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Title: My Mini 18 is complete
Post by: LightningBoldtz on April 13, 2015, 08:15:11 AM
Thanks @Troy , @pbe gummi bear and @Craig

It's not red like everyone elses, I went single wheel with mine which seems to be sturdy enough.

18 OTG converted to a mini 18.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8755/16928490657_7de0236f1e_c.jpg)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7664/17109944636_5ddfdc5ba7_c.jpg)

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8687/17135244361_5c1e12e6ee_c.jpg)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7717/16928486687_70b37500fb_c.jpg)
Title: Re: My Mini 18 is complete
Post by: pbe gummi bear on April 13, 2015, 08:17:11 AM
Looks great, Jeff!
Title: Re: My Mini 18 is complete
Post by: indy82z on April 13, 2015, 08:22:42 AM
Awesome job. I was showing my wife pictures of these yesterday and she told me I should build one. Then I had to remind her that my kids are all taller than I am now.
Title: Re: My Mini 18 is complete
Post by: LightningBoldtz on April 13, 2015, 08:34:20 AM
Cajun 18" stacker may be my next item on the list, I think @Troy said he was getting one for his.
Title: Re: My Mini 18 is complete
Post by: MrHoss on April 13, 2015, 09:00:19 AM
Very cool L.B.. A stacker would take it to the next level.
Title: Re: My Mini 18 is complete
Post by: Troy on April 13, 2015, 09:01:52 AM
it looks great!
The legs are so shiny!
Title: Re: My Mini 18 is complete
Post by: JDD on April 13, 2015, 09:05:05 AM
Love it!
Title: Re: My Mini 18 is complete
Post by: Jeff on April 13, 2015, 09:05:18 AM
Those are so cool looking.  Nice work!
Title: Re: My Mini 18 is complete
Post by: SixZeroFour on April 13, 2015, 09:24:02 AM
Great work Jeff - looks awesome!
Title: Re: My Mini 18 is complete
Post by: chefn58 on April 13, 2015, 10:14:27 AM
I saw Troys post and said the same thing. I gotta make one of those. Of course I had an (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/13/8d0ada0222d02a5d6ab62c7eeee9ca15.jpg)18 laying around I wasn't using!


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Title: Re: My Mini 18 is complete
Post by: LightningBoldtz on April 13, 2015, 03:25:56 PM
I had to post this, I love this pic

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8768/16517513014_a4a0d77d5c_c.jpg)
Title: Re: My Mini 18 is complete
Post by: THUNDERDOME on April 13, 2015, 03:32:15 PM
Turned out great
Title: Re: My Mini 18 is complete
Post by: toddmog on April 13, 2015, 04:53:45 PM
Is it possible to make a mini 22? I'd like to make one out of my spare black 22.  Any idea what dimensions to cut the legs and triangle down to?
Title: Re: My Mini 18 is complete
Post by: Shafzilla on April 13, 2015, 04:59:29 PM
So who's going to be the first to make a mini ranch?
Title: Re: My Mini 18 is complete
Post by: LightningBoldtz on April 13, 2015, 05:04:12 PM
this is incredibly easy to do I followed Troy's instructions the front leg was 20 inch long as took off about 35 to 40 % about 7.5 inches of the 20.

I think the same could apply to the 22 incher.  If it is 24 inches long(IDK how long it is) take off 9 inches, you would take off the same on the top of the two back bars as well.

With the triangle cut the outside triangle and make it fit.

@pbe gummi bear what do you think a mini 22?
Title: Re: My Mini 18 is complete
Post by: LightningBoldtz on April 13, 2015, 05:04:44 PM
Quote from: Shafzilla on April 13, 2015, 04:59:29 PM
So who's going to be the first to make a mini ranch?

Ain't nuthin' mini about a ranch.
Title: Re: My Mini 18 is complete
Post by: pbe gummi bear on April 13, 2015, 05:07:23 PM
Quote from: LightningBoldtz on April 13, 2015, 05:04:12 PM
this is incredibly easy to do I followed Troy's instructions the front leg was 20 inch long as took off about 35 to 40 % about 7.5 inches of the 20.

I think the same could apply to the 22 incher.  If it is 24 inches long(IDK how long it is) take off 9 inches, you would take off the same on the top of the two back bars as well.

With the triangle cut the outside triangle and make it fit.

@pbe gummi bear what do you think a mini 22?

I think it would tip over but people had done it before for firepits.

I'd like to see someone strap a SJ to the midget legs and full size sockets.
Title: Re: My Mini 18 is complete
Post by: WNC on April 13, 2015, 05:15:15 PM
These things are too cool, nice build!
Title: Re: My Mini 18 is complete
Post by: Bob BQ on April 13, 2015, 09:17:19 PM
Quote from: toddmog on April 13, 2015, 04:53:45 PM
Is it possible to make a mini 22? I'd like to make one out of my spare black 22.  Any idea what dimensions to cut the legs and triangle down to?

Yes... this very faded blaik used to be the bowl for my WSM mutt (now I use a red). Not sure of the exact dimensions... I can get them for you soon, if needed.

