It’s a good idea however there are a couple of “cringe” moments of safety here: 1. Never, please, never use a cutting disc for grinding. These disc are paper thin for a reason and flexing them while grinding can cause them to shatter at high speed potentially cause severe injury to the user. 2. Never use a right angle grinder with cutting wheel without the blade guard. Again, this guard can save you from shrapnel to the face if you disc shatters/explodes while cutting.

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Robert thank you. You have thought me a few thing I never knew about angle grinders. I will follow your advice going forward. Thank you very much - and thanks for watching!

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Everyone! Listen to Roberts safety advice - I had no idea.

@TexasKid747

3 жыл бұрын

Remember, "Safety Third!"

@MrDude6900

3 жыл бұрын

I came here to mention the same thing. Great idea. Just be safe bro. Wouldn't wanna see anyone get hurt. Thanks for the idea.

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrDude6900 thanks brother!

This is a great hack and I may consider it for use with the Austin XL Onyx I just bought. After watching the video, it occurred to me that the effort needed to install hinges really isn't even needed, and it would be just as easy to make the section entirely removable. Of course, someone else beat me to saying this in the comments. Anyway, thanks for the hack!

@1526BBQ

8 ай бұрын

Yep, ended up removing the hinges!!

Sweet Modification. Nice Job. I like the hinges. It makes opening it so simple. Excellent!!!

@1526BBQ

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! So I actually ended up removing the hinges, and added to tabs in the back. Now the plate just sits there and I can lift it out of the way when I need to. The hinges were creating a gap the was allowing too much heat to enter in that area. Thanks for watching!!

Instead of a hinge just use tabs in the four corners like the one tab you have in front. It doesn't need to be hinged just removable. Then use stainless steel rivets to attach those tabs on and it won't leave anything protruding so your heat deflector can not have a gap. But otherwise great idea

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Thats basically what I ended up doing. The same tab I put up front replaced each hing at the back. Three tabs total. I didnt use ss rivets, that could be a future upgrade. Thanks Mark.

@Agustin-jo8mv

Жыл бұрын

​@@1526BBQ I'm sure aluminum rivets would be good enough, since they won't rust either. Haha

Something to keep in mind. This mod probably voids warranty of most grills. But still a awesome mod. I will most likely be doing this to mine when it shows up next week. I bought an ASMOKE AS660N-1. It is my first pellet grill. Thank you for the great videos. Very helpful.

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it might void the warranty - One thing I've changed since this video - I ditched the hinges in the back. Instead I used the same metal "tab" I installed in the front. This allows the searing grate to sit flush-er, as it was originally designed. Thanks for watching brother. Enjoy your new smoker!

I have the same exact smoker. Thanks for sharing. You got a new sub here

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fabian!!

Smart as hell im definitely doing this

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

It was a game changer for me. I ended up removing the hinges in the back and just put two more of the metal bars that I put up front. Basically the access hatch sits on top of the metal "bars". This helps close the gap between the sliding plate and stationary plate that the hinges creates.

I was a little nervous when I first starting cutting - but it turned out great!

@RossMalagarie

3 жыл бұрын

Instead of cutting an access door through the top why not cut an access hole with door on the bottom that way you could just slide a hole shaped plate out of the way to allow the ash to fall out then slide the plate back to cover the hole? That way you don't have to do anything on the inside. Kind of how the Pit Boss 1150 Pro Series has. Because going through the top you still have to take off the center grate and move the flame plate and vac or hand pull out the ash but going through the bottom the ash would just fall by itself.

This is genius. I am definitely doing this to my 820.

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

In love it. Just dont grind with a cut off wheel, like I did. Turns out its very dangerous....

@BensRamblings

3 жыл бұрын

@@1526BBQ lol I saw the crap you caught from everyone about it in the comments. I knew it already though, thanks for the tip.

Nice video bro, that was a blessing. Thanks Wade Out..

@1526BBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother. Tony G Out..

Man, what a great idea!

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Big Wig!

