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Duke

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Re: Show your pit!
« Reply #45 on: July 26, 2012, 11:30:36 AM »
multiple reasons.

mainly, i can't stand dealing with the 3 daisy wheels on the bottom. i strongly prefer the one-touch system.

plus, with so many kettles on my back deck, wasps become a problem - so i moved all but the two performers and the green kettle to the garage.

I love the daisy wheels! I can't stand the OT's. Funny! :D

Troy

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Re: Show your pit!
« Reply #46 on: July 26, 2012, 12:01:25 PM »
multiple reasons.

mainly, i can't stand dealing with the 3 daisy wheels on the bottom. i strongly prefer the one-touch system.

plus, with so many kettles on my back deck, wasps become a problem - so i moved all but the two performers and the green kettle to the garage.

I love the daisy wheels! I can't stand the OT's. Funny! :D

the daisy wheels let ash and embers fall and fly all over
the daisy wheels get too hot to touch
they're usually too hard to turn, or too easy to turn

the one touch is USUALLY cool enough to touch.
falling ash and embers are solved by the gold/performer version of the ash bucket

Duke

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Re: Show your pit!
« Reply #47 on: July 26, 2012, 12:06:29 PM »
You are exactly right. Those are definitly draw backs. I can't tell you how many times I have been burned turning those things. :o The daisy's are mainly good for smoking where you only need one.

Troy

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Re: Show your pit!
« Reply #48 on: July 26, 2012, 12:50:29 PM »
i can see where the daisies would be easier to fine tune for smoking

i do pretty well with the one-touch though, it just takes some getting used to.

with my bandit, i just keep the vents completely closed until the temps start to run low (usually after 15 hours)

glrasmussen

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Re: Show your pit!
« Reply #49 on: July 26, 2012, 12:59:15 PM »
New to the sight, just added this vintage 26" to my collection.
Need to find legs for the table. Such a classic not sure if I should be using it.




« Last Edit: July 26, 2012, 01:21:33 PM by Troy »

G$

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Re: Show your pit!
« Reply #50 on: July 26, 2012, 01:09:17 PM »
Sweet 26 and sweet table.  You should add [img]  to the front of the links so we don't have to click on them.

Troy

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Re: Show your pit!
« Reply #51 on: July 26, 2012, 01:27:26 PM »
That vintage 26 is fantastic glrasmussen, and the table is badass.

Knowing weber, they probably used the same piping that the legs use.

I think it's just 1" aluminum. one of the other guys knows more i'm sure.

Duke

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Re: Show your pit!
« Reply #52 on: July 26, 2012, 01:30:36 PM »
Welcome! Very nice indeed. :)

glrasmussen

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Re: Show your pit!
« Reply #53 on: July 26, 2012, 01:43:52 PM »
Thanks! I will post a pick when I find some legs.
Found a gem, had a lucky horseshoe that day.
Bet is hadn't been used but a handful of times.
Came with a cover, tossed it, more fun to look at!

1911Ron

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Re: Show your pit!
« Reply #54 on: July 26, 2012, 05:54:24 PM »
Very interesting color, love it!
Wanted: 18" Platinum any color will work
This is my Kettle there are many like it but this one is mine......

zavod44

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Re: Show your pit!
« Reply #55 on: July 27, 2012, 04:51:07 PM »
You can usually get some shower rod.  It's just 1" aluminum tube.  You could have legs tomorrow.  Take the caps off the small propane bottles and put them on the ends, voila!

Brian
Vintage Weber Grill raconteur and bon vivant.....and definitely Sir Agent X

glrasmussen

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Re: Show your pit!
« Reply #56 on: July 27, 2012, 08:19:46 PM »
Zav THANKS! Menards tomorrow!

G$

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Re: Show your pit!
« Reply #57 on: July 28, 2012, 06:35:13 AM »
Make sure it is 1 inch OD.

For the leg tips, like Brian said I have used propane caps with great success.  ACE HW also sells "Plastic Tips".  The package says Plastic Tips, 4 Pcs.  The one inch version is part number 56020, and the cost 2 bucks for the four pack.
« Last Edit: July 28, 2012, 06:37:03 AM by G$ »

Craig

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Re: Show your pit!
« Reply #58 on: August 08, 2012, 06:51:22 PM »
I'd love to take one of those off your hands if you dont want them.  ;) -Craig

bama bbq

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Re: Show your pit!
« Reply #59 on: August 08, 2012, 06:57:17 PM »
This is my workhourse, just an $89 One Touch: