Help with WSM access door

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mkl

Newbie
Original poster
Feb 26, 2010
11
10
Chicago, IL
Hey,

I just got a new WSM 22" and an quite psyched. I assembled it last night and everything was perfect except the access door leaves gaps at the top and appears it needs to be bent to create a good seal.

Is it ok to bend it myself, and does anyone have any suggestions or advice on this? I'd prefer not to have to order a new one, it seems a little bending can do the trick.

Sorry if there is a thread on this already and I have failed to search enough.

Please help, if I don't get to use this tomorrow I am going to cry like a baby.

Thanks,
MKL
 
Yup... bend it a little at a time till you get the fit you want. I is light alluminum, so it is fairly easy to shape. If you want you can spend the $$ for the one from the Cajun Bandit site - also the grommits they sell are a good way to get a probe into the meat!
 
Thanks very much for the info, advice and links!

Can't wait to get cooking on that thing.

MKL
 
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