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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: Bman on March 07, 2013, 02:22:49 PM
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Curious if any of you kettle-heads are into the Weber bullets.
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Had two of em. :(
I want to grab one again, but probably the 18" version as it's smaller.....or make a mini.
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You might add WSM Mini to the survey. I own one. 8)
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18.5 here
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You might add WSM Mini to the survey. I own one. 8)
Ditto with 2
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I thought about adding the mini, but technically that's not a full blown Weber product.
I've got paint curing on my build as we speak. Aman will be pleased with the design. :D
I had mine in action yesterday during the Blizzard of '13
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I thought about adding the mini, but technically that's not a full blown Weber product.
There's more Weber than China on the mini :P
I've got paint curing on my build as we speak. Aman will be pleased with the design. :D
Go Vikes? :D
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18.5 here
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I own 10, yes, 10 - 18.5" WSMs. 9 are in my possession, one is on permanent loan to a part time assistant cook.
The first WSM I bought is also the only documented "B" WSM. I have a "C" also.
Can I help y'all with questions or anything? 8)
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Don't have one, maybe some day, but did get a good laugh out of the "WTF is a WSM"....Thanks ;D
Brent
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I have a 22, the pork butts I make come out really nice.
I took a BBQ class with Harry Soo I learn a lot my friends, co workers and neighbors say it's the best they have had ;)
Danny
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I have a 18.5 'E' code WSM
No mods except for a door gasket
And love it
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2 - 18.5
1 - 22.5
1 - mini
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I own 10, yes, 10 - 18.5" WSMs.
Holy shit! No, really HOLY SHIT! :D
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did get a good laugh out of the "WTF is a WSM"....Thanks ;D
Thank you, thank you - I'll be here all week. Don't forget to tip your wait staff...
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Aman - here's a sneek peek at my 'Vikes' design. lol
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(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn123/baeseman1/fb36bbcc-df94-431c-9042-26aefd7aca57.jpg)
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I have several, but also several less than Clark.
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I've got a 22 and a mini, love em both. Stopped at a Mexican grocery store last week and saw some different size tamale pots, 40, 54, and 60 quart maybe. I need to measure my SJP and go see if one would fit it. Come to think of it somebody needs to measure their 18, I think the SJP is a little different from it.
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I own 10, yes, 10 - 18.5" WSMs. 9 are in my possession, one is on permanent loan to a part time assistant cook.
The first WSM I bought is also the only documented "B" WSM. I have a "C" also.
Can I help y'all with questions or anything? 8)
:o :o :o
Um yes, so would you like to ship one my way ;) ;)
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had an 18 for a while, had a strong desire for a 22.
ended up going with a cajun bandit conversion kit instead. sold the 18 after 3 or 4 uses.
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Does anyone else think the chart for the results looks like its giving them the finger?
Don't have one..want one..too cheap to buy new..hope to see one on CL
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Can I vote for "Hope To Someday" ? :D
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I had 2 18's, sold one
Had a new 22, decided I didn't need it. Sold it.
Made a Mini, Love it.
My 18 has the CB SS door. A must have in my opinion.
Would like to find a tamale pot that fits an SJP, that would be a sweet smoker..
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I had 2 18's, sold one
Had a new 22, decided I didn't need it. Sold it.
Made a Mini, Love it.
My 18 has the CB SS door. A must have in my opinion.
Would like to find a tamale pot that fits an SJP, that would be a sweet smoker..
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I know your new round these parts AJ, but you do know the Vasconia fits the SJP beautifully
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WTF is WSM?
Yes, I did cast this vote...........
.......some one had to, I would think, to achieve a balanced polling.......... :D
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Um yes, so would you like to ship one my way ;) ;)
Yeah, that's not gonna happen. One of these days I'll get the whole orgy of Webers out of the shed and post a pic
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One of these days I'll get the whole orgy of Webers out of the shed and post a pic
I have to admit to wondering why 10 18.5 WSMs. Since I bought mine in '09 I don't think that I've seen ten on CL so I'm guessing that you bought most, if not all, new. Are you cooking commercially? If so, wouldn't 22.5s be more suitable? Or one big custom smoker?
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Um yes, so would you like to ship one my way ;) ;)
Yeah, that's not gonna happen. One of these days I'll get the whole orgy of Webers out of the shed and post a pic
Hey now. ya cant blame a guy for trying ;D ;D
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Hogsy, what size is that pot that fits the SJP? Where did you see it?
