Help on buying smoker....

[Chili]

I'd listen to them. When you touch/feel them it is thin gauge steel and will require a fair amount of maintenance. I'd also be worried about air flow, when smoking - controlling air flow is important and typically these lightweight ones are full of holes.

I recently bought another grill to use as storage for food while dealing with other food. It was similar to something like above, but charcoal only. CL deal for like 60 bucks. It had a little rust, but it expanded dramatically in 4 months. no biggy, just paint.

The biggest problem was it not being sealed well. So charcoal/wood just got too much air. Also thin steel makes smoking foods a little trickier since it won't hold the heat well.

Other than the airflow part, it all can be worked around. However, I'm a big fan of buy once, cry once. Great CL deals out there for what you're looking for and you'll never buy one again.

I don't have any patience for CL for something like this.

I wouldn't mind having to throw some paint on it and the smoking would be minimal, and not likely the 10-12 hours type of things. I will never be a master smoker like you. lol

My biggest concern is the rust issues and durability.

IDK.. I probably won't be looking to actually buy anything for another month or two. Guess I will do some more research.

[ceyko]

The few reviews on their site are pretty bad.. Paint pealing after first use, rust, etc. Has he had any issues like that? Those have me a bit worried.

I'd listen to them. When you touch/feel them it is thin gauge steel and will require a fair amount of maintenance. I'd also be worried about air flow, when smoking - controlling air flow is important and typically these lightweight ones are full of holes.

I recently bought another grill to use as storage for food while dealing with other food. It was similar to something like above, but charcoal only. CL deal for like 60 bucks. It had a little rust, but it expanded dramatically in 4 months. no biggy, just paint.

The biggest problem was it not being sealed well. So charcoal/wood just got too much air. Also thin steel makes smoking foods a little trickier since it won't hold the heat well.

Other than the airflow part, it all can be worked around. However, I'm a big fan of buy once, cry once. Great CL deals out there for what you're looking for and you'll never buy one again.

[Baron Von Crowder]

The few reviews on their site are pretty bad.. Paint pealing after first use, rust, etc. Has he had any issues like that? Those have me a bit worried.

I cant say, I dont see any real big issues with his, but I havent really looked for any.

I will say that my new braunfels smoker lost its paint immediately.

[Chili]

I have a friend that bought one, and he loves it. Ive been eye fucking them too.

The few reviews on their site are pretty bad.. Paint pealing after first use, rust, etc. Has he had any issues like that? Those have me a bit worried.

[Baron Von Crowder]

I saw those but not at that price.. Thanks!

I have a friend that bought one, and he loves it. Ive been eye fucking them too.

[Chili]

http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/outd...51?color=Black

I saw those but not at that price.. Thanks!

[Baron Von Crowder]

I have been throwing the idea of a smoker around, but something for very occasional use. And to be honest, would probably be used more for chicken and ribs than brisket (I am not a big fan of it). The delimma is that I still want a gas option, and wouldn't mind charcoal ability too. Reasoning it that for salmon, burgers, dogs and such, I would want gas. For steaks I wouldn't mind being able to use charcoal to get the high temps. Then smoker as mentioned above.

I really don't want 3 seperate grills, and don't need a $450 multi thing.

I was thinking about getting this:

http://www.amazon.com/Char-Griller-3001-Grillin-800-BTU-Grill/dp/B001H9RPNI/ref=sr_1_75?ie=UTF8&qid=1399657036&sr=8-75&keywords=char-broil+gas+grill

and adding this:

http://www.amazon.com/Char-Griller-2-2424-Table-Charcoal-Grill/dp/B003HFFVJK/ref=pd_sim_lg_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=0J0E2KZGS6ZMQYYN7SAQ

So I can use the gas grill primarily, use it as a smoker when wanted, or use the "firebox" piece only for charcoal grilling.

Thoughts?

http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/outdoor-gourmet-triton-dlx-smoker/pid-467051?color=Black

[bird_dog0347]

I have been throwing the idea of a smoker around, but something for very occasional use. And to be honest, would probably be used more for chicken and ribs than brisket (I am not a big fan of it). The delimma is that I still want a gas option, and wouldn't mind charcoal ability too. Reasoning it that for salmon, burgers, dogs and such, I would want gas. For steaks I wouldn't mind being able to use charcoal to get the high temps. Then smoker as mentioned above.

