Greetnigs from a proud new WSM owner


 

TJMartinII

New member
Greetings all,

I own a Weber 22 Performer Deluxe Kettle and use it for grilling and smoking but always wanted a dedicated smoker. I had been eyeing up the WSM every time I mad a trip to Home Depot and trying to decide if I wanted to spend the extra dough on a 22 inch model.

Well this Saturday morning while I was dropping my son off at school for sports I spotted what looked like a WSM at a garage sale. After dropping him off I ran over to the sale and low and behold it was a 18" WSM. It was dirty and dusty but everything was there. I asked how much and the seller said $25. I asked again not believing what I heard and said I cant argue with that price and couldn't get the money out fast enough.

Before Cleanup
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ntj7pdqluqxnf44/IMG_2005.JPG?dl=0

After Cleanup
https://www.dropbox.com/s/hzo69vrgcicxubp/IMG_2009.JPG?dl=0

Ended up chatting with the guy for a while and he said he has had it for probably about 30 years. From what I have read on this site it seems to be an early model. Wooden handle, no thermometer, and round nob on the front door. I ordered a cover, new top grate, door gasket and a thermometer. I also use the IGrill blue tooth thermometers so I'll most likely put a little slit in the side to run the probes thru.

I hope to be smoking this coming weekend, first smoke will be a brisket. I look forward to sharing and learning as much as I can .

Thanks and have a great day



Tom Martin
 

 

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