Taking Bisquette Spacer Orders

Kummok · October 22, 2003, 02:45:00 AM

[:D]Good News for short batch smokers!!
I'm currently making non-combustible bisquette spacers and taking orders. Those interested in purchasing same, contact me at [email protected]

Kummok @ Homer, AK USA

Wilbur · November 11, 2003, 08:39:55 AM

Sent you an email, how much are they and what are they made from?
Can you post a picture on here?

Kummok · December 09, 2003, 10:07:40 PM

[:D][:D]
These bisquette spacers are now available from Chez Bubba. Officially called "Advancing Chips", they have been affectionally referred to as "Bubba Pucks" [;)]

Check them out at http://www.chezbubba.com/cart/index.html

Kummok @ Homer, AK USA

Wilbur · December 28, 2003, 11:47:59 PM

Any discount for the person who suggested it¿ [:o)]

Kummok · January 07, 2004, 03:11:45 AM

Email me your address and I'll do better than a discount...[:D]

Kummok @ Homer, AK USA

Fuzzybear · February 08, 2004, 01:55:09 AM

Kirk:

These spacers weigh in at a heft 3 1/2 ounces versus the wood pucks at about 1/2 ounce...

I'm concerned about the weight versus the lever that moves them along..any problem?

"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!

ARCHERYNUT · February 08, 2004, 02:31:24 PM

I was wondering how much they weighed. I have never had a problem with them and just throw them in in dishwasher along with every thing else. Never noticed any bogging down of the motor while pushing the pucks. I would be willing to bet the geneator could push a lot more than the 3 1/2 ounces with no problems.

Fuzzybear · February 08, 2004, 02:54:22 PM

That's good to know and thanks for the update.

I was considering putting them in a drill press and drilling some holes in them to lighten them up to get as close to the wood pucks as possible without compromising the integrity of the bubba pucks...

Any other opinions?

"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!

Chez Bubba · February 10, 2004, 12:18:40 AM

Fuzzy,

I haven't had any issues with the weight, but certainly don't see your idea as a bad one. Just make sure you give the faces of those holes a couple of trips with a file to keep the sliding surface free of burrs.

Heck, someone out there probably has the mathematical skills to figure out the exact size hole to drill in the center to bring the pucks to exactly 1/2 oz. As long as the outer ring remains about 3/8" thick, I wouldn't think that would be a problem either.

But, A) I don't have a problem as they are., and B) Can't justify the time to figure out said mathematics because of (A).[:D]

Let us know your results. You know, inquiring minds...

Kirk

http://www.chezbubba.com

Fuzzybear · February 10, 2004, 04:47:55 AM

Ok...just as soon as I can get to a drill press...just bought a new computer and it has taken the last 3 hours to get connected and hooked up for internet access....it might be some time before I can drill that baby...

"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!

julian · February 11, 2004, 05:20:04 PM

are these made of metal?. if so would there not be a problem with them conducting the heat from the hot plate to the very soft plastic of the gears in the advancing motor,especially if you were to leave them a bit longer than you intended?.
I only say this because in my opinion the weak point in the Bradley is the advance mechanism , and in particular the plastic gears, i would love to see Bradley get a better gear drive and pay an extra ten bucks for the unit.

Fuzzybear · February 11, 2004, 05:49:59 PM

Yeah Julian..they are made of metal...my concern was the excess weight on the gears/advancing mechanism - if they were designed to handle 1/2 oz, then 3 1/2 oz will be a problem down the road...I'm giving serious thought to lightening them up to avoid strain on the mechanism prior to use...I gotta lay my paws on a drill press first though...

I'll probably sacrifice a few pucks till I can get the weight down...

"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!

Chez Bubba · February 12, 2004, 12:22:30 AM

Julian,

If you only use two, they will never contact the hot plate. The only heat they could transfer is the ambient from inside the smoker, but so too would the arm of the feeder. If the arm of the feeder can't transfer enough heat to harm the gears, I wouldn't think the pucks would be able to.

Kirk

http://www.chezbubba.com

trout · February 12, 2004, 12:54:23 AM

I made my "dummy" biscuits out of hollow aluminum cylinder with a wall thickness of about 1/2". They are very light and are an easier option than drilling a disk. But then not everyone has access to a skilled toolmaker with a large lathe. Hollow stock may be a good option though for the person who sells the pucks online. Just a suggestion[;)]

Fuzzybear · February 12, 2004, 05:00:40 AM

Is true Troutman!

I have soft hands from pushing pencils and typing on keyboards - the insurance industry has made me soft!!!

"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!