DennisLinkletter Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Here is the first casting in simple portland to use as our "fitting" prototype.. It's awesome in person and will redefine what's possible in a Kamado grill. The grates will be in two pieces and have alignment pins in them. It will have a much larger latch. It will have sleeves for large bolts on the lid sides so removable side handles can be added to the lid so the lid can more easily be handled. It will have two 23" Ultimate based hinges with common rod and top and bottom straps. And will have a huge roti cradle for BIG Piggies! Whatcha think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon B. Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 I think......................Keep the production advancements coming.................still shooting for summer 2017!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5698k Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Where does the motor for the automatic lift mount? Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Isn't that gorgeous and the popup accessory is stunning too.:) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk1 Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Sweet Baby Jesus! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cschaaf Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 You're going to have to go vertical if you want to build a bigger one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aiden Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 So super excited about this new design. Not to be morbid, but seeing how easily Dennis fits in side there I think he could open a new market segment, by selling a solid black mortician's cremation model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckreef Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Pretty kewl - nice to see it coming along. Charles - Prometheus 16.5", Cassiopeia 19" TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjs Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 This is in a class of its' own. Can't wait to see a finished piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjs Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 I like the idea of a huge roti cradle. That in and of itself should be a big selling point for restaurants, groups, etc. — not to mention those of us who just want the biggest and the best. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 It is as big as a bathtub!! Gonna be interesting to see when the production proto rolls out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisLinkletter Posted March 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 7 hours ago, Jon B. said: I think......................Keep the production advancements coming.................still shooting for summer 2017!!!!! We will have a fully functional 42 in the factory next month... We only need to work out the grate situation. One large grate is too heavy and unmanageable. 7 hours ago, MacKenzie said: Isn't that gorgeous and the popup accessory is stunning too.:) LOL 7 hours ago, 5698k said: Where does the motor for the automatic lift mount? Robert I can't imagine the lid not feeling weightless just like the other KK's. The hinge assembly is two 23" Ultimate hinges with huge common bolt plates and rod. We'll try a few different springs until we get the feel we want. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 (edited) 7 hours ago, aiden said: So super excited about this new design. Not to be morbid, but seeing how easily Dennis fits in side there I think he could open a new market segment, by selling a solid black mortician's cremation model. In addition to the "Mortician's" model, he could have a pure white model for saints like me! Edited March 24, 2016 by Geo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egmiii Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Honestly, this is an engineering marvel. Very impressive... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5698k Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Of course it'll feel weightless, I would expect nothing else. Don't you think though, that it's time you introduced an electrical device to something that has an open flame on the inside? Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk1 Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Since you won't, I will name mine Sweet Baby Jesus.... SBJ for the win Consider the order placed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogsfan Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 I need that. Do you think my wife will notice if I sell the house to buy it? And if so, do you think she'll care or will she be all like "no, no, no. I TOTALLY get it...because I know you love your grills and I support that. We can just live in the car." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavenlyink Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Hogsfan looks like you could live in the 42" if your wife wants the car for herself. ~*~ Marilyn ~*~ from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckreef Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Live in the car. Cater out of the 42" - that's my advice and I'm sticking to it. Charles - Prometheus 16.5", Cassiopeia 19" TT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogsfan Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
