Genevieve Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 (edited) I bought a Weber Smokey Mountain 22.5" (57cm) in January, and it was my first foray into charcoal smoking. Until then I'd only been doing pellet smoking. With advice from people in this group, as well as a few other forums, I also got the Flame Boss with wifi. I'm very satisfied with the performance of both so far. I think the water pan has an effect on the meat, especially brisket, although I know there are a lot of varying opinions about that. I've been using the Minion method for the charcoal, and have had good success, even with an 18 hour smoke. The Flame Boss kept the temperature steady throughout. I've only used Kingsford charcoal briquettes so far, but with some advice from the forum, am planning to try out lump charcoal as well. Looking forward to hearing other views on using the WSM! Edited August 31, 2017 by Genevieve Added photos and size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 WSM are not a smoker I use or know a lot about, but Wade uses them and will pass on his knowledge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 The WSM is a good bullet smoker and you see many of them at the competitions. I have had some good success with them but personally I prefer the ProQ bullet smoker as the main body splits making it easier to access the meat on the bottom cooking grate. I don't have a WSM at the moment but I would be proud to add one back into my smoker collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genevieve Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 That's one of the reasons that I chose the WSM, there's a competition BBQ'er that only cooks on them, and has won many times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Catanach Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I've a 22.5 ", which I too got in January (birthday), I love it, there are WSM groups on Facebook if you're interested but it's mainly in the USA. I want to put casters on the feet of mine so I can wheel it around the garden from the patio to the man cave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 47 minutes ago, Martyn Catanach said: I've a 22.5 ", which I too got in January (birthday), I love it, there are WSM groups on Facebook if you're interested but it's mainly in the USA. I want to put casters on the feet of mine so I can wheel it around the garden from the patio to the man cave Looking at the feet on the WSM Photo, I would use Castors from Screwfix, drill the feet and bolt them through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Just searched Screwfix, not a good selection, Machine Mart is better. Some thing like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Catanach Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Yeah, thanks, the ones I've seen lock like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 What size bolts are needed for the 50mm castors in the photo please? Nice simple mod worth doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest homer Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 (edited) you will find just fitting castors to the feet on the wsm will mean it flexing like mad when you try and move it about, you need to bolt on a triangle framework to it then bolt the castors through the framework and through the feet of the wsm then its rock solid and can even be moved safely while lit as long as you have used latches from the middle section to the base as this will always try and collapse in on itself with a little movement..butt clenching moment when fired up with your meat and full of water i can tell you braked castors are a good idea too! Edited July 10, 2018 by homer pic added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Wow ok. Triangle frame work you mean like a brace to join the 3 legs? Made from steel. Hmm metalwork. Not set up for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest homer Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 no steel is overkill, aluminium equal angle is all you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Ok. I can't quote see how to do this. Will research Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 https://tvwbb.com/showthread.php?69413-Triangle-stand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Sorted my castors and dolly sortedout, got some nice H&S UK castors on it, will bring to weekend so you can see. Got some trimming to do to tidy up the metal but it looks ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 On kettle the jago I put on came loose when I did some lamb burger last night. I have removed it Need to have another look at that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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