I'm in the market for an electric smoker. I realize that I'm on the Cookshack fourm. However, how does Cookshack stand up to competition like Bradely and others. Let me know what you think. Thanks
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Cookshack is THE BEST!!!! I looked as several brands. NO Question CS has the best product, the best service, and the best people! 30 day money guarntee. NOW, what are you waiting for?!?!?!?!
David
David
I own a Smokin Tex oven made just like the Cookshack ovens and works the same.It has been a great investment for me as I use it about 3-4 times a month for cookouts and special family dinners.The Bradleys have to use the biscuit shaped wood patties.So you always have to order them from bradley.Cookshack and Smokin Tex ovens are flexible in being able to use wood chunks you can buy at Walmart or about anywhere.I also have used wood pellets laid on foil for smoke too.Cookshack is known for excellent service when you contact or call them!I am not sure how good Smokin Tex is about service as I have not had to call or contact them since my purchase last year.All I can say is research and yak with others on this forum and make up your mind to what is comfortable for you,Enjoy!
I too own a SmokinTex and love it but would advise you to go with Cookshack. I would have went with CS had I known of it at the time. Do a search on Bradley, etc and you will see that most will advise Cookshack. Customer service is second to none and this forum, though it accepts most anyone, is the kicker!
Go with Cookshack!
Go with Cookshack!
If you really calculate the amount of bradley wood biscuits you would burn in a long smoke like butts or brisket it adds up to a lot of money very quickley.
RG
I was once in the same situation as you, but after reserching all the other smoker for over 5 months I have found you just can not beat CS tech. help or help from this great forum.
Yesterday I bought a model 55, because of my 5 month serch.
Go to cabelas or any other place that has both smokers and you will see that the cook shack smokers are made to last.
I know you are thinking gosh this guy has only had his smoker for one day.
Compare them and you will see the difference.
Monti
I was once in the same situation as you, but after reserching all the other smoker for over 5 months I have found you just can not beat CS tech. help or help from this great forum.
Yesterday I bought a model 55, because of my 5 month serch.
Go to cabelas or any other place that has both smokers and you will see that the cook shack smokers are made to last.
I know you are thinking gosh this guy has only had his smoker for one day.
Compare them and you will see the difference.
Monti
I have had a bradley and can honestly say its not even close to the quality of the cookshack. I can also tell you that you had to work 5 times as hard to get decent Q out of the bradley, the cookshack almost cooks itself, plus everything i have made in the CS was far superior to anything i ever made in the bradley.
I re-searched and came to the conclusion that either buy a CookShack or a Smokin-Tex. Both are very well made machines and use little wood. The Bradley smoker uses those pucks and uses moving parts.....
dan
dan
As a new owner of the model 55 I really am satified with the end result. The "Q" tastes awsome and the attention time has been cut buy hours. Also the workmanship of the smoker is great The forum here was the deciding factor for me in getting this wonderful product.