Question on the 3-2-1 rib method

[Bill Elwell]

Sorry to highjack a bit ................... can anyone tell me what is the max. number of spares is possible on a 22 inch WSM? I just got asked to do a party of spares for about (25) guests (many women and kids). Figure I'll have to use rib racks on both grates. I'd be picking up the spares at Costco. Thanks much !!!

You'd be able to get more ribs on if they were cut in half. The halves could be moved around to take up any unused space on the grate. I modded my WSM bottom grate with 4 - 6 inch threaded rods, nuts, washers, and wing nuts and added a 3rd grate that I can move up and down depending on how much room I need.

I think the book says the WSM is about 726 sq inches (as sold) and a 3rd grate takes it up over 1000.