Smithers1945
Knows what a fatty is.
- Joined
- Oct 16, 2015
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
Hi Gents.
I made a post the other week asking for input on if I should put a deposit down and get on Shirley's build list or have a smoker built by someone closer to me on the West Coast. I opted to put a deposit down, and am now on Paul's build list. I'm beyond excited.
Since I have time before Paul begins my build, and this will be a custom made smoker, I want to do it right the first time and not have any regrets later down the road that I didn't add something to it that I wish had.
So my question is, for you Shirley owners and non-Shirley owners, what are some of the extras or unique features to your smoker you really like or think are necessary? I'm not asking so I can ask Paul to directly copy anything, but rather as something for inspiration.
Here's what I have so far for my build:
24x42 patio model
Warmer box with both dampers
Raised grate in warmer, ash pan for grilling
Charcoal grate in main chamber with ash pan for the ability to grill in main chamber, and the ability to store the grate on the back of the smoker
Ash pan in firebox
Welded ledge for either a DigiQ or Thermoworks Smoke to sit on
Hip Roof on warmer
Elevated cabinet with 3rd grate
Sausage hangers
May add a stainless shelf
Thanks guys
I made a post the other week asking for input on if I should put a deposit down and get on Shirley's build list or have a smoker built by someone closer to me on the West Coast. I opted to put a deposit down, and am now on Paul's build list. I'm beyond excited.
Since I have time before Paul begins my build, and this will be a custom made smoker, I want to do it right the first time and not have any regrets later down the road that I didn't add something to it that I wish had.
So my question is, for you Shirley owners and non-Shirley owners, what are some of the extras or unique features to your smoker you really like or think are necessary? I'm not asking so I can ask Paul to directly copy anything, but rather as something for inspiration.
Here's what I have so far for my build:
24x42 patio model
Warmer box with both dampers
Raised grate in warmer, ash pan for grilling
Charcoal grate in main chamber with ash pan for the ability to grill in main chamber, and the ability to store the grate on the back of the smoker
Ash pan in firebox
Welded ledge for either a DigiQ or Thermoworks Smoke to sit on
Hip Roof on warmer
Elevated cabinet with 3rd grate
Sausage hangers
May add a stainless shelf
Thanks guys
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