Lonnie Mac
TVWBB Fan
So, I did my first high-heat brisket last weekend. It came out well, a bit dry but not bad. A time or two I had to open the door for that extra boost. Can't wait to try that again with this prop mod!
So in order...
I removed the guts to access the door from behind. I scribed a small line for reassurance that I would not install the screws too low...
Basic tools to drill a .190 hole and install two 10-24 stainless screws and nuts...
Marking... from the bottom edge (well top edge!) of the door the measurement is .700"; from each side edge of the door it is 1.0". This seems to be a perfect location...
Stainless 1.5" long 10-24 screws and nuts purchased form Lowes... Easy to find. This thread pitch seems perfect to act as "teeth" to hold the door open at any position up to 1.5".
Center punch markings... Great idea to center punch anything that you want to drill on the WSM!
Drill to .190"... Slowly, let the bit do the job as this sheet metal is very thin. This could likely be accomplished better with my UniBit, although it is misplaced! In any case, the door material drills very nicely, with no tear-through...
Straight slot Screws installed... These match the standard WSM issue hardware. Line these slots up horizontally just like you did with the standard hardware during your assembly; Right! Gotta be another Virgo out there...
It works great!
And then some it does!
Thanks for watchin! I'll be giving this a try soon! I'll be anxious to see the temperature variations I can get from this 35 (some-odd) position adjustable door...
So in order...
I removed the guts to access the door from behind. I scribed a small line for reassurance that I would not install the screws too low...
Basic tools to drill a .190 hole and install two 10-24 stainless screws and nuts...
Marking... from the bottom edge (well top edge!) of the door the measurement is .700"; from each side edge of the door it is 1.0". This seems to be a perfect location...
Stainless 1.5" long 10-24 screws and nuts purchased form Lowes... Easy to find. This thread pitch seems perfect to act as "teeth" to hold the door open at any position up to 1.5".
Center punch markings... Great idea to center punch anything that you want to drill on the WSM!
Drill to .190"... Slowly, let the bit do the job as this sheet metal is very thin. This could likely be accomplished better with my UniBit, although it is misplaced! In any case, the door material drills very nicely, with no tear-through...
Straight slot Screws installed... These match the standard WSM issue hardware. Line these slots up horizontally just like you did with the standard hardware during your assembly; Right! Gotta be another Virgo out there...
It works great!
And then some it does!
Thanks for watchin! I'll be giving this a try soon! I'll be anxious to see the temperature variations I can get from this 35 (some-odd) position adjustable door...