I'm thinking about selling the performer to build a mini ranch. I have plenty of 22's. I can live without ga. I do like the cart and storage and would miss that.
Question, how many of these are around, who all has one? Also, why is it that nobody mounts a handle to the front of the lid? It seems like it would make sense unless there's something I'm missing.
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Ask one these members.
I think there are 5 or 6 of them, between here and over at TVWBB. Not sure if it was on a MiniRK, but I remember seeing a front handle added on to a 26'er. Life has been busy here and I haven't gotten around to finishing my mini just yet. Still need to take the cart back apart, trim one of the leg frames down an 1/8th and put it all back together using pop rivets this time instead of screws.
One thing I am still considering is having the bowl oriented like one in a Performer, so that the lid bale would be on the side instead of the back.
I finished mine in January and love it. The cart is super smooth to wheel around. Just read up as much as you can from the people who have made them. I asked questions from guys here and on the bullet and got a lot of great tips and advice.
I do not have a handle in the front and have had no problem handling the lid. Just measure and check your measurements a lot before you drill!
I have a mini ranch a absolutely love it, I didn't build it though
@zavod44 did
Thanks guys I'll read through the build threads. I think a mini ranch would greatly improve the functionality and convenience of my 26
I will keep the lid bale to the back like normal. I loathe hate and detest the performer side opening lid bale.
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Mount the front lid handle from the 2 table One Touch Platinum if you want to better use the lid bale in the back. Good luck!