BKahuna wrote:

> On Fri, 17 Sep 2004 18:08:29 GMT, "~ ElektraMan ~" >
> wrote:
>
>
>>Mike,
>>
>>Save yourself a lot of trouble and get a WSM. I have a unit like your NBBD
>>and after getting a WSM I turned it (the NBBD) into a lump making device. It
>>works GREAT for that purpose Much better at making lump than the purpose
>>it was intended for.
>
>
> Thanks for the reply Steve, but one of my three smokers is WSM. I
> used the NBBD for a couple of years before I got the Weber and believe
> it or not, there are some times when I don't want to use Weber.
>
> With all its faults, sometimes I miss the hands on tending required to
> get good results with the NBBD. It may be more primitive, but I've
> gotten some really good results with it in the past. Besides, it does
> have the advantage of cooking a large amount of meat without having to
> remove the top tier to futz with the stuff on the bottom.
>
> I prefer to think that they can complement each other.

Yea, they each have their advantages/disadvantages. And like you say
the NBBD style is easier for large quanties. Though the WSM could
probably do a couple of nice size butts and a turkey. That can produce
lots of smoked meats.

BBQ