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OhionutI am from Dayton, Ohio moved to Antioch, IL in the late 80's. I still bleed scarlet and gray.Go Buckeyes!Buckeye Fan
Hey All, followed this thread since last season. I bought the paint roller item but never got a chance to build it. But I was at the big "C" store a couple of weeks ago and came across a perfect solution. It is a double wide spatula, they still have it on their website for like $12, grill pro wide head spatula. But I bought one and brought it home, it fit perfectly on the buddy heater. I didn't even have to adjust it at all and it balanced right on it. Here are some photos, I drilled a simple hole through the spatula and then the handle of the buddy and one D-ring later it is attached. I am looknig at maybe riveting a lip on it but for now it holds the little weber trays perfect. Plus you have a spatula at hand if you ever need it.(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)Possibly rivet a lip on the outside edge not sure yet.(Image removed from quote.)
After some testing how did she perform?...really like this modification and would love to do the same. Thanks.
The metal spatula will transfer heat which is resting on the plastic handle of your buddy heater, be carefull not to melt it.
Fisher00,The support rods are called pencil rod which is used to hang drop ceilings. Try Menards or Home Depot they should have it in stock.Buckeye Fan
Yes I agree. I have a big buddy as well as the new style "buddy". When I setup the big buddy with the grate touching the handle, heat did transfer to the handle after an extended amount of time. Just have to be careful. Thats what I like about the new style buddy. The handle folds down and I was able to eliminate the grate touching the handle.