New Mod - The "LeeBo Mod"

LeeBo · 02-12-2005, 02:50 PM

Ok, I haven't done the mod yet, but am thinking about it. Just wanted to go ahead and claim the name in case it works. What do ya'll think about this.....

I read some posts about using tin-foil on a rack to make a deflector of sorts. Heck of an idea. I got to thinking.....

What about buy two extra racks, and a bag of ceramic briquettes? Then place the briquetts between the two racks and wire them together.

This would result in a movable although perrmanent deflector.

Any thoughts?

- LeeBo

ps. Yes, this is "the" LeeBo of the original five that started the original yahoo group years ago. Wow! Phil's done a great job with this site. I haven't been year in a long time.

I'm smoking on an Old School 'dera with door gasket, basket, and baffle. I have barely smoked in the last year at all. I cleaned up & painted my Old School ' dera today and am smoking ribs, pork loin, klabasee (sp), and bologne on Sunday.

tommykendall · 02-12-2005, 04:08 PM

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ps. Yes, this is "the" LeeBo

As in Lee & Jessica? Either way - very glad to see you here. Hope you've already jumped into the Cattle Call forum.

LeeBo · 02-12-2005, 04:23 PM

The one(s) and only!

- LeeBo, and chief side dish preparer Jessica.

willkat98 · 02-12-2005, 07:55 PM

Lee, or Leebo

I need to just come out and say, the Heat Shield was invented by Big Al in Parker CO on the Bandera Brethren Yahoo group.

He used a piece of aluminum sheeting, cut to 15.5" by 15.5" with a "V" cut out of one side.

Phil then did this as well with a half circle.

I ordered 6 extra grill racks and convered one 3/4 with aluminum foil.

I took the 2 minute alternative, but BigAl already created the real Heat Shield. Awesome way to conserve fuel and retain heat.

So the Leebo mod (with the ceramic tiles) is indeed a great idear. We can call it a Mod to BigAl's mod.

jeffsasmokin · 02-13-2005, 05:42 AM

OK, now I now who you are Lee! (Lee and Jessica) DUH!

I've read some threads on the deflectors..........how are they used and where do you place them? I presume this is for when the 'Dera isn't full and your just doin' a few things?

Solidkick · 02-13-2005, 08:42 AM

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I presume this is for when the 'Dera isn't full and your just doin' a few things?

Yes, helps with fuel consumption. Also allows you to to divide into two separate cooking chambers where you could do beans or something requiring a lower cooking temp. It can also be used as a holding area if you wanted.

I think Big Al has even cooked a brisket above the heat shield.

cabo · 02-13-2005, 09:09 AM

Could do the same thing with 1 rack and some precut fire brick. No need to wire together, and you use only one rack.

02-12-2005, 02:50 PM	#1
LeeBo On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-11-05 Location: Soonerville, OK Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	New Mod - The "LeeBo Mod" Ok, I haven't done the mod yet, but am thinking about it. Just wanted to go ahead and claim the name in case it works. What do ya'll think about this..... I read some posts about using tin-foil on a rack to make a deflector of sorts. Heck of an idea. I got to thinking..... What about buy two extra racks, and a bag of ceramic briquettes? Then place the briquetts between the two racks and wire them together. This would result in a movable although perrmanent deflector. Any thoughts? - LeeBo ps. Yes, this is "the" LeeBo of the original five that started the original yahoo group years ago. Wow! Phil's done a great job with this site. I haven't been year in a long time. I'm smoking on an Old School 'dera with door gasket, basket, and baffle. I have barely smoked in the last year at all. I cleaned up & painted my Old School ' dera today and am smoking ribs, pork loin, klabasee (sp), and bologne on Sunday.

02-12-2005, 07:55 PM	#4
willkat98 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Chicago Western Burbs, but always south of Madison Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Lee, or Leebo I need to just come out and say, the Heat Shield was invented by Big Al in Parker CO on the Bandera Brethren Yahoo group. He used a piece of aluminum sheeting, cut to 15.5" by 15.5" with a "V" cut out of one side. Phil then did this as well with a half circle. I ordered 6 extra grill racks and convered one 3/4 with aluminum foil. I took the 2 minute alternative, but BigAl already created the real Heat Shield. Awesome way to conserve fuel and retain heat. So the Leebo mod (with the ceramic tiles) is indeed a great idear. We can call it a Mod to BigAl's mod. __________________ . Bill-Chicago "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." - Jack Reacher Bandera, M-BGE, WSM, Gold Kettle, Kenmore Gasser, 36Qt Turkey Fryer, ECB, Dutch Oven

02-13-2005, 05:42 AM	#5
jeffsasmokin Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-26-04 Location: Stuart, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	OK, now I now who you are Lee! (Lee and Jessica) DUH! I've read some threads on the deflectors..........how are they used and where do you place them? I presume this is for when the 'Dera isn't full and your just doin' a few things? __________________ "Chance Favors The Prepared Mind" Modified Bandera Charmglow All Stainless Gas CB 26 1/2" Kettle ECB Fabricated All-Wood Burn Barrel BC Select Outdoor Fryer

02-13-2005, 09:09 AM	#7
cabo is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Columbia, S.C. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Could do the same thing with 1 rack and some precut fire brick. No need to wire together, and you use only one rack. __________________ N.B. 'Dera (modified), gone to another place (RIP), ECCG (el cheapo charcoal grill), an Alveron propane, and wood hog cooker, bullitt type smoker, a turkey fryer, and a pretty well stocked kitchen. Cabo _________________________________________ I was raised an only child, now I have brothers & sisters around the world!!

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LeeBo On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-11-05 Location: Soonerville, OK Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The one(s) and only! - LeeBo, and chief side dish preparer Jessica.