First Cook on my WSM 1880


 
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Bob Whitney

TVWBB Fan
Gave it a test drive today and it passed with flying colors. The thighs took 1 1/2 and the temp held steady at between 255 and 270. Had to re-fill the water bowl once. Decided to just let it run after the thighs were done. Ran for 8 hrs with a full basket but I had to shut it down to go to work. Probably didn't have much mor than an hour left in though. Thanks for looking.







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SteveM. said:
Nice looking birds, what did you use to remove the dirt and grime off the 1880?
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Hey Steve, check out this thread http://tvwbb.com/showthread.php?54495-E-code-WSM-Yard-Sale-find .

Gave it a 2 Day Bath in Dawn and Oxy Clean. most of it just wiped away. For the real bad stuff I use a SOS Pad and a razor blade. Yup, it works and it doesn't scratch the porcelain at all. For the rusted legs and inside hardware an SOS pad remove most off the rust. The rest I used a drill and a wire wheel. I didn't mess with the hardware, just went to HD and bought all new SS.
 
Your chicken and the 1880 both look great Bob! The only thing I might have done differently, especially after your super clean up would have been to foil the water pan. It would be interesting to see your 20 dollar 1880 next to a new 14.5 WSM. For sure I would like the wood handle better.
 
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