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Grill Talk => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: KP on September 24, 2019, 04:29:18 PM

Title: Just joined the club.
Post by: KP on September 24, 2019, 04:29:18 PM

Hi, I just joined the club but have been a Weber enthusiast for a while now. Just this summer I purchased (and sold) 3 kettles and just purchased a Weber Performer Deluxe (gen 3) for $60. It needed a bit to work but I am almost done restoring it to near new condition.

I also own a 3D printer and have started designing and printing some stuff to use with it. Check out some of my latest designs below.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3878854

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3874438

The first is a handle for the damper and the second one is a tool hook that clips on to the leg of the performer table. I have not figured out how to insert images here yet but hopefully the links above work.

I look forward to sharing my ideas as well as learning more about the WKC.

Cheers,
KP

Title: Re: Just joined the club.
Post by: Moose on September 24, 2019, 06:24:10 PM

As a fellow newbie- welcome!


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Title: Re: Just joined the club.
Post by: JEBIV on September 25, 2019, 02:18:11 AM

Welcome from Doraville,Ga. 3d printers sound like fun

Title: Re: Just joined the club.
Post by: Givewit2who56 on September 25, 2019, 02:35:46 AM

Welcome from the east side of PA!  I like the handle!

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Title: Re: Just joined the club.
Post by: Pezdogs on September 25, 2019, 03:15:05 AM

G'day from Perth Australia

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Title: Re: Just joined the club.
Post by: michaelmilitello on September 25, 2019, 03:33:45 AM

Welcome from Plainfield Indiana USA.


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Title: Re: Just joined the club.
Post by: Walchit on September 25, 2019, 04:34:03 AM

Ive asked here before if anyone knew how to use a 3d printer, do you think you could make replacement white walls for the wheels? They would be cool printed in different colors of plastic. If you make one, I have access to a 3d printer at the local library.

And btw, welcome from Topeka kansas

Title: Re: Just joined the club.
Post by: Pakitori on September 25, 2019, 04:53:44 AM

KP, that's cool. What kind of printer are you using? I've got a couple of MakerBot printers in the studio. I'm brand new to the group, too.

Title: Re: Just joined the club.
Post by: DaveG74 on September 25, 2019, 05:32:50 AM

Welcome from just outside Chicago, IL!

Title: Re: Just joined the club.
Post by: jhagestad on September 25, 2019, 02:16:13 PM

Welcome from Highland Park, IL (north of Chicago)! Sweet mod for the performer! I'm sure you'll find ways to mod other parts - people here love that stuff.

Title: Re: Just joined the club.
Post by: KP on September 25, 2019, 03:26:19 PM

Quote from: Pezdogs on September 25, 2019, 03:15:05 AM

G'day from Perth Australia

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G'day mate,

I used to live in Perth, did my undergrad at Murdoch.

Title: Re: Just joined the club.
Post by: KP on September 25, 2019, 03:27:02 PM

Quote from: Pakitori on September 25, 2019, 04:53:44 AM

KP, that's cool. What kind of printer are you using? I've got a couple of MakerBot printers in the studio. I'm brand new to the group, too.

I have a Monoprice select mini II

Title: Re: Just joined the club.
Post by: KP on September 25, 2019, 03:29:45 PM

Quote from: Walchit on September 25, 2019, 04:34:03 AM

Ive asked here before if anyone knew how to use a 3d printer, do you think you could make replacement white walls for the wheels? They would be cool printed in different colors of plastic. If you make one, I have access to a 3d printer at the local library.

And btw, welcome from Topeka kansas

Should be easy to make, basically a donut shaped disc? Send me the dimensions, I sold my classic kettle when I got a performer so I can't get the measurements myself. I still love the looks of the 3-leg stand design but just don't have the room for it.

Title: Re: Just joined the club.
Post by: Walchit on September 26, 2019, 02:22:47 AM

I will make an attempt. I had a caliper, but Idk where I put it