lowbee 10 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 K'man, thank you for this post. Your post is one of the main reasons I pulled the trigger on the Jr. This DIY add-on just gives you so much more room and makes the grill so much more personal K'man 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K'man 962 Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 1 hour ago, gotzero said: Just so I can avoid walking through the store with my grate, is the correct pipe nipple size 3/4" or 1"? I see both referenced in this thread. Thanks! It's 3/4"X4 and then you'll have to grind a bit off the threads of the nipple to get a nice fit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gotzero 1,007 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 6 minutes ago, K'man said: It's 3/4"X4 and then you'll have to grind a bit off the threads of the nipple to get a nice fit. Thanks! Lucky enough to be able to throw it on a lathe, just wanted to make sure I get the correct size. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K'man 962 Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 30 minutes ago, gotzero said: Thanks! Lucky enough to be able to throw it on a lathe, just wanted to make sure I get the correct size. That's even better. You want to stop the upper grate from tilting forward. You might need a collar or a pin. You'll see when you are doing the fitment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
12vman 95 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 just made mine the other day.....works great K'man 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gotzero 1,007 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 3 hours ago, K'man said: That's even better. You want to stop the upper grate from tilting forward. You might need a collar or a pin. You'll see when you are doing the fitment. Thanks! I was thinking I would try and find a washer to weld on for a collar similar to the one on the full size Akorn. Two covers and stones are on the way, now to find some black PVC to make legs for the Jr my child as not already claimed as her ground-level barbecue. K'man 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K'man 962 Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 On 2017-08-28 at 6:02 PM, gotzero said: Thanks! I was thinking I would try and find a washer to weld on for a collar similar to the one on the full size Akorn. Two covers and stones are on the way, now to find some black PVC to make legs for the Jr my child as not already claimed as her ground-level barbecue. Don't forget to post some pics of your mods. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lowbee 10 Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 BTW, if you're like me and have no access to tools and no welding experience you could buy the necessary parts and bring it to a local muffler shop and have them do it. They might charge you 10-15 bucks shouldn't take more than 20 minutes to do. Fortunately for me, I have a buddy that will be helping me with this. I'll post picks as soon as it's done. ckreef 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hfw 4 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 On 6/16/2017 at 3:13 PM, TomB said: Thanks for posting the pictures and for the inspiration K'man. I was able to obtain the rack from Homedepot.com for $6.99 with free shipping model #7439 and I'm lucky to have a friend who is an excellent welder. The brace is made from 1/4" stainless rod TIG welded to the pipe nipple and the grate. The grate is welded to a groove I cut in the top of the nipple. I'll be using it to increase the cooking capacity of my Jr. There is so much to learn on this forum for us newbies. I've had my Jr for just over three months and I'm getting a lot of use from it and creating delicious meals. Any chance you’ll make a few for sale? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hfw 4 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 On 8/25/2017 at 6:52 PM, K'man said: Rex the next best thing is to buy a canning rack and set on the cooking grate. Which canning rack is this? Is this the same one you use for pizza? Do you have a link? Inquiring minds...<ggg> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K'man 962 Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 7 hours ago, hfw said: Which canning rack is this? Is this the same one you use for pizza? Do you have a link? Inquiring minds...<ggg> Yes take that canning rack and set it on your grate for an added second rack or to use it for pizza you can either leave on your cooking grate or I prefer to remove the cooking grate and friction fit it into the fire bowl. I saw your other post so gave you a more detailed explanation of my method. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hfw 4 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 8 hours ago, K'man said: Yes take that canning rack and set it on your grate for an added second rack or to use it for pizza you can either leave on your cooking grate or I prefer to remove the cooking grate and friction fit it into the fire bowl. I saw your other post so gave you a more detailed explanation of my method. Thanks! I’ll go find it now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TKOBBQ 5,855 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 On 9/26/2018 at 11:16 PM, hfw said: Which canning rack is this? Is this the same one you use for pizza? Do you have a link? Inquiring minds...<ggg> That canning rack can be bought at most Wal-Mart's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hfw 4 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 5 hours ago, TKOBBQ said: That canning rack can be bought at most Wal-Mart's. Thanks! TKOBBQ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Teajunkie 181 Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 On 9/27/2017 at 6:13 PM, lowbee said: BTW, if you're like me and have no access to tools and no welding experience you could buy the necessary parts and bring it to a local muffler shop and have them do it. They might charge you 10-15 bucks shouldn't take more than 20 minutes to do. Fortunately for me, I have a buddy that will be helping me with this. I'll post picks as soon as it's done. Did you ever get this rack made? I recently bought an Akorn Jr. and would love to have a rack made, too. hfw 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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