Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24...Mods/Burn In/1st Cook/1st Impressions

The Woodwind Pro 24 is My latest purchase of a dedicated Pellet Smoker. This Smoker gives Me the Options that no other Pellet Grill at this time offers. I predict that this design and option of the Smoke Box is the Future of all new Pellet Smokers. Time will tell...........Metal On! \🔥/

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Love the Mods Ken! Awesome New Cooker! Thanks for the mention, Enjoy!

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Hey Thanks for checking it out Tom!

[@pimpmygrill9915]

Have you seen our mods for the Pro 24? We make a folding/tilting front shelf and slide out rack systems 😎

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

👍Thanks I'll give it a look! Metal On! \🔥/

[@gregmccutchan.]

Salt and smoke is all it needs. Words to live by.

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Hi Greg........Hope You are doing well! Yep......that's all some Que needs! Metal On My Brother! \🔥/

[@mikesr3011]

I really like what you did to your WW Pro (good job)! Just out of curiosity, did you look at the Weber Searwood? If so what is your opinion of it? I need to purchase a new pellet grill and I'm considering the CC Woodwind Pro 24 and the Weber Searwood 600.

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Thanks for checking out my Vid! 👍 I would recommend watching my other Vids on the CCWW Pro also. 👍 I don't believe Weber had released the Searwood at the time I bought this one. I will tell You to consider how you would clean out the Fire Pot before every cook. The CC takes 5 seconds. That is huge for me. The CC has Stainless body parts......That's important to me. You have to decide what is important to You. I would recommend watching as many Vids and reviews on both so you make the right decision. Don't rush into it......do the research and let me know what you get. Metal On! \🔥/

[@mikesr3011]

@@HeavyMetalBarBQue Thanks for taking the time to share your views. I agree with you...." Don't Rush ". Good advice.

[@tri-tipjunkie]

Nice smoker the mods are the best part of your videos. 👍

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Thanks.......It is My Thing. 😁 👍 \🔥/

[@pauljackson8247]

The chrome plating on my top grills has started to come off on mine after a year, great idea with the 1 piece stainless ones, I’m sure you know now as this video is from a year ago but the butterfly should only be open to get the wood chunks smouldering then you shut it so it doesn’t catch alight, if there’s flames then there’s little smoke, I use a blow torch to get the edges glowing then you don’t need to open the butterfly at all as long as you top up before it burns out, keep on smoking and cheers from UK 🇬🇧 👍🏻👊🏻🥃

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Hi Paul from UK! What You say is exactly correct. I found that the chips and chunks will smolder better with just the butterfly left closed. I never open it anymore. They start to smolder just from the heat of the metal. 🤘 More smoke from smoldering wood........ No smoke from Ignited wood. 👍 Metal On My Friend. \🔥/

[@pauljackson8247]

@@HeavyMetalBarBQue I wish I could post a picture, literally just finished some dino ribs on mine 👊🏻🥃

[@scottdefrates]

Great video, what size is the rack you replaced the two small top rack with? Can you tell me where you got it? Thanks

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Hey Scott....Thanks for checking out my Vid! The stainless top grate is from my KBQ-C 60/SS BBQ PIT ...... Google it.....it's bad ass! Metal On! \🔥/

[@AlexSmith-ej7dt]

I got one! It broke on my 3rd cook! Apparently, someone at the factory forgot to put the shear pin on the auger where it connects to the motor

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

That Sucks! I'll keep an eye on it.....Thanks! \🔥/

[@rootboycooks]

That's a nice grill, Ken! Good luck with it! Rootboy Approved! 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Hi Sal! I make 'em work. 👍 🍺🤘🤘

[@peterodriguez2364]

Nice smoker. I'm looking to get me one soon. I have a question. What is the butterfly opening??. Access to the chunk of wood in the little box? Or opening the burn pot. Curious as to how that works. Thanks for any info and thank you for th video.

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

It opens to let the fire hit the chips or chunks in the drawer. Found it best to just slightly crack it.....because the chips will ignite without a lot of smoke. Have found with a Pellet grill it's best to use a SmokeTube filled with chips....they will Smolder for a long time. This design of this grill is cool and cleaver.......but it doesn't work like it's claimed to. Best if you leave the valve closed......the chips will eventually start to smolder in time. Just get a SmokeTube. 👍 \🔥/

[@mikesr3011]

Where did you purchase the SS grates from?

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Hi Mike! Well......these were SS grates from my KBQ C60 all stainless stick burner pit. If You've never heard of it.......check out my Vids. It's a real innovator . 👍 \🔥/

[@tommanning7337]

That’s awesome!!!!! Metal on 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Thanks Brother! You know it.....Metal On! \🔥/

[@dr.lopuckdds2603]

WOW, just bought one and waiting for delivery, but this is exactly what i needed know. First what gasket material is that and second where did you get those SS grills and drip pan…Amazon? Great presentation….Thanks!

