What is the difference between the Brinkmann SmokeN Pit Professional and the New Braunfels Black Diamond/Hondo?
David A. Rogers– Features The Hondo (read also Black Diamond) has a heating shelf over the firebox – the SnP Pro doesn’t. That’s the only feature of difference. Construction The Hondo is made with a circumferential weld on both ends of both barrels. i.e. looking at the end of a Hondo, the barrel is welded all the way around. The Brinkmann is welded on the bottom third with three or four additional spot welds. The Hondo has a wimpy wire front shelf. The SnP Pro has a wood shelf. Editor–The Black Diamond model has a sturdy wood shelf. The lid on the SnP Pro rests against an angle bracket welded to the barrel for that purpose. On the Hondo, the lid rests against the smokestack. Tom Kelly–the SnP Pro stack has been modified since David’s post to correct a potential safety problem. A bend was added so the lid would open further. Apparently, the previous position allowed the wind to blow the door closed onto your hands, tools, etc. In the new design, the lid rests against the smokestack,
