Heads up on Cajun Bandit Cylinder Lock Kit...

[Rob Olive]

So, I ordered a CB hinge for my WSM 22 and wanted their cylinder lock kit to avoid the middle section tipping when lid is up. I've installed an aluminum disc base and 4 casters for my wheels, so I didn't need their wheel system.

Their website shows "out of stock" for the lock kit, so I emailed to get a sense of when they thought they might have them back in stock. Was told they're being discontinued, unless you buy them as a kit with their wheels.

This surprises me, because of the potential for top heaviness when the lid is up, but that's their decision. Anyway, just FYI...

 

[Darren L]

Well... I bought the kit that included the wheels. Not a fan of the cylinder locks, so I took them off. Just not a great design. Loosening the locks would sometimes loosen the bolt. Sometimes the locks also get in the way when putting the cylinder in place. I can see why they may want to discontinue them as a stand alone product.

 

[Rob Olive]

Thanks for that info. I ordered one of the inexpensive clips from Hunsaker. Cheap, simple, and as long as it provides a little resistance, it should be enough. https://www.hunsakersmokers.com/col...ions/products/retainer-clip-for-18-5-22-5-wsm

 

[Jake from Iowa]

I ended up installing these. Very solid! I removed all internal components and carried the entire smoker over my shoulder

 

[MatthewR]

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I ended up installing these. Very solid! I removed all internal components and carried the entire smoker over my shoulder

Do you have a link where these can be purchased? Thanks!

 

[EricV.]

Midsection clamps???

Any idea what type of clamps are these? Where can I get them? Approximate cost? Thanks.

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[Joe T Gomez]

I do like that set up that Jake has because I didn’t care for that kid either so I wanna head and I have some extra material laying around I made my own and I bought my own wheels I believe the call center lines the wheel locks and swivel locks and it was less costly Plus I didn’t wanna drill any more holes in my Cylinder than what I had to

 

[Joe Anshien]

I wonder if these would work and then you would not have to drill the middle section for a catch.

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[MatthewR]

I wonder if these would work and then you would not have to drill the middle section for a catch.

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I would think the bare metal hook would begin scratching into the porcelain coating on the barrel with these. ???

 

[Joe Anshien]

I would think the bare metal hook would begin scratching into the porcelain coating on the barrel with these. ???

Possible. Maybe able to file the end smoother or rounder? I have not tried it yet so don't know for sure. I just hate drilling holes in the grills if I can avoid it.

 

[Jeff Boudman]

I have a WSM 22 on the way. Does anyone know the distance between the legs on the 22?

 

[SparkyThomas]

I do like that set up that Jake has because I didn’t care for that kid either so I wanna head and I have some extra material laying around I made my own and I bought my own wheels I believe the call center lines the wheel locks and swivel locks and it was less costly Plus I didn’t wanna drill any more holes in my Cylinder than what I had to

Hi. I realize this is an old thread, but was wondering if you had any details on the parts you used to put these together. Thanks!

 

[Joe T Gomez]

Hey Sparky the bracket I made it some more parts for mono washing machine it’s about 4 1/2 inches long about 2 inches across the bolt is a quarter bolt stainless steel one and a half inches long when you have a washer in the knob I bought at the warehouse also the size of the bolt comes in through the inside out the size of the boat depends on how much of a band you have on your piece of metal and I also put a gasket on

 

[Joe T Gomez]

On the edge of the bracket that fits up against the cylinder so it doesn’t scratch it easy to make if you have a piece of metal that you can make it fit

 

[Joe T Gomez]

Sparky

 

[SparkyThomas]

Sparky

Thanks for the info!