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Hi Doc.......Thanks for checking out my Vid. I have a couple other Vids using this smoker, hope you find time to watch them. The gasket is Lavalock 1/2" x1/8" got it on Amazon. The stainless grate is from one of my other grills....the KBQ C-60 SS wood burning smoker. You will like the Woodwind Pro.......having the ash clean out and ash bucket makes it nice so as to not have to take all the grates and drip pan out every time. 👍

[@gumarro72]

Stainless steel is steel, so magnets do stick to it. You might be thinking aluminum. That's the one magnets don't stick to.

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikesr3011]

My 2 cents if I may....all depends on what grade of stainless steel you are talking about. 18/8, 304, and 316 stainless steel are considered not magnetic. You are partially correct though, some stainless grades are magnetic. What grade of stainless is the CC Woodwind Pro made of?

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Well the FirePot and Heat deflector box and the box that chips go in are true 304 stainless.....magnet won't stick and these parts will last forever. The drip pan and cook chamber body is a cheaper stainless, magnet sticks, but is Stainless and should hold up for a long time. No issues of rust or deterioration yet. Metal On! \🔥/

[@mikesr3011]

@@HeavyMetalBarBQue Thanks....I was directing my response to @gumarro72 's statement "Stainless steel is steel, so magnets do stick to it. You might be thinking aluminum. That's the one magnets don't stick to." It's apparent that he doesn't possess much knowledge about stainless steel grades!

[@BasedBoomer1337]

Makes me want to trade in my green mountain.

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

I looked at a GMG.........this one lets Me play. 👍 Thanks for checking out my Vid! 🤘

[@DregGayton777]

What did you end up getting? I am GMG thru and thru and looking at Ledge 2.0 but this camp chef 24 pro has me intrigued! Especially the side burner.

[@BasedBoomer1337]

@@DregGayton777 I've had a GMG Daniel Boone Prime Plus (aka Ledge) for over 3 years. Haven't been too happy with it. Been meaning to sell it for awhile. Just don't like the flavor of pellet grills plus all the maintenance needed on them. Hoping to get an offset sometime soon.

[@John_Redcorn_]

Just because its magnetic doesnt mean its not stainless. There is no “true stainless”. It depends on the crystal structure: if its martensitic its more magnetic, if its austenitic its less (or none). Stainless steel just means it has a minimum % of chromium. I forget the amount, something like 10-15%

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Appreciate the info. 👍 Metal On! \🔥/

[@jimkinter6952]

Looks delicious. Another great video!!

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Hi there Jim! Good to hear from You! Hope You are well......Metal On! \🔥/

[@davidfuertes1973]

🔥🤘🏼interesting grill

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

It is! Check out my new Vid......I'm burning full splits! 🔥 LOL!!!! 🤘😎

[@charliebush5667]

What happened to keeping it simple for smoking

[@JBsBBQ]

looks sweet bro, after they iron out some kinks this is def the future. great video

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Hey JB! Hey didn't I see You with a Pellet Smoker recently? They do make it nice and trouble free, instead of tending to a firebox. 🔥

[@paull8467]

Can you share think for the grates?

[@bendixon3728]

Ken - just found your vid while nearing pulling the trigger on the Woodwind Pro. Can you bullet point out what mods you did to this, and what after-market components you need to replicate? Appreciate it sir!

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Hey Ben, Thanks for checking out My Vid! 👍 Well I basically covered up all the gaps and holes with gasket material and furnace tape. Used my true Stainless Grates from my KBQ C-60 smoker. I always use a shallow drip pan with water added to catch drippings and to add moister. And then I propped up the grease pan to be level and not on an angle. You gotta watch my New Vid......I burn real wood Splits in it without the use of that smoke box. Wild Stuff! 🔥👍 Metal On! 🤘

[@AngryBullBBQ]

You have any issue with pellets feeding above auger but not really pulling from sides. So runs out with plenty pellets in hopper? Ive had mine about 1 month. The 36

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Hey Bro.........can't say that has been an issue for me. I'm always lifting the hopper lid and giving things a stir. Haven't done an overnight with a full hopper yet with it. I love this Pit for the easy clean out of the fire pot. In five seconds it's ready to fire up, without taking the grates, drip pan ,and heat deflector out. Oh.....and it's Stainless where it counts. 🤘 Thanks for checking out my Vid. Metal On! \🔥/

[@AngryBullBBQ]

I reached out to cano chef and they said that’s the way it is. I’d say disappointing as so many pellet bbq’ers talk about overnight cooks and the pellet mantra. Set and forget.

[@AngryBullBBQ]

Camp chef

[@HellYeahKimballsBBQ]

Sweet grill and mods brother! The handy drip pan is the best thing ever for these style cookers. Did the same in my 980. Love your pellet hopper reason to that stupid thing they have you put in. My guess they must have that so they don't get sued when the 1st goof stuffs his finger in the auger and hell happens, lol. Pray no one ever think that might even be a good idea!

