Oh Oh... I CRACKED my Kamado Joe! Can cracked ceramics be FIXED?

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  • @michaelwierckx894
    @michaelwierckx894 2 роки тому +23

    This video not only shows how a Kamado Joe breaks into pieces, it shows once again that it's just really super strong and quality constructed. Nice job James.

    • @SmokingDadBBQ
      @SmokingDadBBQ  2 роки тому

      i am blown away that it survived the crazy stress tests

  • @charlesloeffler333
    @charlesloeffler333 Рік тому +1

    I once watched a engineering project by a senior, who was a sailor, test the strength of different types of line. During one test, a small nylon rope popped a cut through the steel tape used to measure the change in length with increasing tension. I would have never had my legs and other body parts wrapped around the Kamado while tightening the straps.
    Note: Nylon lines and ropes are particularly dangerous because they stretch some much as they store all that energy

    • @SmokingDadBBQ
      @SmokingDadBBQ  Рік тому

      in hindsight a few health and safety violations here... crocs probably not fire safe either lol

  • @BehindTheFoodTV
    @BehindTheFoodTV 2 роки тому +1

    You have no idea how much I enjoyed watching you do this, James!

  • @chrisjg6015
    @chrisjg6015 2 роки тому +6

    Seeing how strong this thing is, and as a fellow Canadian im always slightly worried about if im getting it too hot too fast in the colder months. Would be a very interesting test if you could get another base to sacrifice to dump in some hot charcoal from a chimney into a stone cold Kamado on a freezing winter day

  • @michaelheiss4456
    @michaelheiss4456 Рік тому

    For the missing pieces you can fill in the area with your cement , as you are piecing together the different parts make sure the are wet with some clean water . Once assembly is complete , let it set up for approximately 24 hours and then fire it up to about 500 degrees Fahrenheit to bake it and complete the application . Good to go !!!

  • @yc6683
    @yc6683 2 роки тому +1

    I used refractory cement to fix a cracked fire pit of a Vision Kamado. It worked for a while until it cracked again. I then used metal bands riveted on. This really worked. I can't imagine doing that kind of repair to the outside of a ceramic Kamado. Hence, I say it again: a Blaze all aluminum Kamado or a Goldens' cast iron Kamado has been the way to go for me. I don't have to worry about dropping them on the ground, or cracking. They'll last forever.

  • @DjEscoRemix
    @DjEscoRemix 2 роки тому +5

    This is damn near an advertisement for how resilient and durable the KJ is! Almost everything you threw at it didn't work to break it!

    • @SmokingDadBBQ
      @SmokingDadBBQ  2 роки тому +1

      i ran out of ideas... i thought for sure this would be easier to do

    • @DjEscoRemix
      @DjEscoRemix 2 роки тому

      @@SmokingDadBBQ well it made for an entertaining episode none the less, so still a victory!

  • @garyrodgers1554
    @garyrodgers1554 2 роки тому +2

    I really wanted to see you try and put it back together. You invested so much time getting to that point. Just follow through with it.

  • @AdarBlu
    @AdarBlu 2 роки тому +5

    Whelp, if anything I think what you've proven here is, that any cracks that do happen are a consequence of production errors.

    • @SmokingDadBBQ
      @SmokingDadBBQ  2 роки тому +1

      for sure, as try as i might i couldn't do it

  • @Rich-me5eb
    @Rich-me5eb Рік тому

    I am so glad I went for the joe in stead of a cheaper brand you can do anything to it Just dont drop it then your fine,
    Thanx for the video.

  • @danreid4344
    @danreid4344 2 роки тому

    Ok James I have a urgent question.... I tried to fix my dome alignment and being not handy whatsoever I accidentally took the air lift hing completly offy joe and took the bottom nut off😖 the hinge POPPED open (surprisingly didn't get hurt) but now I can't get it to close after hours of trying to loosen Tighten that bolt.. oops.... Any suggestions???

  • @Flutes2000
    @Flutes2000 2 роки тому

    I loved how clean it was by the time you pushed it over.

  • @BigWood76
    @BigWood76 2 роки тому +3

    What a fun video! Who knew it would take so much and so little at the same time. Thanks for info, this is definitely something to keep in mind.

