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02-16-2015, 01:37 PM
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Baby Back
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Pit Barrel Cooker Co.
I am interested in upgrading my Brinkmann el cheapo smoker to this:
Products | Pit Barrel Cooker
Any thoughts?
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02-16-2015, 02:21 PM
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Graduate of BBQ Central
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What is the gauge of the metal?, personally I would have to see/feel it in person.
That sucker could rust out faster then your Brinkmann
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02-16-2015, 03:56 PM
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Baby Back
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bosko
What is the gauge of the metal?, personally I would have to see/feel it in person.
That sucker could rust out faster then your Brinkmann
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I believe it's 18 gauge.
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02-16-2015, 04:01 PM
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Well you can believe in one hand and shit in the other and see which one gets filled first......my $0.02
I have seen this as thin as 26 gauge.....scary shit
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02-16-2015, 04:44 PM
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Not sure Vermin999 may have had some experience with the PBC, you might wait an see if he post a response. Several here have just built their own UDS very similar.
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02-16-2015, 04:51 PM
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Baby Back
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I know that there is some satisfaction derived from DYI, however with my work schedule time is the one thing I don't have. I will await a response before making a decision.
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02-16-2015, 06:18 PM
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God O'Que
Join Date: Oct 2009
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I haven't tried one but have heard nothing but great things about these cookers. My only experience is using a UDS and they are awesome cookers too. Just to throw a wrench in your plan a 18" WSM can be had for the same price and they are awesome cookers too!!! Good luck and let us know what you get and we like pics!
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Weber 22.5 OTG with Weber Rotisserie
18" WSM
Weber Jumbo Joe
UDS
Weber Q100
Santa Maria Style Grill
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02-17-2015, 01:17 AM
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Wizard of Que
Join Date: Dec 2011
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You can build a basic UDS for under $100. That there my friend is throwing your money away. Really when you get down to it, a UDS only takes a few hours to build. What you get out of the whole deal is experience. I built one 3 years ago and have not looked back.
Max's UDS Build Up To Date
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Brinkmann Vertical Charcoal Smoker
Weber Spirit E-320 Propane
Weber One-Touch Silver 22-1/2"
Weber Jumbo Joe 18"
Weber Smokey Joe Gold 14"
Fully Functional UDS 22.5" Dual Layer
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02-17-2015, 10:21 AM
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BBQ NOOB
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From what I hear, the PBC is hard to beat. lots of folks using it
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05-06-2015, 06:39 PM
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Baby Back
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Well, I ended up buying one on Monday. It should be arriving Friday!!!
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05-06-2015, 09:01 PM
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God O'Que
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BuffaloBBQ
Well, I ended up buying one on Monday. It should be arriving Friday!!!
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Congrats, show us some unboxing pics when ya get and of course your break-in cook!!!
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Weber 22.5 OTG with Weber Rotisserie
18" WSM
Weber Jumbo Joe
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Weber Q100
Santa Maria Style Grill
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05-07-2015, 10:59 AM
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Yep I'd like to see it too.
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05-07-2015, 11:15 AM
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Baby Back
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vermin999
Congrats, show us some unboxing pics when ya get and of course your break-in cook!!!
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Originally Posted by bbquzz
Yep I'd like to see it too.
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Most certainly! Bought a couple of whole chickens for the first cook.
Honestly, I thought people forgot about me after I bought the BBQ Pro offset smoker/grill...no responses. 
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05-07-2015, 04:42 PM
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Wizard of Que
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We want pics!!!!!!
Well paint season has begun, I have 4 to paint this year. anyone else?
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Brinkmann Trailmaster Limited
Brinkmann Vertical Charcoal Smoker
Weber Spirit E-320 Propane
Weber One-Touch Silver 22-1/2"
Weber Jumbo Joe 18"
Weber Smokey Joe Gold 14"
Fully Functional UDS 22.5" Dual Layer
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05-07-2015, 04:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Max
We want pics!!!!!!
Well paint season has begun, I have 4 to paint this year. anyone else?
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yepper......bought a new grinding wheel yesterday
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05-07-2015, 04:49 PM
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Wizard of Que
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Hell you should come out, make a day of it. Cook up some eats, and paint the smokes/ grills. Too bad it is gonna rain this weekend.
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Brinkmann Trailmaster Limited
Brinkmann Vertical Charcoal Smoker
Weber Spirit E-320 Propane
Weber One-Touch Silver 22-1/2"
Weber Jumbo Joe 18"
Weber Smokey Joe Gold 14"
Fully Functional UDS 22.5" Dual Layer
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05-07-2015, 04:52 PM
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Graduate of BBQ Central
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Ya I'll get right on it...haul a 500 pound grill 100 miles to see you.....LOLOOOLLLOOO!!!! 
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05-07-2015, 04:56 PM
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Wizard of Que
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Why not? :P
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Brinkmann Trailmaster Limited
Brinkmann Vertical Charcoal Smoker
Weber Spirit E-320 Propane
Weber One-Touch Silver 22-1/2"
Weber Jumbo Joe 18"
Weber Smokey Joe Gold 14"
Fully Functional UDS 22.5" Dual Layer
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05-07-2015, 04:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Max
Why not? :P
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Actually it would be better then the root canal I'm getting tomorrow
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08-30-2015, 06:07 PM
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Baby Back
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