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Can you still use the water pan with the Arbor charcoal basket? Great video man,nice lookin smoker

You could use butchers twine to tie up those smaller pieces of shoulder so they cook more evenly.

Is the hanger stainless steel? Will a magnet stick to it.

The 2 mods I was looking for are the 1/4” steel diffuser plate and the double charcoal grates. I had the same idea as you with the steel diffuser plate and I kept searching online to see if people use that. I dont like how my water pan touches the coals when I load my basket and I believe I could get longer cooks using less combustion without having to heat the water all of the time through the cook. However I didn’t want to buy a firedial or a vortex as I thought a steel plate would work fine.

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Given how often folks do all-night cooks, the one modification I have never seen people add to a 22" WSM with a hinge is a light on the front handle. A light attached to the handle and pointing down would be ideal, and if it was on a pivot, gravity would keep the beam pointed at the center chamber as the dome moved up and down.

Will the stock Weber sleeve protector still fit over the smoker even after the mods or did you have to purchase a new one?

Thanks for the great video. I use a basket and steel plate that Greg made and agree it's a bit too close to the bottom rack. My jaw literally dropped when you showed how the top rack sits on those nuts. I can't believe I have never tried that.

Excellent video. I started with an offset smoker and had a lot of good fun and it did make some great Q. But the overnight cook got tiring. I currently have a Cascade Smokers Que DeVille on order. Still trying to determine what color to choose. I like the grey color you have. 1. Do you know the name of that color? 2. Are you happy with how it cleans up and looks after you’ve cooked with it for a while? Thanks for the videos. They’re very well done and very helpful. Mark

Where did you get your 20'x1/4 round Aluminum plate?

Great video, do you have any videos or tips on how you keep your WSM nice and clean?

Looks good! I'm in the middle of insulating my WSM. Created a 20" ID stainless steel sleeve to fit inside the smoke chamber; filling the space with ceramic fiber insulation (rated to withstand 1000 degrees). I used the same insulation in the dome, holding it in place with strips of aluminum roof flashing. obviously all this work required solving a bunch of problems, but I am enjoying the challenge. When I'm through my smoker will use considerably less charcoal, especially on those all night brisket smokes; man...I can smell it now!

Thank you, great mods

Is that the Tel Tru 2.5 inch or 4 inch stem? Somehow Tel Tru doesn’t make a 3 inch stem. I still like to use my water pan. Just to used to it and never has failed me.

Your link to the cover worked... but which 1 do I pick? I'm looking for a loose kinda fit. I have the hinge but not the handles or shelf. So the one you have........ what cooker is it made for? Looks perfect for me... I may add the shelf and handles later... I like the relaxed fit yours seems to have. Good Video!

Are you a Scuba Diver? I have that shirt too.

Only way I do ribs and chicken halves what I do is cut my ribs in half and my safety rack is set in the middle they look very good 👍🏻

I have 100% changed my method from low n slow to hot n fast. No water pan at all or any other kind of heat diffuser. I am sold on when u let those drippings hit those hot coals gives it a much better taste. Grill and smoke flavor. Good tip on that protective grate

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Slightly higher heat.

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Well done video illustrating WSM mods. Do you have a link to order the charcoal basket? Thanks

Wow, just came across this video when I was looking at mods for my WSM. So funny you made a couple mods I didn't think ppl had done yet. Like the new diffuser plate. I was going to the metal shop this week to ask them for material. And I wanted a larger charcoal basket too. Your buddy does great work👍

It’s 2 yrs later, how’s your friend Greg?

As for smoak flavor I use either oak chunks or hickory and cherry if I have some.. coals alone usually don't add a smoak flavor.. GR8 JOB on th ribs.. I've only done st.louise ribs but I'm gonna try some baby back this weekend.. thanks for th vid

Thank you, this was a great-looking cook! A couple of questions about the steps in-between taking the chickens out of the fridge (post dry-brine) and putting them on the cooker: Did you add any additional rub components? Did you spray again with more of the cooking oil? And then once they're on the cooker: How important do you think the apple juice/apple cider vinegar spritz is? Have you tried or do you intend to try saucing the chickens for the last 10-20 minutes?

The folding table appears to be not level, and it appears the same way on the Cajun Bandit web page. Is that just an optical issue or is it truly not quite level?

Both look great! Interesting you cook your chicken at 275-300 and up to 200 deg. I’ve always done thighs at 225 to 165. Juicy but not crispy skins, so I’ll have to give that a try!

After 3-4 hours of smoke wrap up the ribs for 1 hour with brown sugar and butter 🧈👌🏼. Extra juicy fall off the bone tender 😮‍💨

Quick follow up question. What size hole did you drill in the legs to attach them to the aluminum disc? Thanks in advance.

