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General => General Discussion & Topics => General Discussion => Topic started by: africanmeat on October 23, 2015, 01:39:20 PM

Title: A new build with my GMG . First test was a success(more pix )
Post by: africanmeat on October 23, 2015, 01:39:20 PM: We do a lot of BBQ at work . the GMG doesn't have enough room for ribs and it is to short for sausages .
we decided to modify it .
cut the top of the smoker .
build a smoking box out of 1mm mild steel .insulator and the inside stainless steel .
3 racks and 3 bars to hang the sausages . a chimney with a damper . bolted it and put a heat sealer . it will dry till Monday .
on Monday i will do a heat test .
will keep you posted .

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I cant wait till Monday ;)
Title: Re: A new build with my GMG .
Post by: smokeasaurus on October 23, 2015, 01:43:56 PM: That is sweet 8)
Title: Re: A new build with my GMG .
Post by: squirtthecat on October 23, 2015, 01:55:01 PM: Nice!!!

Now you'll need to fab an extension to the pellet hopper.... That's the only beef I have with my GMG.
Title: Re: A new build with my GMG .
Post by: HighOnSmoke on October 23, 2015, 02:03:51 PM: Looks like an awesome project Ahron! Waiting patiently for your heat test.
Title: Re: A new build with my GMG .
Post by: sliding_billy on October 23, 2015, 03:07:33 PM: Wow! Great work.
Title: Re: A new build with my GMG .
Post by: muebe on October 23, 2015, 03:19:30 PM: Awesome!
Title: Re: A new build with my GMG .
Post by: hikerman on October 23, 2015, 03:21:13 PM: Very impressive Ahron! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you brother! Hope all goes well! 8)
Title: Re: A new build with my GMG .
Post by: Smokin Don on October 23, 2015, 04:06:05 PM: Looks like some quality work Ahron!!! Will be looking for some cooking on that grill!!! Don
Title: Re: A new build with my GMG .
Post by: CDN Smoker on October 23, 2015, 05:13:21 PM: I really like your idea as you never have enough space. ;D
Title: Re: A new build with my GMG .
Post by: SmokinKat on October 23, 2015, 05:37:52 PM: Looks great, Ahron! Let us know how it works with smoke circulation, etc!
Title: Re: A new build with my GMG .
Post by: TwoPockets on October 23, 2015, 06:31:23 PM: Interested in seeing how this works. We may have to start calling you Tommy.
Title: Re: A new build with my GMG .
Post by: TMB on October 23, 2015, 11:22:46 PM: Sweet. That what I call a mod ;)
Title: Re: A new build with my GMG .
Post by: ACW3 on October 23, 2015, 11:55:40 PM: Quote from: TMB on October 23, 2015, 11:22:46 PM
Sweet. That what I call a mod ;)

That, in and of itself, is high praise from the "master of mods".

Art
Title: Re: A new build with my GMG .
Post by: africanmeat on October 24, 2015, 04:02:36 AM: Quote from: squirtthecat on October 23, 2015, 01:55:01 PM

Nice!!!

Now you'll need to fab an extension to the pellet hopper.... That's the only beef I have with my GMG.

Yes you are right .if the heat test will be a success (i hope it will ) than i will do an extension to the hopper .
Title: Re: A new build with my GMG .
Post by: muralboy on October 24, 2015, 07:51:09 AM: That is one heck of a mod Ahron - nice job.

Not being real familiar with the GMG, did you need to reinforce the legs or will the stock legs hold up under the added weight and higher center of gravity?
Title: Re: A new build with my GMG .
Post by: RAD on October 24, 2015, 02:19:29 PM: Nice Mod. That is cool
Title: A new build with my GMG .
Post by: Pappymn on October 24, 2015, 04:07:57 PM: I think you "may" have voided your warranty with that mod. :)
Title: Re: A new build with my GMG .
Post by: africanmeat on October 25, 2015, 09:38:37 AM: Quote from: hikerman on October 23, 2015, 03:21:13 PM
Very impressive Ahron! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you brother! Hope all goes well! 8)
Yes me Too and it is almost Monday ;)
Title: Re: A new build with my GMG .
Post by: africanmeat on October 25, 2015, 09:51:46 AM: Quote from: ACW3 on October 23, 2015, 11:55:40 PM
Quote from: TMB on October 23, 2015, 11:22:46 PM
Sweet. That what I call a mod ;)

That, in and of itself, is high praise from the "master of mods".

Art

Yes it is and a big compliment . i am glad to see Tommy Up and running .
Title: Re: A new build with my GMG .
Post by: africanmeat on October 25, 2015, 09:56:14 AM: Quote from: muralboy on October 24, 2015, 07:51:09 AM
That is one heck of a mod Ahron - nice job.

