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Grill Talk => Weber Mods, Tables and Customs => Topic started by: mfridman on August 27, 2017, 06:56:59 PM

Title: Aluminum lid rollers
Post by: mfridman on August 27, 2017, 06:56:59 PM: I melted a plastic roller making pizza. I got some 5/8" OD 1/8" wall aluminum tube from eBay for $10. Cut to length of rollers and installed.

They seem to roll OK, I wonder if the aluminum will chew up my lid rim?

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Title: Re: Aluminum lid rollers
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Title: Re: Aluminum lid rollers
Post by: Jules V. on August 27, 2017, 07:40:27 PM: Been using ss for awhile now and really don't see any any damage to the lid Just have to remember to be more gentle while placing tbe lid on the roller. Might try copper next time since it's much more softer tban the ss.

JV
Title: Re: Aluminum lid rollers
Post by: Troy on August 28, 2017, 01:23:38 AM: I've been using mine without rollers and I haven't noticed any issues.
My bale also lost its nuts.
Title: Aluminum lid rollers
Post by: vwengguy on August 28, 2017, 01:46:41 AM: I think aluminum should be fine. It is softer than the lid and softer than SS.
If your really concerned about protection then the next choice would be the wooden ones from Zavod44.

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Title: Re: Aluminum lid rollers
Post by: mfridman on August 28, 2017, 06:08:20 AM: Oooh, what does Zavod44 charge for a pair of wood rollers?

Quote from: vwengguy on August 28, 2017, 01:46:41 AM
I think aluminum should be fine. It is softer than the lid and softer than SS.
If your really concerned about protection then the next choice would be the wooden ones from Zavod44.

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