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WSM Patio Cruiser

Started by SMOKE FREAK, June 24, 2021, 01:50:34 PM

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SMOKE FREAK

I was getting tired of lugging my 18" WSM around my cooking area so I built the Patio Cruiser.
Made entirely from salvaged/repurposed lumber.
8' of 4X4 and about a half mile of 2X4.
None of the boards have been exposed to weather. Some of the 2X4s are near 30 years old. Hard as heck.
Built like a tank. Glued and screwed. FREAKin heavy. But the steel casters roll like a dream.
Since there are about 4 different colors of wood I'll either paint it or leave it to age in the weather. Kinda rustic redneck.
To test drive the cruised I pulled the drip from the bullet and cranked it up to 400 degrees.

A few pics








Pretty sure this thing will make life easier for me.

Mr.CPHo


HoosierKettle

That really eliminates all the inconveniences of a wsm. Nice work!  I almost never used my water pan.


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Quote from: HoosierKettle on June 24, 2021, 03:36:03 PM
That really eliminates all the inconveniences of a wsm. Nice work! I almost never used my water pan.


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Got the WSM used with no pan. Bought a 14" pizza pan to use as a heat deflector/drip pan. Some cooks are just better without it.

michaelmilitello

Awesome!   Love "rustic redneck".

I believe a Smokey joy lid also works well as a deflector. 


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Quote from: michaelmilitello on June 25, 2021, 03:52:20 AM
Awesome!   Love "rustic redneck".

I believe a Smokey joy lid also works well as a deflector. 


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Never thought of that but my son has my SJ and I'll never see that again  ;)

OkieGirl

The cruiser looks very cool. Nice! 
But I'm afraid the cook upstaged the cart.  That sausage and sides are drool worthy!

SMOKE FREAK

Quote from: OkieGirl on June 25, 2021, 05:21:46 AM
The cruiser looks very cool. Nice! 
But I'm afraid the cook upstaged the cart.  That sausage and sides are drool worthy!

Thank you.

bamakettles

I like it, especially the milled edges of all the wood which give it a smooth look and feel I'll bet.  The lid hanger is awesome too.  I wouldn't paint it, but maybe give it a light stain then when you're happy with the color give it a few coats of polyurethane.  That's going to last a long time, nice job!

Mike Huff

Really nice job on the cart! Just can't go wrong with that old wood - rustic redneck makes the best food! Lol

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