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Grill Talk => WSM: Weber Smokey Mountain => Topic started by: swamprb on November 07, 2015, 02:46:53 PM

Title: **Pellet Poopin' Kettle Mod!!**
Post by: swamprb on November 07, 2015, 02:46:53 PM
I love the Pellet Pro 22" WSM conversion from Smoke Daddy & Cajun Bandit, but the thing lacked mobility, so I decided to build a cart for it. I had plans to use a Blue Performer Touch 'n Go for the cart, but once I got into it, my idea didn't pan out.

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Smoke%20Daddy/IMG_0298.jpg)

The Performer was spared but a Weber 1000 frame was not so fortunate! Instead of using the WSM, I decided to sacrifice an "EE" Silver with daisy vents, cut a section of the bowl and bolted the pellet hopper to the kettle.

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_1984.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_1985.jpg)

Made some cuts to the frame, added some braces to the bottom of the frame, coat of paint and start assembling.

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_1987.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_1988.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_1989.jpg)

Using the WSM center that I had converted to a rotisserie and cut a flange from a donor bowl to use a kettle lid.

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_1978.jpg)

The hopper assembly is bolted to braces on the wheel frame and fit inside the housing and the kettle is secure to a brace on the caster end.

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_1990.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_1991.jpg)

Added a Cajun Bandit door, repurposed the slat tables from the 1000, a tool holder from a Genesis, and I've got something with a little versatility. It is about the same footprint as the WSM conversion, but mobile.

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_1993.jpg)

Still a work in progress, I'll be adding IKEA handles, some thermo probe mounts, clean up or replace the wood slats, (possibly fab a stainless steel table) and mount a heat diverter.  I just hate Daylight Savings time!!

Stay Hungry!
Title: Re: **Pellet Poopin' Kettle Mod!!**
Post by: blksabbath on November 07, 2015, 03:16:32 PM
That is simply badass.  Very nice.
Title: Re: **Pellet Poopin' Kettle Mod!!**
Post by: Hell Fire Grill on November 07, 2015, 03:21:04 PM
Thats some serious Redneck Tech right there swamprb!

With all the electronics it might even be a step away from redneck.
Title: Re: **Pellet Poopin' Kettle Mod!!**
Post by: WNC on November 07, 2015, 04:04:30 PM
That's pretty boss!
Helluva an amount of ingenuity
Title: Re: **Pellet Poopin' Kettle Mod!!**
Post by: Bob BQ on November 07, 2015, 07:21:33 PM
Looks phenomenal. Love it.
Title: Re: **Pellet Poopin' Kettle Mod!!**
Post by: Jon on November 07, 2015, 09:37:22 PM
That is very  nice work. It will be great to use.

I have a Genesis 1 cart just laying around not earning it's keep...maybe it needs to do something other than get parts stacked on it.
Title: Re: **Pellet Poopin' Kettle Mod!!**
Post by: swamprb on November 08, 2015, 04:16:02 PM
So, here we go! Inaugural cook on the Pellet Poopin' Kettle Mod. Nothing fancy, Okie Dust seasoned chicken wings @275* with a kicker of smoke from a Maple Mojobrick Qube.

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Smoke%20Daddy/IMG_1998.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Smoke%20Daddy/IMG_1997.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Smoke%20Daddy/IMG_1999.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Smoke%20Daddy/IMG_1341.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Smoke%20Daddy/IMG_1342.jpg)

Stay Hungry!
Title: Re: **Pellet Poopin' Kettle Mod!!**
Post by: jfbincypress on November 08, 2015, 06:08:49 PM
Interesting project


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Title: Re: **Pellet Poopin' Kettle Mod!!**
Post by: jfbincypress on November 08, 2015, 06:09:15 PM
@halfpint89


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Title: Re: **Pellet Poopin' Kettle Mod!!**
Post by: swamprb on November 08, 2015, 07:47:04 PM
Cook # 2 Running out of daylight!

1.5 lb Choice Flat Iron Steak seasoned with Wicked Que 180 Brisket rub.

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Smoke%20Daddy/IMG_2000.jpg)

225* with a Cherry Mojobrick Qube.

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Smoke%20Daddy/IMG_2001.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Smoke%20Daddy/IMG_2006.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Smoke%20Daddy/IMG_2007.jpg)

Cooked to 135* internal, rested then sliced on the bias against the grain. Like butta!

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Smoke%20Daddy/IMG_2008.jpg)

Stay Hungry!
Title: Re: **Pellet Poopin' Kettle Mod!!**
Post by: jfbincypress on November 08, 2015, 07:50:53 PM
Beautiful cook!


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Title: Re: **Pellet Poopin' Kettle Mod!!**
Post by: Santo on November 09, 2015, 04:58:33 AM
Great project, but a bit of bad luck that it wasn't ready for Mod Month.  More importantly, the cooks look delicious!
Title: Re: **Pellet Poopin' Kettle Mod!!**
Post by: swamprb on November 09, 2015, 03:42:34 PM
Quote from: Santo on November 09, 2015, 04:58:33 AM
Great project, but a bit of bad luck that it wasn't ready for Mod Month.  More importantly, the cooks look delicious!

Not to worry, I have more Mods up my sleeve!
Title: Re: **Pellet Poopin' Kettle Mod!!**
Post by: Qreps on November 11, 2015, 06:59:02 PM
Great mods super trick!