Frank H
TVWBB Gold Member
Today I decided to make the aluminum tabs to attach above my WSM's legs to allow me to grill on the WSM as if it was a jumbo joe. I got this idea from TVWB website under "tips and mods". These 3 tabs just keep the lid from sliding around or falling off as you're cooking , since the bottom section and lid of the WSM are exactly the same size.
Ok. The most painful thing for me was going to HD and spending 8 bucks for 3 feet of 1 inch by 1/8 th aluminum stock when I literally needed 9 inches of it.
BUT ....once I got over myself , I just took the stuff home and cut myself 3 - 3 inch pieces.
Drilled a hole in each to accommodate the screw that holds the leg on.smoothed the rough edges and sharp corners on my bench grinder....That screw takes the added thickness easily , no need to replace the screws.
I bent the tab just slightly to make sure there was clearance against the top edge....very easy to install and once all 3 are in place the lid can't slop around!
Can't wait to cook some burgers or chicken on it....oh! And the cooking grate sits right on top of the charcoal ring so there's no issue with that. (Sorry , no pic) Although , I might go out and buy the charcoal ring for the 22 inch kettle to use as a cooking grate as this sits pretty close to the charcoal so it's going to be REALLY. Hot and the charcoal grate is beefier and can take that heat better.its only 10 bucks or so at HD.
I know my metalworking skills are not going to win any awards but this is a very basic easy fix to solve a slightly pesky problem....so I'm happy with it.
Ok. The most painful thing for me was going to HD and spending 8 bucks for 3 feet of 1 inch by 1/8 th aluminum stock when I literally needed 9 inches of it.
BUT ....once I got over myself , I just took the stuff home and cut myself 3 - 3 inch pieces.
Drilled a hole in each to accommodate the screw that holds the leg on.smoothed the rough edges and sharp corners on my bench grinder....That screw takes the added thickness easily , no need to replace the screws.
I bent the tab just slightly to make sure there was clearance against the top edge....very easy to install and once all 3 are in place the lid can't slop around!
Can't wait to cook some burgers or chicken on it....oh! And the cooking grate sits right on top of the charcoal ring so there's no issue with that. (Sorry , no pic) Although , I might go out and buy the charcoal ring for the 22 inch kettle to use as a cooking grate as this sits pretty close to the charcoal so it's going to be REALLY. Hot and the charcoal grate is beefier and can take that heat better.its only 10 bucks or so at HD.
I know my metalworking skills are not going to win any awards but this is a very basic easy fix to solve a slightly pesky problem....so I'm happy with it.
