Jon B.

Thanks for the reply........I was wondering if having the upper ring inverted would cause a disruption in the air flow in the Solo Stove??? I remember reading some where that the upper ring was important and should always be used upright when burning the stove. I would agree on cooking over just the hot coals/embers. Wonder if your cooking grate would be stable on top of the upright upper ring? Would that have made a difference?? As a quick aside........one of the things I didn't like about the bigger Yukon model....... is because of the "dome' shape of the fire grate, logs would stick above the stove and create the black smoke you speak about above. Even when you had a hot bed of coals. Also if you tried to cook over coals on the Yukon the coals would be a lot closer to the cooking grates in the center. The Bonfire has a much flatter fire grate. Much more conducive to uniform cooking. The other issue with the Yukon is the size and handling of it. I have long arms and have a hard time moving it by myself. All this "aside" stuff to say........you made the correct choice with the Bonfire unit!!!!!

@mstang1988 I have the Joe Jr. also and they are close in charcoal burn in warm weather but in cold winter weather the 16" KK is noticeably more efficient. The 16" KK has a lot more cooking space than the round Joe Jr plus the higher dome space. Much easier to maintain low & slow temps (200* - 250*) over longer time periods with the KK. I like my Joe Jr. but love my 16" TT KK!!!!!!!!!!

@Lance @mstang1988 Here are some photos with the sizes of the cooking grates on the 16" and 19" Table Top KK's. First the 16" TT........... Upper Grate Lower Grate The 19" TT................................ Upper Grate Lower Grate Hope that helps!!!

Good choice! The terra tiles are really sharp looking (plus tile KK's cook better than pebbles)

Great news! Let us know what you think once you see the KK in person. Also if you have any questions the fine folks on this forum will be happy to help!

@Lance The grates in the smaller KK's are not square but "heart' shaped. Here is a comparison of the 19TT to the 16TT. https://komodokamado.com/pages/19-hi-cap-table-top-16-hi-cap-table-top Looked for actual grate dimensions on the web site but could only find the area of the two grates 178 sq. in. and 156 sq. in. I can measure them for you tonight if you would like.

@ChiKing Welcome! I started out cooking with the Primo Jr. and XL. Still have them at the family cottage. Also own a KJ Jr. That being said.....I bought a 19" Table Top KK and was so impressed with the quality and performance, I bought a second one - 16" TT. In my experience, the quality of the KJ and the Primo is the same. KJ has some nice features and accessories but the oval shape of the Primo was more important to me. (Thus saving for the 42" KK) There is, however, no comparison in the quality of the KK compared to the KJ's or Primo's. The KK's are built for a lifetime of cooking. As you know....you can cook well on a Primo but the KK is one amazing cooker. I have had them side by side and never thought of using the Primo's instead of the KK's. Have fun with your decision!!!!

@tekobo That cooking grate looks like it was made for your Solo Stove! Will it fit with the upper ring off the stove body??

@Lance There are 2 cooking grates. The lower one can be used, upside down - handles down, on top of the upper grate. MacKenzie has some metal spacer bars, she uses to raise up and provide better support to the lower grate when used like that. After she told me about her bars, I also made some, but rarely use them. The upper grate is far enough from the fire for my cooking and I use the drip pan as a heat shield on the lower grate a lot. I also have a 19" TT that I use for larger cooks.........but the 16" TT is my "go to" cooker for 90% of my meals. Heats up quickly, uses very little charcoal, same excellent temp control. Love that cooker!!!!!!

@Lance Found a few more................

@Lance Here is a picture of a half steam pan in the 16" KK Table Top...................

Found it...........................

@Christinelynn I suggest at least a years supply of your favorite meals cooked on the KK's by Wingman. He can practice this skills and you will be the beneficiary!!!

Liked the Cowboy Tracker app on their phone!!!!!!

Project looking great!!! This gave me a good laugh 😂

I was thinking televisions Street Outlaws drag racing.................but that was Oklahoma City - "405"

Welcome! Just wait until you get your hands on the Big Bad 32. The difference in quality is hard to describe. Keep the KJ. Many here do 2 kamado cooks all the time. You can sell it when you buy your 2nd KK (don't ask me how I know 😁)

@Syzygies My cousin sent me some photos she found while cleaning her house during the lock down. Thinking this is 1970 -1972 time frame. Me in the middle with my brother-in-law and cousin on either side. 50th wedding anniversary party for my Grandmother pictured far left. Check out the sport coats, the hair & sideburns. Way too cool !!!! (Hamms beer????)

@jonj My uncle used the two step process on the teak bowl he made and it turned out great. Please let us know how it turns for you.

I did not know about the first step oil procedure when I used the Boos cream on my side shelves. Read about it later, when I bought some for my Uncle who was making a nice wood bowl. I did rub in 3 applications of the "cream" until the wood stopped absorbing the coatings. I'm confident that the "cream" penetrated deep into wood....which I believe is the feature of using the oil first. I treated my shelves when the teak was new and it still had plenty of natural oil. @BARDSLJR may want to consider using the oil first, if he goes the Boos route.

I have had good luck with Boos cutting board cream

Thanks for the tip!!!! My 3 daughters and their families are all working from home and locked up tight. When they found out I was cooking the pork they put in their to-go orders. I delivered care packages last night. Last nights dinner and my lunch today is all that is left. 👍

@SSgt93 Your pork butt cook looked so fantastic.........I had to cook one. I tossed a 10 lb. one on the 16"TT yesterday. Turned out great!!!

Great progress! Has to be nice to start to see the shape of things to come!! Love the "construction" wine table!!!

That is a great picture. That young man will never forget that experience!!!