98Ludedude
09-28-2013, 05:45 PM
Finally got around to posting this! It was a few days before Labor day and with my 22.5" kettle doing the smoking with the new iq120, I knew I was going to need a little more room for all of the corn, burgers, dogs etc... Easy fix: 14.5" WSJ, a few bolts, wing nuts and a pice of aluminum I'd have this done in no time.(note iq120 not installed, don't like leaving it out when not in use)
Drilled 3 holes in the legs of the Smokey Joe, a few 2" bolts threaded through the existing anchors from the bottom and wing nuts.
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A simple aluminum strut attached to the panel in the rear.
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Match made in heaven.
85497
Of course this site got the better of me, and never knowing when to quit, I figured a mini WSM was in order. After reading all the different minis people had done these in the past, most seemed pretty much the same. This is not my style, I have to add my own ideas into anything I build, hopefully for the better! Anyways, my biggest complaint was the clearance between racks when using two, so here is how I modified it for my own liking.
First thing to do was the vent mod, I got lucky and found a nice handle to screw onto the end.
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So I cut my hole to 9.5"
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I used 4, 2" SS screws up from the bottom and capped with SS acorns which would hold my diffuser.(Stainless-steel, 10" "electric range burner cover" from Wallyworld).
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Diffuser in place, this allows room for a water pan\ clay saucer if needed below the bottom grate.
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I used 3, 1/2" SS 10-24 screws for my grate rack, finishing washer for a clean look on the outside,
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And acorns for a nice look on the inside.
85503
After looking at some custom paint jobs that others had done, and wanting my own custom look. I followed a recipe I had found using High Temp Engine Primer, Enamel and Clear coat in addition to a baking period. Worked quite well, very tough.
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Put it all back together, and thar she is!
85504
I wasn't sure what impact my modifications would make, or if I would have to drill more holes for increased airflow or larger diffuser, but the mini burns great! a very controllable range. I can get it to 225-325, depending how hot I need it. And maybe in time, Ill add a custom adapter for my IQ120, not sure I'll need it though!
EDIT: Why wont pictures show?!
Drilled 3 holes in the legs of the Smokey Joe, a few 2" bolts threaded through the existing anchors from the bottom and wing nuts.
85508
A simple aluminum strut attached to the panel in the rear.
85496
Match made in heaven.
85497
Of course this site got the better of me, and never knowing when to quit, I figured a mini WSM was in order. After reading all the different minis people had done these in the past, most seemed pretty much the same. This is not my style, I have to add my own ideas into anything I build, hopefully for the better! Anyways, my biggest complaint was the clearance between racks when using two, so here is how I modified it for my own liking.
First thing to do was the vent mod, I got lucky and found a nice handle to screw onto the end.
85501
So I cut my hole to 9.5"
85498
I used 4, 2" SS screws up from the bottom and capped with SS acorns which would hold my diffuser.(Stainless-steel, 10" "electric range burner cover" from Wallyworld).
85499
Diffuser in place, this allows room for a water pan\ clay saucer if needed below the bottom grate.
85500
I used 3, 1/2" SS 10-24 screws for my grate rack, finishing washer for a clean look on the outside,
85502
And acorns for a nice look on the inside.
85503
After looking at some custom paint jobs that others had done, and wanting my own custom look. I followed a recipe I had found using High Temp Engine Primer, Enamel and Clear coat in addition to a baking period. Worked quite well, very tough.
85507
Put it all back together, and thar she is!
85504
I wasn't sure what impact my modifications would make, or if I would have to drill more holes for increased airflow or larger diffuser, but the mini burns great! a very controllable range. I can get it to 225-325, depending how hot I need it. And maybe in time, Ill add a custom adapter for my IQ120, not sure I'll need it though!
EDIT: Why wont pictures show?!