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HoosierKettle
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18 transformer
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October 17, 2016, 06:21:58 PM »
Been working on an 18 I dug out of the trash missing everything below the bowl. One touch replacement is in on order.
I didn't have an 18" and I wanted a bigger portable grill than my smoky Joe but I also wanted to use the 18 on my patio without putting it on a table top. Storable add on legs was my answer. Still in the early stages but it will definitely work.
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HoosierKettle
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Re: 18 transformer
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October 17, 2016, 06:23:26 PM »
It can double as table top or normal height so next outing I won't have to use valuable table space or have to bend over.
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Re: 18 transformer
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October 17, 2016, 10:09:18 PM »
I really like the execution of the leg extenders. Nice job!
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Re: 18 transformer
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October 18, 2016, 12:57:55 AM »
Looks good!!
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Travis
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Re: 18 transformer
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October 18, 2016, 03:07:16 AM »
That a good idea. Good thinking right there
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HoosierKettle
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October 18, 2016, 07:15:13 AM »
I had a loose fit between the 1" and 3/4" aluminum. I used a scrap piece of aluminum house trim and attached with foil tape. Seems like it really did the trick
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HoosierKettle
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Re: 18 transformer
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October 18, 2016, 08:26:49 AM »
Some more refinement. I had to label the legs with colored tape.
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HoosierKettle
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Re: 18 transformer
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October 18, 2016, 08:27:52 AM »
I used anti seize on the leg sockets. That won't cause a problem with odors inside the kettle will it?
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HoosierKettle
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18 transformer
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October 18, 2016, 05:42:10 PM »
Working in an ash pan now. I freehanded this version of an old school ash pan out of some scrap. I think with a little effort I could make it respectable.
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Travis
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Re: 18 transformer
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October 18, 2016, 05:47:44 PM »
What did you use?
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HoosierKettle
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Re: 18 transformer
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October 18, 2016, 05:54:49 PM »
It's a secret. [emoji16]. If I built a simple press I could crank out exact replicas. If anyone is interested I might pursue that further.
For this I simply made one slit to the radius and overlapped to form a "china man's cap". Not pc but that's what it's called for my work application as a roof exhaust cap.
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HoosierKettle
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Re: 18 transformer
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October 18, 2016, 05:55:37 PM »
To answer your question it's aluminum like what would be found on the fascia and window trim on some houses.
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Travis
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Re: 18 transformer
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October 18, 2016, 05:59:34 PM »
You should see how it wears or hold up after a lot of cooks. I bet there could be a market for that!
Good going man!
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HoosierKettle
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Re: 18 transformer
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October 18, 2016, 06:05:41 PM »
Thanks! Keep in mind that this is a crude free hand version. I have no templet. That would make it easier.
I think this will hold up fine but it needs to be a little thicker probably. I have almost unlimited supply of scrap in various metals and thickness so I'll play with this a bit more.
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JDD
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October 18, 2016, 06:42:01 PM »
That is cool, I think your on to something.
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