Mike Newhouse
TVWBB Fan
The unit arrived Tuesday and today I found an opportunity to assemble it. The process went exactly as I expected based on Chris' video.
1. I was not surprised to see the door was bent. It may have been formed to the correct radius at one point in time but now appeares to have been pushed in where the latch attaches. I adjusted it and it seems to fit better, but a smoke test is required.
2. I was slightly disappointed with the handles. Not that there is anything functionally wrong with them, they just seem cheap. This may be a case of unrealistic expectations on my part.
3. I was very pleased to discover my worst fear was not the case. Upon visual inspection, all three sections appear to fit perfectly. I was very worried about the 'out-of-round' condition.
So all in all I am still pleased with my decision. I still have about half of the 18# brisket I did Monday on my old Char-Griller Duo in the ice box, so I'll have to test drive the WSM with something different ... Baby backs are always good!
1. I was not surprised to see the door was bent. It may have been formed to the correct radius at one point in time but now appeares to have been pushed in where the latch attaches. I adjusted it and it seems to fit better, but a smoke test is required.
2. I was slightly disappointed with the handles. Not that there is anything functionally wrong with them, they just seem cheap. This may be a case of unrealistic expectations on my part.
3. I was very pleased to discover my worst fear was not the case. Upon visual inspection, all three sections appear to fit perfectly. I was very worried about the 'out-of-round' condition.
So all in all I am still pleased with my decision. I still have about half of the 18# brisket I did Monday on my old Char-Griller Duo in the ice box, so I'll have to test drive the WSM with something different ... Baby backs are always good!