AJ
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I have to admit to wondering why 10 18.5 WSMs. Since I bought mine in '09 I don't think that I've seen ten on CL so I'm guessing that you bought most, if not all, new. Are you cooking commercially? If so, wouldn't 22.5s be more suitable? Or one big custom smoker?
I just love 18.5" WSMs. Nothing more to it than that.
Nope, every single WSM I have was a CL or garage sale score. In fact, of the Webers I have now, not a single one was purchased new. I like to think of the Wyocena Yacht Club as a shelter, a haven if you will, for orphaned or neglected Webers.
I cook competitively, but not commercially. I use 4 WSMs at comps, the rest just sit in the shed where, from time to time, I sit and admire them.
I know, I'm a freak.
Which is why I'm here.
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Hogsy, what size is that pot that fits the SJP? Where did you see it?
AJ
Here's the one I bought
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00194DVJI/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1362762115&sr=8-1&pi=SL75
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I just love 18.5" WSMs. Nothing more to it than that.
Nope, every single WSM I have was a CL or garage sale score. In fact, of the Webers I have now, not a single one was purchased new. I like to think of the Wyocena Yacht Club as a shelter, a haven if you will, for orphaned or neglected Webers.
I cook competitively, but not commercially. I use 4 WSMs at comps, the rest just sit in the shed where, from time to time, I sit and admire them.
I know, I'm a freak.
Which is why I'm here.
You must have some pretty good CL-foo to find all of those WSMs! And it must be some haven.Perhaps they are attracted to that area.
And yes, you fit right in!
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Hogsy, what size is that pot that fits the SJP? Where did you see it?
AJ
Here's the one I bought
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00194DVJI/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1362762115&sr=8-1&pi=SL75
Is the SJP an 18" SJ? That's all I could find on Amazon. SJS and SJG are 14"
Is that pot 18"? I think it fits a 14" kettle.
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Sorry my bad,
Forgot the SJP was an 18,
So that Vasconia won't fit
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AJ have you seen this?
It might work for your SJP
http://www.stifflerssurplus.com/p-5313-pro-q-bbq-proq-wsm-185-stacker-for-weber-smokey-mountain-new-in-box.aspx
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WTF is WSM?
Yes, I did cast this vote...........
.......some one had to, I would think, to achieve a balanced polling.......... :D
This made me LOL
If anyone would look at it this way, you're the man for the job! Keep up the good work...
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Yeah, just to balance things out a bit......... 8)
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I already have a Pro Q Stacker. It fits tight in the SJP. I cut a few notches in it, still tight. WIll try a few more when I get time. I don't really need one for the SJP, just would be cool to do. I have seen a lot of differnet tamale pots in all kinds of sizes, so I may just get lucky one day. Thanks! 8)
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I have a 22 and love it,now thinkin of makin a mini hmm
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I purchased an 18.5 that came with the BBQGuru Competitor off craigs. It's an '06 and the previous owner must have never smoked or scrubbed it clean.
A couple weeks ago just missed a used twice 22.5 for $125.
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Well I don't own any. Today was out and about(Rains and a foot of snow on the ground), looking for Weber deals. Saw my first 22" WSM, they are a rocket ship! You could put everything in the fridge in it and still have room to spare for more. Was impressed, but I don't think I could afford the stock it would take, to do a smoke in one...
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Aman - here's a sneek peek at my 'Vikes' design. lol
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(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn123/baeseman1/fb36bbcc-df94-431c-9042-26aefd7aca57.jpg)
Humph, that not a Vikings logo!
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Why isn't the 14.5" WSM an option? ;D I own the 14.5" and the 22.5"
Here's a pic of the original Mini with SJ Mini.
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Why isn't the 14.5" WSM an option? ;D I own the 14.5" and the 22.5"
Here's a pic of the original Mini with SJ Mini.
I would love one! I suspect that Weber didn't sell enough to justify keeping them in production. There are rumors that they'll bring it back, but if you extrapolate price to today's prices they would be about $225US and I'm not sure they would sell at that price point when you can put together a Tamale pot mini for about half that.
