How common is the face plate cracking?

[JGW]

While setting up the OBS today, I noticed cracks in the face plate by the left and right most screws. 

I'll call Bradley to see about getting another faceplate, but it leaves me with the question of how common is this?

[Hopefull Romantic]

I have heard about a couple of other incidents like that before; nothing magor and could be a shipping issue but you are on the right track. Call Bradley and you will be taken care of immediately. Their customer service department is second to none

HR

[Wildcat]

VERY common. I bought my OBS about 3 years ago and mine cracked soon after getting it. I store it indoors and elevate the front slightly so that no liquids drain out of the box while smoking. Never had a problem.

[JGW]

I just saw that "adding" feet thread.  I'll get another faceplate and either add the feet or use a board.  Thinking about making something to house it so I can roll it around.

Thanks all  ;D

[Habanero Smoker]

JGW;

Here are more detail instructions.

Cracked Face Plate

[BigJohnT]

The cracks most likely are from using the wrong type of screw. A typical screw designed for fastening plastic to a metal object have a small shoulder that prevents the screw from stressing the plastic. From the looks of design I would guess that most face plates are cracked.

John

[Quarlow]

Neither my OBS or My brothers DBS have had any trouble with the faceplates cracking. I have had Mine for 8 months, And My bro has had his for 6 months. But I like that up grade with the rear feet on the front with the washers. I think I will just pop over to Bradleys head office on friday and get a couple sets for us. Oh sorry there was a hint of bragging in there. yuk.yuk. Maybe I'll even have coffee with Brian while I'm there.LOL.

[HawkeyeSmokes]

You won't need the feet for your brothers  DBS Quarlow. The problem is on the OBS only as the DBS doesn't have the face plate.

[Quarlow]

Ah, check. Good to know.

[squirtthecat]

I just noticed mine had a crack in it when I was moving it out to it's new home...  Doesn't see to affect anything.  I will add some additional 'feet' like the post suggests.