I really don't want 3 seperate grills, and don't need a $450 multi thing.

I was thinking about getting this:

http://www.amazon.com/Char-Griller-3001-Grillin-800-BTU-Grill/dp/B001H9RPNI/ref=sr_1_75?ie=UTF8&qid=1399657036&sr=8-75&keywords=char-broil+gas+grill

and adding this:

http://www.amazon.com/Char-Griller-2-2424-Table-Charcoal-Grill/dp/B003HFFVJK/ref=pd_sim_lg_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=0J0E2KZGS6ZMQYYN7SAQ

So I can use the gas grill primarily, use it as a smoker when wanted, or use the "firebox" piece only for charcoal grilling.

Thoughts?

I was thinking along those lines when I bought my smoker... I used to grill ALL the time, 3-5 times a week on my gas grill. I ran out of gas last spring and haven't refilled it. I just use the smoker to grill in the firebox.

[Chili]

I have been throwing the idea of a smoker around, but something for very occasional use. And to be honest, would probably be used more for chicken and ribs than brisket (I am not a big fan of it). The delimma is that I still want a gas option, and wouldn't mind charcoal ability too. Reasoning it that for salmon, burgers, dogs and such, I would want gas. For steaks I wouldn't mind being able to use charcoal to get the high temps. Then smoker as mentioned above.

I really don't want 3 seperate grills, and don't need a $450 multi thing.

I was thinking about getting this:
[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Char-Griller-3001-Grillin-800-BTU-Grill/dp/B001H9RPNI/ref=sr_1_75?ie=UTF8&qid=1399657036&sr=8-75&keywords=char-broil+gas+grill[/ame]


and adding this:
[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Char-Griller-2-2424-Table-Charcoal-Grill/dp/B003HFFVJK/ref=pd_sim_lg_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=0J0E2KZGS6ZMQYYN7SA Q[/ame]


So I can use the gas grill primarily, use it as a smoker when wanted, or use the "firebox" piece only for charcoal grilling.

Thoughts?

[bird_dog0347]

A year later and I'm still loving the one I got from home depot. I've got a brisket on there right now actually. As stated before, I thought it was all I would need size wise but I've come to the conclusion that eventually I'm going to have to buy a bigger heavier (THICKER) smoker, and that it will cost over $1k I'm sure. I'm torn though... I wouldn't mind having one on a trailer but have no where to keep it and wouldn't want to have to go get it every time I want to use it. But it would be nice to have when going to the lake house or something.

Ideally I will just get a bigger better one for the back yard and take this one to the lake house and be done with it. But who knows, I might just stick with what I have for the next few years till I burn through the firebox on it.

[yellowstang]

Search for that Alton Brown (sp???) thread, where he made a smoker for $45. Uses a big clay flower pot, seriously!

Here's a similar setup.

[Tyrone Biggums]

Well, I was going to buy a smoker this weekend to make momma some brisket for mother's day, but this thread has proven me extremely ill-prepared on time and funds. Good info, though. I'll have to add a smoker to the list of things to search for on c/l.

[ceyko]

This is the response I got (quick)...

Chris, This is a project we are tossing around. We have not begun any development of this yet. I agree with you that it would be a great seller!

Bob Trudnak
Director of Sales and Marketing
1 800 288 4878 ext. 207
bbqbob@thebbqguru.com
www.thebbqguru.com

[ceyko]

Cyber Q II - although it's a temperature controller

Www.bbqguru.com

Sent them an email, they have everything done already. If they could make a simple thermometer for 75-150 that is weatherproof - DONE! (Obviously 802.11 capable too)

Thanks for the find, curious if they are game. They'd sell like crazy with the backyard smoker/griller like most of us.

[Silverback]

Everytime you bring up thermometers, I google and they STILL don't have any that connect to an 802.11 network. Wish I were not so lazy, I could develop/get that done.

Cyber Q II - although it's a temperature controller

https://Www.bbqguru.com