Appreciate the reply sent to my email. Very good video. Waiting for my new smoky mountain to arrive! Happy smoking everyone!

Great video. I am having a problem finding a 28" x 1/4" Aluminum disc. Can anyone tell me where I can get one? Thanks!

omg i want this

Are you using the 30 gallon or 55 gallon rib hanger?? The chickens looked like they came out fantastic!!

Just purchased a wsm. Debating on hanging ribs or just using rib rack. I have always did them laying flat but would like to cook more at one time. After hanging would you say you like it better? Great video!! Thanks for the info!

What is the diameter of the Aluminum disc you had fabricated?

Looks amazing

anyone know if the 30G hanging rack will fit my WSM 18' ?

I surely appreciate your message...AND the cook.I do wonder about a hot cook allowing the "good" smoke to do it's thing. In my 18.5 WSM, with lump charcoal and the same woods, at 225-250 I got just the right amount of smoke in the hours leading up to a 165 internal temp. I'll give this method a try, including going with the coal pattern you have (as opposed to the Minion for slow). nothing to lose but a pork butt and some $$. 😁

Hi. I saw your video excellent color and cook. Upon reviewing instant replay I would say the rack of ribs that fell was the one bone rack that was hooked. The safety rack is an excellent idea. I think I'll use that. Just got a 22 and haven't used it yet. Cheers.

Nice mods but it’s barely a WSM. Just buy an offset if the WSM doesn’t cut it.

Thank you for the video and all the mods! I just used my WSM 22" this past weekend and I could of used the hinged lid, the wheels and the disc to replace the drip pan. Any chance you can add your supplier for all the discs you had made? Maybe a good shout out to them would encourage more people like me to buy from them. Thank you again. (I did not see a gasket for the lid, are you thinking of that?)

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So Nice! This is my second comment to your mods. You motivated me to make some. Thanks. 1) I couldn't find any fabricator for the round disc for the wheel mounts. Instead, I went to Lowes and bought some 3/4" aluminum angle metal and 3 swivel wheels. Cut angle metal to length between leg struts and mounted wheels on the struts/angle aluminum. VERY sturdy in the same principle as your recommendations. 2) cool lever handles for vents. Again, Lowes. 4" eye bolts with nuts/washers. Works beautifully using your principle of cool handles/levers at less cost. 3) Lid thermometer. The Weber thermometer is very good. Using Thermo Pro meat/bbq thermometers plus the standard weber thermometer is actually better. 4) Door...I just added some heat gasket using the standard door. Not quite the quality as your mod, but it sure seals the door for smoking efficiently at $100 less! 5) Shelf....thats nice. I don't have a substitute other than a side table. Nice Mod. I'm jealous! 6) Grate...I added a bottom weber coal grate for $19 turned 90 degrees to catch small burnt coals. Good Idea. Thanks. 7) extended height coal basket? $150? Not needed. I loaded up the standard coal basket and got 12 hours burn time. After 12 hours, just add more coals IF needed. Rare. PLUS...the extended height of the coal basket limits your water pan/diverter space from the lower grille rack. I think Weber designed it well. Your mod, though cool ,actually limits the design capability 8) Use standard water pan and lower grille/grate. It seems better. 9) Side handles. Very nice to assist rolling. I have not done that. But I am considering it. I only see the use if you need to remove the center section during a cook and need handles for a hot cylinder chamber removal during a cook. e.g. "Hot Squat" Other than that, with a nice set of wheels on a base, its very easy to roll around without additional handles. 10) YOUR MODS ARE VERY NICE. MADE ME THINK OF MY UNIT. I USED SOME OF YOUR MODS. THANK YOU!!! 11) GOOD JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hopefully the grill/smoker looks more used and is broken in by now. Nice mods.

Hey been a while since you've done these, do you find that side table pretty useful? Debating it, but I worry about its size cutting down how much you can use it for

Agree 100% WSM. My first bullet smoker was a cheapo bullet smoker I got for "free" ironically when I was smoking (Marlboro miles). Didn't realize how much of a struggle CHEAP was until I got the WSM. I would add for those starting out: Remote digital temperature probe (if you can afford it) and/or a instant read thermometer. Your BBQ will be 75% better if you simply cook it at/to the proper temp and not guess-timate cook time by weight.

Hi, I liked your WSM mods, and was hoping you can provide me with contact information for the Beast Basket. I'm very interested in purchasing one. Thank you.

Great video! I sold my WSM and miss it. Might just have to buy another.

Thanks for the video, I agree that color looks great.