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07-08-2012, 03:28 PM | #1 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 05-22-11
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Weber Smokey Joe Stronger Leg Mod ?
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
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07-08-2012, 03:31 PM | #2 |
Got Wood.
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Location: IL
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I found this on another forum and am planning on doing this when i build mine next week.
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07-08-2012, 03:35 PM | #3 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-08-10
Location: Texas
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You could basically just make duplicates of the stock SJ legs, out of stronger metal.
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07-08-2012, 04:04 PM | #4 |
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i also add a large ss washer between the leg and body.
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07-08-2012, 04:41 PM | #5 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-14-06
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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.
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07-08-2012, 09:53 PM | #6 |
Knows what a fatty is.
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Location: Yuba City, Ca.
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One I build for a friend.
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07-09-2012, 08:58 AM | #7 |
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Join Date: 02-07-12
Location: Washington, DC
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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.
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08-14-2012, 11:36 PM | #8 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 07-29-12
Location: Home of the 11 time World Series Champion Cardinals
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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!
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08-14-2012, 11:40 PM | #9 |
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Join Date: 08-08-12
Location: Castle Rock, CO
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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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