  • @CaseyScoffieldWOW
    @CaseyScoffieldWOW 10 місяців тому +1

    This was oddly satisfying to watch.

  • @frankzhao8352
    @frankzhao8352 2 роки тому

    Lol, love your persistence. Especially the ironic comment of “I’ll just take 15 min on a weekend and get the video done.” Very entertaining to watch as I was in suspense to see which would actually work.

  • @emaduddin123
    @emaduddin123 2 роки тому

    What pizza oven is that in the background? I bought a dojoe for my big Joe. I think the Temps get too high for the kj. The steel seal started to peal off. So I'm thinking in investing in a seprate pizza oven.

  • @TylerNally
    @TylerNally 2 роки тому

    As far as plan A goes, your chilling phase was never spread out over all of the ceramic to cause the expansion (over all of it) to cease and rapidly contract. You'd have had better chance tossing the whole hot ceramic brown into a swimming pool or a large feeding trough filled with ice water.
    Plan B would not have worked as shown as every bit of pressure that was added to the nylon strap is transferred evenly to all parts of the circle of ceramic in contact with the strap. Celircular pressure is evenly transferred to all of the beneath the strap. Had you added a baseball sized rock under the strap at 9ne nor two places under the strap, then, the strap where the rocks were would press into the circle (not alongside the circle) to cause it to fracture with a high pressure point that you wouldn't see without the rocks.

  • @philiplauzon1743
    @philiplauzon1743 2 роки тому +2

    Just a tip. Perhaps dropping it from a lower point with two people holding it horizontally would have worked to crack it in bigger pieces. The huge fall though was amazing. Always wanted to see that 😂

  • @Eddy6964
    @Eddy6964 2 роки тому

    I was in the market for a kamado type grill. Kamado joe was on the list. Went with the Weber Summit kamado as I reside in Canada and cracks are nothing to worry about with dual Steel air insulated grill.

  • @Keith80027
    @Keith80027 2 роки тому

    I was surprised the ice and water didn't break. I guess I will not worry about cooking in snow and rain any more.

  • @talezfromthedashcam3138
    @talezfromthedashcam3138 2 роки тому

    My KJ Soapstone failed during a cook. What was odd is I understand Thermal Shock.so I don't expose my stuff to extreme temp changes. Needless to say, Kamado Joe is replacing the soapstone at no charge. Hats off to them!!

    • @SmokingDadBBQ
      @SmokingDadBBQ  2 роки тому

      its a natural stone product so that does happen, glad they are taking care of you

  • @FOGOcharcoal
    @FOGOcharcoal 2 роки тому

    Great info James, love the humor!

  • @briandaffern5108
    @briandaffern5108 2 роки тому

    James, all you had to do was get it ripping hot and hit it with a garden hose. that method works well on cast iron.

    • @SmokingDadBBQ
      @SmokingDadBBQ  2 роки тому

      i thought 600f and the bucket of cold water would do the trick

    • @briandaffern5108
      @briandaffern5108 2 роки тому

      @@SmokingDadBBQ you need to concentrate the temp differential to a small area.

  • @limori2
    @limori2 2 роки тому +7

    So we learned how tough and well built these things are, it's a great promotional video for KJ.
    BTW, the third test of heating and cooling might have been more effective if you cool the outside and heat the inside (or vise a versa) as opposed to cooling and heating the same side. Just my two cents...
    Thanks, I enjoyed the video.

  • @edwinkersten48
    @edwinkersten48 2 роки тому +2

    Let's "crack on" 🤣 to plan B, C, D...Kamado Joe is tougher than you think James !! Great quality check, maybe they can hire you at Kamado Joe 😁. Had a great laugh, splendid video 👌👌👌

    • @SmokingDadBBQ
      @SmokingDadBBQ  2 роки тому +1

      I thought it would be a much easier thing to do 😂

  • @RumandCook
    @RumandCook 2 роки тому

    Well there's a video you don't see too often. Great job! 😆

  • @garbun0629
    @garbun0629 2 роки тому

    what is that thing with tall funnel behind you? Pizza oven?

    • @SmokingDadBBQ
      @SmokingDadBBQ  2 роки тому +1

      ya. act surprised for the reveal video 😂

  • @MKB2305
    @MKB2305 2 роки тому

    I love how he wears protective gloves and... flip flops :D

  • @brandoncassidy807
    @brandoncassidy807 2 роки тому

    And now you know why arches (in this case two arches) are very strong structural elements.