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Hey Rob! Yeah.......I do guess they have to put a guard in for the challenged of us. 🤣 Hope You are doing well.......I don't get to do much QueTubing anymore. Give 'em Hell Bro! 🤘

[@internetonsetadd]

Is the pellet grill smoke box the greatest leap forward mankind has made in this century?

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Watch my Latest Video and You will see the answer is No! Metal On!!! \🔥/

[@javar2r3ra]

Not if you have to turn it up to 300⁰ to get them to activate...and not if they're then going to ignite like that. Do yourselves a favor and get the Lonestar Grillz Pellet Smoker and use their wood chips. Now THAT is an excellent setup.

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

@@javar2r3ra Watch My most recent Vid where I Burn real wood splits this pit..... Now This is an Excellent setup! \🔥/

[@tomm9493]

Great video. I just got one. I did the initial bur, but haven't cooked on it yet. Hey, anyone ever tell you sound a little bit like John McEnroe? If only you could volley like he used to! ;-)

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

John huh......LOL I'l take that as a compliment. 😁 Cool....You will like this pit! 👍 Check out my latest Vids......I burn wood splits in it! 🔥 No recommended........but That's What I Do! 🤘 Metal On! \🔥/

[@KenRupin]

Do you have a link to the grates you used?

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Sorry Ken.....they are from my KBQ C-60 smoker, they just happened to fit. Metal On! \🔥/

[@jimd714]

One of my biggest gripes on my new woodwind pro is the two piece upper grates, not being able to slide the grate out. Where did you get your grates?

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Jim these grates are from my KBQ C60/SS smoker......True Stainless. 👍 I got lucky that these just happened to fit. I originally had thoughts of welding the two pieces together........or getting some stainless wire to connect together. Hope this helps. 👍 Have you burned your hand pulling out the smoke box???🔥 I gotta do something about that.

[@jimd714]

@@HeavyMetalBarBQue I was hoping for a better solution than mine. I utilized a "jerky rack" from my old DLX. I set the two piece upper rack on top of it. I'll probably bolt everything together.. I don't have a problem with the hot smoke box. When I was young I was a Navy boiler tech, so I'm used to handling hot stuff..

[@racertrader]

@@jimd714 it looks like you can get the shelving from KBQ. The dimensions are 325mm x 530mm (12.75" x 20.75"). I assume those will work in the WW24 Pro.

[@microsoftwii]

Did the felt gasket help with your leaks? My leaks are really bad now

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Yes it solved the leak problem with the cook chamber,......and there were a lot of gaps. Now during start up, I still get smoke coming out down below at the ash cup. 👍

[@microsoftwii]

@@HeavyMetalBarBQue Thank you for replying! Would the grease buildup where I put the Gasket? I have a huge pool of greese now, but I am afraid to put the gasket there to cover the leaks then it just builds up inside of my campchef. What did you do?

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

I see..........well, I always use a shallow drip pan with all my cooks. Only use it when smoking, so using a pan is easy. I had that grease problem with my Treager pit......hated all that grease and constant cleaning. Started using a grip pan and use other grills for grilling and searing. Hope this helps. 🤘

[@Carnivorefitness2024]

Many many years ago on a dessert shore!!!!!!

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

😎 🤘

[@simplycollecting5148]

where did you buy your stainless steel grates? what size did you buy?

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Thanks for the question! They are from my KBQ C-60/SS wood smoker. Got lucky and they are the same length......the width is a little short, but that's ok. They are true 304 Stainless. I'm sure you may find some grates on amazon that may work for you. Hey.....check out my latest Vids......I burn wood splits in this pit! 🔥👍 \🔥/

[@keithneal9422]

I’ve had the wwpro36 for months. The set temp and grill temp runs about 20° Under. A hassle indeed.

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Hey Thanks for checking out My Vid! Yep they are never accurate....at least You know what's up and make adjustments. 👍 Have You burned your hand sliding out the smoker box??? This design is terrible......and if pulled out completely.....the weight is so great it's almost impossible to hold up. Besides that......I Love this Pit! 👍 Smoke On Bro! \🔥/

[@keithneal9422]

@@HeavyMetalBarBQue loved your vid and subbed! YES. Been burned!!!! That thing gets hot as Hades. Need R&D bigtime! I know the rig and can now milk it regarding temp. PID, what the actual F. I love your idea of run the temp probe from the control we got with the grill and run it straight to the grate. Just need to look at one app! I’ve been running a second probe from a ink bird to the grill like a dummy! 2 apps. Blah. I like all your mods and find them logical. I’ll be watching you AMIGO. Thanks!

