Nylon Lock Nuts in a smoker/grill?

grilling24x7 · 06-10-2012, 07:50 AM

Hey guys,
I rigged up a middle grate for my WSM by using a 5 inch bolt, some washers and some nuts to keep things in place. I used some of those nylon lock nuts from Lowes to keep the washers in place so things wouldn't slip around.

Last night in bed I thought, "oh no will the nylon melt?"

Anyone used a lock nut like this in their high temp applications? I'm guessing I have to take it apart and stick to normal bolts. Wouldn't want melted nylon to sneak out on to a brisket flat or something!?

Any thoughts?

John

ssbbqguy · 06-10-2012, 08:00 AM

Go back and get all metal lock nuts or just use lock washers. Cheaper.They will melt and create a funky smell and taste. Steve.

grilling24x7 · 06-10-2012, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ssbbqguy

Go back and get all metal lock nuts or just use lock washers. Cheaper.They will melt and create a funky smell and taste. Steve.

Good suggestion!!! I'll go check it out!

CarolinaQue · 06-10-2012, 08:44 AM

No, they're not a specialty item. They should be right there with all of the other nuts and bolts, about eye level or a little higher. They should sell the small packages of them and also boxes.

grilling24x7 · 06-10-2012, 01:57 PM

Here we go!

Thanks guys. Unfortunately, the guy in Home Depot said "I've never heard of a lock nut without nylon." So I just went with the lock washers.

One lock washer in there and things are tight. Not going anywhere.

Cool! Imagine how many smoked ABTs I'll be able to get on this baby now!!! lol

John

grilling24x7 · 06-10-2012, 01:58 PM

note: my "new" grate is from my little smokey joe. The bottom flat washer is just used to sit the new grate on top of the normal smoker grate. This way I'll be able to lift the whole grate up - so it's not attached.

mbshop · 06-10-2012, 03:15 PM

all metal lock nuts seem to have disappeared from the stores. i had to order mine from ebay. but there is a trick with regular nuts. use two and jam them together. also you can make a more permanent "lock" by damaging the bolt threads and then jamming the nut on. more damage=more tightness.

Stingerhook · 06-10-2012, 04:51 PM

I don't bother with anything that locks. After your first cook I don't think that anything will be turning on it's own.

muidaq · 06-10-2012, 05:59 PM

Is this the all metal lock nut?

superlazy · 06-10-2012, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by muidaq

Is this the all metal lock nut?

yep
2 nuts works just as well

Cris · 06-10-2012, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by muidaq

Is this the all metal lock nut?

One version of it.

Cris · 06-10-2012, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mbshop

all metal lock nuts seem to have disappeared from the stores. i had to order mine from ebay. but there is a trick with regular nuts. use two and jam them together. also you can make a more permanent "lock" by damaging the bolt threads and then jamming the nut on. more damage=more tightness.

You should be able to find all metal lock nuts(aka stover nuts or grade C nuts) at any fastener supplier such as Fastenall or Graingers

jeffjenkins1 · 06-10-2012, 06:50 PM

Crushed nuts work well too. To improvise, I just lay the nut on the side an give it a whack with the hammer. I believe the proper name for them are deformed thread lock nuts.

Oh, I think this is the same as the two previous post, LOL. Maybe I should have read the whole thread!

Jeff

ssbbqguy · 06-10-2012, 09:35 PM

All metal lock nuts, as said are available through the right suppliers. They are pressed, then heat treated and they won't damage threads as someone banging with a hammer. Good luck. Steve.

CarolinaQue · 06-10-2012, 09:44 PM

I believe they keep the all metal lock nuts in the drawers at HD and Lowe's. You just have to know what you're looking for. It's been a while since I've bought any, but that's where I found them last time I needed them.

06-10-2012, 08:44 AM	#4
CarolinaQue is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-23-07 Location: North Berwick, ME Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	No, they're not a specialty item. They should be right there with all of the other nuts and bolts, about eye level or a little higher. They should sell the small packages of them and also boxes. __________________ Tim “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.” - Mark Twain - Beautiful family - Home made trailer mounted reverse flow offset w/ vertical chamber, Weber OTG and an ECB

06-10-2012, 01:58 PM	#6
grilling24x7 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-17-11 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	note: my "new" grate is from my little smokey joe. The bottom flat washer is just used to sit the new grate on top of the normal smoker grate. This way I'll be able to lift the whole grate up - so it's not attached. __________________ Weber Performer 18.5" WSM UDS build: http://grilling24x7.com/UDS1.shtml http://www.grilling24x7.com

06-10-2012, 03:15 PM	#7
mbshop Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-24-07 Location: visalia, ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	all metal lock nuts seem to have disappeared from the stores. i had to order mine from ebay. but there is a trick with regular nuts. use two and jam them together. also you can make a more permanent "lock" by damaging the bolt threads and then jamming the nut on. more damage=more tightness. __________________ george spam, can't live without it

06-10-2012, 04:51 PM	#8
Stingerhook On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-13-12 Location: SE Florida Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I don't bother with anything that locks. After your first cook I don't think that anything will be turning on it's own. __________________ UDS, Weber Smoke N Grill, Bass Pro Water Smoker, Square Chicken Cooker, Green 22" Kettle & Barrel Grill

06-10-2012, 05:59 PM	#9
muidaq On the road to being a farker Join Date: 12-12-10 Location: Columbus, OH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Is this the all metal lock nut? __________________ Mike -- 22.5 OTG -- 22.5 OTS -- Mini WSM -- Stumps Prince

06-10-2012, 08:00 AM	#2
ssbbqguy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-09-07 Location: carthage,mo. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Go back and get all metal lock nuts or just use lock washers. Cheaper.They will melt and create a funky smell and taste. Steve.

06-10-2012, 06:50 PM	#13
jeffjenkins1 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 03-01-08 Location: Akron, OH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Crushed nuts work well too. To improvise, I just lay the nut on the side an give it a whack with the hammer. I believe the proper name for them are deformed thread lock nuts. Oh, I think this is the same as the two previous post, LOL. Maybe I should have read the whole thread! Jeff __________________ You do what you have to do, so you can do what you want to do! Right now I am working on doing what I want to do! Ole Hickory Ultra Que 2 Primo Oval XL NB American Gourmet offset smoker UDS Turkey Fryer Told you I would get a signature.........

06-10-2012, 09:35 PM	#14
ssbbqguy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-09-07 Location: carthage,mo. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	All metal lock nuts, as said are available through the right suppliers. They are pressed, then heat treated and they won't damage threads as someone banging with a hammer. Good luck. Steve.

06-10-2012, 09:44 PM	#15
CarolinaQue is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-23-07 Location: North Berwick, ME Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I believe they keep the all metal lock nuts in the drawers at HD and Lowe's. You just have to know what you're looking for. It's been a while since I've bought any, but that's where I found them last time I needed them. __________________ Tim “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.” - Mark Twain - Beautiful family - Home made trailer mounted reverse flow offset w/ vertical chamber, Weber OTG and an ECB