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Why isn't the 14.5" WSM an option? ;D I own the 14.5" and the 22.5"
Ha, I only had 5 slots and needed to get the WTF option for buckie. :)
That's a sweet 14.5"
but if you extrapolate price to today's prices they would be about $225US and I'm not sure they would sell at that price point when you can put together a Tamale pot mini for about half that.
That, and the 18.5" sells for $249 here.
Hopefully I can get back to my mini build here shortly. I have family coming to town on Saturday for a week ( :o ) so I'll find lots of time to complete it. lol
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Why isn't the 14.5" WSM an option? ;D I own the 14.5" and the 22.5"
Here's a pic of the original Mini with SJ Mini.
(http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/523935_798228940648_1391070500_n.jpg)
Those little WSMs are so cool!
I have (share with my comp partner) 4 WSMs, one 22 and three 18s. We love them! For the price, I'm not sure if you can find a better smoker.
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Why isn't the 14.5" WSM an option? ;D I own the 14.5" and the 22.5"
Here's a pic of the original Mini with SJ Mini.
(http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/523935_798228940648_1391070500_n.jpg)
Those little WSMs are so cool!
I have (share with my comp partner) 4 WSMs, one 22 and three 18s. We love them! For the price, I'm not sure if you can find a better smoker.
I also have a mini WSM and a SJP with an inverted pro-q stacker
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Have one arriving on Monday 8)
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I found a 2008 18.5 WSM last year for 85 bucks. I do love it-- it is just the thing for long slow smokes. But the more I use the kettles, the more impressed I am with their versatility. The cover stays on the smoker more and more these days.
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So close, but yet so far... I'm 3rd in line - meaning - not a chance in hell. :(
This is on Craigslist for 50 bucks!
I'm getting closer to matching Hank's photo. ;)
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Although I have never used this smoker, the unit does have some rust on it (see the photos). The charcoal grate has significant rust, but it could be used as is or one could purchase a replacement grate from Weber (you might even be able to buy a replacement charcoal grate from Lowe's or Home Depot). There is also some rust around the rim of the top kettle.
Although not pretty, you could use this unit as is and be fine.
I also have a cover for it and the original assembly/owner's manual.
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Im number 4. Seller is a d-bag. He has already sold it on ebay. In case that guy doesnt show, he will sell it to one of us.
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Here is my 22 WSM next to a recently acquired Ranch Kettle. Used them both this weekend.
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Here is a recent picture of my WSM family. I use the 22" the most.
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And a few recent cooks:
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Here is a recent picture of my WSM family. I use the 22" the most.
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Great... My wife is going to love you for this! I don't own a WSM, but rather a self-built mini-UDS which works great. Seeing this pic makes me want to sell the UDS and collect all 3 of these!!! ::)
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Proud owner of a 22.5 AU and 1970's Bar B Kettle Mutt... (and a mini WSM)...
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A common issue with the 22" is people say that leaks. Mine does leak and it's annoying to control tems below 250. How badly does it leak? Look at this official Weber picture and see for yourself!
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A Nomex gasket around the door would fix that though.... Wouldn't it??
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A Nomex gasket around the door would fix that though.... Wouldn't it??
Yeah. The door opening is so large and the door is so flimsy that the single handle has trouble keeping it tight against the midsection. I have also heard good things about the Cajun Bandit door.
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For all of that smoke pouring out, air has to be coming in somewhere. The places where that happens is either the bottom vents or the joint between the base and middle section. The bottom vents close pretty well and I have run a bead of high temperature silicone around the bottom groove in the middle section.
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It made it possible to control temperature. I also fiddled with the door to get the best fit possible. When I got my 22 I did the same thing. Since the tube of silicone was starting to harden, I used it up by doing the top edge as well. In spite of that, I get smoke leakage at the top edge and door.
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Please note that this was immediately after I closed up the smoker and before I put any meat on. Usually I can get meat on within ten or fifteen minutes but for this smoke it took over half an hour before it settled down and I could put the meat on. I had no difficulty keeping temps between 225 and 250°F.
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I'm pretty sure that's why mine doesn't want to naturally run under 250 for very long, doesn't bother me though I just work with it.
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I'm pretty sure that's why mine doesn't want to naturally run under 250 for very long, doesn't bother me though I just work with it.
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Yeah, mine runs at about 270 with the bottom vents just cracked and the top vent wide or even half open.