Wood only

[Lemans]

Has anyone used wood only? No lump no charcoal
At all ! I don't see why it wouldn't work.

[TheDude]

Would take a lot of tending. I would also imagine more ash than it can handle.

[MINIgrillin]

I don't think you'll be able to get enough air in there to get a good burn with the wood. I think it would be a creosote engine.

[MacEggs]

Has anyone used wood only? No lump no charcoal
At all ! I don't see why it wouldn't work.

My kettle fire pit uses only wood …. So, yes, it works.   

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/kettle-fire-pit/


Oooops, sorry …. Your question is for WSMs … I gotta lay off the whiskey before posting.   

@Lemans , why not give it a go and report back to us with your experience.  Don't know if you don't try.

[Harbormaster]

Keep in mind that the WSM is designed to be a charcoal smoker, not a stick burner.
I agree that there probably isn't enough air flow to burn sticks, but no reason not to try.

[pbe gummi bear]

Keep in mind that the WSM is designed to be a charcoal smoker, not a stick burner.
I agree that there probably isn't enough air flow to burn sticks, but no reason not to try.

this would be an interesting thing to test. You can also use a OT base with the WSM midsection and top for more airflow.

[SmokenJoe]

@Lemans  Many ATC's use a small fan to excite the charcoal within the pit.   You should be able to use the same arrangement to circulate as much air as you want to keep a wood fire glowing even w/o the temp probe part of the equation

SJ

[MrHoss]

Do it....and see if you can get the outside wall of the middle section to glow red:

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/red-hot/