S J. Gold Mini WSM Smoker
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Brannon:
Regarding the 13.5 accessory grill. I bought the 13.5" grill at Academy Sports, but it is probably available elsewhere. It is China made, not as sturdy as Weber. After a few smokes, it was virtually impossible to get the 14" rack into the lower part of the barrel, due to residue build-up. I just set the small grill on top of the foiled terracotta disc at the bottom, using the 14" for the top. LDW
Regarding the 13.5 accessory grill. I bought the 13.5" grill at Academy Sports, but it is probably available elsewhere. It is China made, not as sturdy as Weber. After a few smokes, it was virtually impossible to get the 14" rack into the lower part of the barrel, due to residue build-up. I just set the small grill on top of the foiled terracotta disc at the bottom, using the 14" for the top. LDW
How did the paint job hold up? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Hard to say just yet. Overall it looks great, but there are about 3 tiny spots where it speckled a little. If I had to guess, I would say that's my fault because I didn't think to wipe down the bucket between the time I cut it and the time I painted it. I just flipped it over and went to town (I'm a total noob at this type of stuff) and it's possible it just little places where aluminum shavings got under the paint.
I can say this, the rest of the paint (besides the specles looks great. It hasn't fadded or anything.
Then again, who knows. If you want to wait a few months to paint, I'll give you a better update after more use.
LDean Thanks for the grill info. I looked everywhere for a cheap grill grate and found nothing. Academy Sports does not have a location in St. Louis.
Justin: I will probably paint the cooker this weekend. I figure the more I fire it up the more grease and gunk will get on the outside making it even harder to get a good coat of paint on there.
Justin: I will probably paint the cooker this weekend. I figure the more I fire it up the more grease and gunk will get on the outside making it even harder to get a good coat of paint on there.
Makes sense. I painted mine first for the same reasons.
I think it's going to hold up fine. It definitely didn't fade or seem to have any issue sticking to the aluminum. Only time will tell, but even if it wears off over time, it would only take about 5 minutes to spray it down again.
What color are you going to go with?
I think it's going to hold up fine. It definitely didn't fade or seem to have any issue sticking to the aluminum. Only time will tell, but even if it wears off over time, it would only take about 5 minutes to spray it down again.
What color are you going to go with?
George Curtis
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ok, i've got my pot ready to go. well, i will when i get the sticky tape off that held the label on. how have you gotten yers off.?
George Curtis
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thanks guys, i tried wd40 but it didn't phase it.
I have the silver model and I think it works great. I've seen people mention the gold model is really good for this mod because the vents are on the sides more like a regular WSM. Personally, I say whatever is cheapest is the one to go with. I had no problem controlling the temps in the silver during yesterdays long cook.
I have the silver model and I think it works great. I've seen people mention the gold model is really good for this mod because the vents are on the sides more like a regular WSM. Personally, I say whatever is cheapest is the one to go with. I had no problem controlling the temps in the silver during yesterdays long cook. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I have the SJS, and I bought the tamale pot back when this first thread started. I still havent built it yet, but its coming. I am visting my bro in law in st louis in a few weeks, and I am going to build one of these for him. Should I get the SJG since it would have less of an ash issue as the vents are on the side? Or is the SJS better from a temp. control perspective? I guess there might be someone with both, but opinions from anyone that has one or the other is appreciated. Thanks!
George Curtis
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i only have the sjs so thats what i'm gonna be using. my bil says he will give me his old sjg but who knows. right now i think the sjs is the way to go cuz it can also be used as intended as a regular grill and we know its better doing that than the sjg.
I have both. I've only used the gold so far and it's been great. I think it's pretty much perfect for this application but I HATED it as a grill...which is the reason I got the silver in the first place.
My gut reaction is (if you are buying new) to recommend that if you plan on using it primarily as a smoker, go with the gold and if you want a multi-tasker, then get the silver.
If you are buying used off Craigslist, grab whatevers cheapest and don't think twice about it.
My gut reaction is (if you are buying new) to recommend that if you plan on using it primarily as a smoker, go with the gold and if you want a multi-tasker, then get the silver.
If you are buying used off Craigslist, grab whatevers cheapest and don't think twice about it.
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