Yoder mod

Smoke Dawg · Aug 10, 2018

MSD is a little vertically challenged and has a hard time opening up the Yoder all the way without either letting it flop or touching the lid on her wrist. Had the same problem with the GMG and I modified that handle also.

Simple extension

We'll see if it is too much or more angle is needed by trial

ssv3 · Aug 10, 2018

Nicely done neighbor. :thumb:

Smoke Dawg · Aug 10, 2018

ssv3 said:
Nicely done neighbor. :thumb:

Thanks Bro - We already had a discussion that we need to be careful putting food on the shelf and closing the lid on it. I may end up making it a little shorter - We'll see.

Joshw · Aug 10, 2018

Smoke Dawg said:
Thanks Bro - We already had a discussion that we need to be careful putting food on the shelf and closing the lid on it. I may end up making it a little shorter - We'll see.

Looks professional. As far as shutting the lid on food, that is an issue. Even without the handle extension. Anything too tall, the bottom of the lid will hit, when closing. If I got something on the front shelf, I always close slowly, to make sure it will clear.

Smoke Dawg · Aug 10, 2018

Joshw said:
Looks professional. As far as shutting the lid on food, that is an issue. Even without the handle extension. Anything too tall, the bottom of the lid will hit, when closing. If I got something on the front shelf, I always close slowly, to make sure it will clear.

Thanks Josh - I used SS hardware and the same 1/4" thickness steel to keep it stout.

Smoke Dawg · Aug 18, 2018

More modifications to my Yoder YS640

I wanted to have the top shelf and still have room for larger butts on the lower grate so I made a couple different top grates.

Here is the standard SS lower grates

And with the standard 15.5" top grate

I made a 12" top grate that would give me better access to the lower grate and room for bigger meat on the lower front

and I also made a 8" top grate for even more access and lower room.

Here is the Grill grate installed and the standard lower grates

Since I had the material, I made a single grate to install when using the grill grates

Still getting them seasoned and had then in the grill when cooking but have not actually cooked on them yet.

Its coming

Starting to get it where I like it.

Baychilla · Aug 18, 2018

Sorry, I lost you with MSD. Is that short for Mini Smoke Dawg?

Smoke Dawg · Aug 18, 2018

Mrs. Smoke Dawg.

LOL :thumb:

Baychilla · Aug 18, 2018

Ahh, thats a lot nicer than most forum designations of SWMBO:heh:

Pug-N-Monk's BBQ · Aug 18, 2018

Smoke Dawg said:
MSD is a little vertically challenged

Would it be asking too much for her to cook in heels? :becky:

Joshw · Aug 18, 2018

Nice work. I haven't had any problems fitting butts on both racks, but the bottom shelf access has been a problem. If I were going to mod mine, it would be making the bottom shelf pull out, like the top one, but that would cut down on head room. Wish they had just made the thing a little taller. I've been thinking about buying one of these to give me more room for shorter cuts of meat.
https://www.atbbq.com/yoder-smokers-3-tier-smoking-rack.html

Smoke Dawg · Aug 18, 2018

That is pretty sweet but they are proud of it.

It is SS though.

Joshw · Aug 18, 2018

Smoke Dawg said:
That is pretty sweet but they are proud of it.

It is SS though.

You can say a lot of things about Yoder, but not that they under price their products. Looks like you have the talent, you could knock one out in a day though.

Smoke Dawg · Aug 19, 2018

Joshw said:
You can say a lot of things about Yoder, but not that they under price their products. Looks like you have the talent, you could knock one out in a day though.

Ha Ha - Thanks

I do plan on making my own two piece diffuser. My standard one already has a slight warp.

I expect they will make it standard pretty soon because it is almost neccessary

cowgirl · Aug 19, 2018

Nice work Neighbor!

:grin:

Joshw · Aug 19, 2018

Smoke Dawg said:
Ha Ha - Thanks

I do plan on making my own two piece diffuser. My standard one already has a slight warp.

I expect they will make it standard pretty soon because it is almost neccessary

The 2 piece diffuser is great. I bought mine at the same time as my smoker, but they forgot to ship it. I called and they over nighted it to me, but I couldn't wait, to use it, so I put the standard plate in. I just used the standard plate once, but that was enough to know how much easier it is to handle the 2 piece. Having that hole in the middle makes getting a good hold on it, when removing it, or cleaning it, makes a big difference. Then there is the obvious benefits of the direct grilling. The extra angle iron, prevents warping too.

Smoke Dawg · Aug 19, 2018

Joshw said:
The 2 piece diffuser is great. I bought mine at the same time as my smoker, but they forgot to ship it. I called and they over nighted it to me, but I couldn't wait, to use it, so I put the standard plate in. I just used the standard plate once, but that was enough to know how much easier it is to handle the 2 piece. Having that hole in the middle makes getting a good hold on it, when removing it, or cleaning it, makes a big difference. Then there is the obvious benefits of the direct grilling. The extra angle iron, prevents warping too.

Agreed - I have a plan!!! :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

Smoke Dawg · Oct 29, 2018

2 piece Diffuser plate

Well, I finally got around to building my 2 piece diffuser plate.
I went a little heavier than Yoder and used 3/16 instead of 1/8 for the diffuser and 3/16 for the doubler. I made the opening just a little larger also and added a couple angle iron stiffners below the doubler.

Here is the back side

Top side

The opening

The door

And installed!

I was pretty busy and over booked so have not used it yet - MSD did smoke some sausage but I want to open it up and give the direct grilling a go.

Joshw · Oct 29, 2018

If you're going to do something, you might as well aim for overkill. Great job! Looks pretty close to the Yoder one from top, but I bet that thing is a beast getting it in and out of there. It is a significant upgrade to your cooker. Wood fire flavor with gas grill convenience.

mattmountz94 · Oct 29, 2018

Nice diffuser

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