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[bigfred]

Hey everyone.My name is Fred.I live in NJ, just outside of NYC.Really glad to be here.I'm a machinist by trade.Been doing this for over 30 years.Just got into smoking about 7 or 8 years ago.Used my Weber kettle grill when I first started.Then I saw a Brinkmann bullet smoker out of

the box at a L**wes and picked it up for $25.It was missing some parts but I managed to get it together.The rest is history as they say.But now I want to move up to something better.I'm thinking about the WSM.Any advice or suggestions are welcome.Thanks. 

 

[seenred]

Welcome aboard, Fred!  Glad you joined us.  You've found a great place to learn and share ideas.  Lots of friendly and knowledgeable folks here who really enjoy helping one another.  Just ask when you need help and you'll get plenty.  Its hard to go wrong with those WSMs...they're great rigs, and lots of members here use them.

Red

 

[s2k9k]

Hi Fred! :welcome1: to SMF!!! We're happy you found us! You've come to the right place, we have over 45,000 members who just love to share their experience and over 900,000 posts describing it!

The search bar at the top can be your best friend when you are trying to find answers to your questions but you can still ask too if you want!

Would you do us a favor and add your location to your profile, it helps others to know where you are when they offer advice, Thanks!

You might want to check out Jeff's Free 5 day E-Course, it will teach you all the basics plus a whole lot more!

 

[pgsmoker64]

Hi Fred.  I own a WSM 22.5" and love it!  One of the best investments I have ever made and wouldn't trade it for the world - not saying I wouldn't enjoy owning a stick burner, but I would never get rid of the WSM!

 to the SMF, the best BBQ site on the web.  Whatever you need to know about the fine art of BBQ you can find it right here, from recipes to technical knowledge.

One thing you need to know about us is that we like to see pictures of your creations and your gear.  We call it Q-View and its basically the 

!!!

So, don't just talk about your food, show it!  Otherwise you may get a gentle reminder, like this...

  or this...

Good Luck and Get Smokin'

Bill

 

[kathrynn]

to SMF!  We are so glad you joined us!

If you didn't read the "Terms of Service" notes.....please do.  There are a few things that everyone should know about those pesky little rules before plunging into the forums. http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/a/terms-of-service

If you need any help roaming around the forums....just holler!  Happy to help out!

Kat

 

[bigfred]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.I'm still trying to decide witch smoker to get.The WSM is definitly a consideration but I'm also looking at the Brinkmann LE Trailblazer.I like the Brinkmann because i can also grill on it,but the size of it concerns me.I looks like it would take alot of fuel just to smoke a couple of 7 or 8 lb butts.Or even just one for that matter.And also I've heard mixed reviews about offset smokers.

 I think I'm leaning toward the WSM.Any advise,suggestions,comments would be greatly appreciated.Gotta go,headed to the scrap yard to sell some scrap to help pay for this thing.See ya'all.