Best Way to install

[danbono]

Hi All I got 2 of these so I can attach the middle section of my WSM 22 to the bottom section.What is the best way to install? The bottom section is way down low? If I turn the WSM on it's side, how do I keep the 2 sections together?
Thanks Dan

 

[kruizer]

What? No instructions with your gizmo?

 

[chopsaw]

Take the lid off , guts out , turn it upside down on a table . Leave the middle and bottom together .Install the latch .

 

[Bigtank]

If you have Pop-Rivet gun I would use it.

 

[motocrash]

What is the purpose of latching the sections together?

 

[danbono]

Take the lid off , guts out , turn it upside down on a table . Leave the middle and bottom together .Install the latch .

Hi That seems simple enough
THanks Dan

 

[danbono]

What is the purpose of latching the sections together?

Hi I installed a hinge for the top, and when I lift the lid back at times the center section comes away from the bottom.
The other day I had a BIG mess with the fire going and the sections getting away from each other, when lifting the lid.
Dan

 

[danbono]

If you have Pop-Rivet gun I would use it.

Hi I don't have a pop-rivet gun.Just the screws that came the latch.
Dan

 

[indaswamp]

Hi I don't have a pop-rivet gun.Just the screws that came the latch.
Dan

then use small bolts and nuts with lock washers....

 

[motocrash]

Hi I installed a hinge for the top, and when I lift the lid back at times the center section comes away from the bottom.

Gotcha.I'm not familiar with the lid hinges,can you index the barrel so the hinge is inline with one of the 3 legs so it won't be so tippy when opened?

 

[danbono]

Gotcha.I'm not familiar with the lid hinges,can you index the barrel so the hinge is inline with one of the 3 legs so it won't be so tippy when opened?

Hi I already have the 2 latches.
THanks Dan

 

[danbono]

[QUOE="indaswamp, post: 1932356, member: 124663"]then use small bolts and nuts with lock washers....[/QUOTE]
Hi I'm going to use the screws that came with the latches. I'm going to turn the WSM upside down on the ground,should be eye level then.
THanks Dan

 

[chopsaw]

can you index the barrel so the hinge is inline with one of the 3 legs so it won't be so tippy when opened?

He has a good idea there . I guessing that when the lid was opened the body seperated , but would not hurt to clock the lid hinge so it is over one of the legs . Do that before you install the latch .

I'm going to turn the WSM upside down on the ground,should be eye level then.

Damn ,,, you're not very tall .

 

[danbono]

Hi 5-7 here.
Dan

 

[danbono]

Hi All These latches didn't work out too good. I think I need bigger/longer ones. I had to force one of them to stay latched. The other fell apart,due to way too much tension.
Dan

 

[danbono]

Hi All Going to give these a try they should work?
Dan

 

[chopsaw]

Hi All These latches didn't work out too good. I think I need bigger/longer ones. I had to force one of them to stay latched. The other fell apart,due to way too much tension.
Dan

Maybe you can extend the the old latch . Show a picture of it put together .

 

[gmc2003]

W/out a back plate I wonder if that will dent your WSM.

Chris

 

[danbono]

Hi All I made some adjustments to the hasps I put on, seem to be holding tight..I'm hoping it stays that way.
Thanks Dan

 

[Berettaclayshooter]

I would suggest just using machine screws to bolt the latches on (most times there isn't enough room where the holes are to pop rivet that style of latch onto something. As for a toggle clamp, that is meant to hold something down. What you bought (draw latches) are exactly what you want if clamping the two sections of your smoker together is what your after.