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Grill Talk => Weber Mods, Tables and Customs => Topic started by: HoosierKettle on September 26, 2018, 11:32:26 AM

Title: Mini wsm deflector
Post by: HoosierKettle on September 26, 2018, 11:32:26 AM
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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Title: Re: Mini wsm deflector
Post by: WNC on September 26, 2018, 04:25:26 PM
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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Title: Re: Mini wsm deflector
Post by: Bubblehead on September 28, 2018, 05:35:24 AM
Source a piece of plate steel from you local metal working or weld shop.  It'll last forever.
Title: Re: Mini wsm deflector
Post by: HoosierKettle on September 28, 2018, 09:24:48 AM

Quote from: Bubblehead on September 28, 2018, 05:35:24 AM
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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Title: Re: Mini wsm deflector
Post by: Josh G on September 28, 2018, 03:58:34 PM
I use a pizza pan and it works great.  $8 on Amazon
Title: Re: Mini wsm deflector
Post by: Bubblehead on September 29, 2018, 04:26:21 AM
Quote from: HoosierKettle on September 28, 2018, 09:24:48 AM

Quote from: Bubblehead on September 28, 2018, 05:35:24 AM
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.
Title: Re: Mini wsm deflector
Post by: qrczak1 on September 29, 2018, 11:20:56 PM
I'm using a round SS serving tray. Works fine.
Title: Re: Mini wsm deflector
Post by: Jules V. on October 01, 2018, 09:13:12 AM
Quote from: HoosierKettle on September 28, 2018, 09:24:48 AM


I'm not familiar with that smoker so any specific diameter & height of deflector you're looking for?
Title: Re: Mini wsm deflector
Post by: HoosierKettle on October 01, 2018, 12:14:14 PM

Quote from: Jules V. on October 01, 2018, 09:13:12 AM
Quote from: HoosierKettle on September 28, 2018, 09:24:48 AM


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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Title: Re: Mini wsm deflector
Post by: Jules V. on October 01, 2018, 12:32:50 PM
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. 
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Title: Re: Mini wsm deflector
Post by: swamprb on October 01, 2018, 02:00:52 PM
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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Title: Re: Mini wsm deflector
Post by: Jules V. on October 01, 2018, 02:33:23 PM
Quote from: swamprb on October 01, 2018, 02:00:52 PM

I like your budweiser better.
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Title: Re: Mini wsm deflector
Post by: swamprb on October 01, 2018, 02:52:04 PM
Yeah, but it's not as efficient as the Cajun Bandit


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Title: Re: Mini wsm deflector
Post by: HoosierKettle on October 02, 2018, 09:54:09 AM
Thanks for all the great ideas!  I'll figure it out and post a cook on the mini.


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