NVRider Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 I have a smokin stone for my AKORN Kamado, but wanted one for my AKORN Jr.. I found that not only are they scarce, but pricey too. From searches on the forums I did not really see a good solution, so I gave it a try myself to come up with one. Here is what I got: Wally World has Lodge 10.5 inch griddles for $14.88. Once out to the shop I cut the handle off. Just eye balled the cut off point to fit on the shelf in the cooker. Went to the grinding wheel to eliminate the rough surfaces and then drilled holes in the handle and handle lip to hold the bolt, nut and lock washer. Fit nicely in the cooker and was very stable. You can remove the deflector with BBQ gloves or use the grill handle which fits nicely in the slot of the griddle handle. Fired up the grill and seem to work just fine with some salmon fillets I did. PennHead, TKOBBQ, Rip and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKOBBQ Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bel4_20 Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Brilliant! Thats a great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckreef Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Awesome deflector/diffuser. Interesting way you delt with the handle. Great accessory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertyb Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 I agree, great idea. I was wondering why you had bolted the handle back on facing inside until I saw that last picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVRider Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share Posted January 25, 2019 I hate waste of every sort. I just could not bear to throw that little handle piece away. That is when I kept wondering "How am I going to pick this thing up when it is hot?". There is a purpose for everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB58 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 I used the same thing except I didn't keep the handle Great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder77 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPC Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 I love this idea, probably a longer lasting idea than this $14 pizza stone I picked up on Amazon. Size is 11.375" which leave just enough gap you can get your fingers in there and the smoke to get out. Sorry for the not-great pic. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KFMW7QW/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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