My version of the WSM door compression latch mod


 
John Wheeler

John Wheeler

TVWBB Pro
During my holiday big cook, the handle on the access door broke! 😞 So naturally, I went to TVWBB for ideas. Found all the latch threads. I'm an aerial lift mechanic, and yesterday at work, I was sent a gift from the heavens! Finally... The right series of machine, with the correct size and style compression, came back to the shop with a broken door. Free handle!!! 😃

http://instagram.com/p/jfZVm8KQaY/

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Not sure if the pics are working right. I had to start using Instagram instead of photobucket. I'll figure it out. I got the adjustment on the latch set right now. I think it'll work out great. Thx.
 
Looks good, and you work on aerial lifts, like one of these?
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If so I thought those latches looked familiar, and your my hero, cause jobs like mine are shut-down when ours break-down.:cool:

Tim
 
John... That looks awesome... Super sturdy looking. If a total non-handy, non-mechanically oriented dork like myself were to looke for something like those to buy online, what would a guy look for? Is there a certain name or style that would get me hunting in the righ direction? Any particular industry type of place that sells this kin of stuff?
 
Jeff Jones said:
John... That looks awesome... Super sturdy looking. If a total non-handy, non-mechanically oriented dork like myself were to looke for something like those to buy online, what would a guy look for? Is there a certain name or style that would get me hunting in the righ direction? Any particular industry type of place that sells this kin of stuff?
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I'll dig up the part number and post it up here. I used it today and it worked great. I definitely need to put my gaskets on now. One thing I didn't think of, is how hot the handle would be. It's all metal! Lol
 
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