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Grill Talk => Weber Mods, Tables and Customs => Topic started by: Hell Fire Grill on July 28, 2017, 11:15:43 AM
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Tired of burning your fingers on those hot vent tabs?
Well...heres something else you can burn your fingers on.
Theyre easy to install and all the parts are available at Ace.
I drilled a 3/16" hole in the vent and painted the hardware.
(http://i.imgur.com/clsEkrq.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/BUhHIC5.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/GUCxtBG.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/EO6mBai.jpg)
Its odd how fast spray paint dries when you get some on ya, but takes forever to dry on anything else.
If you go to Ace to get the parts make sure everything screws together before you leave the store, because there are a few different thread count sizes available.
All my hardware on this is #10 X 32 (10 is the diameter and 32 is the threads per inch) and the screw is 1 1/4" long.
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Great mod, Thanks!
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Cool. What is that ball used for other than this? I've not seen one although I guess I've never looked either
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I think they called them oven knobs on the pull out trays in the nuts & bolts section. There were a few sizes and styles in there.
These ones have brass threads inside but they dont give me the impression they are Bakelite or actual oven proof plastic.
My staycation starts tomorrow so we'll find out about thbtchsleavin:30 am tomorrow.
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This matches the description of my balls...
https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/00583518
They'er 3.20 at Ace.
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TROY!!! Hell Fire's talkin' about his balls again!
Make him stop!
That really is a neat idea.
Moves the activation of the vent away from the heat
and really makes bottom vent much more accessible.
Gives a bit more leverage as well.
I am SO stealing that!
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Drafts! Someone beat me to the balls comment...
Interesting mod...
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I see the same width and pattern as what are used in Performer tables. I believe 1/4 20 got a really short bolt and used a lock washer on one if my Smokey Joe's. Thanks short distance makes it really Stout and no adverse effect on the knob even with high heat searing.
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I used mine the other day @~400* to cook BSCT. The knobs worked perfectly, no burning & no melting.
(http://i.imgur.com/igM50FE.jpg)
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I saw someone that had a great idea that I want to copy for my JJ bottom vent. They made almost the same thing but used a Weber SS ash sweeper handle and tapped threads on it and used a SS nut. Looks super cool and it's longer for under the JJ.
Now I just need to find a handle to sacrifice for mine.
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Zavod makes really nice wooden vent tabs that stay very cool.
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@MTW524
Like this?
(http://i.imgur.com/SdfBLnt.jpg)
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@MTW524
Like this?
(http://i.imgur.com/SdfBLnt.jpg)
That's not too shabby, but close. I mean more like the one in the photo here. I'll get a better angle tomorrow.
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TROY!!! Hell Fire's talkin' about his balls again!
Make him stop!
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Looks like those balls can really take some heat.
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I use these little t-handles. I bought them at Lowe's or HD.
(http://i.imgur.com/OcAtnAz.jpg)
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Thats a nice looking mod. Looks easy to do too.
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Here’s a link to purchase the knobs on Amazon-[/font][/size]
https://amzn.to/2KcL5hF (https://amzn.to/2KcL5hF)Product descriptionStrength, durability, and heat resistance are some of the benefits of this broad range of phenolic handle. Extremely versatile range of mountings. Female insert machined to suit. Mounting type: female insert. Thread length/depth: 3/8″. Mounting diameter and threads per inch: 1/4-20. Plastic material: thermoset; insert material: brass. Measures 7/8″ diameter by 2-41/64″ height[/font][/size]
https://northeastbbq.com/2018/05/09/weber-go-anywhere-charcoal-grill-vent-knob-mod/
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I just used a drawer handle less the a dollar at home depot. Figure I'll let the smoke color it.
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Hmmm. Intereting idea.... How about this...
3/4" dowel stock, cut to desired length, Center bored 5/16" on a lathe. Let's say desired length is 2.5", center bore should be say 1".
1/4"-20 all thread, cut to 2".
1/4"-20 nuts.
2 part epoxy.
Cut, center bore, and relieve / taper the ends as desired on the lathe.
Apply epoxy to 3/4" of the end of the all thread, so that when inserting into the dowel stock, the gap is filled. Allow it to set.. Once hard set, polish, epoxy and again polish the dowel end so you get a nice finish. You can use CA glue as well...
Drill a 1/4" hole in the tab as you guys show.
Mount the new handle using said nuts. All metal locking nuts are best...
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Here’s a link to purchase the knobs on Amazon-[/font][/size]
https://amzn.to/2KcL5hF (https://amzn.to/2KcL5hF)Product descriptionStrength, durability, and heat resistance are some of the benefits of this broad range of phenolic handle. Extremely versatile range of mountings. Female insert machined to suit. Mounting type: female insert. Thread length/depth: 3/8″. Mounting diameter and threads per inch: 1/4-20. Plastic material: thermoset; insert material: brass. Measures 7/8″ diameter by 2-41/64″ height[/font][/size]
https://northeastbbq.com/2018/05/09/weber-go-anywhere-charcoal-grill-vent-knob-mod/
Never mind what I said. I LOVE the phenolic handle here. This is sweet!
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Here’s a link to purchase the knobs on Amazon-[/font][/size]
https://amzn.to/2KcL5hF (https://amzn.to/2KcL5hF)Product descriptionStrength, durability, and heat resistance are some of the benefits of this broad range of phenolic handle. Extremely versatile range of mountings. Female insert machined to suit. Mounting type: female insert. Thread length/depth: 3/8″. Mounting diameter and threads per inch: 1/4-20. Plastic material: thermoset; insert material: brass. Measures 7/8″ diameter by 2-41/64″ height[/font][/size]
https://northeastbbq.com/2018/05/09/weber-go-anywhere-charcoal-grill-vent-knob-mod/
Never mind what I said. I LOVE the phenolic handle here. This is sweet!
I wish they were wood. I want wood ones to go with the classic wood handle
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Ace has wood balls.
(https://i.imgur.com/SdfBLnt.jpg)
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Ace has wood balls.
(https://i.imgur.com/SdfBLnt.jpg)
I had some files at work that i robbed the handles from. Going to install them this weekend. Ill post pictures here
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Heres my file handle freshly installed on the tailgater
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I have a pair of tongs by my barbecue. I just grab a large vent tab in the center of the handle (instead of the food handling end) and use that to turn it. I don't recall if I've tried it on the small vents. Best part is one pair of tongs can be used on multiple grills & no drilling is required.
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I have a pair of tongs by my barbecue. I just grab a large vent tab in the center of the handle (instead of the food handling end) and use that to turn it. I don't recall if I've tried it on the small vents. Best part is one pair of tongs can be used on multiple grills & no drilling is required.
I've been doing that. Problem is my dumb self keeps forgetting and just grabbing those hot as hades vent tabs!
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I've been doing that. Problem is my dumb self keeps forgetting and just grabbing those hot as hades vent tabs!
I call those Weber Tattoos
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Ace has wood balls.
(https://i.imgur.com/SdfBLnt.jpg)
That’s what she said.
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My 25 project this morning...
(I was bored, daughter went back to school today...)
Vinny
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My 25 project this morning...
(I was bored, daughter went back to school today...)
Vinny
Nice Vinny is the bottom a file or chizle handle?
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File... had to hunt it down at Ace, as the local HD only had the “new” plastic versions... it was originally for my lid vent on my 22, but liked the idea of the ball handle for that and it just looked out of place...
I think it fits the bottom of this one better...
Vinny