Recent content by R. Hutchins

Operation BBQ Relief did a wonderful job as I've read is always the case when they are involved. Congratulations to you and your bride for the work you did. Thank you for documenting the relief effort and for sharing their open hearts with us.

I tried searching here before posting and got several hits on 'sketchup' but not what I was looking for. I'm working on a design for long counter with a couple of OTG's built in. I need to be able to get the dimensions right and they are indexed by the space taken for the kettle and the lid...

Within the last 90 days I've added 2 used Performers and a Jumbo Joe to my OTG and Smokey Joe mini-WSM to my gear. I didn't really plan for it, but CL produced the listings; and the way of the flesh is weak. :p The Jumbo Joe was practically brand new. There was ash from one fire still in the...

That schematic does not show the ash catcher support bar. I have to have one of these because the original is rusted out and broken.

Sorry, Chris! I missed your post, I guess. Response time is MUCH IMPROVED!!!

The last several times I've logged in, the response time has been very slow. I've timed it today and it runs 12 to 18 seconds. I'm not experiencing this on other forums. Is anyone else seeing slow response at TVWBB? I ask because I'm also having problems being logged off, sometimes while I'm...

I use my hands to push all the ash toward the disposal vents in the kettle. I then use a paper towel to wipe what's left out. If there is an obvious buildup above the ash level, I use the paper towel to wipe up the excess. I don't want any accidental fires or flare ups. The cooking grate I...

Where did you find them? What are they called? All I can find are pie pans with a little over an inch depth.

Thanks, Jim! Believe it or not, I live in a town without a hardware store, Ace or any other. We do have Lowe's and Home Depot.

The first one.

Thanks, Charlie! I wondered about that, too. If I strip it out will I be able to use the little green Coleman tanks?

Yes, it is the Green Performer. - - - Updated - - - The two letter code is EE. It is a darker green than lime green.

I found a 1996 Performer with Touch 'n Go ignition on CL. After getting lost 2 or 3 times trying to find the seller, I bought the grill even though it has some problems. The ash sweeping blades are completely gone as is the rod that turns the apparatus. The bracket that holds the ash sweeper...

Can someone point me to a parts diagram for this Performer, please?

Newspapers and oiled paper produce ashes that I don't want in my grill. I don't like the cost of the cubes. I've found something works much better for me. I have an empty tuna can that I put a couple of jiggers of rubbing alcohol in and light with a butane torch lighter. I place my chimney...