  • @cyndy-glenn
    @cyndy-glenn 2 роки тому +1

    Great video, we thoroughly enjoyed it. Nice to see the cover gone from the pizza oven, looking forward to a pizza cook

  • @PatrickStrodel
    @PatrickStrodel 2 роки тому

    I have a heat deflector to repair and now I know how to fix it!

  • @diceflawless9115
    @diceflawless9115 Рік тому

    I think dropping is the most likely scenario. Trying to move it out the garage with thos small wheels. I'm sure most people drop there's.
    I don't see why anyone would be getting the temp to instantly drop.

  • @metalmulishaz123
    @metalmulishaz123 2 роки тому

    That's why I purchased a blaze cast aluminum smoker.

    • @SmokingDadBBQ
      @SmokingDadBBQ  2 роки тому

      haha true. not that we buy stuff to survive 3-4ft drops alone but it was far more durable to the extreme tests than i thought it would be

  • @philscalzi9619
    @philscalzi9619 2 роки тому

    Wow. I was doing a high heat clean on my Joe in Florida. A pop up shower stress cracked it in several places.

    • @SmokingDadBBQ
      @SmokingDadBBQ  2 роки тому

      i wonder why i couldn't succeed ... perhaps some have a hidden weakness from shipping or the factory that makes 1 out of every X made more likely to have this risk as it is very uncommon and even when i tried to be abusive i couldn't do it

  • @rmac41981
    @rmac41981 2 роки тому

    I’m in New Jersey I have a base with a small crack at the air door. Anyone wants it you can have it. Got a new base few weeks ago under warranty.

  • @henrykrinkle5353
    @henrykrinkle5353 2 роки тому

    Far out, James! Pretty bold doing that on your new flagging. Looking good in Jame’s back yard 👍

  • @edwinwalker2723
    @edwinwalker2723 2 роки тому

    If anything, I got a good laugh out of it. I have another question about the charcoal basket. Which do you prefer, the KJ or the Kick ash Basket? The KJ looks a lot stronger then the other. I don't use mine a lot but like the idea behind it. Thanks

    • @JimmyC1979
      @JimmyC1979 2 роки тому

      He has posted a video reviewing the Kick Ash vs KJ charcoal basket

    • @edwinwalker2723
      @edwinwalker2723 2 роки тому +1

      @@JimmyC1979 Thanks for your responds to my question. Just watched the video and I like the KJ version . I think it's worth the extra money as I'm just getting into it. Thanks again

  • @parikshah
    @parikshah 2 роки тому

    Nice video, good to know these are constructed well. On a side note, you’re looking lean, the program you’re on is working well.

    • @SmokingDadBBQ
      @SmokingDadBBQ  2 роки тому +1

      thanks, off Keto and doing f45 gym for the past few months and feeling good

  • @EllieReagan
    @EllieReagan 2 роки тому

    That was a fantastic video 👏🏼

  • @patrickmullane1046
    @patrickmullane1046 2 роки тому

    Very interesting that the bucket of water didn't do the trick. I've tentatively planned to replicate a new england style lobster bake in my KJ later this month. A Kamado seems particularly well suited for the task. Except it does require adding soaking wet seaweed directly to the grill (I plan to put grates on top of firebox and rocks on top of that to heat up 400 deg). Based on this video, it seems adding the wet seaweed on top of rocks **should** be safe without cracking the KJ. Any thoughts on possible pitfalls? Thanks!

  • @rchad6064
    @rchad6064 2 роки тому

    I didn't think compression would break it. But you should have tried a Jack on the inside and pushed out so it's not under compression. it would have broke

  • @Deathignator
    @Deathignator 2 роки тому +2

    Very informative, no need to worry about over-tightening the bands.

    • @pricey78
      @pricey78 2 роки тому

      I thought the same, but then you have to think about where the band sits which is on the upper lip/rim which isn’t as thick and won’t be quite as strong imo.

