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Grill Talk => WSM: Weber Smokey Mountain => Topic started by: bamakettles on February 16, 2020, 07:32:29 PM
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Got it cheap, upgraded to the max.... lid hinge, new front door, handles, SS water bowl, Arborfab charcoal basket, unknown BBQ temp unit holder, Cajun Bandit lower clips kit, fire dial and all nuts/bolts changed to Stainless Steel..... happy!
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That's pretty kick ass!
Love that door. Is there a gasket on it? Between it and the body? Between the door and the door frame?
How was drilling holes? Any porcelain damage?
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Looks brand new - enjoy it!
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That's pretty kick ass!
Love that door. Is there a gasket on it? Between it and the body? Between the door and the door frame?
How was drilling holes? Any porcelain damage?
Thanks! The door comes unpainted, but with everything needed to install. I did however buy my own stainless steel nuts bolts and washers because I never want them to rust. Drilling was pretty easy. I used a spring loaded center punch for the first marking and drilled using a very small bit, graduating up to a 1/4" bit. Without the center punch it would have been difficult. After installing the door frame I applied food safe high temp caulk (comes with the kit) small bead on the outside and a large bead on the inside to seal. It also comes with self adhesive gasket material that goes on the frame to make a seal when the door is closed. Also I primed and painted the exterior only with high temp engine paint which turned out pretty nice. Can't wait to cook on it. Funny my wife said that maybe we should bring it in the house just in case it rains. "We want the caulk to cure correctly." Gotta love that!
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Looks brand new - enjoy it!
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Thanks! Lots of plans for this one......
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View of the gasket material....
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View of the gasket material....
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That door looks really well thought out and engineered. I like my CB door, but this is a nice step up.
You wouldn’t normally use the diffuser plate with the water pan, correct? One or the other?
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Correct, I will use one or the other. I have them in there for storage. Will probably try lining the pan with HD foil and use sand.... I also want to compare the diffuser plate with that. This one was missing the water bowl when I bought it and the weber replacement was more expensive than both the SS bowl and the firedial.
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Got it cheap, upgraded to the max.... lid hinge, new front door, handles, SS water bowl, Arborfab charcoal basket, unknown BBQ temp unit holder, Cajun Bandit lower clips kit, fire dial and all nuts/bolts changed to Stainless Steel..... happy!
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What's the metal deal by the right handle? For temp probes? I'm stupid I don't know Arbrorfab .
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Got it cheap, upgraded to the max.... lid hinge, new front door, handles, SS water bowl, Arborfab charcoal basket, unknown BBQ temp unit holder, Cajun Bandit lower clips kit, fire dial and all nuts/bolts changed to Stainless Steel..... happy!
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What's the metal deal by the right handle? For temp probes? I'm stupid I don't know Arbrorfab .
Temp unit holder, folds out and holds my maverick unit....has a magnet built in to hold it to the smoker when not in use....
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Available from Cajun Bandit.....Called the BBQ Hanger
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Last update/mod for now.... bbqsmokermods total control cool touch damper handles x 4.
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That's my next thing , get a wifi temp thing. That's after my restoring is done. Totally love bbqmods
Got it cheap, upgraded to the max.... lid hinge, new front door, handles, SS water bowl, Arborfab charcoal basket, unknown BBQ temp unit holder, Cajun Bandit lower clips kit, fire dial and all nuts/bolts changed to Stainless Steel..... happy!
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What's the metal deal by the right handle? For temp probes? I'm stupid I don't know Arbrorfab .
Temp unit holder, folds out and holds my maverick unit....has a magnet built in to hold it to the smoker when not in use....
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Very nice rig. I would love to have a 22. Do you have a rib hanger?
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That's my next thing , get a wifi temp thing. That's after my restoring is done. Totally love bbqmods
Got it cheap, upgraded to the max.... lid hinge, new front door, handles, SS water bowl, Arborfab charcoal basket, unknown BBQ temp unit holder, Cajun Bandit lower clips kit, fire dial and all nuts/bolts changed to Stainless Steel..... happy!
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What's the metal deal by the right handle? For temp probes? I'm stupid I don't know Arbrorfab .
Temp unit holder, folds out and holds my maverick unit....has a magnet built in to hold it to the smoker when not in use....