Man I thought you were going to cut a hole in the grate too..I started to cringe lol 😆 but I like the idea of access panel..have zero excuse not to clean the pit now ..thanks great video

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Great video bud. Thanks.

@1526BBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Chris!!

Great idea, and some of the comments are also good

Haha just seen your "2 seconds clip" and hit the 👍🏼

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Juan!

Good video thanks for the idea im gonna do this with a mig welder for the hinges underneath and plasmacutter for the cuts the bolts are the issue this will make no raised surfaces so that sliding plate will be flush to the defuser

@IBTurnintrix

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Weld 10” long or so “tabs” to the underside so the grate cutout sits flat and lifts out. No rivets to wear out or bolts that may loosen due to constant temp changes! Def thanks to this video tho for getting the idea juices flowing!

@1526BBQ

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Get rid of the hinges just put a tab on the inside of each corner and just let it sit on them.your slide plate rides tight amd smooth

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Thats exactly what I ended up doing.

Use a slightly larger drill bit to countersink (bevel) the tops of the screw holes and use a flathead screw on the top with the hinge and nuts on the bottom. This should give you a nice flush fit.

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bryan!

@bryangaleazzo8618

3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to update mine. Thanks for the great idea.

@TheOriginalMrMojo

3 жыл бұрын

Cut one of the upper or lower edged so that you can flip the hinges and counter sink them as well....

Interesting... A great idea for sure! Maybe that's why the new Pro Series has the removable pot from underneath for cleaning? I do wonder how that will work out in the long run though? There's not yours :) Thanks for sharing this mod! Hope you have a Great weekend!

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't realize the new one had the underneath removable pot!! Thanks Kevin. Have a great weekend too!!

@mikechamberlain8208

7 ай бұрын

I purchased the 650 Pro at Lowes this summer because that model had a removable pot last year but the new ones do not.

Good job 👍

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Barry!!

Mine has a clean out on the bottom of the cook chamber. Slides one way then down and out. Dump out ash. Reinstall. Done. Does this model not have this feature?

@1526BBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately it does not.

Great idea!

@1526BBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Ive since removed the hinges and add more of the "tabs" like I had in the front. Thanks for watching!!!

Where did you get the grill grates ? I like the crisscrossed ones better ... Thanks

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Mine came with crisscrossed grates, but I've since upgrade to these: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z6Sgx5OsgNqcnNI.html

Nip slip at 2:07. You’re welcome! 😂 All seriousness. I like the mod. Good job.

@1526BBQ

2 жыл бұрын

😁😝😁😝😁😂😳

what if you notch the sear plate so it can slide out of the hinges to clean that way it still lays flat and covers it fully?

@1526BBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thats not a bad idea. What I ended up doing was removing the hinges all together. I replaced them with the same metal "tab" I put in the front. Works great. Thanks for watching!

Wow. I don't think I'd try something like that. Along with the danger of cutting the plate, how will those hinges handle the heat? I'd hate to be doing a long smoke and half way through the plate falls off. Personally, I won't worry about it. I just lift up the Flavorizer bar on my Weber Smokefire

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

👍

but what about the rest of the ash that builds up under the heat deflector? still have to lift that up

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Yep. I clean that up about once a month. Thanks for watching!!

Traeger has a drip pan plus heat shield different set up than pit boss i just don't know how i can get a quicker ash clean up?

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck brother! Let us know when you figure something out.

Nice hack. I'm going to try this but will mount the hinges maybe downward so the sliding top plate will stay flush.

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

I tried that too, and I couldn't find a position that made the hinges actually work. You might be able to. Let me know if you do. What I ended up doing was removing the hinges all together . That metal bar that I use in the front I just placed two on the back one on either side and the plate just kind of sits there now the seer plate is or more flush to the surface. Either way let me know how it goes for you . Also be careful don't grind with a cut off wheel like I did, I didn't know but it's very dangerous. Good luck! And thanks for watching!!!

@mbeacom21

3 жыл бұрын

@@1526BBQ You have to get the dual direction hinges. They look a little different. For doors that can open in both direction.

