Is the Workhorse Pits 1975 Still King? 2024 Update for Offset Smokers with smoke collectors 24x48"

[@bigphilssmokers4035]

Thank for the shoutout for Blue Smoke and Big Phil’s

[@justinrabidoux]

I’ve owned a 1975W for a few years. I love it. But I still watch all your review videos and learn a lot. They’re so helpful to people in the decision making process.

[@paulterronez2839]

I bought a BSS in December. I love it, 24 x 60, 3/8 in. thick. I still watch your videos, I think they are helpful to people still looking for their pit.

[@Dan-fc1nc]

Props to Smokemaster D for another great video. It's evident you put a ton of time into this one. I'm on a Patriot Pit. Top tier in my opinion. Still built one at a time. Gotta love that.

[@cruisecontoltravelcentral6220]

What was the wait time?

[@ezmendez81]

I own a Murillo mainly because I live in California. Absolutely love it. I went with the top grate and instead of a plancha I got a 3 level grate on top of the firebox. Runs like a dream

[@miggythegreat]

I wanted a Patriot pit but Murillo is much closer to me too

[@Isovapor]

Workhorse Pits 1975 is still worth the wait! Cheers!

[@BravoActual4756]

Inflation is pricing many out of their dream pits. I would not be surprised to see further instances of "fatstack' taking place as economic strain contiues. Best of luck to those shopping. Always a thumbs up SMD. Terribly underrated channel.

[@SmokeMasterD]

Thanks man 👍

[@cruisecontoltravelcentral6220]

Thanks! I just hope my builder is solid financially and doesn't go under before or after my build is finished.

[@theftworthrealtor]

Great video...I have the Workhorse 1975 wagon package...love it! Looking at your comparisons I would still choose the Workhorse again even with the price increase. Overall, for what you get, 3/8 steel and the workmanship quality, it's hard to beat. I recently had to give mine a facelift as the elements had gotten to the raw steel...a light sanding with a scotch bright pad, some flax & avocado oil made it look like new all over...one of the reasons I went with the raw finish

[@danielkendrick9381]

I've ordered a 26x48 from Bell Fab. Craig agreed to include removable baffles one standard and one "half moon" (scoop) so that I have a lot of flexibility with flow. I'm also getting golf cart style tires and wheels with a steerable front axle. I plan on picking it up early next month. Very excited!

[@SmokeMasterD]

Awesome. Congratulations

[@Mffl1014]

Man blue smoke smoker also recently went up in price but man you’re still getting a heck of a deal

[@chrisstubbs79]

I have a 1975, it's a fantastic smoker. But after seeing a tmg pits volunteer, I'm convinced it's the better buy.

[@williemakeit7185]

I would love to hear why. They build toys

[@chrisstubbs79]

@williemakeit7185 once you see one in person you understand it's definitely not a toy. The build quality is top notch. The design is excellent as well. They also offer a diverse product catalog so you can build a whole business or backyard set from one manufacturer which for some of us is important.

[@samak12]

​@@williemakeit7185can't take you serious talking like that.

[@williemakeit7185]

@@chrisstubbs79 The only thing I struggle with is the performance of all these smokers. I meant to say gimmick. I would call it a Swiss Army knife (more of a toy than tool). I am a cook at one of the top BBQ joints in Texas. For smoking meat, we use a pit that does only that. Not multi functional.

[@clintblundon4880]

I was there as well. Jeremy Yoder has a few reviews available on YT. The price point isn't holding me back on the TMG Volunteer, but the comments about fire management seem problematic - i.e. harder to manage or more temperamental. Not sure how I feel about that.

[@theredmanator1]

I've got a Blue Smoke Smoker and the craftsmanship and metal thickness you get for the price is the best deal in BBQ, in my humble opinion!

[@Utubejeff23]

tmg pits volunteer is the reigning champ. all the perks of the workhorse with a bottom pull-out, towel/tool holder, looks more custom, larger smoke stack(efficiency), short lead time. def loses to workhorse on the price though.

[@mannyr8795]

What would be your best recommendation for a 1975 or slightly bigger pit that has INSULATED FORE BOX

[@SmokeMasterD]

I just made an episode on scoop baffle offsets. Check out the Jambo backyard pit.

[@cbaur88]

Greenmoney Fab is in NJ. Base price $3,500 out of my league even without shipping....... figures....

[@dmdm9198]

Can you review the Shierly Fabrication reverse Flow cabinet smokers

[@SmokeMasterD]

Look at time stamp 11:30

[@dmdm9198]

@@SmokeMasterD I saw it thanks don’t really see to much of shierly fab reviews out there

[@williemakeit7185]

Maybe I missed it, but very few listed are 3/8" steel wall. Nearly two times the cost of pipe than 1/4". I know, I tried to build my own. Also one last thing, Workhorse figured out what nearly everyone on this list simply copied. Workhorse is also has an insulated stack and game changer.

[@SmokeMasterD]

Insulated stack? I have seen them, but I never thought I had seen one on a Workhorse pit (the folding thing would make it kind of tricky).

[@chrisstubbs79]

@@SmokeMasterD I think he is mistaken. My workhorse definitely does not have an insulated stack

[@williemakeit7185]

@@SmokeMasterD They have one.

[@williemakeit7185]

@@chrisstubbs79 All do. Look in side the smoker back at the chase or manifold. That little piece has an air gap between the tongue I call it and stack. Game changer. Prevents the cold outside air interfering with the draw. We ordered three 1000 gallons and sold our previous two 1000's just based on that.

[@horaciogarza6360]

What you think of Gator Pits from Houston Tx?

[@SmokeMasterD]

If you want to grill in the main chamber they're the best

[@turkhollinger2195]

Smoke Master D, you do know that M&M BBQ Company has come out with the M&M Texas Smoke King 100 gallon smoker? Can you find out more information for us?

[@SmokeMasterD]

Thanks for bringing this to my attention

[@dondiesel1100]

Can u review the Goldee smoker

[@SmokeMasterD]

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[@cruisecontoltravelcentral6220]

I got a custom pit on order with a lead time of 17 months once I paid the 50% deposit. I have no problem with any wait time I agreed too. It's only when we go past that time with no finishing time in sight and I see you're promoting a 10-month lead time, while I wait for another BBQ season to pass with no compensation for my time. All I ask is for builders to stick to your finishing date or start compensating the buyers who put faith in you, for their time.

[@crazymonkey9611]

I absolutely love these videos. Find them so useful. I really really wanted a WH pit and had been saving, but I fear it’s pricing out of my range.

[@SmokeMasterD]

I'm sorry to hear that. It's a hard thing.

[@Crashtian]

The California desert has “Deep Creek Metalworks.” They appear to be pretty legit…. I’ll likely give them a shot.

[@bigvisk1125]

i think their new model is a mistake. the dealership model will increase costs. id rather they just kept the same model, demand was already there as they were what, a year out, so i dont see the point of the dealership model. how many people are dumping 3-4 grand on a smoker just spur of the moment as they saw it in store...

[@JohnJohn-xb1sn]

Just build your own. I have $1500 in my 150 gallon and that includes the price of a nice welder and plasma cutter