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Gotta monitor those temps! I have 3 different brands and settled on the Maverick from snsgrills. Amazing unit with high and low alarms.
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Very nice rig. I would love to have a 22. Do you have a rib hanger?
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Not yet, but considering one for the summer. There’s a round one that looks really good from bbqmods and a few on Amazon.
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Very nice rig. I would love to have a 22. Do you have a rib hanger?
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Not yet, but considering one for the summer. There’s a round one that looks really good from bbqmods and a few on Amazon.
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I’ve got the Weber and gateway hanging racks. I think this one looks like the best.
https://www.hunsakersmokers.com/collections/weber-modifications/products/versa-hanging-rack-for-22-5-wsm (https://www.hunsakersmokers.com/collections/weber-modifications/products/versa-hanging-rack-for-22-5-wsm)
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Very nice rig. I would love to have a 22. Do you have a rib hanger?
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Not yet, but considering one for the summer. There’s a round one that looks really good from bbqmods and a few on Amazon.
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I’ve got the Weber and gateway hanging racks. I think this one looks like the best.
https://www.hunsakersmokers.com/collections/weber-modifications/products/versa-hanging-rack-for-22-5-wsm (https://www.hunsakersmokers.com/collections/weber-modifications/products/versa-hanging-rack-for-22-5-wsm)
That one does look nice. I'm leaning toward the round one though from the same company. Looks possibly easier to raise and lower meat once you have a few slabs or chicken halves on there.
https://www.hunsakersmokers.com/products/stainless-steel-rib-hanger
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The one I linked seems to be the best of the Weber and the gateway hangers. Adjustable bars, but no falling off or getting lost. Highest capacity too, with up to 5 bars vs 2 gateway and 3 Weber.
I will say the I have no issues placing or pulling hole chicken or full rack pork rib from my gateway hanger.
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The one I linked seems to be the best of the Weber and the gateway hangers. Adjustable bars, but no falling off or getting lost. Highest capacity too, with up to 5 bars vs 2 gateway and 3 Weber.
I will say the I have no issues placing or pulling hole chicken or full rack pork rib from my gateway hanger.
The more I look at that one with the movable bars the more I like it. Definitely under consideration, thanks so much!
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Great pimp my ride!!! job....
Where did you get the side handles from?
Saludos from Juarez Mexico
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Great pimp my ride!!! job....
Where did you get the side handles from?
Saludos from Juarez Mexico
Thanks! Handles, door, damper handles and lid hinge came from bbqsmokermods.com
https://bbqsmokermods.com/oem-smoker-mods-by-brand/weber-smokey-mountain-wsm/weber-smoky-mountain-wsm/curved-smoker-drop-handle-assembly-w-spring-handle-for-weber-uds-by-total-controlr-bbq.html
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What size is the angle iron?
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For the wheel triangle? 1 1/4 and 1/8 thick.
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Thank you!!
For the wheel triangle? 1 1/4 and 1/8 thick.
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Will this hold a cyber a or flame boss 500?
Got it cheap, upgraded to the max.... lid hinge, new front door, handles, SS water bowl, Arborfab charcoal basket, unknown BBQ temp unit holder, Cajun Bandit lower clips kit, fire dial and all nuts/bolts changed to Stainless Steel..... happy!
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What's the metal deal by the right handle? For temp probes? I'm stupid I don't know Arbrorfab .
Temp unit holder, folds out and holds my maverick unit....has a magnet built in to hold it to the smoker when not in use....
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Will this hold a cyber a or flame boss 500?
Got it cheap, upgraded to the max.... lid hinge, new front door, handles, SS water bowl, Arborfab charcoal basket, unknown BBQ temp unit holder, Cajun Bandit lower clips kit, fire dial and all nuts/bolts changed to Stainless Steel..... happy!
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What's the metal deal by the right handle? For temp probes? I'm stupid I don't know Arbrorfab .
Temp unit holder, folds out and holds my maverick unit....has a magnet built in to hold it to the smoker when not in use....
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I have no idea about those. I have only used the holder with my Maverick XR-50 and it works well.
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Adding a couple pics to illustrate wheels and arborfab charcoal basket for a fellow member....
