WSM Modification

njsmoker83

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On another site i saw a picture of a WSM with three racks on it.  I could do the MOD using screws, bolts and washers.  I am not really too handy and was wondering if there is any certain kind i should buy at home depot.  Obviously zinc plated is out but would any of you guys know which to get?

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fpnmf

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Get stainless fasteners..

Is this where you saw that??

http://www.virtualweberbullet.com/increasecapacity.html#sections

 

njsmoker83

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that is exactly what i saw lol.  Can i buy them at hardware store?

 

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Do you own a drill??

Got bits that will go thru the ceramic??

Got a punch to set the holes??

Maybe you could get one of yer mechanically inclined friends to do this for ya...

 

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Step drills are often used to bore clean holes in WSM ceramic coatings.  Just make sure to put a strip of masking tape down first to help reduce chipping.  There is a tutorial on how to mount a thermometer on the TVWBB site which would also apply to drilling holes like you want.  I think the smallest step drill size is 3/16 and it should step up in 1/16 increments from there.  Part on step drills starts about 1/4 the way down on the link below.

http://www.virtualweberbullet.com/mounttherm.html

 

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njsmoker83

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Thanks for all the responses. I have a good amount of tools including drill bits but I'm not sure of what type of screws/bolts to use that are safe with high heat and cooking. When it comes to stuff like that I'm clueless.

 

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njsmoker83 said:

Thanks for all the responses. I have a good amount of tools including drill bits but I'm not sure of what type of screws/bolts to use that are safe with high heat and cooking. When it comes to stuff like that I'm clueless.

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fpnmf said it well when he advised using stainless steel hardware. It will serve your purpose on the smoker much better than the nickel plated hardware it comes with.

 

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njsmoker83 said:

that is exactly what i saw lol.  Can i buy them at hardware store?

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When I am looking for hardware I first go to ACE...not a big store but lots of hardware.  We now have a Tractor Supply Store and a Lowes. 

Stainless is the way to go for outside stuff. I used regular carbon steel stuff on the inside of mine and it has a nice coating on it now.

Good luck.