Title: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: Rub on December 30, 2017, 11:35:50 AM
Post by: Rub on December 30, 2017, 11:35:50 AM
I picked up my project grill today, I love it. Powder coated on a NIB "H" that I had. I have a new ash catcher coming in on Tuesday that I'll add on somehow. My friend and I are working on a simple insulation shield to drop in and she'll be ready to cook on.
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Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: RottiGuy on December 30, 2017, 11:44:27 AM
Post by: RottiGuy on December 30, 2017, 11:44:27 AM
That's cool!!!
Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: randy on December 30, 2017, 11:50:34 AM
Post by: randy on December 30, 2017, 11:50:34 AM
Amazing, I want one!
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Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: mick on December 30, 2017, 11:52:21 AM
Post by: mick on December 30, 2017, 11:52:21 AM
Wut? Wow!
Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: LightningBoldtz on December 30, 2017, 12:15:30 PM
Post by: LightningBoldtz on December 30, 2017, 12:15:30 PM
absolutely love that grill
Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: vwengguy on December 30, 2017, 12:20:22 PM
Post by: vwengguy on December 30, 2017, 12:20:22 PM
I don't think I could bring myself to the point of even thinking about using it!
That is just WAY to nice to risk it!
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That is just WAY to nice to risk it!
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Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: cumminfourya on December 30, 2017, 12:26:18 PM
Post by: cumminfourya on December 30, 2017, 12:26:18 PM
Very nice @Rub
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Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: WNC on December 30, 2017, 12:34:05 PM
Post by: WNC on December 30, 2017, 12:34:05 PM
Wow, so awesome!
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Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: JDD on December 30, 2017, 12:41:14 PM
Post by: JDD on December 30, 2017, 12:41:14 PM
Love it! Making Weber Great Again LOL.
Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: Travis on December 30, 2017, 12:56:12 PM
Post by: Travis on December 30, 2017, 12:56:12 PM
That's an awesome job man
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Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: greenweb on December 30, 2017, 01:02:27 PM
Post by: greenweb on December 30, 2017, 01:02:27 PM
Love it! You sure you did not drop this kettle in the water taking pics?
Powder coating like that can't be cheap.
Powder coating like that can't be cheap.
Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: Larry on December 30, 2017, 01:32:02 PM
Post by: Larry on December 30, 2017, 01:32:02 PM
That looks unbelievable! Please post the info regarding the insulation shield when you're done. Again, Terrific!
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Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: mhiszem on December 30, 2017, 03:59:59 PM
Post by: mhiszem on December 30, 2017, 03:59:59 PM
Wow absolutely amazing!
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Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: johnny 2 shack on December 30, 2017, 04:05:29 PM
Post by: johnny 2 shack on December 30, 2017, 04:05:29 PM
that is a great idea ! looks amazing !
Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: Darko on December 30, 2017, 04:18:33 PM
Post by: Darko on December 30, 2017, 04:18:33 PM
That is cool!
Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: Al b que on December 30, 2017, 04:53:31 PM
Post by: Al b que on December 30, 2017, 04:53:31 PM
you nailed that rub beautiful Grill !Sent from my VS988 using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=91018)
Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: Neil_VT00 on December 30, 2017, 06:45:50 PM
Post by: Neil_VT00 on December 30, 2017, 06:45:50 PM
Wow, that this is awesome.
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Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: Paul S on December 30, 2017, 06:52:00 PM
Post by: Paul S on December 30, 2017, 06:52:00 PM
nice! Reminds me of ButterBean
Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: vader06 on December 30, 2017, 06:52:45 PM
Post by: vader06 on December 30, 2017, 06:52:45 PM
Very cool!
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Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: Golly on December 30, 2017, 07:18:11 PM
Post by: Golly on December 30, 2017, 07:18:11 PM
WOW
Love to learn more on the process
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Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: Lowbrass on December 30, 2017, 07:49:15 PM
Post by: Lowbrass on December 30, 2017, 07:49:15 PM
I. Love. This. Grill! Amazing, amazing job to you and your buddy!
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Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: kettlebb on December 30, 2017, 08:08:27 PM
Post by: kettlebb on December 30, 2017, 08:08:27 PM
I remember you asking about powder coating the grill but had no idea what to expect. Damn. Looks amazing.
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Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: Jon on December 30, 2017, 11:08:26 PM
Post by: Jon on December 30, 2017, 11:08:26 PM
That is beautiful.
What is the first cook? Hot dogs and apple pie?
What is the first cook? Hot dogs and apple pie?
Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: hawgheaven on December 31, 2017, 03:58:35 AM
Post by: hawgheaven on December 31, 2017, 03:58:35 AM
Man, that is a show piece... be a shame to get that gem dirty!
Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: Mike in Roseville on December 31, 2017, 01:05:18 PM
Post by: Mike in Roseville on December 31, 2017, 01:05:18 PM
Beautiful!
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Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: SixZeroFour on December 31, 2017, 01:18:16 PM
Post by: SixZeroFour on December 31, 2017, 01:18:16 PM
What an awesome kettle Rub!! You guys did an amazing job!
I love how clean the layup is - Splitting the leg socket, stars and stripes look flawless, top bowl edge is solid red etc etc - very nicely done!!
Do you have a max temp rating for the coating? And any luck with a heat shield setup?... would a SnS backed away from the edge a bit work? Either way be super careful :o
I love how clean the layup is - Splitting the leg socket, stars and stripes look flawless, top bowl edge is solid red etc etc - very nicely done!!
Do you have a max temp rating for the coating? And any luck with a heat shield setup?... would a SnS backed away from the edge a bit work? Either way be super careful :o
Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: Rub on December 31, 2017, 02:31:30 PM
Post by: Rub on December 31, 2017, 02:31:30 PM
Thanks guys I appreciate it. I can't claim the design, but it's one I've loved for years. I showed it to my friend and we talked it over for a while and he assured me he could do it. He builds and sells his own line of drum smokers which he also powder coats. They hold up real well with smoking temps. And there's several inches of airspace between his charcoal basket and the side of the can, which really dissipates the heat. He tells me my coating should be good up to 400-500°. I've been checking my kettles lately when grilling with an infrared thermometer I have to get an idea of normal exterior surface temps. My setup was a SnS, pulled off the edge of patent # red kettle to protect the porcelain. I use lump charcoal. The lid temps are never an issue, almost always less than 300°. On the side with the SnS, charcoal grate level, is always the hottest. I've temped it up to 525° or so. I think all we'd need to do is have something similar to a large upside down vortex, lifted off the charcoal grate an inch or so. With 2" of airspace from the sides of the kettle I think that would about do it. Prototypes to come.
All that said, I don't think I'd ever cook in this one. She's gonna stay a looker. But my buddy would like to figure it all out and tap into the kettle powder coat market. He can do lids now with logos, names, etc.
BTW with all the talk about the LE Red leg sockets, I had to look and see how he did on mine. It's a keeper ;)
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All that said, I don't think I'd ever cook in this one. She's gonna stay a looker. But my buddy would like to figure it all out and tap into the kettle powder coat market. He can do lids now with logos, names, etc.
BTW with all the talk about the LE Red leg sockets, I had to look and see how he did on mine. It's a keeper ;)
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Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: Craig on December 31, 2017, 08:10:59 PM
Post by: Craig on December 31, 2017, 08:10:59 PM
That's an awesome flag grill! Nice work!!
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Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: Harleysmoker on December 31, 2017, 08:44:15 PM
Post by: Harleysmoker on December 31, 2017, 08:44:15 PM
Nice looking copy but if you cant cook on it its just a show piece,,,,,
All that said, I don't think I'd ever cook in this one. She's gonna stay a looker. But my buddy would like to figure it all out and tap into the kettle powder coat market. He can do lids now with logos, names, etc.
All that said, I don't think I'd ever cook in this one. She's gonna stay a looker. But my buddy would like to figure it all out and tap into the kettle powder coat market. He can do lids now with logos, names, etc.
Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: HoosierKettle on January 01, 2018, 07:19:08 AM
Post by: HoosierKettle on January 01, 2018, 07:19:08 AM
Quote from: Harleysmoker on December 31, 2017, 08:44:15 PM
Nice looking copy but if you cant cook on it its just a show piece,,,,,
"The little lights aren't twinkling Clark"
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Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: Rub on January 01, 2018, 08:41:30 AM
Post by: Rub on January 01, 2018, 08:41:30 AM
Quote from: HoosierKettle on January 01, 2018, 07:19:08 AMLol right?! HNY brother.Quote from: Harleysmoker on December 31, 2017, 08:44:15 PM
Nice looking copy but if you cant cook on it its just a show piece,,,,,
"The little lights aren't twinkling Clark"
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Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: nitis on January 01, 2018, 10:26:28 AM
Post by: nitis on January 01, 2018, 10:26:28 AM
What's the location?? I've been looking for a way to customize lids with logos for quite some time and just have not found a way but this could be the trick.
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Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: Rub on January 01, 2018, 10:53:22 AM
Post by: Rub on January 01, 2018, 10:53:22 AM
Quote from: nitis on January 01, 2018, 10:26:28 AMLakeland FL
What's the location?? I've been looking for a way to customize lids with logos for quite some time and just have not found a way but this could be the trick.
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Title: Re: A new life for a boring black H!
Post by: james1787 on January 01, 2018, 12:15:32 PM
Post by: james1787 on January 01, 2018, 12:15:32 PM
@Rub that grill looks absolutely amazing!! Love it!