Lid holder mod?

[Jason Keeton]

Anybody used the lid mod of the electric cooker for the 22.5 WSM? If so did it work? Looking for ideas for a easy lid holder or hinged lid.

 

[timothy]

I don't recall this 'lid mod of the electric cooker". Was it on this site or another? Do you have a link?

Thanks.
Tim

 

[Mac]

Jason,
Have you thought about using a Slide-a-Side?
This is my 18.5 but my 22.5 is equipped the same way.

 

[Jason Keeton]

@tim-it's in the mod section on the homepage of this website.

@mac-yeah I wanted to do this but thought the 22.5 lid was to heavy. So it works for the 22.5. Do you have to add the band for it to hang in or will it work hanging on the rim?

 

[Mac]

You don't "have" to add the band but, I had issues with the lid knocking the mounting clips loose when I lifted it. With it mounted to the band it's has not been a problem. The band is an easy install. Just use the existing holes and use a little longer bolt.

 

[Jason Keeton]

What did you use for the band and where did you get it?

 

[timothy]

@tim-it's in the mod section on the homepage of this website.

LOL, I didn't know that was added in there till now.
Thank's Mr. A

Tim

 

[Wolgast]

I have always put my lid on the ground while checking the meat. But one thing i lernd on here is to hang it in the handle.


Works like a charm! No more round stains on my deck.

 

[Jason Keeton]

Lol well wolgast I guess that is simple enough! Do you have to balance it just right or is it secure?

 

[Mac]

What did you use for the band and where did you get it?

Jason,
It's 1/8" X 1" Aluminum Flat stock. It can be found at H.D., Lowes, Ace Hardware, etc.

 

[Wolgast]

Oh its secure...Even with an empty smoker. Try it out.

 

[Jason Keeton]

Thanks guys for the ideas! How about hinge ideas? I've done a search and really didn't like the ones I found. Anybody got hinged lid mods that haven't been posted?

 

[Kaz S]

Good pic wolgast. I'm still not sure why this trick is not shown on the virtualweberbullet.com in the operating tips section. It works fantastic on my wood handled 18.

 

[Earl D.]

I have always put my lid on the ground while checking the meat. But one thing i lernd on here is to hang it in the handle.


Works like a charm! No more round stains on my deck.

Does seem simple. I would be afraid that I would bump it and end up with a dented or chipped lid. I'm using mine on concrete.

 

[Chris Allingham]

I'm still not sure why this trick is not shown on the virtualweberbullet.com in the operating tips section.

It's on my to-do list...with about a thousand other updates!

Regards,
Chris

 

[Jeff Langer]

You are a brilliant man Wolgast!!

I appreciate all the hard work you do to keep this site up and running Chris! Keep up the good work!

 

[StevenKing]

I have always put my lid on the ground while checking the meat. But one thing i lernd on here is to hang it in the handle.


Works like a charm! No more round stains on my deck.

Wow, as many times as I have had the lid in my hand I never thought about that....
I need to stop peeking, but that is a DOH! moment for me when I saw this pic. Quick, simple and inexpensive what more could you ask for?

 

[Earl D.]

I have always put my lid on the ground while checking the meat. But one thing i lernd on here is to hang it in the handle.


Works like a charm! No more round stains on my deck.

I tried this the other day. It hangs on there pretty solid.

 

[Troy O]

I know this is an old thread, but I hope this give Jason or others another idea for a lid mod... http://tvwbb.com/showthread.php?22810-Added-a-Cold-Smoker-and-stuff-to-my-18-5-WSM-Chooga-is-born!