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Saw an old thread where a lid bale was used on an 18 so it could be used to lock the lid and easier to carry. Any body know the part number for this? Thanks

Quote from: jacko1962 on December 27, 2018, 12:02:25 PM
Saw an old thread where a lid bale was used on an 18 so it could be used to lock the lid and easier to carry. Any body know the part number for this? Thanks

Part No. 86824 

Goes for $5.70 at ereplacement parts

https://www.ereplacementparts.com/lid-lock-wire-p-1475802.html (https://www.ereplacementparts.com/lid-lock-wire-p-1475802.html)

@DrewZ   I need rhe wire only and that will do it? Thanks

Shit 12 bucks to ship a 5 dollar part. Anybody have a template or the bends for this? I can have it made out of SS rod if I can get the specs.

Quote from: jacko1962 on December 27, 2018, 05:15:15 PM
@DrewZ   I need rhe wire only and that will do it? Thanks

Depending on your application, you may also want the lid lock support, PN 86821, to use as a lid bale. 


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Just looking for the wire to lock down the lid during transport.

@DrewZ   Do you have or know the thickness of the rod on the lid lock? I emailed ereplacements and they were not to helpful. If you could measure your lid that would help me out. I work at a voke school and the students like little projects like this. Thanks.

Quote from: jacko1962 on January 03, 2019, 12:50:34 PM
@DrewZ   Do you have or know the thickness of the rod on the lid lock? I emailed ereplacements and they were not to helpful. If you could measure your lid that would help me out. I work at a voke school and the students like little projects like this. Thanks.

Unfortunately, mine is stowed away at my cabin in PA, and I don't know when I'll get there next.

@DrewZ  Thanks for the reply. I will let the students figure it out.

I added up making my own lid bale for a tuck and carry. When it is not locked in place I will be using it to hold cooking utensils. I may end up removing the front handle and mounting a steel plate for my Igrill. Here are some new pictures. Finished product will be Sunday when my shrinktube comes in.

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Sorry about pics. Friggin chrome book

I like it!

Shrink wrapped the legs. Waiting for wrap to come in for bale, one touch lever and ach pan lever.

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Nice!

Waiting for the rest of my shrink tube to come in to get her done. Prime Amazon is bullshit now. Supposed to be in in 2 days and I am told may be 2 weeks.Ugggh

Got the utensil's and Igril holder built. Ready to cook

That looks like a very versatile and portable cooker!

How did you go about removing the front bowl handle?

@jcnaz  The metal handle bracket is still there. I have a nut & bolt going through where the plastic handle would be.

Quote from: DrewZ on January 03, 2019, 01:11:13 PM

Quote from: jacko1962 on January 03, 2019, 12:50:34 PM
@DrewZ   Do you have or know the thickness of the rod on the lid lock? I emailed ereplacements and they were not to helpful. If you could measure your lid that would help me out. I work at a voke school and the students like little projects like this. Thanks.

Unfortunately, mine is stowed away at my cabin in PA, and I don't know when I'll get there next.

Am I the only one on here that doesn't have a cabin?


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@HoosierKettle Nor do I. My portable is for friends homes, tailgating sporting events and by the river trout fishing.

I've been looking at making a bale for my 18 inch as well.

jacko1962 - you were asking for a template early in this thread, since you've now made one any chance I can ask the same of you? Also, I was assuming the rod thickness is 5mm, does this seem correct?

quisquose - I used 1/4 steel bar and drill stops. I wrapped it all with shrink tubing. I had some 18 gauge dryer wire that I used to get my bends. After I liked what I had I traced around it on a board.

Thanks. That's clearly the best idea, to use wire to get the shape. Why didn't I think of that?

All done.

I modded my WJJ and attached to the bike:

https://youtu.be/lT3h4JGPI5I

Quote from: HoosierKettle on March 22, 2019, 10:56:57 AM

Am I the only one on here that doesn't have a cabin?

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Someday.


-Jed