Weber Smokey Joe Stronger Leg Mod ?

VoodoChild · 07-08-2012, 03:28 PM

Searched But couldnt find anything... Anyone Know Of , Done Or made a Stand or Stronger legs for the smokey joe ???
basically as a mini wsm they wobble a bit and i d like to make it stronger

wilhump · 07-08-2012, 03:31 PM

I found this on another forum and am planning on doing this when i build mine next week.

caseydog · 07-08-2012, 03:35 PM

You could basically just make duplicates of the stock SJ legs, out of stronger metal.

CD

mbshop · 07-08-2012, 04:04 PM

i also add a large ss washer between the leg and body.

Harbormaster · 07-08-2012, 04:41 PM

A couple stainless fender washers on each leg, gently re-shaped to match the contour of the Smokey Joe (one on the inside and one between the leg and bowl) really sturdies up the legs.

Hud · 07-08-2012, 09:53 PM

One I build for a friend.

Mdboatbum · 07-09-2012, 08:58 AM

I saw a picture of one where they had added 3 more legs, evenly spaced. So it had 6. Looked pretty good. I was a little concerned with stability, but haven't had a problem. It's always on a level stable surface, and it's not getting moved much while in use. One thing I did notice is one of the legs tends to get a little cockeyed, making the smoker not sit level. I just check before I get it lit and straighten as necessary.

Bob13 · 08-14-2012, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caseydog

You could basically just make duplicates of the stock SJ legs, out of stronger metal.

CD

My SJ has some seriously rusted-through legs. Hoping someone with experience in working metal can answer this. Would some thick zinc coated metal be ok to duplicate the legs? I thought about getting plain steel, but I'd like to keep the "shine" that the original legs should have. As usual, I appreciate your advice/opinions.... thanks!

rg02 · 08-14-2012, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilhump

I found this on another forum and am planning on doing this when i build mine next week.

Good find. Same principle I used for my legs on my brinkmann gourmet mods. I am planning on using aluminum flat stock an making new legs similar to these.

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07-08-2012, 03:35 PM	#3
caseydog somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-08-10 Location: Texas	You could basically just make duplicates of the stock SJ legs, out of stronger metal. CD Last edited by caseydog; 07-08-2012 at 04:49 PM..

07-08-2012, 04:04 PM	#4
mbshop Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-24-07 Location: visalia, ca	i also add a large ss washer between the leg and body. __________________ george spam, can't live without it

07-08-2012, 04:41 PM	#5
Harbormaster somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-14-06 Location: Wyocena/Pardeeville, WI Name/Nickname : Clark	A couple stainless fender washers on each leg, gently re-shaped to match the contour of the Smokey Joe (one on the inside and one between the leg and bowl) really sturdies up the legs. __________________ Clark My Boys: Joseph (EI); Andrew (EE); Daniel (EE) My Toys: 10 WSMs (B, C, E, DH, DA, EZ, DZ, EO, DU, DR); 5 - 22.5" Bar-B-Q-Kettles; 2 - 18.5" Bar-B-Q-Kettle; 4 WGAs (EZ, DE, N, B); 2 SJPs ( DR, DR); 2 Smokey Joes (A, K); Brinkman Cimmaron. "For when democracy becomes tyranny, those of us with rifles still get to vote"

07-08-2012, 03:31 PM	#2
wilhump Got Wood. Join Date: 06-06-12 Location: IL	I found this on another forum and am planning on doing this when i build mine next week.

07-08-2012, 09:53 PM	#6
Hud Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 10-11-11 Location: Yuba City, Ca.	One I build for a friend.

07-09-2012, 08:58 AM	#7
Mdboatbum Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-07-12 Location: Washington, DC	I saw a picture of one where they had added 3 more legs, evenly spaced. So it had 6. Looked pretty good. I was a little concerned with stability, but haven't had a problem. It's always on a level stable surface, and it's not getting moved much while in use. One thing I did notice is one of the legs tends to get a little cockeyed, making the smoker not sit level. I just check before I get it lit and straighten as necessary.