Not being real familiar with the GMG, did you need to reinforce the legs or will the stock legs hold up under the added weight and higher center of gravity?

At this stage without the weight of the meat it looks ok . but i will keep my eyes on it . or i will just reinforce the legs.
Title: Re: A new build with my GMG .
Post by: africanmeat on October 25, 2015, 10:00:36 AM: Quote from: Pappymn on October 24, 2015, 04:07:57 PM
I think you "may" have voided your warranty with that mod. :)
O Boy O Boy . Pappy . do you really think they will do it to me :'( :'( ;)
Title: Re: A new build with my GMG .
Post by: africanmeat on October 25, 2015, 10:02:47 AM: Thanks Guys for the encouraging words .
Monday gets closer and with that the D day ;D
Title: Re: A new build with my GMG .
Post by: akruckus on October 26, 2015, 09:54:28 AM: I'm excited to see what you make with this!
Title: Re: A new build with my GMG .
Post by: africanmeat on October 26, 2015, 01:11:55 PM: So the first test went well .
first i set the temperature to 230 f (110c)
i put my Thermometer in the middle shelf and i got 237f(114) .
next i set the heat to 293f (145c) the thermometer showed 293f(145c)
i gave it 2 hours to burn and after 2 hours at 293f(145c) i got 298f(148c)
the box was not hot on the outside so the isolation worked well .
i just think that i will have to add a smoke generator .
i will have to test it with some ribs when i will be back from vegas in the mid november . added a small touch as it is my first prototype with GMG .
i think i will send them a photo . ;) :D ;D
The legs are holding ok as it is not so heavy .

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Title: Re: A new build with my GMG . First test was a success(more pix )
Post by: hikerman on October 26, 2015, 01:40:29 PM: Great news at holding temp Ahron!
Gonna be a rib machine!!!!!! 8)
Title: Re: A new build with my GMG . First test was a success(more pix )
Post by: Old Dave on October 26, 2015, 02:16:04 PM: Ahron, that is one nice modification to the Green Mountain cooker.

I would like to ask you to put this information and pictures up on the Pelletheads.com forum on the Green Mountain page and you can find it here: http://pelletheads.com/index.php?board=40.0

The Green Mountain folks monitor this forum along with many of the Green Mountain owners. I think these folks would love to see this well thought out modification.

Dave
Title: Re: A new build with my GMG . First test was a success(more pix )
Post by: Smokin Don on October 26, 2015, 03:16:08 PM: Glad it worked out so well for you!!! Now I want to see it with some nice sausage hanging and smoking!!! I guess we'll have to wait until you get back from Vegas, have a safe trip!!! Don
Title: Re: A new build with my GMG . First test was a success(more pix )
Post by: tlg4942 on October 26, 2015, 04:27:11 PM: Really nice work!
Title: Re: A new build with my GMG . First test was a success(more pix )
Post by: africanmeat on October 26, 2015, 04:35:24 PM: Quote from: Old Dave on October 26, 2015, 02:16:04 PM
Ahron, that is one nice modification to the Green Mountain cooker.

I would like to ask you to put this information and pictures up on the Pelletheads.com forum on the Green Mountain page and you can find it here: http://pelletheads.com/index.php?board=40.0

The Green Mountain folks monitor this forum along with many of the Green Mountain owners. I think these folks would love to see this well thought out modification.

Dave

Thanks Dave i will do it with a great pleasure . if i knew how to do it . do i have to register or can i post it as a guest ?
Title: Re: A new build with my GMG . First test was a success(more pix )
Post by: africanmeat on October 26, 2015, 04:38:11 PM: Quote from: Smokin Don on October 26, 2015, 03:16:08 PM
Glad it worked out so well for you!!! Now I want to see it with some nice sausage hanging and smoking!!! I guess we'll have to wait until you get back from Vegas, have a safe trip!!! Don

Thank i will , as i will return from the USA .
i will try few ribs . i will post the results . Good or bad ;)
Title: Re: A new build with my GMG . First test was a success(more pix )
Post by: Old Dave on October 26, 2015, 10:12:44 PM: Ahron,

I am not sure if you need to register or not...I would guess to post that you will probably need to sign up.
Will be looking forward to seeing all the comments that your modification will create.

Dave
Title: Re: A new build with my GMG . First test was a success(more pix )
Post by: africanmeat on October 27, 2015, 09:52:15 AM: Quote from: Old Dave on October 26, 2015, 10:12:44 PM
Ahron,

I am not sure if you need to register or not...I would guess to post that you will probably need to sign up.
Will be looking forward to seeing all the comments that your modification will create.

Dave

Hi Dave i tried to do it but i get this message "Sorry Guest, you are banned from using this forum!" maybe because my ip address is from Africa. :(