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BGE Nest reinforcement

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HarleyDoug
HarleyDoug Posts: 69
edited November 2011 in Root
Does anyone make a large BGE nest reinforcement?  My nest has pre-drilled holes that look like they are designed for reinforcement bands that help make the nest sturdier.  I could make some but in the process of moving shortly and honestly don't want to fool with making them if I don't have to.

Thanks much
Doug
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  • troutgeek
    troutgeek Posts: 458
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    Not sure, but the extra pre-drilled holes might be for the handler attachment? I have never found the need for reinforcement with my egg. I've heard of problems with lesser knock-off brands, but never the BGE nest.
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  • SMITTYtheSMOKER
    SMITTYtheSMOKER Posts: 2,668
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    I have found the Large sized nest is one of the most stable of all the sizes.  The handler is a great accessory to add for stability at $100.   The cross bar (comes with the Handler) that goes on the nest down at the wheels is something you could make yourself, it adds to the stability of XL and M sized nest which I find are in much need compared to the Large.   

     

    -SMITTY     

    from SANTA CLARA, CA

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  • troutgeek
    troutgeek Posts: 458
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    Ah yes. I have the large, with handler, but I got everything already assembled so didn't put the nest together...
    XL BGE - Large BGE - Small BGE - Traeger Lil' Tex Elite - Weber Smokey Joe
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  • onedbguru
    onedbguru Posts: 1,647
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    I have an XL nest - no reinforcement -- no problems
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  • HarleyDoug
    HarleyDoug Posts: 69
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    Thanks everyone. The BGE recently got caught in the grass and I was afraid I may have "torqued" the nest and was thinking  it may be a good idea - although it seems to be working fine ----- Thanks again
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