Got my 32 qt pot

[lemans]

Almost done

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• lemans
• Sep 7, 2014

 

[lemans]

One important note that is never mentioned!!!!
You must remove your decals before the paint dries !!!!

 

[addertooth]

Or, go around the edge of your decals with an X-acto blade (tedious).

 

[lemans]

Well. Everyone gave perfect instuctions about everything but the graphics. So I waited until the paint was dry and "F"ed up the paint job
Taking off the decal. So I sprayed over it ...
It will do til I strip it and repaint ..
Oh the best laid plans sometimes hits a snag....
Can't wait to season it!!!

 

[lemans]

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• lemans
• Sep 8, 2014

Black Beauty is born!!

 

[jarjarchef]

Looks great. I cant wait to build mine. I have the pot on order.

 

[welshrarebit]

Looking good! What's the first smoke?

 

[lemans]

I gotta give it a burn in run .. Maybe tomarrow
But Sunday I'm going with ribs. Got left over
Pulled pork in the freezer and SAMs only has like 12 lb briskets

 

[lemans]

Everybody should make one.. My whole build( if I wasn't given the smokey joe)
Would be $80.00 joe. $30. Pot 35 xtra grate 8.50$ ss hardware and 12 inch terra cotta plate 9.00$

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Don't forget to make an ash deflector. Without side vents you're gonna need one. Even with side vents it makes a big difference in temp control.

 

[welshrarebit]

Everybody should make one.. My whole build( if I wasn't given the smokey joe)
Would be $80.00 joe. $30. Pot 35 xtra grate 8.50$ ss hardware and 12 inch terra cotta plate 9.00$

Expanded steel for a charcoal basket? I know theres been some debate about the need for one but I'm a firm believer in a charcoal basket!

 

[lemans]

As soon as I make tuna salad...

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Expanded steel for a charcoal basket? I know theres been some debate about the need for one but I'm a firm believer in a charcoal basket!

One of the best things you can do to increase fuel efficiency.

 

[lemans]

So I am giving the mini a burn in run. So I started a half chimney of charcoal it's been sitting at 300 plus for over 2 hours with vents just cracked. The top leaks a little at the rim
But this little sucker is hot. Is this normal?

 

[fwismoker]

So I am giving the mini a burn in run. So I started a half chimney of charcoal it's been sitting at 300 plus for over 2 hours with vents just cracked. The top leaks a little at the rim
But this little sucker is hot. Is this normal?

You lit way too much charcoal for a smoking burn.  I just light a few coals and let the fire grow to the area i want.

 

[pc farmer]

It will be hotter cause its new.

I never start a 1/2 chimney

 

[JckDanls 07]

as they said.. to many lit coals.. 10-15 coals and then only half lit (not red hot).... all vents wide open until it gets to about 20` before your target temp... then start closing down the intake vent... you will get the hang of it after a few runs... good luck ... the more runs you do the better it will seal up....

 

[pc farmer]

I actually just use a weber starter cube.

 

[lemans]

Three hours sitting at 265. If the mini is any indication of how well a big WSM works that's going to be my next purchase

 

[JckDanls 07]

you should be able to close down the intake vent and temps should drop within 30 minutes or so....