Joedy,
Interesting that the subject of "Passing Down" a rig has come up in several threads today, and I just told my wife who I want to have my smoker(s) if I pass. Some one who will Love it the same as I do.
Check out the Meadow Creek line of smokers. I have the BX 50, and it is about 12 yrs old right now and still as good as the day it was first lit. Heavy construction, and easy to run. Not a gravity fed, and I dont think they make that type, but there are several models they build from offset to IVC to Grill / smoker combo.
I hope you find the "right one" to pass on, along with the Love of the Art of The Que!
My parents held on to things so long nobody wanted them, nobody got to enjoy. I’ve been giving my son “stuff” the last couple of years. I make sure when I do I tell him,”this is not a boat anchor for life sell it or keep it to enjoy-your choice”. I will never mention again. Watch, coin collection, custom and Puma knives. The old give someone the shirt off your back then go by three times per day to make sure it’s buttoned correct —well I think that’s terrible.
Timings of gifts can be a biotch
I'd imagine a high quality stick burner would be the best generational smoker to pass down. As with most of us cost is an issue and comparing the cost of the Shirley to some of the gravity fed or IVC units the Shirley wins--only if you want to spend the time tending to a fire--which I now find myself enjoying alongside my boys! Hope you can enjoy that time with your family!
Just curious, what is the price range for Shirley smokers ?
Do they compare with Moberg, Mill Scale, and Franklin, or more closely to LSG ?
I know for the 24x36 patio that is popular its either 23 or 2400 without the SS shelf.
Thanks, did not want to hijack the thread but I can't find much on the Shirley website on prices or what they offer, or maybe I'm looking in the wrong place.
But just about all of these " hand down " smokers come with a pretty big price tag.
I plan to pass down my PK original to my daughter, who likes to cook but has no place where she can use any sort of grill and really no time right now between grad school and working. But one day she will remember all the great food she ate from it and use it herself.
It isn't what you give them when you die. It is what you teach them when you're alive.