one of the Bradley Stainless steel smokers? My OBS is just falling apart. Door broke .and bottom faceplate is cracking.. The electrical parts are all great but I would like a tougher exterior.. So if you have had both.. let me know how the Steel ones are
Thanks
weasil
Weasil,
The Stainless Steel models have been discontinued. As far as a tougher exterior goes the stainless steel models use the same hardware that the original black use. Door hinges, faceplate, gaskets and so on. So even if you were able to find a stainless steel model you are likely to have the same issues you have experienced already.
Bryan
Well here is a link to my door mod/fix on my OBS. Maybe it will help you...
http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=23463.msg281749#msg281749
And my fix for the front panel...
http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=23353.msg280751#msg280751
I own two SS units and both units have had issues with the plastic parts...
I don't worry to much about them.
(http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a451/SOUTHERNSMOKEDBBQ/IMAG0567-2.jpg)
I think muebe has a very good solution for you and the door and front plate issue.
Cant believe the SS series is gone..sigh
Cant believe the SS series had plastic parts on it.. grumble
Thanks guys now i wont waste my time / money
Oh and muebe, I already copied your door fix.. its still working just thought the Ss one would be in my future
Thanks
Weasil