Picked up a neglected Akorn, FOR FREE!!! (Pr0n!)

FIREPIT · Mar 3, 2013

Hello all,

I just wanted to share with you how I got a little lucky over the weekend! A buddy of mine told me his brother was selling his camp house on the lake and wanted to know if I wanted the grill that was on the back porch. He told me it was a black egg type grill. He said his brother didn't like it, burned everything he attempted to cook on it, so its going with the camp. I jumped at the chance and man this grill has been sitting up for awhile. It's nasty as hell and the front caster has a flat spot on it from sitting in one spot for so long. After tightening all the screws and giving it a decent cleaning, I'm ready to start Q'ing on this thing! I debated whether or not to clean the inside but it was just too nasty. I need to grease the grate but all in all, it turned out nice, especially for being free!!!!

Before/After:

Callahan-que · Mar 3, 2013

Sweet score! Looks like you were able to clean it up real nice. I'm getting me one real soon.

Smoothsmoke · Mar 3, 2013

Good come up!

Hoss · Mar 3, 2013

Sweet score!

Offthehook · Mar 3, 2013

That is not that neglected

FIREPIT · Mar 3, 2013

Offthehook said:
That is not that neglected

Said he hasn't cooked on it in about a year. I consider that neglected.

Fishawn · Mar 3, 2013

Score of the Year!

mbshop · Mar 3, 2013

nice score for sure. but isn't it put together wrong ? the legs don't look right.

FIREPIT · Mar 3, 2013

Smoothsmoke said:
Good come up!

If that means congrats, thanks!

Wrench_H · Mar 3, 2013

mbshop said:
nice score for sure. but isn't it put together wrong ? the legs don't look right.

Yes, if you switch the front left leg with the back leg, it will be much easier to move it around. Great score, there were a lot of us that were thrilled with the amazon price last week, and you got 100% off of that.

Actually on a second look, you need to rotate all of the legs clockwise one spot.

FIREPIT · Mar 3, 2013

Wrench_H said:
Yes, if you switch the front left leg with the back leg, it will be much easier to move it around. Great score, there were a lot of us that were thrilled with the amazon price last week, and you got 100% off of that.

Actually on a second look, you need to rotate all of the legs clockwise one spot.

Thanks for the info! I've never owned one before but something seemed funky. I'm on it and thanks again!

16Adams · Mar 3, 2013

Curious how you made the exterior "show room shiny". Thanks

Hoss · Mar 3, 2013

Free seems to be a reasonable price.

DubfromGA · Mar 3, 2013

Sweet.

Excellent grill-smoker.

Ijustwantedtolookatpics · Mar 3, 2013

Nice pick my friend, you'll love it

FIREPIT · Mar 3, 2013

16Adams said:
Curious how you made the exterior "show room shiny". Thanks

I sprayed it with Pam then wiped it down. I wanted to stop any rusting until I can inspect it closer and touch up with paint if needed.

Motley Q · Mar 3, 2013

The previous posters are all wrong concerning the legs.

The 2 large wheels face the front of the cooker, under the latch and handle.

The small caster is in back, under the hinge,

The legs are labeled right and left.

Your friends brother is :doh:

yakdung · Mar 3, 2013

FIREPIT said:
Hello all,

I just wanted to share with you how I got a little lucky over the weekend! A buddy of mine told me his brother was selling his camp house on the lake and wanted to know if I wanted the grill that was on the back porch. He told me it was a black egg type grill. He said his brother didn't like it, burned everything he attempted to cook on it, so its going with the camp. I jumped at the chance and man this grill has been sitting up for awhile. It's nasty as hell and the front caster has a flat spot on it from sitting in one spot for so long. After tightening all the screws and giving it a decent cleaning, I'm ready to start Q'ing on this thing! I debated whether or not to clean the inside but it was just too nasty. I need to grease the grate but all in all, it turned out nice, especially for being free!!!!

Before/After:

The Akorn is not put together correctly. The handle that opens the top needs to be positioned over the two wheels. This will allow you to tip and balance the grill while holding the handle. Just remember to latch the top before it is moved.
Good luck,

16Adams · Mar 3, 2013

+1 on what Motley Q said re: legs

BBQdisciple · Mar 3, 2013

easiest charcoal grill to control tempson. what a loss for him. Burned everything he cooked? I am not a manual kind of guy but the manual explains how to light the coals and control temps very well .

Awesome find. that grill hasn't even been on the market long enough to be "neglected".

I'd take the 10 minutes and turn the body so the handle is in between the two big wheels though.

Enjoy the new piece

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