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Originally Posted by Bill The Grill Guy
I used 4 layers of masking tape. Started with a very small drill bit and slowley worked my way up to the right size hole. You gotta take it SLOW.
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You and BigGQ are smart guys.  I didn't think of the tape trick. 
--John 
(I already have a fancy, threaded-mount thermometer with a 4-inch probe. I hesitate because I'm not sure I want to shrink the available space under the lid by 4 inches.)
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01-16-2007, 06:45 PM
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Hell, no! I demand satisfaction. Slide rules at 100 paces!! [smilie=a_furious.gif]
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Larry, you gave your age away even knowing what a slide rule is.
Griff
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Friends don't let friends eat farmed fish.
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01-16-2007, 07:54 PM
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Does the same probe at grate level method not apply to the WSM ?
If some one walks into a hardware store and ask for a 1/4" drill bit, what he is really wants is a 1/4" hole.
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01-16-2007, 08:18 PM
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Okay, new problem, the vent holes are only 7/8", not 1" so you "F"ing morons can now start all over again! 
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01-16-2007, 08:23 PM
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Thanks Nick........now we have Wednesday to look forward to!
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01-17-2007, 01:07 AM
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Hehehehehehe..He said vortex...
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Cause this is America and a country boy is good enough for me, son."
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01-17-2007, 06:46 AM
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Okay, new problem, the vent holes are only 7/8", not 1" so you "F"ing morons can now start all over again! |
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01-18-2007, 12:01 AM
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okay, I settled it. drilled a hole and stuck a therm in it. Now its done.
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How'd you start the hole without (a) centerpunching and chipping more enamel than intended, or (b) skating and skitching all over the lid with a runaway drill?
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John, wait until March when I come to visit. Mr. Beefeater and I would be pleased to help you drill holes in your WSM.
Griff
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Friends don't let friends eat farmed fish.
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01-18-2007, 07:46 AM
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John, wait until March when I come to visit. Mr. Beefeater and I would be pleased to help you drill holes in your WSM.
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you're coming to visit in march???
John - when are you sending out the invites for the big party? |
Oh... You mean you haven't gotten yours yet?
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"Of all the imaginary friends I've had, I don't think there was one that I didn't end up having to kill."
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01-18-2007, 10:34 AM
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God O'Que
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John, wait until March when I come to visit. Mr. Beefeater and I would be pleased to help you drill holes in your WSM.
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you're coming to visit in march???
John - when are you sending out the invites for the big party? |
It's a rolling party, barbecue-touring through the Southeast. Got any ideas for must-stop destinations for us?
--John
(BTW, social stops along the way are a great idea!)
(I'm hiding my drills. )
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