Anyone know a good way to secure the lid on a OTG/OTS to make it portable? Besides ropes and bungees?

Considering cutting the legs down to make a homemade SJP...

Chris,

Don't cut the legs. Just make new legs out of 1/2" pipe.

You can order the parts from Weber for the lid latch but it would be cheaper to buy a SJP, if you can find one, and rob the parts from it.

It's worth it. I get a ton of use out of this little baby and loads of questions and complements.

Ooooooo!!!
Thats awesome!

Did you drill holes ( like the vents in the SJP ) in the bowl where the lid holder attaches?

Yes, carefully. No problem at all.

thats what i've been talkin about all along. good job.

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Originally posted by David Presley:
Yes, carefully. No problem at all.

Ah, ok. But none of the vent holes that no one likes on the SJP.

chris, what i have been mentioning is to modify an 18 kettle like this rather than messing with an sjp. just an observation and anyone can modify what they want anyway they want.

George,
I love it. I found a SJP for $79 on the internet. Kinda painfull, but like you said, it might be cheaper than building one.

Great job.

I wouldn't pay $79 for a SJP. Take your time and look around for one. A lot of the ACE hardware stores still have some on the shelves. I can get one for $49 at an ACE near me. Or you can wait for a deal on CL or Ebay.
The parts you need from the SJP are the lid w/handle and hold down wire w/washers.

Thank you for the complement George.

Yeah, I was going to try to find a deal, but I've seen them become less and less available. I figured I'd bite the bullet and get one before they are all gone.

Chris,

Did you get the SJP yet? I've got a few tips that will make your lid hold down install easier if you'd like.

Let me know.

I cooked on this little sweetheart again today at work. I made 3/4lb. Flay Green Chile Burgers.

The guys really like this grill and loved the burgers!

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