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bakerman

bakerman

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Howdy Smokers,

I got a question. Anyone here upgrade the door latches on the Masterbuilt smoker?

The one it comes with is almost useless. I am using a bungee cord to help keep the door shut for now.

Any suggestions on what would work best for a fix?

Other than the latch I love it.

Thanks!

Bakerman
 
Bakerman said:
 
Howdy Smokers,

I got a question. Anyone here upgrade the door latches on the Masterbuilt smoker?

The one it comes with is almost useless. I am using a bungee cord to help keep the door shut for now.

Any suggestions on what would work best for a fix?

Other than the latch I love it.

Thanks!

Bakerman
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I'm pretty sure Todd Johnson did it. I'll see if I can find it.

Bear
 
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Thanks Bear. Really not addressing my problem though. I need to beef up the latch on mine. I was hoping someone else had done this already and could help me find a suitable latch to put on it. The door is really thin and I am concerned about durability.
 
Bakerman said:
 
Thanks Bear. Really not addressing my problem though. I need to beef up the latch on mine. I was hoping someone else had done this already and could help me find a suitable latch to put on it. The door is really thin and I am concerned about durability.
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I was searching for about an hour, and I can't find anyone who has replaced the latch.

Is it broken? If it's broken, you should be able to get a new one from Masterbuilt. If it's not broken, you should be able to adjust it with the adjustment nuts.

Bear
 
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Bakerman,

I don't give up easily.
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Check this short thread out.

Tells you where to get adjustable draw latches.

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/63816/adding-door-latch-s-to-mes

Bear
 
I hate another cook almost ruined thanks so that stupid latch that keeps popping open. I just wonder if anyone has superglued some cut out bits of rubber, like the rubber jar openers, or something to add a bit of friction to stop the latch slipping open. I'm also considering welding a small strip of metal to each side so it cannot slip open.

It just boggled my mind how you can screw up something as simple as a door latch.
 
Finally I figured out my camera.
 

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