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Grill Talk => Weber Mods, Tables and Customs => Topic started by: Jules V. on June 23, 2019, 11:47:07 AM

Title: Simple & functional mods.
Post by: Jules V. on June 23, 2019, 11:47:07 AM: This an addition to a previous mod on the legs/triangle.

SS Legs?
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Title: Re: Simple & functional mods.
Post by: JEBIV on June 24, 2019, 04:42:27 AM: Very clean and functional mod
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Post by: Marzipan on June 24, 2019, 08:05:50 AM: how big a hole did you have to drill? and what did you do to stabilize the bolt so it doesn't wobble around inside the leg?
Title: Re: Simple & functional mods.
Post by: Jules V. on June 24, 2019, 08:30:56 AM: Quote from: Marzipan on June 24, 2019, 08:05:50 AM
how big a hole did you have to drill? and what did you do to stabilize the bolt so it doesn't wobble around inside the leg?
I tapped a 5/16"-37 hole on the leg so the foot screws through it.
Title: Re: Simple & functional mods.
Post by: hemi_charger on June 24, 2019, 08:52:21 AM: That is pretty neat! Did it make it a lot more stable and how does roll better?
Title: Re: Simple & functional mods.
Post by: Marzipan on June 24, 2019, 09:12:53 AM: Quote from: Jules V. on June 24, 2019, 08:30:56 AM
Quote from: Marzipan on June 24, 2019, 08:05:50 AM
how big a hole did you have to drill? and what did you do to stabilize the bolt so it doesn't wobble around inside the leg?
I tapped a 5/16"-37 hole on the leg so the foot screws through it.
is there enough material to avoid the bolt from wobbling and stripping the thread when the grill gets moved or bumped and such?
Title: Re: Simple & functional mods.
Post by: Jules V. on June 24, 2019, 09:37:52 AM: Quote from: hemi_charger on June 24, 2019, 08:52:21 AM
That is pretty neat! Did it make it a lot more stable and how does roll better?
With the addition of the threaded crossbar, it's much more stiff and stable. The legs will not twist or move laterally. The crossbar also holds the triangle in place so it doesn't slide side to side through the 2 back legs. The larger wheels along with the use of shaft collars instead of cap nuts minimize wheel wobble and rolls more smoothly.
Title: Simple & functional mods.
Post by: Jules V. on June 24, 2019, 09:52:28 AM: Quote from: Marzipan on June 24, 2019, 09:12:53 AM
Quote from: Jules V. on June 24, 2019, 08:30:56 AM
Quote from: Marzipan on June 24, 2019, 08:05:50 AM
how big a hole did you have to drill? and what did you do to stabilize the bolt so it doesn't wobble around inside the leg?
I tapped a 5/16"-37 hole on the leg so the foot screws through it.
is there enough material to avoid the bolt from wobbling and stripping the thread when the grill gets moved or bumped and such?
The stainless pipe has a 5/64" wall so the likelihood the threads will strip is very low. If it ever does fail, i can always use JB weld etc. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190624/4031feeb90a8f52f50f889bdbcb6aeb5.jpg)
Title: Re: Simple & functional mods.
Post by: Walchit on June 27, 2019, 01:56:25 AM: Saw this on facebook, I really like them. Where do you get the ss paddle things and how much are they? They turned out beautiful

Oh and that's my birth year kettle!
Title: Re: Simple & functional mods.
Post by: Jules V. on June 27, 2019, 02:08:41 PM: Quote from: Walchit on June 27, 2019, 01:56:25 AM
Saw this on facebook, I really like them. Where do you get the ss paddle things and how much are they? They turned out beautiful

Oh and that's my birth year kettle!

Those are mixing paddle. They're available at Amazon, walmart etc. Got them at a local restaurant supply store. Prices will vary depending where you source them. They were $24 each for the 5' but i have a discount so ended paying $30 for the pair. Much longer than needed but it's all they had in stock.
Title: Re: Simple & functional mods.
Post by: Marzipan on June 28, 2019, 09:07:27 AM: we need more simple and functional mods people. PICTURES OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN! LoL
Title: Re: Simple & functional mods.
Post by: Jules V. on June 28, 2019, 09:40:48 AM: Quote from: Marzipan on June 28, 2019, 09:07:27 AM
we need more simple and functional mods people. PICTURES OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN! LoL

There are some photos on the original thread. Scroll up to the top and you'll find the link.
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Post by: greenweb on June 28, 2019, 02:16:43 PM: Nice SS Mod Jules!
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Post by: johnny 2 shack on July 14, 2019, 05:30:47 PM: looks real good !