    • @SmokingDadBBQ
      @SmokingDadBBQ  2 роки тому +1

      i tried as hard as i could

  • @HammerShock23
    @HammerShock23 2 роки тому +1

    Trying to crack it with the ratchet strap probably could've worked if you placed something under the strap to concentrate the stress. Kind of like trying to crush an egg in your bare hand (difficult) vs. a hand with a ring on it (easy). Thanks for the effort/entertainment!

    • @SmokingDadBBQ
      @SmokingDadBBQ  2 роки тому

      i thought the metal hooks and the ratchet mechanism might provide some pressure points but no dice

  • @kgakoh0
    @kgakoh0 2 роки тому

    love your vids, dispaointed with this one. what a waste. cold have given it to someone as a prize. It was always going to break!

    • @SmokingDadBBQ
      @SmokingDadBBQ  2 роки тому

      it’s a damaged base with a chip that prevented the bands from securing properly. i don’t think that makes a very good prize to give away. this was heading to the dump so we made a video stress testing it before it was tossed.
      i will however be announcing a Kamado giveaway soon

  • @lpd13doc1
    @lpd13doc1 2 роки тому

    Hello! Have you looked at other kamados such as the Blaze Kamado or the Goldens’ Cast Iron kamado? I’m in the market for a kamado grill and considered those for durability. But I’m still considering the kamado Joe or the Primo.

    • @SmokingDadBBQ
      @SmokingDadBBQ  2 роки тому

      i haven't reviewed them but i have used others (weber summit and broil king keg)... not sure if the experience from those will translate but i found them MORE energy efficient which isn't always a good thing as a small smouldering fire doesnt taste as good as open flame.
      I am sure they are more durable, and if i was putting it on a trailer hitch to go tailgating that would be a no brainer (to go for metal vs. ceramic) but for normal use i dont think durability is really a factor (especially with a lifetime warranty) which is why i focus more on the taste and accessory options

    • @thinkuknow123
      @thinkuknow123 2 роки тому

      We have a KJ and bbq in all seasons in central ontario. We picked it because we have crazy winds and any other bbq couldn't heat enough to cook especially in the winter months. The KJ is super insulated and extremely accurate at maintaining temperatures. If you have the $s it is worth it. Hands down! FYI we originally used an Acorn metal insulated Kamado because of durability concerns. They work, but will rust because of the constant heat cycling. KJ is more accurate and very durable....even on hot cooks like pizza.

  • @garyandrew81
    @garyandrew81 2 роки тому

    Kamado Joe Big Block charcoal is on clearance sale at Lowe's!! Get it

  • @CurvedAdjacent
    @CurvedAdjacent 2 роки тому

    I recently removed and reinstalled my dome lid and wondered what the chances were that I over tightened the band. After this, I don’t think that I did 😂

  • @kappatvating
    @kappatvating 2 роки тому

    This video was awesome. I loved all of the dad jokes and the hashtags and slow motion cuts.
    This is timely as I terrified as I move to a new house that movers will damage my Joe.

    • @SmokingDadBBQ
      @SmokingDadBBQ  2 роки тому

      haha thanks Steven. take out all the internals and support things well and you will be fine

  • @JustinMock1
    @JustinMock1 2 роки тому +2

    I can’t understand how you have under 100k subscribers. Your topics are good, your presentation and backyard set are great, and your editing is up there with some of the more popular UA-cam channels. I know your day will come if you keep up with this content!

  • @mikew9568
    @mikew9568 2 роки тому +1

    i'm glad to know they do so well with rapid temp changes, we've been getting a lot of rain and it's hard to time cooks in between. thanks James! i've got some pork butts on while watching

  • @willnicholson688
    @willnicholson688 3 місяці тому

    Isn’t all ceramic’s covered by lifetime warranty for Kamado Joe?

  • @arjan2518
    @arjan2518 2 роки тому

    Had some good laughs James, thank you.

  • @JGill0124
    @JGill0124 2 роки тому

    Welp…I feel great about my recent purchase. Here’s to many cooks on this new grill all year round!

    • @SmokingDadBBQ
      @SmokingDadBBQ  2 роки тому

      Right on! congrats... i feel better too knowing i was unsuccessful at getting it to crack outside of violence and a 3-4 foot drop onto its side

  • @josephhoffman277
    @josephhoffman277 2 роки тому

    I wish you had tried dry ice. I think that would have been more successful at achieving the drastic temperature change you needed.

