jonj

Congratulations in advance, Wingman and Christine! Two is much better.

Great job!

I have the same issue in my 2016 vintage KK23 and Double Bottom Drip (DBD) Pan. I thought until today (seeing Syzygies' fit) the interference was an issue with all the DBD pans. I also had the same issue Tony relates about the pizza stone and the upper grate, which I resolved as he mentions. This thread prompted me to look into it further. I don't use the DBD pan too often, mostly because it doesn't fit where I want it on the middle grate. After some checking this afternoon, I believe the actual issue is the handle location on the DBD Pan, not the bend or lack thereof of the middle grate handles. The actual balance point of the DBD pan is located in the forward 1/3 of the handles (as they are welded on the pan) noted with the blue tape on the photos below, instead of at the center of the handles. The handles could (should?) be welded to the DBD pan approximately about 1 1/2 - 2 inches (3.8 - 5 cm) forward of their current location (at least on mine), at which point they would clear the middle grate handles and actually provide better balance for the DBD pan at the center of its handles. Which would be helpful if the DBD pan was full of water, drippings or stainless steel chain... This would eliminate the need to bend the middle grate handles (and risk a broken thumb, as I can attest from experience as these do not bend easily, at least as it applies to the charcoal basket. But that is another story). Such a method would require a significant bend on mine to clear the DBD pan handles and also reduce the clearance between these handles and the KK body (which may be seen in Syzygies' photo). I assume the curve in my grate handles was done to provide better hand clearance when placing the grates into the KK (Thanks!). Changing the location of the handles on future DBD pans to their natural balance point would seem to be a more elegant and simpler solution. Some photos for context. DBD pan on middle grate in an appropriate location for cooking on the main grate, which would be located above in the actual KK, showing handle interference: Blue tape indicates the natural balance point of the DBD pan in the front 1/3 instead of the middle of its handles. Moving the pan forward on the middle grate still doesn't clear the grate handles and runs the DBD pan into the "T" handle of the hinged part of the middle grate: Moving the DBD pan forward to completely clear the handle interference between the DBD pan and middle grate handles results in the DBD pan too far forward to fit into the KK. Obviously, I have a lot of time on my hands given the U.S. and Kansas stay-at-home orders. My apologies for the length. As for my DBD pan, I will just continue to locate it on the charcoal basket handles rather than try to bend the middle grate handles. One broken thumb is enough. Just a friendly suggestion for future KK improvements... Jon

I think you picked the right color for your location. It looks great in its (new) natural habitat.

Since it has been a while since the solvent marks formed, it will take a bit of work to get them off the grout. If some are resistant to the Zep and Magic Eraser, you can thin some of the extra grout from your maintenance kit with a little water to a paint consistency and go over the remaining white grout with it.

That has a LOT of jets!

I'm pretty much all in on ThermoWorks stuff, but won't be buying a Billows until they make it work correctly on a KK.

Well, no wonder! Cooking those drumsticks right next to him/her...

Every time I think it can't look any better, you post another picture and it does! Keep them coming. Moving the KK into the ODK will be the best!

Wow! Those tops are beautiful! This project just keeps getting better and better.

Surf, surf, & turf. Yum.

😂

I still have some coco left but am hoarding it until it is again available. Using various Fogo types for grilling, saving the coco for smoking.

The Boos Cream really put them over the top.

Quite the difference between before and after. Great job!

Always best to keep the trades happy. A 45° corner return is impressive. Nice cook as well.

We planted some mint many years ago but had to dig it out after only a few seasons. It had taken over the entire area. Probably best if planted in a barrel, like ckreef's traveling rosemary.

If they weren't going to travel with a half barrel of rosemary, they wouldn't need the travel trailer...

I hope you give us the photographic tour of the space once you get everything in place. After the rain, of course... 😎

Great cook!

You could also try using larger lump pieces (and no small pieces) to improve overall airflow.

Gorgeous top! I'm sure I wouldn't cut on it either. But, think of the nice cutting board you can now get to go with it.

Very nice ribs and congratulations on your new outdoor area!

Others will have their own opinions and procedures, but here is what I would do. First, wash the exterior with soap and water to get the surface dirt off, then dry. Second I would use Zep Fast 505 to clean the grease and stubborn dirt from the exterior. You can also use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser with the Zep for the stubborn areas. Third, rinse and dry to remove excess Zep (or whatever your chosen cleaner is). Fourth, now the surface is clean, carefully check all the grout joints to be sure they are intact and regrout if needed. You can obtain grout from the KK website, if you didn’t get any from the original owner. Finallly, I use Meguiar’s Ultimate Quik Wax to give a final shine to the tiles and stainless steel. I should add, all the above have been recommended in various Forum threads over the years.

A little late, but here is a just finished shot of my St. Patrick's Day baby back ribs. Duck fat and dry rub plus hickory chunks. They came out quite tasty, although no plated or cut shots exist.