Brauma
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Fantastic job, Brian. I've only used JB Weld on metal.
**Imperial Kamado** CL Score/Restoration Project
- Thread starter swamprb
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swamprb
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**China Pot Metal Restoration**
I removed all the metal parts and will be able to reuse the slide draft door.
Bead blasted and rust free!
Painted and ready to go!
Gotta get moving on these and make way for the BGE!
I removed all the metal parts and will be able to reuse the slide draft door.
Bead blasted and rust free!
Painted and ready to go!
Gotta get moving on these and make way for the BGE!
Cabntmkr1
is One Chatty Farker
Nice Craig's list score! Keep the photos coming, Swamprb:mrgreen:
Interesting to note that a bunch of prostitutes were arrested off of a Craig's list sting here in Wichita
:shock: Guess you never know what you'll "score" off of the list, huh?:lol:
Interesting to note that a bunch of prostitutes were arrested off of a Craig's list sting here in Wichita
:shock: Guess you never know what you'll "score" off of the list, huh?:lol:
Smokin Gator
Babbling Farker
You are amazing brother!!!
swamprb
somebody shut me the fark up.
***Extreme Makeover Kamado***
While researching the history of my Sakura Kamado, I came upon some repair and restoration tips from the Kamado.com site from 2005.
tomjax has graciously shared some pics of an Imperial Kamado Large that he rebuilt and is still using today. CAUTION!! These pics are not for the timid!
Seen enough? Are your retinas burnt from the seemingly horrible condition this Kamado is in? Wait it gets better! Tom cleaned the inside and out with wire brushes, used furnace cement on the high temp areas and Bondo in other parts, used a flower pot base on the bottom, primed with Kilz and finished with Krylon Fusion enamel "Sun Dried Tomato"
Tom tells me that his Kamado cracked because he was using a metal firebox from Kamado.com and the expansion of the steel caused it. Nice job Tom!
While researching the history of my Sakura Kamado, I came upon some repair and restoration tips from the Kamado.com site from 2005.
tomjax has graciously shared some pics of an Imperial Kamado Large that he rebuilt and is still using today. CAUTION!! These pics are not for the timid!
Seen enough? Are your retinas burnt from the seemingly horrible condition this Kamado is in? Wait it gets better! Tom cleaned the inside and out with wire brushes, used furnace cement on the high temp areas and Bondo in other parts, used a flower pot base on the bottom, primed with Kilz and finished with Krylon Fusion enamel "Sun Dried Tomato"
Tom tells me that his Kamado cracked because he was using a metal firebox from Kamado.com and the expansion of the steel caused it. Nice job Tom!
Yakfishingfool
Babbling Farker
What a great solution for the bottom.
swamprb
somebody shut me the fark up.
**Medium Imperial Kamado Update pics**
The Medium is coming along fine, need to order a Stainless draft vent and a couple coats of Red enamel and this one hits the deck!
The firebox is one solid piece now.
Here she is waiting for the slider and a paint job. This is the trolley cart for my Large IK.
The Medium is coming along fine, need to order a Stainless draft vent and a couple coats of Red enamel and this one hits the deck!
The firebox is one solid piece now.
Here she is waiting for the slider and a paint job. This is the trolley cart for my Large IK.
Brauma
somebody shut me the fark up.
Terrific job, Brian. There's a special place in heaven for people like you.
thillin
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Lookin good!
Grumpy's Q
is Blowin Smoke!
Brian,
That's so cool! I hope I never need your expertise, but its good to know it's there!
That's so cool! I hope I never need your expertise, but its good to know it's there!
smokeydog
Knows what a fatty is.
Brian:
Be sure to update your resume to reflect the Kamado restoration ability. I think you will move to the top of the line with those qualifications. Your work looks great. I think I'll search for some furnace cement and work on my fire ring. Keep up the good work.
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WSM/Red Kamado/Red Weber gasser/30 year old Lyfe Tyme being restored
Be sure to update your resume to reflect the Kamado restoration ability. I think you will move to the top of the line with those qualifications. Your work looks great. I think I'll search for some furnace cement and work on my fire ring. Keep up the good work.
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WSM/Red Kamado/Red Weber gasser/30 year old Lyfe Tyme being restored
swamprb
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**Little Red**
The Medium is taking on a new identity!
You know I got a thing for Red!
The Medium is taking on a new identity!
You know I got a thing for Red!
swamprb
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**Chinese Kamado Update**
A couple coats of BBQ Black and then I'll get down to a primary color.
What color should I go with? BGE Green or IK Red/Orange?
I may need to do a poll!
A couple coats of BBQ Black and then I'll get down to a primary color.
What color should I go with? BGE Green or IK Red/Orange?
I may need to do a poll!
JD McGee
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Nice job bro...those have come a long way since Friday...you've been busy!
thillin
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I vote something with flames!
Hook_Line_and_Sinker
is Blowin Smoke!
I you an amazing ability in restoring these
thanks for the peek into what it take and how to go about it
thanks for the peek into what it take and how to go about it
Brauma
somebody shut me the fark up.
I'm thinking an Easter Egg tie-die psychedelic multi color scheme!! :grin: Drop some acid and let your imagination soar!! (Im kidding on the acid ofcourse)
swamprb
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The Red would look HOT with flames on the dome! Keep you on your toes for the dreaded flashback!
But the Chinese Kamado could also be an early BGE and I plan to sell it so I was thinking of going with either Green or Orange sponged into the Black like these Imperial Kamados
http://www.imperialkamado.com/i_announcement_color.htm
http://www.imperialkamado.com/i_burochure_front.htm
Rusty did his Sakura Kamado like this and it looks pretty sharp!
What do you think?
swamprb
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***Finishing Touches to the Medium IK***
I picked up the bottom slide damper from my local BGE dealer.
(Sutters in Woodinville WA) $41 with the screen. Another very good reason to use BGE parts where applicable- the Stainless steel will not rust out like the original Kamado damper.
A small bead of Permatex RTV gasket silicone for the seal.
Band hinge back on.
Ready to rock!
I'm so proud! What do you think?
I picked up the bottom slide damper from my local BGE dealer.
(Sutters in Woodinville WA) $41 with the screen. Another very good reason to use BGE parts where applicable- the Stainless steel will not rust out like the original Kamado damper.
A small bead of Permatex RTV gasket silicone for the seal.
Band hinge back on.
Ready to rock!
I'm so proud! What do you think?