    • @SmokingDadBBQ
      @SmokingDadBBQ  2 роки тому +2

      i tried. answering the guy at the stores question about what you need it for with words like “blow up” and “explode” my Kamado I learned does not result in a successful transaction. i wouldn’t be surprised if my photo is on the back wall somewhere with the other do not sell to these people list 😆

    • @josephhoffman277
      @josephhoffman277 2 роки тому

      @@SmokingDadBBQ LoL! I love your videos. Very informative and fun. Keep them coming. So many of them have been helpful in perfecting my own techniques

  • @paulthomas3782
    @paulthomas3782 2 роки тому

    Great video James, just goes to show how tough these things are but don't drop them, Cheers.

  • @iKrizNL
    @iKrizNL 2 роки тому

    But can it be fixed?

  • @davidwagner3170
    @davidwagner3170 2 роки тому

    Couldn't you have taped off using masking or duct tape a section you wanted to crack? Taping the inside and outside should be enough to prevent multiple section fractures and limit the actual fracture size. This would be akin to a tampered glass windshield with tint on it. Might have helped you localize a specific section or piece.

  • @muddyfunker3014
    @muddyfunker3014 2 роки тому

    Good to know.
    I suspected they were built like a tank.
    Turns out they are 😂👍🏻

  • @tippyc2
    @tippyc2 2 роки тому

    I'm surprised you thought the ratchet strap would work at all. Ceramic is ridiculously strong in compression. Easily over 100,000 psi strong. You cant buy a ratchet strap strong enough to break that.
    But it's weak in tension and bending, thats why it shatters when knocked over. That puts certain portions of it in tension and it just cant handle it.

    • @SmokingDadBBQ
      @SmokingDadBBQ  2 роки тому +1

      its more the worry all the KJ groups have about over tightening the bands that i thought i would demo that... i thought maybe since the metal / clamps are not smooth that it might have some unnatural pressure vs. circular bands that there was a chance it might work... but no dice lol

  • @FontanaTX
    @FontanaTX 2 роки тому

    What the? Did I miss an episode? I see a new toy there on your right La Piazza... Did you do a review video? Would love to hear your thoughts as a pizza oven is a significant investment to me.

    • @SmokingDadBBQ
      @SmokingDadBBQ  2 роки тому +1

      haha nope. video comes out tomorrow revealing the “secret” lol of what’s been lurking in the background this summer

  • @williamanderson7945
    @williamanderson7945 6 місяців тому

    What a a waste of time. Most accidents will happen when the pot is knocked over accidentally. Cut to the chase already. But good to see the punishment it can maybe stand. As a former military family we have had ( HABACHI POTS) same Komodo company, over thirty years! Only the top smoke damper and inner chamber ring have been damaged. The top ceramic damper was glued back together and the inner chamber wall carefully placed together. No glue. And still returning
    great results. We also had the cast iron top from a second pot. From the winters of Colorado Springs to heat of Miami Florida they have held up.

  • @rayc2137
    @rayc2137 2 роки тому

    Testiment as how sturdy things are sans dropping that is.

    • @SmokingDadBBQ
      @SmokingDadBBQ  2 роки тому

      i wasnt thinking it would be that difficult lol

  • @craig3205
    @craig3205 2 роки тому +1

    The safety crocs

  • @tsnorquist
    @tsnorquist 2 роки тому

    Walked out and found my 10 year old Kamado lid cracked. I took it apart and retired it. The bottom now serves as ceramic pot for our entrance garden. It's great as it has a natural excess water runoff port in the front. Now I get to get a new fancy Kamado and see my old one in retirement every day I walk in/out of the house. Just a thought to others who might have a cracked lid.

  • @edcoffeebean
    @edcoffeebean 2 роки тому

    I wonder if the refractory cement would repair a broken pizza stone. However, at the price of the cement, I might just buy another pizza stone.

  • @CoolJay77
    @CoolJay77 2 роки тому

    No wonder you are known as the Smoking Dad! Just kidding James, it is entertaining clip.

  • @TheFirstRealChewy
    @TheFirstRealChewy 2 місяці тому

    Wait, I didn't see any repair.😅

  • @Daizee_day
    @Daizee_day 2 роки тому

    I loved the video but I do want to say the title feels very "Clickbaity" to me. You're better than that since you have amazing quality content.

