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Modified Smokeware cap
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Canugghead
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Makes it easier for me to relearn the top vent setting.
canuckland
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That's pretty cool! If I was there, I would have bought one.Flint, Michigan
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Fred, I missed out at the fest but Dickson brought in a special batch of 12 couple of weeks ago.canuckland
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@Tulocay - I've seen some egg knockoffs that have scaled markings on the upper or lower vents.canuckland
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I look at all event swag the same. If I wasn't there, it loses appeal for me.Flint, Michigan
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True. If I'm a betting man I'd say Niagara may have a special edition cap too.canuckland
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I think some people are missing the point. I like the idea that you can dial in a temperature by setting the opening to a predetermined dimension. It probably changes slightly depending on the outside temperature and the lower vent opening. Need to have a tape measure there too!XL BGE; Medium BGE; L BGE
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Apparently you live somewhere that the wind doesn't blow or blows at a constant speed. I've been using a Smoke Ware cap now for 16 months now and while there are some general openings they have never been consistent. Sometime the vents are wide open to reach 320 and other times I can cruise at 400 with only a smidgen open.Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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@RRP agree, other variables could be how you load the lump, type of lump, how many spots you lit, etc. etc. not so useful for setting the vent between cooks, but sure is useful for chasing temps within the same cook, no?with DFMT you have a good visual of the () petal size and how far you're sliding the disc, using the edge of the base as reference,with Smokeware it's way harder (for me anyway) to get a feel for the rectangular black holes under the cap.canuckland
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Somebody just make a handle that slips over the one on the SW cap and doesn't fry my hand on high temp cooks. I bump it around with tongs most the time.
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Dobie said:Somebody just make a handle that slips over the one on the SW cap and doesn't fry my hand on high temp cooks. I bump it around with tongs most the time.Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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RRP said:Dobie said:Somebody just make a handle that slips over the one on the SW cap and doesn't fry my hand on high temp cooks. I bump it around with tongs most the time.
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why not just just screw on, or bolt on an extender made of wood? A simple saw kerf would be wide enough to slip over the metal tab once you remove the protective tab. Then just drill a hole through them.Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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I do have the rubber tab but its not enough on high temps for my little digits no matter how I adjust it. Need an L shaped handle that will slip over the tab and move further away from the ventDobie said:
I assume you have the protective tab cover. OTOH I used to have that burn problem until it dawned on me to keep the tab out of harms way and it will not get nearly as hot. Look closely how the tab is always adjusted so it stands to the left of the opening and not directly in the opening.RRP said:Dobie said:Somebody just make a handle that slips over the one on the SW cap and doesn't fry my hand on high temp cooks. I bump it around with tongs most the time.
Run without it on high temp. Control with just the bottom vent.
LBGE
BTFU!
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Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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RRP said:why not just just screw on, or bolt on an extender made of wood? A simple saw kerf would be wide enough to slip over the metal tab once you remove the protective tab. Then just drill a hole through them.
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@RRP let me know how that works. I've been looking around the house at handles I could modify. Just something to relocate the position away from the vent opening.Jacksonville FL
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A temporary solution:_____________
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@Botch I've considered small vicegrips ! It's the redneck in meJacksonville FL
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Dobie said:@RRP let me know how that works. I've been looking around the house at handles I could modify. Just something to relocate the position away from the vent opening.Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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I think it will work fine. That was just a piece of 3/4" diameter dowel that I cut at 1" length, and ran the end against a saw to cut the slot. Friction will keep it in place so I'm not sure I will even bother to attach it with a screw of bolt.RRP said:
Yes, but will it enhance the cap's inherent coolness?Flint, Michigan -
I just offered a suggestion to solve his burnt finger problem. I have no intention of using that knob that I made in 1 minute today myself.Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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Hey Ron! I have a Smokeware cap and I keep the handle to the left as you suggest and that works for me. I didn't mean to put you on defense. That was quick thinking with that dowel and a nice chamfer.
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Jeremiah said:Neat idea Ron. =D>
In fact, I nominate RRP for the Smart Idea of the Week award.
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