steveinhants Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Go easy now please - new kid here just saying hello. I’m Steve, new to the world of smoking and can’t wait to get started. In fact I’m waiting in my WSM to arrive. I’m sure I’ll have an awful lot of questions and look forward to the discussions. Cheers and all the best for 2020 Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoogl Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Hi Steve , Lot's of info here. I also have a 22" WSM what size did you go for? it's still worth reading other non bullet smoker posts here as alot of it is transferable. Happy New Year 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 5 hours ago, steveinhants said: new kid here just saying hello. Welcome to the forum Steve............+1 with @hoogl read up on the old posts and you will find loads of hints & tips. Ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Hi Steve. Welcome to the group. I recently got a WSM and there is lots of help on the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Welcome 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Once again Steve, welcome to the Forum 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James17 Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlashster Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Welcome Steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveinhants Posted January 6, 2020 Author Share Posted January 6, 2020 On 1/3/2020 at 1:47 AM, hoogl said: Hi Steve , Lot's of info here. I also have a 22" WSM what size did you go for? it's still worth reading other non bullet smoker posts here as alot of it is transferable. Happy New Year Hi. I went for the 22” version. Did my first ribs on it yesterday in fact. 👍🏻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoogl Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 2 hours ago, steveinhants said: Hi. I went for the 22” version. Did my first ribs on it yesterday in fact. 👍🏻 Nice, How id they turn out? My first cook was ribs chicken drumsticks/thighs and a couple burgers. I also haven't bothered modding my WSM, only thing I am thinking of doing is putting handles on the mid section along with clamps for bottom. But if I've loaded enough fuel theirs no need to remove either. Mine also lives/cooks in a shelter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveinhants Posted January 6, 2020 Author Share Posted January 6, 2020 23 minutes ago, hoogl said: Nice, How id they turn out? My first cook was ribs chicken drumsticks/thighs and a couple burgers. I also haven't bothered modding my WSM, only thing I am thinking of doing is putting handles on the mid section along with clamps for bottom. But if I've loaded enough fuel theirs no need to remove either. Mine also lives/cooks in a shelter. Turned out much better than I thought. I used too much fuel - ended up burning for 10 hours but it’s all part of learning. Unfortunately my garden is very small so I’m at the mercy of the elements. Well, that and part of it is taken up by the wood fired oven 😂 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoogl Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 They look damn tasty. 😋 Yeah you'll use more fuel in the start as the inside is shiny and reflective. Plus after the cook just shut the vents and you can reuse the coal later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveinhants Posted January 6, 2020 Author Share Posted January 6, 2020 Thanks mate, they were good! The vents were all but closed - one open about 2-3mm. I guess the I’ll-fitting door acts as the main vent. I think I will upgrade the door or at least get some gasket tape. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James17 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 2 hours ago, steveinhants said: Thanks mate, they were good! The vents were all but closed - one open about 2-3mm. I guess the I’ll-fitting door acts as the main vent. I think I will upgrade the door or at least get some gasket tape. Taped mine. door and lid, makes a big difference. Did the kettle as well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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