  • @Pensfan-xw2zi
    @Pensfan-xw2zi 2 роки тому

    Another great video James👍 . Really entertaining and also informative lol. Not that I have any plans to run my BJ3 at 900 degrees in a snow storm, but at least I know now that its pretty well built and not too likely to just randomly crack at average cooking temps during the cooler seasons. So thanks again for all the effort you put in and keep up the great videos 😊

    • @SmokingDadBBQ
      @SmokingDadBBQ  2 роки тому +1

      haha thanks, it was more difficult than i thought for sure (in fact never succeeded outside of violence)

  • @dres-bbq3569
    @dres-bbq3569 2 роки тому

    I saw the thumbnail and my first toughts where nooooooooooooooooooooo..................

  • @andrewadam9544
    @andrewadam9544 2 роки тому +1

    Wow! it would be nice if you did less talking and got on with it. no one needs to know how you didnt manage to crack it, they came to see it being repaired.....15 minutes of actually repairing.......nothing ! if repairing at the cracked stage, drill a hole right through the ceramic at both ends of the crack (round edges stop the crack for continuing later on) use a dremmel or similar to widen the crack, seems counter intuitive but you need depth of refractory clay to get a good repair, make a slip (slush) with the clay and get this in the hairline crack, let that dry a little but not fully, then fill the deepened area that you created with the dremmel, let it dry fully then do a couple low heat firings, then a high heat one,....i typed this all quicker than you talked about it without doing anything :(

  • @pierrevautard6463
    @pierrevautard6463 Рік тому

    James, you are crazy, but I love you anyway !

  • @videogames9972
    @videogames9972 Рік тому

    this is like the top gear when they tried to destroy a toyota truck

  • @TheDarienJim
    @TheDarienJim 2 роки тому

    No safety glasses????????

  • @danesmith1251
    @danesmith1251 2 роки тому

    Oh yuck.... I fear this result!!!

  • @ianharris8706
    @ianharris8706 2 роки тому

    Still waiting for the pizza oven please😀

    • @SmokingDadBBQ
      @SmokingDadBBQ  2 роки тому

      haha official reveal is next week

    • @ianharris8706
      @ianharris8706 2 роки тому

      @@SmokingDadBBQ Nice, bought a Alfa Nano a few months ago, so much fun!!

  • @agpmjm
    @agpmjm 2 роки тому +1

    Safety Goggles young man! Sorry= once a parent always a parent. How can you make videos for us from hospital ?

    • @SmokingDadBBQ
      @SmokingDadBBQ  2 роки тому +1

      haha good idea, i thought my normal glasses would have some protection but probably should have upgraded. thankfully it all worked out

  • @littlehaven7275
    @littlehaven7275 Рік тому

    Whats the DIY solution when your idiot father tries to move the bbq himself and completely smashes the interior ceramic, duct tape? 😅

  • @jhippl
    @jhippl 2 роки тому

    this time he uncovers the pizza oven and has all the stuff out but still doesn't mention it. in the next video he is gonna have some one making pizzas in the background and still not mention it, just act like tis always been there.
    I'm on to you.

    • @SmokingDadBBQ
      @SmokingDadBBQ  2 роки тому

      hahaha oh how i wish i had thought of that for the next one (which is recorded and scheduled)

    • @SmokingDadBBQ
      @SmokingDadBBQ  2 роки тому

      the next one is the pizza reveal officially btw lol

  • @StephenBoyd21
    @StephenBoyd21 2 роки тому

    It’s a circle, the strongest shape, in tension there is. Obviously it won’t crack

    • @SmokingDadBBQ
      @SmokingDadBBQ  2 роки тому

      i didn't think that would but lots worry on FB groups etc. so i thought i would give it the ol college try

  • @BBFazer
    @BBFazer 2 роки тому

    It will not crack. Just like an egg you try to crack with a fist

  • @jcsftwre
    @jcsftwre Рік тому

    😲

  • @1airborne82
    @1airborne82 2 роки тому

    So funny

  • @keithsmith9833
    @keithsmith9833 2 роки тому

    Good to see that safety is your primary concern.😳