ThreeDJ16

Re: Thanks! Hehehe!

Re: Thanks! Yup, grab the two probe model, mine works fine (at least it did the last time I used it). Don't cheap out like someone we know (eh em..their username initials are FM) and buy two single probe models...hehehehe. But I agree with Amphoran about the range. -=Jasen=-

Man, check out this crazy looking thing. Guessing maybe it is a tandoori style cooker? -=Jasen=- http://www.alibaba.com/product-free/103 ... image.html

Re: Fire! They last a while. Still on my first tank. Though I only do 1-2 minute lights. Also, I don't open the valve all the way. -=Jasen=-

Careful buddy, otherwise I will activate the self destruct on your torch! -=Jasen=-

Re: Anybody in Germany? Hey, maybe the person in Germany could invite me over for a boot of beer and some haxe? We'll call it live tech support for your first cook? Well, can't blame me for trying. -=Jasen=-

Bah, women know not of these matters! Begone and return only when you have a cold frosty beverage from the icebox!! -=Jasen=-

Yes they are! Another trick to getting cheap SS tubing is to ask to dig in the scrap pile. One of our local suppliers used to basically give me tubing that was set aside for salvage. Only thing wrong was simple exterior carbon contamination or bent in some spots. Neither items are show stoppers for the stuff I do, but the supplier cannot sell them as new! Which is where I step in and help them out..hehe. Sometimes the same trick gets me some valves and fittings too. Also, I find it greatly influences the situation and outcome to mention you homebrew and BBQ. I have gotten more free stuff that way than I care to mention. -=Jasen=-

Thanks. The sleeving was just some fiberglass sleeving from Granger. There is a link somewhere in one of my Guru threads as this is the stuff I used to cover the probes. But honestly, a spark plug wire works perfect. If you can find one that still uses a wire verses graphite, it would be even better. There is no way your gonna burn it up unless you do something really bad. BTW, don't know if I mentioned that the tube fitting is actually a tube end cap that I drilled and tapped to 1/8" pipe. It is cheaper and smaller than buying an actual 3/8"tube to 1/8" Female NPT fitting. -=Jasen=-

Cool! Hmm, thought that I mentioned that somewhere in this thread? Between sliding the tank or moving the arm up and down, it will reach anywhere. But as Majestik mentioned, this thing has a very nice throw on the flame. So you really don't have to move it much anyway. Can't wait to see what improvements you make on it! -=Jasen=-

Ok, recently reinstalled OS so I must have missed putting any good pic programs on my puter. Anyway, excuse the crudeness, but was easier to draw it and scan it rather than find a program. Also, I had the bracket outside as I made one for my torch too. It ended up being 9" x 2" x 1/16" flatbar. The dimensions on the torch I kept were pretty close to the new torch dimensions. So anyway, here ya go. -=Jasen=-

Yup, Majestik confirmed those measurements for me. I had to threaten his dudehood for him to go find a tape measure though! Ah, just read your post again. The above measurement were for the 3/8" tube. Next time I go outside, I will check on the bracket measurements. But I am quite sure I just took a piece of 2" flatbar (1/16 thick) x 7" or 8" and drilled a 1" hole at one end, then measured 4" for the hole and bent it 90 degrees. And lastly turned up the bottom 1/2" on the tip slightly to keep from scratching up the inside of the grill. -=Jasen=-

Ouch, I no longer have either of those torches to measure. Maybe one of the recipients could rough it in? Sadly my memory is not what it used to be. But I think it is 12" from elbow to threads. And I believe 4" from elbow to 45 degree bend. The short side of the elbow can be as tight as the compression fitting allows. Only reason I left any room there was thinking it might need a wire eyelet (but it did not). -=Jasen=-

Cool, thanks for the tips! I love carnitas, but have not stumbled upon a very good recipe yet. I have one with coke in the recipe from a Rio Bravo restaurant cookbook, but it is too sweet tasting. -=Jasen=-

Man that looks good! Is this anything like a carnita? BTW, probably just as much of a pain to do, but this is how I process my dried chiles. Cut the ends and pour out the seeds. But then I cut them in half down their length so you get two nice strips (twice again if they are very large). Once they finish rehydrating, one quick scrape with a knife pulls that chili goodness right off the skins. It doesn't take long to burn through a stack of chiles, but I do avoid any too small in size. Now, if someone out there could give us both a lazy man's way of separating chiles from their skin, I would be happy. -=Jasen=-

That looks like one of their upper rack holders with folding legs that he just placed on the firebox. The grate sets in place on it. Always hated that damn thing as the legs would fall if you were not careful. Much prefer the fixed leg upper/sear grill that I have now. -=Jasen=-

Rev 2.0 Ok, made up a couple of torches for some buds and tweaked a few things along the way. Made a much stronger, solid grill mount. Reduced the size of the tubing to 3/8". That way I could just thread the tube to 1/8" NPT verses having to weld on a 1/8" pipe nipple (as 3/8" tube is close to the same size as 1/8" pipe). Used a smaller gauge wire on the ignitor so I could use fiberglass sleeving (flame retardant) and also made the ignitor wiring pluggable for easier dis-assembly. Parts wise, this would be a cheap mod. But unfortunately, the parts have to be heavily modified by hand involving quite a bit of time. Can't foresee anyone wanting to pay $100 which is about what it would cost for my time involvement in making them. In a production environment, they could probably make numerous starters an hour for a low cost. Maybe one day some manufacturer will start building a quick & easy grill starter like this one! BTW, this is a testament to ease of use. Not knocking any women, but my wife is about as far away from a grill user as you can get. Just for the hell of it the other day, I asked her to go light the grill for me. She was intrigued since I had made up this starter and reluctantly said yes. After a quick instruction on the gas valve and push button ignitor, she went over and started the grill right up. Trust me when I say it was no small feat being she is even scared of Bic lighters. Anyway, enjoy the pics! -=Jasen=-

I sent him a PM, but here is a thread on the subject. viewtopic.php?t=703&highlight=orifice+chart -=Jasen=-

Actually you should be able to post a url now. It is set for two posts and a member for at least two days...both of which you have surpassed. -=Jasen=-

Just heard some disturbing news about Shotgun Fred having a stroke last Friday. Thankfully it sounds like he is getting better at this time. I am sure he could use every one's thoughts and prayers. Here is a link to their forum thread if anyone wishes to post a little note. http://www.thebbqguruforums.com/viewtop ... =1184#1184 -=Jasen=-

Very nice! I recommend feeding that thing lots of pork butts...they really like it! -=Jasen=-

Re: KK#396 Nice! Welcome to the forum. BTW, one more post and the forum software will allow you to post pics. -=Jasen=-

Ya gotta give me the recipe first.... Just curious, does the recipe already have cayenne listed as an ingredient? If not maybe that is what they are calling BBQ spice. Or it could just be the rub they make up for the meat. Seems like a lot of BBQ joints use their rub in the sauce and the sauce in their sides (aka. hash). Hehe, looks like you gotta renegotiate back at the crossroads again! Gumbo powder = file' powder -=Jasen=-

Walmart sells the 5lb bag of hickory and mesquite wood chunks. Also if you have an Academy Sports, they sell pecan, mesquite and hickory in the 5 lb bags of chunks or the 20lb bag of small logs. -=Jasen=-