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Double-Decker on an 18

Started by MacEggs, September 21, 2014, 06:32:02 PM

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MacEggs

My first venture into cooking with charcoal was 5 years ago with an ECB (El Cheapo Brinkmann) vertical smoker.
I have probably used it maybe only 3 times in the last three years.  Will probably donate it.

The cooking grates from the ECB measure about 15" or so in diameter.
Because the lid on an 18" Weber kettle is shaped differently from a 22", I got to thinking ...
I need to make a 2nd level ... Why not?!?!!  Welded on some legs .... 3 to be exact.

This is close to 3" above the original cooking grate level.  Already used it twice since fabricating this last week.







Q: How do you know something is bull$h!t?
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Craig


MrHoss

Very good idea right there.  The bracket with the wing nuts....is that for a side table?  Does the lid not fit as good with the bracket attached?  Reason I ask is when I have attached anything around the edge of the bowl it means the lid doesn't seal up as well.  I stopped thinking about accesories that required it.
"Why do you have so many bbq's?"....."I just like lookin' at em' sometimes....and I have enough purses and shoes"

MacEggs

Quote from: MrHoss on September 21, 2014, 08:15:15 PMThe bracket with the wing nuts....is that for a side table?  Does the lid not fit as good with the bracket attached?

Yes ... Everything fits fine.  No worries, mate!  :D 8) ;)
Q: How do you know something is bull$h!t?
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Winz

Nice mod!  I especially like the "toast buns while the burgers cook" application.  I bet it provides just the right amount of heat for perfect burger buns without burning them.  Thanks for posting.

Winz
In an ongoing relationship with a kettle named Bisbee.

1911Ron

I like double D's! err ummm... nice work on the double decker!
Wanted: 18" Platinum any color will work
This is my Kettle there are many like it but this one is mine......

SixZeroFour

Excellent idea Mark, seems to be a perfect fit! ... also thank you for making my stomach growl loud enough to scare my kids. ;)
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BrianL

What do you have on there wrapped in bacon (drool....)?

MacEggs

Quote from: BrianL on October 01, 2014, 07:54:54 AMWhat do you have on there wrapped in bacon (drool....)?

Those were 'turds.  :) 8)
Q: How do you know something is bull$h!t?
A: When you are not allowed to question it.