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Post by trailboss on Mar 10, 2023 18:04:01 GMT -5
Unfortunately, living in the greater Phoenix area decent wood for cooking comes at a high price. Therefore, I cheat.
I start off with wood in the firebox for a few hours, transition to coals in the cooking chamber, and it takes very little coal to maintain °225 in the cooking chamber.
If I lived in Oakville California like Ted, I would use strictly oak.
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Post by urbino on Mar 10, 2023 18:37:42 GMT -5
Sounds like you use it a little bit more like a charcoal smoker, Charlie, where they put some blocks of hardwood in with the coals.
A quick search says half to fully seasoned oak is $100-150 for about a third of a cord, around here. That seems like it would work out to some pretty expensive meals.
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Post by trailboss on Mar 10, 2023 19:11:55 GMT -5
Our local firewood dealer for Pecan… oak is non-existent:
“ 4'X6' STACK: 36FT³ (.906M³-1.019M³)
$365”
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Post by toshtego on Mar 10, 2023 19:27:02 GMT -5
A Weber is all you really need. Go with the larger one if their regular size is too small. 26 inch diameter? Get the motorized rotisserie for sure.
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Post by Silver on Mar 10, 2023 19:44:21 GMT -5
Sounds like you use it a little bit more like a charcoal smoker, Charlie, where they put some blocks of hardwood in with the coals. A quick search says half to fully seasoned oak is $100-150 for about a third of a cord, around here. That seems like it would work out to some pretty expensive meals. That's what I do. A pork shoulder takes me about 2 chimneys of charcoal (not the briquettes!) and a mix of chunks and chips of various hardwoods. I like a mix of hickory and cherry. |
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Post by urbino on Mar 10, 2023 22:01:37 GMT -5
Those are heavy and fragile, no? I know that they are heavy, but I don't know if they are fragile. They actually make a copy that I think I'm going to get that's made the same, but instead of ceramic or whatever, they are made of triple walled steel. I'm curious what brand has triple steel walls, Ron. I haven't seen one. I've seen double, but not triple. |
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Post by Plainsman on Mar 10, 2023 22:16:42 GMT -5
I need to get a grill. Tired of dropping buffalo steaks on hot coals. Too much crunchy stuff on ‘em.
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Post by toshtego on Mar 10, 2023 23:38:55 GMT -5
I need to get a grill. Tired of dropping buffalo steaks on hot coals. Too much crunchy stuff on ‘em. I get that. Especially since the hot coals are buffalo chips. I read about you Nebraska prairie dwellers.  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 10, 2023 23:44:50 GMT -5
I know that they are heavy, but I don't know if they are fragile. They actually make a copy that I think I'm going to get that's made the same, but instead of ceramic or whatever, they are made of triple walled steel. I'm curious what brand has triple steel walls, Ron. I haven't seen one. I've seen double, but not triple. Char-Griller E06614 AKORN Jr. Portable Kamado Charcoal Grill, Red "Description The Char-Griller Acorn Jr. Kamado Kooker portable Charcoal grill features dual dampers, heat Gauge, & Triple wall steel with insulation to deliver a superior grilling experience. The cast iron cooking grates keep flare-ups low & you can grill more with less charcoal. Our easy dump ash pan makes cleans up quick & easy, The hinged lid allows for easy access & keeps the lid in place while you cook. The AKORN Jr. Kamado Kooker offers easy mobility & portability with built in handles & a locking lid. Perfect for tailgating, camping, Park grilling or backyard barbecuing. Primary cooking area: 153 square". Color: red. Triple wall steel, holds heat like ceramic, easy mobility, dual damper " |
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Post by Gypo on Mar 11, 2023 1:53:43 GMT -5
Our local firewood dealer for Pecan… oak is non-existent: “ 4'X6' STACK: 36FT³ (.906M³-1.019M³) $365” Borrowed a wood splitter over half way through my pile out front about 20 cords of walnut. 2 and 1/2 of oak split stacked from hand splitter and almost that much in Madrone in a pile hand split. Over a cord of big chunks Cedar for kindling. Got lots more Oak over at the ranch to cut and split. |
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Post by just ol ed on Mar 11, 2023 10:50:29 GMT -5
living alone, swapped my 4-burner CharBroil outdoor to guy who does some of my yard work. Small indoor G.Forman can hold 2 avg size beef patties, only cook one at a time. ClubCadet mower & trimmer have served me well for long time. same fella does the maintenance on them & the snowblower.
