Sometimes I sauce, sometimes I don't. 3 weeks later, how is the 1050 holing out? 04-05-2020, 04:58 PM #2: Hinds15. With the Gravity Series™ 560 Digital Charcoal Grill + Smoker by Masterbuilt, you can smoke, grill, sear, bake, roast and so much more. There are unboxing and timelapse assembly videos here. Set the temperature and the DigitalFan™ maintains it. ** Other cooking techniques are welcomed for when your cookin' in the kitchen. It looks like only the gravity feed and grill door are SS. It's not the end all be all but just putting it out there for those interested. Sometimes I sauce, sometimes I don't. Nice to see the front stainless shelf addition. Post your hints, tips, tricks & techniques, success, failures, but stay on topic and watch for that hijacking. 1 members found this post helpful. I pretty much strictly use lump and the wood chunks will ignite but may take a bit longer. I'm pretty picky about chicken off a grill. I don't like a lot of char, and I want to both render some fat, and get a crispy skin. Also, the design of this cooker is to allow some embers to fall through since the manufacturer states that you can put some chunks in the ash bin & the falling embers will ignite them for more smoke. Nice to see the front stainless shelf addition. ==>> Click Here to check it out at WalMart. I don't like a lot of char, and I want to both render some fat, and get a crispy skin. I'll probably impulse buy it in a month or 2 lol. I'm happy with the 560 right now but being happy never stopped me from getting other grills/smokers. What is SS? I was thinking they would have gone wider with the grate vs deeper. I was thinking they would have gone wider with the grate vs deeper. With the Masterbuilt Gravity Series 560 coming in at just a shade under $500, and even the 1050 just under $800, this is a smoker that hits a price point that can be offered in big box stores across the nation. Also, I like the smoke to be light. I haven't put chunks in the ash bucket since early January. Also, the design of this cooker is to allow some embers to fall through since the manufacturer states that you can put some chunks in the ash bin & the falling embers will ignite them for more smoke. This is all you really need. Also, I like the smoke to be light. It looks like only the gravity feed and grill door are SS. There are unboxing and timelapse assembly videos here. Like I said in my previous post I only do 2 layers of 3 to 4 chunks in the hopper and that's a pretty good amount of smoke. What is SS? I pretty much strictly use lump and the wood chunks will ignite but may take a bit longer. With the Gravity Series™ 1050 Digital Charcoal Grill + Smoker by Masterbuilt®, you can smoke, grill, sear, bake, roast and so much more. Wonder why only one place stocks it, sis they get an exclusive from Masterbuilt? Recently I started using Oarkridge Game Changer at 1/2 strength for a ~2-3 hour soak prior to a drying/dusting/rest in the refrigerator. Wonder why only one place stocks it, sis they get an exclusive from Masterbuilt? - in pic new charcoal is almost falling thru.......seems like even just partially burnt would fall thru into ash pan? 3 weeks later, how is the 1050 holing out? It's not the end all be all but just putting it out there for those interested. Like I said in my previous post I only do 2 layers of 3 to 4 chunks in the hopper and that's a pretty good amount of smoke. Full Fledged … Wish they would have incorporated an electric type igniter for the charcoal. The smoke + sear grates and FoldAway™ warming + smoking racks add up to 1050 … Recently I started using Oarkridge Game Changer at 1/2 strength for a ~2-3 hour soak prior to a drying/dusting/rest in the refrigerator. Full Fledged … I think some folks are using expanded metal in the charcoal chute to prevent half burned briquettes from falling through? I'm happy with the 560 right now but being happy never stopped me from getting other grills/smokers. Thanks from: ---> 4ever3, Blythewood BBQ'er, bschoen, Drunk Monkey, ebijack, Hinds15, HogGrog, KClandcruiser, kenrobin, Metron, Mike Twangzer, ronbrad62, SweetHeatBBQnSC. Those pics are confusing. 1 members found this post helpful. any of yall have issues with the charcoal falling thru the firegrate too soon? I'd have to do something to allow only smaller burnt charcoal to fall into the hopper. My Akorn is my go-to chicken cooking instrument--I like to use between 350 and 450 grate temp to cook. Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1050, Char-griller Akorn, Pit-boss Vertical, Blackstone 36”, Karubaque c-60, FireBoard with drive. This is all you really need. I haven't put chunks in the ash bucket since early January. While this model is larger and has some design improvements, it still uses the same switches and hopper materials as the 560. ** Other cooking techniques are welcomed for when your cookin' in the kitchen. Post your hints, tips, tricks & techniques, success, failures, but stay on topic and watch for that hijacking. The rest looks like painted steel? any of yall have issues with the charcoal falling thru the firegrate too soon? Wonder when it will be stocked at Home Depot so I can see one in person? *ON TOPIC ONLY* QUALITY ON TOPIC discussion of Backyard BBQ, grilling, equipment and outdoor cookin' . I'll probably impulse buy it in a month or 2 lol. Those pics are confusing. 04-05-2020, 05:58 PM #2: Hinds15. Wish they would have incorporated an electric type igniter for the charcoal. However, the price point is low with this cooker so one shouldn’t set expectations too high. My Akorn is my go-to chicken cooking instrument--I like to use between 350 and 450 grate temp to cook. 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