Just cooking on the old one so far. Haven't needed volume yet. One is supposed to be in NC and the other in SC, but both are here right now.Bruce B said:You ever gonna cook on that thing or just keep adding stuff to it? [-o< [-o< [-o<
1044 said:Looks good. I want to do some of the same to my two. Wadja do your drilling with?
Bruce B said:Finn,
Did you drill an additional hole for your Guru? Can't they be installed in one of the vent holes or do you have to drill the hole for it?
3/4" dia :!: That was the largest size on my step drill. I could have gone to 1", but 3/4" is much larger than the exsisting damper hole.Bruce B said:How big of a hole did you have to drill for the Guru?
Jeff E said:Nice post Finney. I like the idea of drilling a hole for the Guru so the original dampers are all still functional. I may have to do that myself.
Where are you going to drill the hole in your kettle for the Guru adapter?
Also, I'm glad to hear that you haven't actually cooked with the WSM in the pictures. It's much shinier than mine.
Nick Prochilo said:Uhmmmm, am I to assume the Chris finally bought a digital camera???? I liked your mods Chris, especially the handles added to the sides of the mid section.
brian j said:looks good chris. the only mods i've made to my wsm are adding a lid thermometer and putting in one eyelet bought from the guru. did you use guru eyelets or make your own?
Chris, I'm curious about the "above the charcoal grate" reference Fred made ~ Can you elaborate?Finney said:Jeff E said:Nice post Finney. I like the idea of drilling a hole for the Guru so the original dampers are all still functional. I may have to do that myself.
Where are you going to drill the hole in your kettle for the Guru adapter?
Also, I'm glad to hear that you haven't actually cooked with the WSM in the pictures. It's much shinier than mine.
Well I talked with Fred about that and he said that as long as the adapter was mounted above the charcoal grate, it could go almost anywhere. My plan is to mount it on one of the sides, probably the same side that has lever for the ash catcher. Not exactly sure yet, that's why I didn't do it when I did the WSM.
Chris, I'm curious about the "above the charcoal grate" reference Fred made ~ Can you elaborate?The Joker said:Finney said:[quote="Jeff E":1aquwh5a]Nice post Finney. I like the idea of drilling a hole for the Guru so the original dampers are all still functional. I may have to do that myself.
Where are you going to drill the hole in your kettle for the Guru adapter?
Also, I'm glad to hear that you haven't actually cooked with the WSM in the pictures. It's much shinier than mine.
Well I talked with Fred about that and he said that as long as the adapter was mounted above the charcoal grate, it could go almost anywhere. My plan is to mount it on one of the sides, probably the same side that has lever for the ash catcher. Not exactly sure yet, that's why I didn't do it when I did the WSM.
Chris, I'm curious about the "above the charcoal grate" reference Fred made ~ Can you elaborate?The Joker said:[quote="The Joker":a487kj5c]Finney said:[quote="Jeff E":a487kj5c]Nice post Finney. I like the idea of drilling a hole for the Guru so the original dampers are all still functional. I may have to do that myself.
Where are you going to drill the hole in your kettle for the Guru adapter?
Also, I'm glad to hear that you haven't actually cooked with the WSM in the pictures. It's much shinier than mine.
Well I talked with Fred about that and he said that as long as the adapter was mounted above the charcoal grate, it could go almost anywhere. My plan is to mount it on one of the sides, probably the same side that has lever for the ash catcher. Not exactly sure yet, that's why I didn't do it when I did the WSM.
Well, I’m guessing it’s because the grate and/or charcoal on the grate would help disperse the airflow from the adapter thus creating air currents throughout the kettle but since I can’t get the answer here, which doesn’t surprise me in the least, I’ll call Fred or Bob at the BBQ Guru tomorrow morning to get the details.Puff said:Chris, I'm curious about the "above the charcoal grate" reference Fred made ~ Can you elaborate?The Joker said:[quote="The Joker":t7ulemr8]Finney said:[quote="Jeff E":t7ulemr8]Nice post Finney. I like the idea of drilling a hole for the Guru so the original dampers are all still functional. I may have to do that myself.
Where are you going to drill the hole in your kettle for the Guru adapter?
Also, I'm glad to hear that you haven't actually cooked with the WSM in the pictures. It's much shinier than mine.
Well I talked with Fred about that and he said that as long as the adapter was mounted above the charcoal grate, it could go almost anywhere. My plan is to mount it on one of the sides, probably the same side that has lever for the ash catcher. Not exactly sure yet, that's why I didn't do it when I did the WSM.
Tks, Bill