Ed
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Post by trailboss on Mar 11, 2023 12:16:18 GMT -5
Our local firewood dealer for Pecan… oak is non-existent: “ 4'X6' STACK: 36FT³ (.906M³-1.019M³) $365” Borrowed a wood splitter over half way through my pile out front about 20 cords of walnut. 2 and 1/2 of oak split stacked from hand splitter and almost that much in Madrone in a pile hand split. Over a cord of big chunks Cedar for kindling. Got lots more Oak over at the ranch to cut and split. Lumberjack privilege! 😉 |
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Post by urbino on Mar 11, 2023 19:51:18 GMT -5
living alone, swapped my 4-burner CharBroil outdoor to guy who does some of my yard work. Small indoor G.Forman can hold 2 avg size beef patties, only cook one at a time. ClubCadet mower & trimmer have served me well for long time. same fella does the maintenance on them & the snowblower. Ed The Cub Cadet dealer here keeps banker's hours through the week and is closed on weekends. Makes it tough to do business with them. |
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Post by urbino on Mar 12, 2023 15:49:36 GMT -5
I think I've got analysis paralysis on all forms of outdoor appliances. I'm vapor locked.
Anybody used or know much about the PK grills?
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Post by urbino on Mar 13, 2023 20:12:52 GMT -5
Well, it's a Makita mower and trimmer, and a Weber Kettle. In both cases, it was the combination of features, after-market, and price that did the trick.
Thanks for all the input.
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 13, 2023 20:24:51 GMT -5
Congrats!
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Post by Silver on Mar 13, 2023 20:46:33 GMT -5
Well, it's a Makita mower and trimmer, and a Weber Kettle. In both cases, it was the combination of features, after-market, and price that did the trick. Thanks for all the input. Congrats, urb! I personally am looking forward to throwing a pork shoulder on my Weber and pushing my mower around the yard. I have about a month of waiting before I can do that up here. |
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Post by urbino on Mar 13, 2023 20:55:24 GMT -5
Well, it's a Makita mower and trimmer, and a Weber Kettle. In both cases, it was the combination of features, after-market, and price that did the trick. Thanks for all the input. Congrats, urb! I personally am looking forward to throwing a pork shoulder on my Weber and pushing my mower around the yard. I have about a month of waiting before I can do that up here. Heh. Can't say I'm looking forward to using the mower in my climate, but the grass has to be cut, and this one will make it reasonably painless to do. The grill is a more interesting implement.  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 13, 2023 21:41:41 GMT -5
Well, it's a Makita mower and trimmer, and a Weber Kettle. In both cases, it was the combination of features, after-market, and price that did the trick. Thanks for all the input. Congrats, urb! I personally am looking forward to throwing a pork shoulder on my Weber and pushing my mower around the yard. I have about a month of waiting before I can do that up here. I mowed last week and it needs it again. We have a spare room. |
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Post by Silver on Mar 13, 2023 21:43:12 GMT -5
I think I can wait a bit.
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 13, 2023 21:44:10 GMT -5
I think I can wait a bit. But it's warm and pretty with lots of flowers. |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Mar 15, 2023 10:13:53 GMT -5
 I also have been working in yard, pulled a muscle tipping a heavy lawn sweeper load, did 5 heavy loads, Old Brain don’t work so good, yard is ready for a second cut, glad I bought a Toro Zero zturn with My Ride. Garbage pickup today, potting my muckers on wife fussed at me said go sit down Old Man I’ll put out the trash. Damn that hurts as much as the pulled muscle!🤨
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 15, 2023 11:27:42 GMT -5
I also have been working in yard, pulled a muscle tipping a heavy lawn sweeper load, did 5 heavy loads, Old Brain don’t work so good, yard is ready for a second cut, glad I bought a Toro Zero zturn with My Ride. Garbage pickup today, potting my muckers on wife fussed at me said go sit down Old Man I’ll put out the trash. Damn that hurts as much as the pulled muscle!🤨 Yep. My wife is spending more time taking care of me these days. |
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Post by urbino on Mar 21, 2023 20:43:43 GMT -5
Well, no, actually. I'm not getting a Makita mower. It got damaged in shipping and returned, never making it to me. Home Depot wasn't willing to expedite a replacement, so now I have a Milwaukee mower. I have one of their angle grinders that uses the same batteries, so I guess that works out okay, aside from the aggravation and delay.
They told me I could keep the Makita trimmer, no charge. Not sure what I'll do with a trimmer I have no batteries for. Either sell it or buy some batteries, I guess.
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I also have been working in yard, pulled a muscle tipping a heavy lawn sweeper load, did 5 heavy loads, Old Brain don’t work so good, yard is ready for a second cut, glad I bought a Toro Zero zturn with My Ride. Garbage pickup today, potting my muckers on wife fussed at me said go sit down Old Man I’ll put out the trash. Damn that hurts as much as the pulled muscle!🤨