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hondo383



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PostPosted: Feb 04 2011    Post subject: hole through bolt for uds thermometer Reply with quote
I am finishing up my uds today and I am going to pick up a couple turkey fryer therms from wal mart on the way home, however I am stuck at work for now lol. I would like to drill though a couple bolts in the lathe while i am here, wondering what size hole would be a close fit for the probe? Thanks!
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k.a.m.
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PostPosted: Feb 04 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
hondo383, 1/8'' is a slip fit. I recommend going one step larger because when the carbon builds on the stem it is difficult to remove. I hope this helps. Smile
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hondo383



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PostPosted: Feb 04 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
thanks K.A.M! that is exactly what I needed, saves me a trip back to the shop after quitting time today..
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PostPosted: Feb 04 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
k.a.m. wrote:
hondo383, 1/8'' is a slip fit. I recommend going one step larger because when the carbon builds on the stem it is difficult to remove. I hope this helps. Smile


I made mine a hair smaller, good to know about the build up. Thanks
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k.a.m.
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PostPosted: Feb 04 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
I was just in the shop taking some pics of some wheel adapters and measured several therms. It seems they vary in diam. a bit. I would step to 5/32 or 11/64 to be on the safe side. Mine is a 1/8'' stem however Debbie's are a bit larger.
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PostPosted: Feb 04 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
JMHO but I drill 1/4" holes, fill with hi-temp silicone, install probe & let dry in place
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PostPosted: Feb 04 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
jess wrote:
JMHO but I drill 1/4" holes, fill with hi-temp silicone, install probe & let dry in place


How do you get it out to remove the racks and charcoal basket?
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PostPosted: Feb 04 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Teleking wrote:
jess wrote:
JMHO but I drill 1/4" holes, fill with hi-temp silicone, install probe & let dry in place


How do you get it out to remove the racks and charcoal basket?
Sorry I wrote without thinking, Make sure drill hole is clean, Apply atv silicone, lightly wipe probe with light oil, install, & let silicone dry. You will get a nice fit that doesn't leak
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PostPosted: Feb 04 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Isn't there some type of brass pipe fitting, etc. that can be used?
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PostPosted: Feb 05 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Smokenstein wrote:
Isn't there some type of brass pipe fitting, etc. that can be used?

Yes there is you can use a brass 1/8'' union. I first used the bolt idea because I needed a holder and it was the first victim in my shop. Laughing
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PostPosted: Feb 05 2011    Post subject: Compression Fittings Reply with quote
Here --> http://www.coleparmer.com/catalog/product_index.asp?cls=6544

And here --> http://www.omega.com/ppt/pptsc.asp?ref=BRLK_SSLK&Nav=tema04
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PostPosted: Feb 05 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
thanks guys drilled some 5/16 button heads through with a 5/32. trying to keep it cheap lol
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