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

@@mbeacom21 I see. Thats where I failed.... Thanks Mr. Pants

Could you just make the opening larger than the sliding part pet so the hinges are outside that area?

@1526BBQ

Жыл бұрын

I ended up removing the hinges all together and adding two tabs to the back, like I did in the front. No more hinge hinge problems and I can easily just lift the cut out piece out of the way. Thanks for watching!!

I would highly suggest that if galvanized hinges are used and do not recommend using galvanized metal due to the gas that is out gassed when heated. If that is your only option burn off the grill as if was new again. My .02 cents.🤣🛫

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks The Falcon Jet Driver. I didnt think about that. I have already replaced the hinges with metal tabs, so the flame grate sits tighter. Thank you!

To address the gap , putting oven proof gasket around the sear grate would help.

Would a piano style hinge work any better?

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure. What I ended up doing was removing the hinges all together. The same piece of metal I put in the front (lets call it a tab), I put in the back. So I replaced each hinge with one tab. Works great!

@TheFalconJetDriver

3 жыл бұрын

Why use a hinge at all? Improper drilling could lead to alignment issues.. just use tabs in the for corners on the bottom half of the sear plate attach with 10x20 screws and nuts to hold the tabs.or rivet or weld. Pro Tip do not use duct tape! 🤣🛫

Right angle grinder not a left angle grinder flip it over please. Only cut that direction if you have too! Love your vids btw

@1526BBQ

2 жыл бұрын

I see. Learn something new everyday. Thanks!

Does anyone know how clean ash pot on a traeger quicker? It's a pain in the a##

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Is it similar to the Pit Boss?? Remove a bunch of stuff to get to it?

@davekogut9954

3 жыл бұрын

Traeger has a drip pan and heat shield under grate a little different than pit boss

Great idea (But) Everybody should know not to use any galvanized or galvanized coated hinges, tabs, screws etc.( As this will put off toxic gasses that could easily make you sick and or kill you ) when heated. (Solution)- Use stainless steel or just plain steel and be sure to do the new grill burn off in the directions.

@1526BBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Great point Rich. Thank you!

@nathanshirey1550

Жыл бұрын

correct. as all the hardware is galvanized one option would be to soak it in some white vinegar for a day or two. that will dissolve the zinc coating.

@1526BBQ

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your help!!!!

Your hardware and the hinges are what is making the sear plate sit higher. If you know a welder, or have experience, weld the tab and edges of the hinges INSIDE the deflector plate and the sliding sear plate will sit flat again.

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, but no welding experience here.

@danielward8455

3 жыл бұрын

@@1526BBQ find a buddy, or a local college with a welding program and see if they can do it for you. Should be a 10-15min job

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

@@danielward8455 Thats a great idea. Thanks man.

could you just use one hinge in the middle instead of two hinges?

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Ive actually ditched the hinges all together. That same metal bar I used up front, I put two in the back - 1 where each hinge was. That makes a much better fit between the two parts that slide on each other.

@walbarn

3 жыл бұрын

@@1526BBQ I was thinking the same thing! Thanks for the tip!

Stainless steel piano hinge would work great

Weld the hinges and tab on underneath = no gap

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

That would he perfect - if only I knew how to.....😄😄😄

@chrisyerp174

2 жыл бұрын

Wow thats what I just wrote

@1526BBQ

2 жыл бұрын

👍

You still every other cook doing to have to take that searing plate out to clean the dripping mess and under out but it saves you a little bit I know I just cleaned mine today and it's a head ake to take that out every time nice job might do mine

@1526BBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks RHINO!

Great video and mod! Will make mod this weekend! Please please loose the background music.

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

I've lowered it considerably when I do use it. I get mixed feedback about it. Thank you for your input, and for watching!!!

Wouldn't the heat melt the metal in the hinges and screws

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

It never did. Ive since replaced the hinges with the same "tab" I put in the front. Works like a charm. Thanks for watching!!!

@Gobi-Wan

3 жыл бұрын

the entire grill is made of metal... what?

