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  1. Meniscus

    OKJ Bandera Vertical Offset - Best Mod of the Water Pan

    Thank you for the pictures. This helps a lot in visualizing the setup you're using. For the record, my drawings were made just for me and were not meant to be posted or shared, but considering your conundrum, I thought it might be prudent to share. Considering that you are asking the hot air...
  2. Meniscus

    OKJ Bandera Vertical Offset - Best Mod of the Water Pan

    As promised, here are some of the other concepts I have considered. The reason for these concepts was striving to achieve a more efficient burn for 100% clean smoke at all time in the smoking chamber. Note: I'm not in love with these concepts, but I drew some quick sketches on my phone over a...
  3. Meniscus

    OKJ Bandera Vertical Offset - Best Mod of the Water Pan

    Interesting. I have a few questions: Do you have any pictures? Have you closed up the air intake on right side or blocked it in some way? Did you choose the put the blower on the left side because it was convenient under the vertical smoking chamber or was there a different reason why you...
  4. Meniscus

    OKJ Bandera Vertical Offset - Best Mod of the Water Pan

    Before I started using the 2/3rd size steam/hotel pan as a water pan, the strong draft of the vertical smoking chamber would pull the flames from the firebox under the baffle/shield plate. I typically gather my burning embers to the left side of the firebox when I put new splits on. Then I put...
  5. Meniscus

    DIY: Introducing the only 'Shorty' version of the Oklahoma Joes Bronco Drum Smoker in existence

    After the meat was done on the El Charro, I put in the deflector plate and smoked a whole chicken at 225F and then 375F for the last 15 mins. It turned out very good. Just like the full-size OKJ Bronco, the Shorty is able to maintain very consistent temps without having to fiddle with the...
  6. Meniscus

    DIY: Introducing the only 'Shorty' version of the Oklahoma Joes Bronco Drum Smoker in existence

    Today's test with the El Charro on top.
  7. Meniscus

    DIY: Introducing the only 'Shorty' version of the Oklahoma Joes Bronco Drum Smoker in existence

    Reconfigured the exhaust vent arrangment to accommodate the thermometer and also added a spacer so the thermometer sits flat.
  8. Meniscus

    DIY: Introducing the only 'Shorty' version of the Oklahoma Joes Bronco Drum Smoker in existence

    Drilled through the 1/2" NPT Stainless plug last night and it fits all three styles of my digital thermometer probes without any play. IMHO, this is a great mod for any OKJ Bronco Drum Smoker. I'll likely drill another one for my full-size OKJ Bronco. If anyone is interested, here is the...
  9. Meniscus

    DIY: Introducing the only 'Shorty' version of the Oklahoma Joes Bronco Drum Smoker in existence

    Future Mods: Recognizing that I now have an easy method to monitor the Shorty's temperature, the oversized OKJ thermometer is no longer needed. As such, I discovered that the hole size and thread of the front mounted thermometer is 1/2" NPT. I ordered a set of three 1/2" NPT stainless plugs...
  10. Meniscus

    DIY: Introducing the only 'Shorty' version of the Oklahoma Joes Bronco Drum Smoker in existence

    Update on the effectiveness of the new charcoal basket and ash pan: I started the Shorty by using about half of a smaller Weber chimney of lump charcoal. After the lump was fully ignited (in roughly 10 mins.), I poured into the side of the charcoal basket, closest to the front sliding vent...
  11. Meniscus

    DIY: Introducing the only 'Shorty' version of the Oklahoma Joes Bronco Drum Smoker in existence

    Over the weekend, I constructed the charcoal basket with the half size steam (hotel) pan as an ash pan. The ash pan has bolts in the bottom to keep it raised off of the bottom plate and the whole assembly sits nicely under the lowest grill grate height. This allows for direct grilling/searing...
  12. Meniscus

    OKJ Bandera Vertical Offset - Best Mod of the Water Pan

    I will also add that if you do not do the mod where I'm using a plate over the firebox and you use it as it comes (with the lid), then the fuel consumption is much higher, say 35% I'm guessing.
  13. Meniscus

    OKJ Bandera Vertical Offset - Best Mod of the Water Pan

    If you've never run an offset, there is certainly a learning curve, but nothing you cannot overcome by using some diligence. As it relates to a vertical offset, there is a very strong draft and once the pit comes up to temp, it is very consistent throughout the smoking chamber. Unlike a...
  14. Meniscus

    DIY: Introducing the only 'Shorty' version of the Oklahoma Joes Bronco Drum Smoker in existence

    Update: Here's the plan for the ash pan and charcoal basket, as eluded to on a previous post. As shown in this picture, a 1/2 size steam (hotel) pan is a good size to sit in the bottom of the Shorty. The plan is as follows (from the bottom-up): 1/2 size steam pan with small bolts through the...
  15. Meniscus

    OKJ Bandera Vertical Offset - Best Mod of the Water Pan

    After nearly 100 sessions on the Oklahoma Joes Bandera Vertical Offset, I have two recommended modifications that made a huge difference in my cooks. 1. Instead of using the provided round water pan, I would recommend purchasing a 2/3rd size steam pan. As shown in the provided picture, it fits...
  16. Meniscus

    Masterbuilt Portable Charcoal Grill - New Owner w/accessory recommendations for owners (no mods)

    Here are a couple new pictures of the cast iron grate in use. One picture shows pork meatballs. The other shows a full rack of ribs (cut in half) and then wrapped for finishing. I stacked them on the side to finish as I smoked two pork tenderloins. You can also see the small water pan in use...
  17. Meniscus

    DIY: Introducing the only 'Shorty' version of the Oklahoma Joes Bronco Drum Smoker in existence

    Also, just for fun, I signed the bottom with the angle grinder. It's only visible when carrying with one hand. It isn't too heavy overall. I estimate it weighs around 40-45 lbs or so. It isn't too awkward to carry with one hand with the lid against my body.
  18. Meniscus

    DIY: Introducing the only 'Shorty' version of the Oklahoma Joes Bronco Drum Smoker in existence

    I plan to cook just about anything on it, from grilling to smoking. My plan is to construct an ash pan and charcoal basket which is much lower profile to allow space for a water pan for indirect smoking. I also have an El Charro rotisserie which I plan to also use on this 'shorty'. Here's a...
  19. Meniscus

    DIY: Introducing the only 'Shorty' version of the Oklahoma Joes Bronco Drum Smoker in existence

    More pictures. Please let me know if you have any questions.
  20. Meniscus

    DIY: Introducing the only 'Shorty' version of the Oklahoma Joes Bronco Drum Smoker in existence

    The Problem: I wanted a decent sized grill/smoker that was relatively portable, but would still fit under the tonneau cover on my truck (max height 18.5"). After looking at nearly everything available in that size, I decided to go with a 'shorty' version of the Oklahoma Joes Bronco drum...
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