So a few weeks back I posted this awesome deal
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/sunday-afternoon-100-miles-2-5-hours-and-80-bucks-later/
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Ever since I have been slowly modifying it.
It didn't come with a charcoal grate so I decided to fab on with a charcoal grate from an 18 kettle that I had and some expanded steel.
Weber version of this is $32 shipped, I spent about $6 in hardware.
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Also threw on these wheels, although I am going to mod this more and to put the wheels out further because this it is a little top heavy, more on that when I am finished.
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I have smoked on this once and the door leaked like crazy so I added some nomex gasket, not a purdy job but is should seal a lot better.
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Finally I completed it with a thermo.
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This has been a fun project and the fact that I paid $40 makes it easy to justify the mods.
One other mod, I was thinking of adding these handles to the mid section but I bought some different ones.
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Looks like the little Bullet found a great home.
BD
These should fit the grate bolts without any drilling.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-Garage-Door-Lift-Handle-5020A11/202088362
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Quote from: swamprb on July 09, 2016, 10:59:47 PM
These should fit the grate bolts without any drilling.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-Garage-Door-Lift-Handle-5020A11/202088362
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Cool I like that idea even better, thanks
Thanks for the tip
@swamprb I bought a set today, couldn't be happier. now to the legs and building a slightly wider base so this is less top heavy.
@LightningBoldtz As I recall, one of the members retro-fit his earlier WSM with a pair of current "wider" legs (incl the heat shield). Lost my files in a PC Crash so you'll have to do a search. :(
SJ
I love it...two questions that might help me with a project I need to finish...what gauge expanded steel is that, and what kind of washers etc did you use to attach the expanded steel to the grate? Thanks!
I believe it is 9 gauge 3/4 inch flat expanded steel from Grainger. About 16 bux for a 2 x 2 sheet.
Washers are zinc coated 1 1/2 inch with a 3/8 inch hole.
I am not sure if this is necessary but I soaked the bolts, washers, and nuts in vinegar and lemon juice to dissolve the zinc coating off them. It worked great.
Thanks!!