Mini wsm deflector

[HoosierKettle]

What is everyone using?  I’m looking for ideas other than a clay saucer. Mine cracked and I would like to figure out something better.


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[WNC]

I used an old 18" ash pan that I found on the side of the road.
I flattened it out a bit so it doesn't touch the coals


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[Bubblehead]

Source a piece of plate steel from you local metal working or weld shop.  It'll last forever.

[HoosierKettle]

Source a piece of plate steel from you local metal working or weld shop.  It'll last forever.

I’m still tempted to cut the handle off of a spare cast iron skillet.


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[Josh G]

I use a pizza pan and it works great.  $8 on Amazon

[Bubblehead]

Source a piece of plate steel from you local metal working or weld shop.  It'll last forever.

I’m still tempted to cut the handle off of a spare cast iron skillet.


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I've done that in the past, works just fine.

[qrczak1]

I'm using a round SS serving tray. Works fine.

[Jules V.]

I'm not familiar with that smoker so any specific diameter & height of deflector you're looking for?

[HoosierKettle]

I'm not familiar with that smoker so any specific diameter & height of deflector you're looking for?

It’s a tamale pot in an sj. I believe 12” is ideal for the deflector but I’ll have to double check.


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[Jules V.]

These are 12" bowls from Costco for under $2. It's 3 1/2" high so if it's not too high then it should work. If you don't add water, use 2 of them. Put ash on the bottom bowl  to act as a buffer so the the oil drippings doesn't burn and smoke. 

[swamprb]

The new and improved Cajun Bandit 14” Smoker Joe with UDS style intakes with magnet regulators.
 
3/16” deflector with s/s drip pan.
Bottom vent plugged
Run it like a drum and never looking back!


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[Jules V.]

I like your budweiser better.

[swamprb]

Yeah, but it’s not as efficient as the Cajun Bandit


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[HoosierKettle]

Thanks for all the great ideas!  I’ll figure it out and post a cook on the mini.


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