(http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w667/BobBQ13/DSC04847_zps0d5cf814.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/BobBQ13/media/DSC04847_zps0d5cf814.jpg.html)

(http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w667/BobBQ13/DSC04955_zpsacd41f5a.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/BobBQ13/media/DSC04955_zpsacd41f5a.jpg.html)

(http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w667/BobBQ13/DSC04945_zps779f118a.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/BobBQ13/media/DSC04945_zps779f118a.jpg.html)
Title: Re: My Mini 18 is complete
Post by: toddmog on April 13, 2015, 09:22:05 PM
Quote from: Bob BQ on April 13, 2015, 09:17:19 PMNot sure of the exact dimensions... I can get them for you soon, if needed.

Your dimensions would probably be a little short since I have an OTG that I'd be converting. Thanks for the offer though.
Title: Re: My Mini 18 is complete
Post by: 1buckie on April 14, 2015, 06:44:35 AM
Quote from: toddmog on April 13, 2015, 09:22:05 PM
Quote from: Bob BQ on April 13, 2015, 09:17:19 PMNot sure of the exact dimensions... I can get them for you soon, if needed.

Your dimensions would probably be a little short since I have an OTG that I'd be converting. Thanks for the offer though.

So the ash cannister rests on the ground for extra stability......maybe?

Thanks, BobBq....the original "Stubby" !!!!!
Title: Re: My Mini 18 is complete
Post by: MacEggs on April 14, 2015, 07:05:09 AM
Beat-up, old, cheap 22" kettles on CL make for a great fire pit (http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/kettle-fire-pit/).  :D 8)
Title: Re: My Mini 18 is complete
Post by: 1911Ron on April 14, 2015, 09:36:46 AM
I like it! I wonder if you could use the bail from a JJ to lock the lid for transport, you could take it to the park or where ever and be the envy of the other grillers trying to grill on something else.
Title: Re: My Mini 18 is complete
Post by: Troy on April 14, 2015, 10:02:41 AM
Quote from: 1911Ron on April 14, 2015, 09:36:46 AM
I like it! I wonder if you could use the bail from a JJ to lock the lid for transport, you could take it to the park or where ever and be the envy of the other grillers trying to grill on something else.

that's actually what I planned. I just haven't done it yet
Title: Re: My Mini 18 is complete
Post by: LightningBoldtz on April 14, 2015, 10:38:54 AM
Quote from: MacEggs on April 14, 2015, 07:05:09 AM
Beat-up, old, cheap 22" kettles on CL make for a great fire pit (http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/kettle-fire-pit/).  :D 8)

I love that firepit, that stand is amazing.
Title: Re: My Mini 18 is complete
Post by: jcnaz on April 14, 2015, 10:50:30 AM
Quote from: 1911Ron on April 14, 2015, 09:36:46 AM
I like it! I wonder if you could use the bail from a JJ to lock the lid for transport, you could take it to the park or where ever and be the envy of the other grillers trying to grill on something else.

@1911Ron , I put a lid lock wire on mine here:  http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/tuck-n-carry-mod-done-finally!!!/msg115838/#msg115838. Easy mod.
Title: Re: My Mini 18 is complete
Post by: 1911Ron on April 14, 2015, 12:26:49 PM
Quote from: jcnaz on April 14, 2015, 10:50:30 AM
Quote from: 1911Ron on April 14, 2015, 09:36:46 AM
I like it! I wonder if you could use the bail from a JJ to lock the lid for transport, you could take it to the park or where ever and be the envy of the other grillers trying to grill on something else.

@1911Ron , I put a lid lock wire on mine here:  http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/tuck-n-carry-mod-done-finally!!!/msg115838/#msg115838. Easy mod.
Bingo!  I thought i had seen something like this before ;D
Title: Re: My Mini 18 is complete
Post by: Troy on April 14, 2015, 03:08:31 PM
Quote from: jcnaz on April 14, 2015, 10:50:30 AM
Quote from: 1911Ron on April 14, 2015, 09:36:46 AM
I like it! I wonder if you could use the bail from a JJ to lock the lid for transport, you could take it to the park or where ever and be the envy of the other grillers trying to grill on something else.

@1911Ron , I put a lid lock wire on mine here:  http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/tuck-n-carry-mod-done-finally!!!/msg115838/#msg115838. Easy mod.

awesome! does the lid lock wire also serve as a lid bale? If so, how does it work in the location/angle you mounted it in?
Title: Re: My Mini 18 is complete
Post by: jcnaz on April 14, 2015, 04:55:30 PM
Quote from: Troy on April 14, 2015, 03:08:31 PM
Quote from: jcnaz on April 14, 2015, 10:50:30 AM
Quote from: 1911Ron on April 14, 2015, 09:36:46 AM
I like it! I wonder if you could use the bail from a JJ to lock the lid for transport, you could take it to the park or where ever and be the envy of the other grillers trying to grill on something else.

@1911Ron , I put a lid lock wire on mine here:  http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/tuck-n-carry-mod-done-finally!!!/msg115838/#msg115838. Easy mod.

awesome! does the lid lock wire also serve as a lid bale? If so, how does it work in the location/angle you mounted it in?
Yes it does work as a lid bail. The whole unit works very well, I just wish that I had more time to take it traveling.