[@jwamerica84]

Smoke Daddy did it first. Kinda surprised Camp Chef didn’t get sued.

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Sorry.....Smoke Daddy Not the first. I was burning wood chunks 8 years ago like this. And a guy Jen-U-Wine Jerry......look him up! The thing about the Camp Chef design is......You can Reload. This has always been the issue. I also believe Pitts and Smitts has something similar. Thanks for watching!

[@Appytail]

I would also add... Stop opening the god dam cover !!!

[@Appytail]

What I hate with most smokers or BBQ is that most grill don't fit in a dish washer. Fuck !!!

[@timothysteadham331]

You do realize that a steel alloy is considered stainless if it has a chromium content off at least 12%. No where in that definition do you see anything about being ferromagnetic or not. There are several grades of stainless steel that are ferromagnetic and I assure you they are “true” stainless steel.

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

I appreciate your comment.........time will tell if they rust or not. Then we will know if they are true Stainless. Metal On!

[@charliebush5667]

It's too much computer for a distance to smoke something

[@javar2r3ra]

I didn't realize you had to turn the temp up so high to finally get those wood chunks to smolder. Oh, with those modifications, and those wood chunks igniting, I see a grease fire in your future.

[@whaattheef2169]

I put wood chips and the fire started instantly and then added my chunks and caught fire right away

[@javar2r3ra]

@@whaattheef2169 yeah, but wood chips you're right back to adding wood like a stick burner. No thanks.

[@whaattheef2169]

@@javar2r3ra well it’s still a pellet grill, and yes the inconvenience of adding wood sucks but it’s worth it for the flavor you get compared to any other pellet grill.

[@javar2r3ra]

@@whaattheef2169 guess you've never used a Lone Star Grillz Pellet Smoker. You don't have to do all that crap to get stick burner quality smoke flavor.

[@whaattheef2169]

@@javar2r3ra well just going off the facts that the offset enthusiast throw out everytime they review a pellet smoker. Pellets can only give you so much flavor

[@Fishin_Carolina]

Awesome setup! And my God you sound like such a yinzer

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Hahaha! Yep......Go Stillers! Metal On! \🔥/

[@Fishin_Carolina]

@@HeavyMetalBarBQue go Stillers!

[@Carnivorefitness2024]

For 1200$ they dont give you ss grates wtf

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

I hear Ya! They claim the uppers are........But I'm going with what I know is True Stainless. 🤘 Metal On Gary! 🤘🍺 🤘

[@johnknapp6328]

Looks Interesting, pork butt had nice color.

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Hey John! I know You are a Charcoal Guy..........I hope to have something You will enjoy......one of these days. 😁

[@johnknapp6328]

@@HeavyMetalBarBQue Current pellet grill interesting with wood box, I like the simplicity of my kettle.

[@bigboylife5463]

I can’t get past the Pittsburgh accent lol

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Go Stillers!

[@stevelogan5475]

Ken, sorry with late post, still recovering from my accident, nice smoker/grill, check my post on that Cecarol smoker cause I had a question for you about the Traeger

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Ok Steve......my thoughts on a new Pellet Smoker?????? Well I can say I've been looking at this Camp Chef since it came out a little over six months ago, and also several other brands....the new Traeger Ironwood being at the top of my list. I really like the design of the fire pot and ash and grease clean out. But the price is $1700.00. The new designed grease tray isn't True Stainless which is a let down for that much money. Also looked at the Z Grills, Weber, RecTec, GrillaGrills,and few others.....but kept coming back to the Camp Chef for $1200.00. The 24" is big enough....but not too big. So.......I would say the Traeger would be a good decision, if you go that way. Tom Horsman does a lot of pellet grill reviews.....do You watch him? Well......Take care My Friend! 👍

[@stevelogan5475]

@Heavy Metal Bar-B-Que I'm sorry but I do not watch him, yes $1700.00is a little steep, do the wood pellets smoke the meat as well as chunk/log Firewood?. I have never had wood pellet smoked meats

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Steve I will tell You..... pellets will never be as good as real splits of wood. But......there is the ease and convenience of using one of these style cookers. I used Traeger Pellets back when I first got my Lil Tex Traeger........they were ok, but I thought pricey. Started using anything that was a bargain and produced in the USA. I don't really see much a difference. For added Real Wood Smoke Flavor I would recommend using a Smoke Tube loaded with Wood Chips. 👍 Or if You get a Woodwind.......burn some Chunks in it's Smoke Box. 👍 Hope this all helps.....I'm here for more questions. 👍

[@stevelogan5475]

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[@stevelogan5475]

@@HeavyMetalBarBQue thanks pal, I will probably just go with an off set type smoker with a wood box large enough to hold shorter split wood or chunks of wood, we smoke with hickory or a mix of 70% hickory & 30 % apple wood, depends on what I'm smoking

[@BBQ_JerrY]

lol