@barrywalker6019

3 жыл бұрын

@@Gobi-Wan yeah but more heat resistant than a mild steel hinge

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

😀👍👂

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

I 👁

started off cleaning the panel, was filthy the rest of the video.....?

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

No, that was ot after I cleaned it. Guess I need to get better at cleaning it. 😄😄😄

Just a thought. when operating rotating equipment, it's very unwise to wear gloves especially if you value your fingers and thumbs. I worked w a guy who had his thumb wripped out from wearing gloves w a grinder.

can u sell these online for austin xl?

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

You know, I hadn't thought of that. Let me look into some option, if any of them work out I'll get back to you to see if you'd be my first customer. Thanks for the idea, and thanks for watching!

@92greenebeen

3 жыл бұрын

@@1526BBQ i probably will be getting a new 1150 pro but yeah man make some money off them! make them for the pit boss pits without ash dump, louisiana grill, and other pellet grills that have the dome shaped drip pan inside.. order the drip pan for whatever pit, cut on it, post on Ebay and Amazon!! :)

@92greenebeen

3 жыл бұрын

and there is actually an ash casher that sits inside the ash pot made by smoke daddy.. so with the cut out mod and the ash catcher its easy as 123! lol

@92greenebeen

3 жыл бұрын

but if u make one for 1100 pro and austin xl i will tell my buddy to get one!

Torch too

Warrantee voided Pit boss will replace both of those plates

How do I ruin my grill should be the title

Lmao wtf did i just watch...

@1526BBQ

Жыл бұрын

THE FUTURE!! 😂 thanks for watching anyways.

Grate idea.🤣 This is something Pit Boss should be doing on the smoker straight from the factory. Please drop the music. It's completely annoying.

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback brother!

@TheFalconJetDriver

3 жыл бұрын

I agree the music is not necessary we are here to hear you not the music! Good tips so far!

👍🇺🇲

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

I am pretty sure that would void your 5-year

Should have made the access port wider than the heat deflector so the hinges are outside and it would sit flat Great idea otherwise

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

That may have been good, but the the slider plate might hit the hinges when you try to slide What I ended up doing was removing the hinges and replacing them with the same "tab" I put at the front of the hatch. The hold up the hatch, allow my to open it, and let the slider sit "tighter" to the non sliders part. Thanks for watching!!!

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Also, much wider would have meant removing more than one grate to open it......

Nice mod.. I guess I need to send you a grinder so you can get your man card back and stop borrowing tools..

I paid over $500 for my pellet grill. I'm not cutting it to "make it better"

@1526BBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Ok. 👍✌

Dude just fucked up his grill

@1526BBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Wrong

Not worth it, the top tray shield thingy lifts out rather easily, stupid idea, and you void the warranty.

@1526BBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks....

I just take the rubber handle off the vent and take the entire thing apart. It takes like 2 minutes to get everything apart. No need for this hillbilly crap lol I like to vacuum the entire pit out first then clean the grates, shields and traps. Then I spray the entire inside with treager grill cleaner and wipe down a few minutes later. Don't make it more complicated than it needs to be.

@1526BBQ

2 жыл бұрын

10-4

Uh… NO! Not gonna butcher a perfectly good smoker because I’m too lazy to remove a couple grill racks and a grill plate… cuz I’m not!

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

I was!! 😁👍

Semper fu ??

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Short for Semper Fumus - which stands for Forever Smoking. Thanks for watching!

Omg this was painful to watch 🤦

@1526BBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Why!?!? Lol

Great idea but terrible job!!!

Stick to your other job Hope it’s not mechanical

This to me is a good way to destroy your smoker.

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

I havent had any issues, just quicker ash clean outs. Thanks for watching!

@deplorableredneck4.02

3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever drilled big holes in your boat for fish finder or trolling motor ..or drilled holes in your truck....it will all be fine in.the end ..

@Kihidokid

3 жыл бұрын

Replacement parts are pretty cheap if you ever wanted to reverse everything 🤷‍♂️ besides pellet grills are seen as disposable after 10 years anyways because the electronics

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@1526BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Yep