then I found a guy locally selling a very clean and well cared for 18.5" WSM for $75 or best offer. We settled on $60. So I of course could not say no to that.

Just need a new handle. Might end up getting the Cajun Bandit door and handle anyway.

Anybody running a pre 2013 WSM have any tricks for running therm probes without the grommet?

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[Czarbecue]

I run them under the lid. Doesn't affect smoke leakage but that may be too low tech for you lol

 

[Sparge]

Cajun Bandit door is pretty awesome, they sell them with the fancy lift and turn latch now. You can buy the Weber grommet, just have to drill an 1-1/4" hole to fit it. Otherwise, people have put a slot in the outer flange of the center section to help fit the wires under the lid: http://www.virtualweberbullet.com/cutting-a-probe-thermometer-slot.html :thumb:

 

[bgross88]

I did the notch/slot mod on my 22.5. It took 30 seconds with an angle grinder and works perfectly.

 

[16Adams]

Score!!!

 

[jtcannonball]

Anybody drill a hole in the door and place the grommet there to not mess with the coating on the smoker?

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[jtcannonball]

I run them under the lid. Doesn't affect smoke leakage but that may be too low tech for you lol

I really don't want to cut into the body of my smoker so if I do mod it than it will be the door I think as that's cheap to replace if it rusted.

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[DubfromGA]

I have just a couple cooks under my belt with a new WSM.....I can say without reservation that I'm really liking the Cajun Bandit door & handle.

 

[Nuco59]

My vote? Notch the rim and move on- grommets suck. But I'd also put a couple of handles on the barrel sides and tape the flimsy aluminum door shut.

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