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Damn that’s sexy
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This WSM is like taking a Stock Lamborghini and putting twin turbos and 1600hp on it.... AMAZING
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Curious what paint you used. I have a few things I want to paint to match the porcelain.. Could you post a pic of the paint can please?
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Curious what paint you used. I have a few things I want to paint to match the porcelain.. Could you post a pic of the paint can please?
Sure, no problem. I started with high temp primer.....
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003CT499O/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And used high temp black and red. The black is not as shiny as I'd like, but has held up well. I understand that some use this red for touching up kettles. I've not used it for that. No peeling or flaking whatsoever on anything I've painted with this including the WSM lavalock door that gets probably up to 350F.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000B68V90/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002988HSI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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That’s one pimped 22” WSM!
Nice attention to detail.
You need to smoke your first packer brisket and post some pics.
Cheers
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That’s one pimped 22” WSM!
Nice attention to detail.
You need to smoke your first packer brisket and post some pics.
Cheers
Have never tried a brisket... watched many videos from T-Roy and Harry Soo who both do it well on a WSM, but have not pulled the trigger. On my to do list after vacations the next two months. Maybe November....
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WTFark! I'm a bit late to the party, but that's some serious mod going on. Awesome!
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That’s one pimped 22” WSM!
Nice attention to detail.
You need to smoke your first packer brisket and post some pics.
Cheers
Have never tried a brisket... watched many videos from T-Roy and Harry Soo who both do it well on a WSM, but have not pulled the trigger. On my to do list after vacations the next two months. Maybe November....
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You'll have to pardon my ignorance, I had to google who T-Roy and Harry Soo were. I don't watch cooking videos or TV.
I will be smoking a packer on my 26er GB in the next few weeks.
I've seen a few of your cooks posted on WKC and you'll do just fine with brisket. Good luck in November, post pics when you smoke your first brisket.
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Thanks so much... I'll get around to it for sure. I picked up watching cooking videos on youtube last year and have learned a lot that way. I'd rather watch that than the news these days for sure. Those are just a couple of guys I watch.... if you get bored and want to see some cool cooks look up Woodshed BBQ with Slowhand, Cooking with Ry and a fellow WKC member Grilltherapy. All very nice different kind of people with a common thread - bbq. Oh, one other Beers Jack of BBQ is good too. Although he gave his weber away and now has the SNS kettle of which I'm not a fan but I like his cooking and video production. Cheers to you!
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@bamakettles
Thanks for the video suggestions.
I'm looking forward to your SGI beach cooks.
Cheers
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@bamakettles
Thanks for the video suggestions.
I'm looking forward to your SGI beach cooks.
Cheers
ME TOO!!! Discussion over the weekend: "Which kettle to take with us?" Decent size group for part of the time, so it must be a 22" at least. Will be loading up the Yukon....
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@bamakettles
Thanks for the video suggestions.
I'm looking forward to your SGI beach cooks.
Cheers
ME TOO!!! Discussion over the weekend: "Which kettle to take with us?" Decent size group for part of the time, so it must be a 22" at least. Will be loading up the Yukon....
My vote 26er GB as your SGI kettle, her first cook at the beach.
Your beach house is near the SP entrance with fabulous sunrises and sunsets. Take her to the beach at sunrise/sunset and get some grate beach pics!
You only brake in a new kettle once, so why not SGI?
You can tell the grandkids the story of GBs first cook at SGI... go for it, it will be legendary!
GB can be a cooker for a week and a looker the rest of her life!
I better put my beer down, it’s well past my bedtime.
Cheers
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@bamakettles
Thanks for the video suggestions.
I'm looking forward to your SGI beach cooks.
Cheers
ME TOO!!! Discussion over the weekend: "Which kettle to take with us?" Decent size group for part of the time, so it must be a 22" at least. Will be loading up the Yukon....
My vote 26er GB as your SGI kettle, her first cook at the beach.
Your beach house is near the SP entrance with fabulous sunrises and sunsets. Take her to the beach at sunrise/sunset and get some grate beach pics!
You only brake in a new kettle once, so why not SGI?
You can tell the grandkids the story of GBs first cook at SGI... go for it, it will be legendary!
GB can be a cooker for a week and a looker the rest of her life!
I better put my beer down, it’s well past my bedtime.
