Randall Bailey
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How to bend unknown bbq hinge for 22" to better fit curvature of WSM?
How to bend Unknownbbq hinge for WSM 22 for better curvature fit
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MichaelLC
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Guessing you're having issue with one or both of the plates being flush to the WSM for screwing on?
Could try what they recommend for the door - a paint can.
Do check your alignment though with both pieces. That is, mark the drill holes with the hinge flush to both the lid and middle section; like it would be when in operation. I ended up with a pair of extra speed holes because I didn't.
Could try what they recommend for the door - a paint can.
Do check your alignment though with both pieces. That is, mark the drill holes with the hinge flush to both the lid and middle section; like it would be when in operation. I ended up with a pair of extra speed holes because I didn't.
Andy Kaminski
TVWBB Pro
Mine came in bent or rather pulled out of shape from the welding heat.
I posted a pic of mine yesterday.
Does yours look like mine?
I don’t have much for tools here at this old house.
I do have a old antique wood worker vice.
I opened it up about 4-5 inches and laid the low section of the radius in it then used a wood block as a center punch so to speak and struck that with a crappy hammer.
I‘d hit it once or twice then check for fit.
Towards the end of the repair I had to bend last inch or so of the end sections to get a proper fit so I closed the vice on an end and hand pushed it to achieve the correct radius.
It is important to do a little tweak at a time and check for fit often.
Mine ended up looking like nothing was ever wrong with it.
I‘m interested in knowing how your situation works out.
I posted a pic of mine yesterday.
Does yours look like mine?
I don’t have much for tools here at this old house.
I do have a old antique wood worker vice.
I opened it up about 4-5 inches and laid the low section of the radius in it then used a wood block as a center punch so to speak and struck that with a crappy hammer.
I‘d hit it once or twice then check for fit.
Towards the end of the repair I had to bend last inch or so of the end sections to get a proper fit so I closed the vice on an end and hand pushed it to achieve the correct radius.
It is important to do a little tweak at a time and check for fit often.
Mine ended up looking like nothing was ever wrong with it.
I‘m interested in knowing how your situation works out.
Timothy F. Lewis
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
Call Jason and tell him that something isn’t right. He is a great guy but, it’s kind of important to let him know that there is a QC issue.
He was very helpful when I decided to put a hinge on the 18” kettle on my “Overperformer” he does need to know what it’s going on just because they are a “little” different.
He was very helpful when I decided to put a hinge on the 18” kettle on my “Overperformer” he does need to know what it’s going on just because they are a “little” different.