Really all depends on the quality. What you get at HD and Lowes is generally pure garbage and temp control is a nightmare on most of them. You really just have to look at the welding and how good a fit there is you dont want heat to leak out of there.

Also depends on what you want to do with it. If you like smoked or grilled chicken it doesnt really matter but if you want to do a 12+ hour smoke then you might want to do a lot more research on the exact pit.

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Posted by splastiko

Member since Sep 2009

787 posts

Posted on 9/20/10 at 3:02 pm to Catman88

Here are some spec's on that exact pit,

Features of the All American BBQ Smokers style are:
1.- The best priced BBQ Smokers of its kind (please compare)
2.- Built with 3/16" thick steel plate
3.- All welded construction (No bolts)
4.- Framed, Slide Out, cooking grates
5.- Stainless Steel "stay cool" spring handles
6.- Adjustable air intake
7.- Full size folding table
8.- Temperature gauge port(s)

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Also depends on what you want to do with it. If you like smoked or grilled chicken it doesnt really matter but if you want to do a 12+ hour smoke then you might want to do a lot more research on the exact pit.

I would like to be able to do all of the above

Edit: (taken from their website)

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Since then we have manufactured high quality products ranging from cattle handling equipment to pressure vessels to BBQ grills. It is by making quality products and taking care of our customers that we have stayed in business for 50 years and with your continued support another 50 more. This is our shop, our BBQ smokers and BBQ grills, as well as every thing else we sell, is made here including the fire pits which we press ourselves. The shop has over 18,000 sq feet of fabricating space it also has the machinery to shear, roll, bend , weld, polish, press etc. we can roll a 1.25" thick by 12 feet long steel plate to form a cylinder for your BBQ q smokers. Nobody ever goes that thick but it can be done and regarding the diameter, any is good for us. This ability to take steel plate, not pipe, and turn it into any pit is one of the advantages that allows us to offer you great prices and still be able to ensure high quality.

This post was edited on 9/20/10 at 3:05 pm

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Posted by 91TIGER

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Member since Aug 2006

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Posted on 9/21/10 at 9:03 am to Catman88

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Really all depends on the quality. What you get at HD and Lowes is generally pure garbage and temp control is a nightmare on most of them. You really just have to look at the welding and how good a fit there is you dont want heat to leak out of there.

Also depends on what you want to do with it. If you like smoked or grilled chicken it doesnt really matter but if you want to do a 12+ hour smoke then you might want to do a lot more research on the exact pit.

VERY GOOD ADVICE !!! Read and learn !

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