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Started by 56MPG, April 07, 2017, 04:42:42 AM

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WMT

This is a great idea. Thanks for posting. I have been eyeballing the slow n sear but being north of the border it is $175 by the time it gets here. And thats for the cheapest sns. Gonna give this a try

robert-r

Hey 56MPG (or Marty).... good thinking & thanks for the post. Very cool (or hot).
18.5 & 14.5 WSMs, 26.5 XL, 22.5 Performer, JJ, SJ, Genesis 330, OKJ Highland, Stackers, Roti Rings & Stick Burning Al Pastore Cooker

HoosierKettle

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Just bumping this post to make it easier to find. Hopefully I'll get a few minutes to knock a couple of these out.

I want to make 2. 1 for a 22. I think it will be great for rotisserie and general use. And another larger one for the 26.


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WMT

#34
 I just got a new mastertouch today and was wondering what to do with the charcoal baskets because they just don't seem to fit the kettle very nice. I really like the idea of keeping the hot coals away from the porcelin, and tghis will do it. Thanks for posting

greenweb


HoosierKettle

#36
That's awesome @greenweb. Exactly what I have in mind. I like setting coals on one side only for roti and a single stock basket isn't big enough for the amount of coal I like to use. Hopefully this basket mod will help save my kettles as well.

I'm wondering if I'll need 4 baskets for the 26" or will I be able to make a big enough basket out of 2?


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WMT

Wouldn't be hard to make a separate water holder by bending up a peice of metal and clapping the ends. A similar shape as the water holder on the sns. It could have a lip at the top and just hang on the flat side of the coal basket. Either the inside or the outside.

HoosierKettle

Got mine done. My measurements were a little different. It holds an overfilled weber chimney and room for my drip pan. I might need to sacrifice another basket to help keep coals off the bowl at the bottom gap. I'm mainly concerned about my redhead.






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HoosierKettle

Just simple genius. Thanks 56mpg.


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robert-r

Super! That could be real useful in a 26er, imho.
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greenweb

Quote from: HoosierKettle on April 29, 2017, 06:39:22 AM
That's awesome @greenweb. Exactly what I have in mind. I like setting coals on one side only for roti and a single stock basket isn't big enough for the amount of coal I like to use. Hopefully this basket mod will help save my kettles as well.

I'm wondering if I'll need 4 baskets for the 26" or will I be able to make a big enough basket out of 2?


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You should be fine with 2. Notice how much bigger it was before I made it smaller.  I left the straight edge side as is , but you could make that side longer for your 26er setup.

You could put lot more charcoal for longer cooks without refueling with this.


But I wanted about the size of the SNS. So I had to make it smaller.



I have another idea to make another set in 2 half sections. Normally, put them together and use it like one large basket but when using Kettle Pizza... put it as shown with my other large basket so I have a large C shape baskets.


HoosierKettle

Mega basket action shot




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Mr.CPHo


HoosierKettle


Quote from: Mr.CPHo on May 03, 2017, 06:37:19 PM

Quote from: HoosierKettle on May 03, 2017, 04:48:24 PM
Mega basket action shot




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Beer can burgers stuffed with grilled onions and peppers and a couple slices of jalapeƱo. They were finished off with cheese.  They are really good. First time making them.




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