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Case for keeping a 5/16" X 2 inch carriage bolt on hand
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matthethamm
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I was doing a pizza last night, but that is another story. I had the egg at 550 degrees, when I open up the lid to check the progress. The lid shifted in the band. As this is the first time it happened, needless to say, first I said it, then I loaded my pants with it!! Well, finished the cook, and wife raved again.
To my point, next day, I was tightening the upper band bolt and it sheared right off in my hand. Well, good thing this is a maintenance day, and not a cooking day. Off to the Home Depot to get the 24 cent part.
Now I am all torqued up to 10 foot pounds (yes, with a torque wrench), and have a backup available. I also double nutted each bolt.
Matt Hamm
Eggin in Alabama
Matt Hamm
Eggin' in Alabama
Eggin' in Alabama
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Glad everything worked out. A little extra laundry, but nothing catastrophic.Marietta, East Cobb, GA
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I buy the stainless carriage bolts instead of the zinc. Home depot sells them by the 4 pack.
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I was sold on the double nut idea until my bands shifted again last night:(
Guess the nuts don't loosen after all rather the bands expand with the high temps...going to have to live with it I guess. Why does this phenomenon not happen to everyone tho???Hows ya gettin' on, me ol ****?Kippens.Newfoundland and Labrador. (Canada). -
You've had trouble before haven't you?Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN
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Yes I did and I thought the double nut had it solved but I was wrong..grrrrrrrrhenapple said:You've had trouble before haven't you?
Hows ya gettin' on, me ol ****?Kippens.Newfoundland and Labrador. (Canada). -
I never leave home without one!"I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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Have two where I keep tools to check tight testSalado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.
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Sounds like I need to check mine, thanks for the info
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+1 for double nutting
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matthethamm said:Now I am all torqued up to 10 foot pounds (yes, with a torque wrench)
I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
MichaelCentral Connecticut -
matthethamm said:Off to the Home Depot to get the 24 cent part.Now I am all torqued up to 10 foot pounds (yes, with a torque wrench), and have a backup available. I also double nutted each bolt.Matt HammEggin in AlabamaI still need to go to FastenAll to pick some up.L x2, M, S, Mini and a Blackstone 36. She says I have enough now....eggAddict from MN!
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Carolina Q said:Matt, how did you come up with 10 ft lbs, which is little more than finger tight?
Yes, they have bent.
Matt Hamm
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FWIW 125 in/lb converts to 10.4 ft/lb.A poor widows son.
See der Rabbits, Iowa -
bettysnephew said:FWIW 125 in/lb converts to 10.4 ft/lb."I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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My instructions call for 10 ft lbs and suggest a method for those like me without a torque wrench.I filled a 5 gallon bucket to a weight of 20 lbs, then hung on a 6" wrench to create 10 ft lbs of torque. I have never had a problem, but I probably should check themXLBGE, Small BGE, Homebrew and GuitarsRochester, NY
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