Cheers
Wonderful idea! Just gotta see if I have room in the Yukon.... Imagine others around us seeing me take pictures of the GB at sunrise and sunset. They'd probably think I was nuts. Definitely considering it!
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Another Vote for the 26er.
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@bamakettles
Thanks for the video suggestions.
I'm looking forward to your SGI beach cooks.
Cheers
ME TOO!!! Discussion over the weekend: "Which kettle to take with us?" Decent size group for part of the time, so it must be a 22" at least. Will be loading up the Yukon....
My vote 26er GB as your SGI kettle, her first cook at the beach.
Your beach house is near the SP entrance with fabulous sunrises and sunsets. Take her to the beach at sunrise/sunset and get some grate beach pics!
You only brake in a new kettle once, so why not SGI?
You can tell the grandkids the story of GBs first cook at SGI... go for it, it will be legendary!
GB can be a cooker for a week and a looker the rest of her life!
I better put my beer down, it’s well past my bedtime.
Cheers
Wonderful idea! Just gotta see if I have room in the Yukon.... Imagine others around us seeing me take pictures of the GB at sunrise and sunset. They'd probably think I was nuts. Definitely considering it!
I got a few crazy looks the last 2 years in Ft. Myers doing kettle shoots on the beach LOL
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@bamakettles
What kettle are you taking to SGI ?
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@bamakettles
What kettle are you taking to SGI ?
Still going over this in my mind.....I don't think I'm going to be able to fit the 26 GB in the car with all we're taking. Due to Covid, we are bringing lots of groceries from home, extra coolers to get it all there and my oldest son and his stuff are riding with us. I had settled on the Jumbo Joe due to size and convenience - love the lid bale that doubles as a lid keeper for carrying and not having to assemble a grill at the destination is a plus. But, not sure it's really big enough. May try to squeeze in the red LE 22" which I don't really care about getting banged up if it happens - or stolen. Have had some reports on my SGI FB groups about kayaks and gear being taken from under the houses there. If that brand new GB was sitting out there I'd be watching it like a hawk and not sure I want that stress either. It's vacation after all! Final decision will probably be made just before we go, pending room in the beach buggy. I'll have a few choices clean and ready for a ride and we'll see what will fit.
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@bamakettles
What kettle are you taking to SGI ?
Still going over this in my mind.....I don't think I'm going to be able to fit the 26 GB in the car with all we're taking. Due to Covid, we are bringing lots of groceries from home, extra coolers to get it all there and my oldest son and his stuff are riding with us. I had settled on the Jumbo Joe due to size and convenience - love the lid bale that doubles as a lid keeper for carrying and not having to assemble a grill at the destination is a plus. But, not sure it's really big enough. May try to squeeze in the red LE 22" which I don't really care about getting banged up if it happens - or stolen. Have had some reports on my SGI FB groups about kayaks and gear being taken from under the houses there. If that brand new GB was sitting out there I'd be watching it like a hawk and not sure I want that stress either. It's vacation after all! Final decision will probably be made just before we go, pending room in the beach buggy. I'll have a few choices clean and ready for a ride and we'll see what will fit.
jumbo joe and a cga should pack nicely and fit all your needs
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Kinda want to try these wheels in the sand lol....
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Kinda want to try these wheels in the sand lol....
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LOL
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@bamakettles
Red LE 22" would make a good beach cooker.
It would be a cool to take GB to SGI, but your on vacation and don't need to worry about someone stealing GB.
You'll have a grate time no matter what kettle you decide to take.
Safe travels!
Cheers
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Go to the beach they said.... it’ll be fun they said..... might need to stick with the park style grill supplied and anchored in concrete.
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Go to the beach they said.... it’ll be fun they said..... might need to stick with the park style grill supplied and anchored in concrete.
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you should be fine, those 2 storms will be east and west of SGI!! you should have blue skies LOL
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Go to the beach they said.... it’ll be fun they said..... might need to stick with the park style grill supplied and anchored in concrete.
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You should be okay, worst day would be Monday and into early Tuesday morning. Assuming it stays a tropical storm and does not become a hurricane. From Tuesday morning on it should be beautiful.
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Thanks @JEBIV and @AZ2FL .... That helps greatly with my positive attitude. Now if it will stop raining here I can get my grill ready for the trip!