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Title: Brinkmann Smoke and Grill Stainless Steel Charcoal Smoker
Post by: desertdog on November 14, 2008, 02:45:42 pm

I can buy one of these brand new for $100.  Anyone have any experience with them?  Or is it better to spend the extra $100 for a WSM?

Title: Re: Brinkmann Smoke and Grill Stainless Steel Charcoal Smoker
Post by: KidCurry on November 14, 2008, 03:07:36 pm
If it is the same as the regular S and G but made out of stainless I would say that for me its not worth it.  Even the stainless is not going to over come the short comings of fire control/temp control.
Title: Re: Brinkmann Smoke and Grill Stainless Steel Charcoal Smoker
Post by: force on November 15, 2008, 12:30:43 am
Just buy it to have it.......
Title: Re: Brinkmann Smoke and Grill Stainless Steel Charcoal Smoker
Post by: azkitch on November 15, 2008, 03:06:58 am
There is a -- or at least was -- some stainless Brinkmann thing with a propane line on CL last week. I B looking for the listing, and if I find it, I'll edit this.
dk

No findee. Your chili rocks, btw.
Title: Re: Brinkmann Smoke and Grill Stainless Steel Charcoal Smoker
Post by: desertdog on November 15, 2008, 07:40:07 am


Thanks, Dave!

I've heard through more investigation that the walls are a pretty thin guage metal...guess I gotta bite the bullet and "splurge" on a WSM.  FOund one for 177.00 + free shipping, but temporarily out of stock.  Go figure.

Title: Re: Brinkmann Smoke and Grill Stainless Steel Charcoal Smoker
Post by: Jaybird on November 15, 2008, 07:52:21 am
They are real good to plant flowers in. That way they don't piss ya off.
Title: Re: Brinkmann Smoke and Grill Stainless Steel Charcoal Smoker
Post by: toys4dlr on November 15, 2008, 08:08:37 am
It would still piss me off, cause the plants would die. 

Dean, You have enough help out here to do it right the first time.  I would have saved a lot of money, just buying a good smoker to begin with.  Heck, just show up to Jay's house and take one.  With so many around, I doubt he would know one was missing.  ;D

Build a UDS if you want to do it on the cheap, mine might have 125 bucks into it and that was with a new drum.

My 2 cents.





 
Title: Re: Brinkmann Smoke and Grill Stainless Steel Charcoal Smoker
Post by: desertdog on November 15, 2008, 08:53:22 am
It would still piss me off, cause the plants would die. 

Dean, You have enough help out here to do it right the first time.  I would have saved a lot of money, just buying a good smoker to begin with.  Heck, just show up to Jay's house and take one.  With so many around, I doubt he would know one was missing.  ;D

Build a UDS if you want to do it on the cheap, mine might have 125 bucks into it and that was with a new drum.

My 2 cents.


I found some food grade barrels in PHX for 15 bucks each, but haven't gotten over to look at them yet.  I doubt they are a heavy gauge, but who knows. 

I think I already knew the Brinks were crap, but needed to hear it from the experts, thanks, Jay, Dave and KC.  I am just such a cheap bastard, sometimes it takes me in directions I shouldn't oughtta go...., but in this case, I was thinking of my wife.  She would approve of a shiney stainless smoker!

If I have a UDS and a WSM in my backyard by Christmas, I'll be a happy man.....now Marina on the other hand.... :-\   that UDS is going to be a tough sell.







 
Title: Re: Brinkmann Smoke and Grill Stainless Steel Charcoal Smoker
Post by: toys4dlr on November 15, 2008, 04:29:34 pm
Build it off site, have it show up with a note from santa.  How can that miss??? ;D
Title: Re: Brinkmann Smoke and Grill Stainless Steel Charcoal Smoker
Post by: KidCurry on November 15, 2008, 09:14:27 pm
My UDS sits on the front porch...the wife does not complain .......much.
Title: Re: Brinkmann Smoke and Grill Stainless Steel Charcoal Smoker
Post by: force on November 16, 2008, 10:50:25 pm
Dave... sounds like you have $125.02 in it......
Title: Re: Brinkmann Smoke and Grill Stainless Steel Charcoal Smoker
Post by: davidh on November 19, 2008, 10:13:57 am
I've had my WSM for about 5 years now and absolutely love it. I have smoked with it when it is 110 degrees outside all the way down to 30 degrees and snowing outside. Once you get the temp set it will hold under any conditions. I've used a cheap Brinkman and what a pain that was. It's worth the money to get the WSM
Title: Re: Brinkmann Smoke and Grill Stainless Steel Charcoal Smoker
Post by: force on November 19, 2008, 08:56:06 pm
wsm are great for sure/./
Title: Re: Brinkmann Smoke and Grill Stainless Steel Charcoal Smoker
Post by: Mr.Bo on November 22, 2008, 09:11:01 pm
I have and still do own both. A WSM is my choice hands down. I can put a brisket on the WSM at night and sleep until I wake up without worry. Can't do that on a Brinkman that I've ever owned.
Title: Re: Brinkmann Smoke and Grill Stainless Steel Charcoal Smoker
Post by: AzQer on November 22, 2008, 10:37:56 pm
Well Dean you know my amswer WSM is the way to go for sure.
Title: Re: Brinkmann Smoke and Grill Stainless Steel Charcoal Smoker
Post by: Crash on November 22, 2008, 10:49:23 pm
I agree w/ Mark......WSM's all the way.  Set it and forget it...kind of.  I also heard that there is a pretty solid AZ team that does amazing things w/ 4 WSM's.  Dont know who they are, but heard they got Rythm and can Q.   ;D
Title: Re: Brinkmann Smoke and Grill Stainless Steel Charcoal Smoker
Post by: VisionQuest220 on November 23, 2008, 12:36:55 am
What is this "WSM" you all speak of?
Title: Re: Brinkmann Smoke and Grill Stainless Steel Charcoal Smoker
Post by: azkitch on December 04, 2008, 08:33:04 am
new spreadsheet program; Windows Spreadsheet Master
Title: Re: Brinkmann Smoke and Grill Stainless Steel Charcoal Smoker
Post by: toys4dlr on December 04, 2008, 08:43:59 am
This R&Q guy, well he cheats with a Stoker.  I mean if you can't man a fire in a WSM, maybe Ping Pong is your thing  ;D

Title: Re: Brinkmann Smoke and Grill Stainless Steel Charcoal Smoker
Post by: force on December 05, 2008, 09:19:04 pm
We should all have to start the fires with two sticks.............
Title: Re: Brinkmann Smoke and Grill Stainless Steel Charcoal Smoker
Post by: azkitch on December 07, 2008, 11:09:51 pm
Les Stroud comp BBQ vs. Bear Gryllis BBQ team?