Broken Daisy Wheel DFMT: Can it be repaired?

JDR

I dropped my cast iron daisy wheel DFMT on concrete and broke off one of the ears/wings of the base segment which attach to the handle.  Any suggestions on how to repair this?  I'd rather repair than replace if I could

alaskanassasin

JB Weld would be my best guess. Or drill a hole and use a small eye bolt.  When @fishlessman pops in he might be able to offer some ideas.

lkapigian

JDR said:

I'm in Alabama.  This large BGE is about 30 years old and I'm trying to keep it in "vintage" condition if I can, since everything on it is original and survived until now.  I've also got an XL which has the more modern reggulator.  If there are no reliable repairs, I'd definitely be interested in a replacement daisy wheel from that era if anyone has one. 

I have an extra of that vintage, my egg is a bit over 30 … dm me and I’ll send it to you gratis 

Dobie

Probably not worth the effort if there is a decent repair. Either get the Smokeware cap and upgrade or post up your location. There’s someone here that got one laying around after upgrading, I do. 

Buckwoody Egger

Drilling in the top and adding an eye bolt or is the best idea. In a rush to use mine when it happened during a cook I just deformed the handle to be a loop with both ends going through the same hole and fairly soon after found a replacement DFMT. 

loco_engr

might take a look at: https://smokeware.com/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAApC9PCjMOrIwMBaVw72QzUk8pylw6&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-ai0BhDPARIsAB6hmP6gTD19bOd4rW_qJfMscSrQrIE-NY9B0xhIPYj_Ih6vyFtm19qQwpMaAsBSEALw_wcB

The Cen-Tex Smoker

loco_engr said:

might take a look at: https://smokeware.com/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAApC9PCjMOrIwMBaVw72QzUk8pylw6&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-ai0BhDPARIsAB6hmP6gTD19bOd4rW_qJfMscSrQrIE-NY9B0xhIPYj_Ih6vyFtm19qQwpMaAsBSEALw_wcB

This is the answer. 

JDR

I'm in Alabama.  This large BGE is about 30 years old and I'm trying to keep it in "vintage" condition if I can, since everything on it is original and survived until now.  I've also got an XL which has the more modern reggulator.  If there are no reliable repairs, I'd definitely be interested in a replacement daisy wheel from that era if anyone has one. 

GrateEggspectations

@lkapigian

Nice offer, right there. 

Photo Egg

lkapigian said:

JDR said:

I'm in Alabama.  This large BGE is about 30 years old and I'm trying to keep it in "vintage" condition if I can, since everything on it is original and survived until now.  I've also got an XL which has the more modern reggulator.  If there are no reliable repairs, I'd definitely be interested in a replacement daisy wheel from that era if anyone has one. 

I have an extra of that vintage, my egg is a bit over 30 … dm me and I’ll send it to you gratis 

You are The Man…

JDR

lkapigian said:

I have an extra of that vintage, my egg is a bit over 30 … dm me and I’ll send it to you gratis 

That's awesome.  Thanks! Will do.

Wooderson

Could try to powder torch it.  It's an old technique but I've used it with success in the machine shop.   I doubt you have one hanging on the wall though.   But it's the thought that counts.   Kudos on the offer above!

fishlessman

amazon has them. the gift one is a better offer   it would cost twice that much if a weld shop fixed it, probably more at my shop to make it look right

https://www.amazon.com/Damper-Chimney-Accessories-Medium-Replacement/dp/B09NVP9XTK/ref=asc_df_B09NVP9XTK/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693071387707&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9700818829541217402&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001895&hvtargid=pla-1665338760444&psc=1&mcid=ccae6b0638d33c99b2fb957e40666c77&gad_source=1

td66snrf

If you only broke the ear that hold the handle I don't see the problem. It will cook the same. I have several eggs and I never remove the cast iron top.

@ikapigian that's a very generous offer. 

JDR

I really appreciate all the input.  I did take @lkapigian up on his very kind and generous offer. 

Purely informational question only:  For @wooderson and @fishlessman :  I have no knowledge whatsoever of how to weld stuff, but from my cursory review of the internet (all caveats included), if one were to try to repair this, would powder torching or some type of brazing technique be better?  If it helps here's the actual piece:

fishlessman

JDR said:

I really appreciate all the input.  I did take @lkapigian up on his very kind and generous offer. 

Purely informational question only:  For @wooderson and @fishlessman :  I have no knowledge whatsoever of how to weld stuff, but from my cursory review of the internet (all caveats included), if one were to try to repair this, would powder torching or some type of brazing technique be better?  If it helps here's the actual piece:

Brazing would be my choice but it takes a pretty big torch and it's time consuming. Stick weld would be my next option but I would not be happy with it. I can do it but would take the gift if were mine or buy the new one