I've always been annoyed by the lack of graduation markings on my SSP One Touch vent controls. It would be nice to know how far open they are. I've marked the Ash Catcher Ring with sharpie and this works fine but doesn't look so nice.
I decided to do something about this.
Before:
(http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l546/Chapin_Place/Weber/9ff21690-5cc9-47f5-999f-44e8236fdeaf_zpsdwjpwat6.jpg)
(http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l546/Chapin_Place/Weber/0e519112-973a-4ff2-8209-64eeb9252a64_zpsw4aupam8.jpg)
(http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l546/Chapin_Place/Weber/d713bb40-63a7-4303-80ab-108b86259001_zps75acct9m.jpg)
After:
(http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l546/Chapin_Place/Weber/2016-07-06%2019.22.41%20Medium_zpsukjjho6b.jpg)
This is what I called the various settings.
Do these look right?
To arrive at the spacing, I measured 3 SSP One Touch Ash Sweeps (2 were H style and 1 was H style converted from 7409 with formerly ash bar Ash Catcher) and averaged several measurements.
Pardon the dirty bowl. This is a cooker.
Closed:
(http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l546/Chapin_Place/Weber/008ee60e-c64c-4313-9be5-fb2a969b2b39_zpsge5a6lyi.jpg)
1/4:
(http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l546/Chapin_Place/Weber/25ae4399-8515-4c1f-a329-6f468d96747d_zpsidfk1u6d.jpg)
1/2:
(http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l546/Chapin_Place/Weber/2016-07-062019.23.2920Medium_zpsuyvs3ntf.jpg)
3/4:
(http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l546/Chapin_Place/Weber/2016-07-062019.23.3720Medium_zpsugov6i1p.jpg)
Open:
(http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l546/Chapin_Place/Weber/27995372-1329-4b0e-8a03-90478650a0d1_zps44c47iag.jpg)
Very polished look, I like it!
It would be cool to make a bunch of these for the club.
It would be nice to find someone that could mass produce this for us. https://www.frontpanelexpress.com (https://www.frontpanelexpress.com) is pretty good for prototyping, but expensive for production.
I've got 5 more grills I'd like to add this to, but not for what https://www.frontpanelexpress.com (https://www.frontpanelexpress.com) charges.
Very impressive! I would buy a few of these as well.
These are nice. They are engraved and infilled with color.
I went with their thinnest aluminum, it would be nice thinner. It did bend easily.
I can send the file to anyone that wants to order one. You could edit it if desired. Choose different colors of anodizing and infill colors etc.
It was $40, including tax and shipping.
Hopefully it will hold up to heat. I have no idea what the colors are made of.
Quote from: ClubChapin on July 06, 2016, 07:49:16 PM
I can send the file to anyone that wants to order one. You could edit it if desired. Choose different colors of anodizing.
What a great idea! Please send the file my way..
Can I get one in copper? :)
Winz
I went with natural anodized:
https://www.frontpanelexpress.com/material/anodized_aluminum/
They also have powder coated:
https://www.frontpanelexpress.com/material/powder_coated_aluminum/
Don't see copper.
They do say they will send material samples.
Awesome Club... if anyone decide to make "a whole lotta them" ill buy.
Quote from: mrgoodbar67 on July 06, 2016, 08:18:14 PM
Awesome Club... if anyone decide to make "a whole lotta them" ill buy.
I'd love to see this. I'd buy a bunch.
I don't know where to begin to get them produced.
We could put the WKC logo between 3/4 and Open and maybe raise some money for the club.
Quote from: ClubChapin on July 06, 2016, 08:02:02 PM
Don't see copper.
@Winz I was wrong. They'll use customer provided material, including copper.
https://www.frontpanelexpress.com/material/customer_supplied_material/ (https://www.frontpanelexpress.com/material/customer_supplied_material/)
https://www.frontpanelexpress.com/material/other_materials/ (https://www.frontpanelexpress.com/material/other_materials/)
"We can work with almost any non-ferrous material you provide. Not only are we able to work with powder coated or painted off-the-shelf panels, but we can also machine enclosure parts.
Besides aluminum, our machines can also process most non-ferrous metals and plastics. Check here for a list of material options."
i bet i can get these made in a nice looking decal that would be durable enough
Quote from: Troy on July 06, 2016, 09:13:20 PM
i bet i can get these made in a nice looking decal that would be durable enough
If you do, I want some 8)
I would take a few too!
Quote from: Red Kettle Rich on July 06, 2016, 10:37:20 PM
Quote from: Troy on July 06, 2016, 09:13:20 PM
i bet i can get these made in a nice looking decal that would be durable enough
If you do, I want some 8)
+1
I'd be in for a couple if the price is right.
Great idea, I'm in for 5 or 6.
I am in for a handful
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This is a great idea and nice execution
@ClubChapin I would definitely be interested in at least a few.
Looks nice, and a great idea! .... But, I still like my invisible ink method ... :P :-X 8) ;)
i would be in for a handful of the decals. the alum. ones look great, but for 40 bucks???
Meee Tooo!!!! Lets just say.. Oh... 10 of em would get me started.. ;)
I would do 5 or 6. I really like the decal idea vs rivtes, but a great idea overall.
Quote from: Troy on July 06, 2016, 09:13:20 PM
i bet i can get these made in a nice looking decal that would be durable enough
@Troy I'd love to see these as a decal. Would be easier to install.
Is there a way to host a .pdf? I can make one that can be printed full size and cut out if people want to play with a mock up.
This is the dimensions from the one I had made:
(http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l546/Chapin_Place/Weber/AshSweepMarkings_zpswl19pyir.jpg)
This is totally awesome! Thank you
@ClubChapin for sharing this so willingly!
@Troy -I would definitely be down for a decal or two if you can have them made!
Someone needs to get the measurement for a 26er too! I'll try to do it today if I can get away from my computer for a few minutes.
Very nice solution, but just a bit spendy.
Maybe a group buy is in the offing ?
I use Sharpie marks as follows....
0 = closed
1 = 1/4 open
2 = 1/2 open
3 = 3/4 open
4 = full open
count me in for a decal as well.