Figure it Out BEFORE You Buy....

[pjtexas1]

I guess this is my fault:tsk:

 

[SmittyJonz]

But then .......this is how almost new smokers end up on Craigslist for 1/2 price ----- so that's a plus for some folks. :thumb:

 

[pjtexas1]

But then .......this is how almost new smokers end up on Craigslist for 1/2 price ----- so that's a plus for some folks. :thumb:

Or a minus for vets looking for half price cookers on Craigslist :mmph:

 

[SmittyJonz]

:grin:

 

[SmittyJonz]

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[Doug Crann]

Your cooker use whatever your comfortable with. Pretty simple concept. I chuckle when folks freak out when some mentions using Kingsford Briquettes in an Egg.

 

[retired trucker]

Your cooker use whatever your comfortable with. Pretty simple concept. I chuckle when folks freak out when some mentions using Kingsford Briquettes in an Egg.

Yeah, I may be missing something here, as heat is heat regardless of how it is caused/maintained. (Type, amount, taste and or preference aside) There is a problem with the amount of ash that one over the other produces. In the Egg there is a design issue with ash buildup causing a problem or so I have been told. If you can work around that, then use whatever you have on hand would be the answer I would think.

Probably why I don't have an Egg. (not to mention the $$$) But if there were only one type of smoker/cooker then there would not be a need for this conversation or this forum.

Omar

 

[THoey1963]

See, this thread is me to a T. I was so into the BBQ I could put out from my WSM, but I knew the next step in my "progression" was a stick burner. Unfortunately, it wasn't a good step for me. And I wasn't about to force my stick burner to try and do something it wasn't built to do (even though I did by a charcoal basket for it). Hey, hard knocks. We live and learn. I am sure I am going to love my new cabinet...

 

[Joe Black]

Smitty, I just stumbled onto this and read the first couple of pages and then the last two. It sure sounds like me. I was wondering lately if I should use more lump and less wood in my stick burner. Thankfully some good folks talked me off the ledge. I still like to start with a good load of lump to get a good bed of coals, but splits from there on. I noticed in some of the first posts that you were not too fond of charcoal baskets. I use one to keep my coals all together. What is your peeve about baskets. Just curious. Thanks, Joe

 

[SmittyJonz]

Most guys with baskets try to run on charcoal. most find out the pit doesn't run well - low temps or they can get temps but burning 2-3 bags a cook then complain it cost too much. :loco:

If you can fit splits in your basket - cool - but a raised grate is all that is needed and usually easier to add splits.

 

[Bludawg]

REDNECK CHARCOAL BASKET

 

[geoff7877]

I agree with SmittyJonz on this. I had an offset stick burner and loved it. Had it for 7 years before it pretty much rusted through. Well, it was a chargriller so the steel was super thin but at $200, decent setup for my needs at the time. I started off using charcoal cause that's just all I really knew at the time. I stopped using briquettes years ago and started using lump, which I still use but I also use a lot of splits and logs. All depends on what I'm cooking.

I currently have a medium big green egg and an 18" weber kettle. The hardest part for both setups is adding wood. I'm at a point where I would love a new stick burner but I'm somewhat limited on space. I do prefer wood over anything else. I need a dedicated stick burner though. I miss mine.

 

[SmittyJonz]

. I'm at a point where I would love a new stick burner but I'm somewhat limited on space. I do prefer wood over anything else. I need a dedicated stick burner though. I miss mine.

Go vertical.

 

[geoff7877]

Go vertical.

Why don't YOU go vertical!

(Just kidding...)

I'm thinking for now of doing a barrel insert mod with a door for the Weber. Kinda like a WSM I guess but it would have some different features. I have a guy to do any cutting/welding, just need to find a 30 gallon steel drum!

 

[SmittyJonz]

Why don't YOU go vertical!

Way ahead of ya.......

 

[geoff7877]

Awesome. Those are really cool

 

[Richard_]

I just bought my 2nd stick burner , 1 st one was a cos , new one is worlds better , quality and knowledge is very important in owning a stick burner

 

[THoey1963]

Hey Geoff, I know where you can get a great deal on a vertical offset. See the link in my signature... :mrgreen:

 

[geoff7877]

Hey Geoff, I know where you can get a great deal on a vertical offset. See the link in my signature... :mrgreen:

Too rich for my blood! Beautiful vertical and probably 6 more racks than I will most likely ever use. Although I would love to have a need for that many racks one of these days. Right now I cook for the occasional family get together and the rest of the time for me, my wife and my son.

 

[THoey1963]

Hey, it was worth a shot. :mrgreen: