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Grill Talk => Weber Mods, Tables and Customs => Topic started by: Jules V. on February 06, 2018, 12:46:57 PM

Title: Midget Gen2 Performer.
Post by: Jules V. on February 06, 2018, 12:46:57 PM
While everybody wants their grill/tabletop to be high, i prefer mine very low.  Lowered the tabletop  by 11" to a height of 24". Being only 5'6" maybe has to do it it. My hands feel more comfortable holding the tongs and whatnot in a downward position instead of on a horizontal  position. The grill being low and  without the casters also makes it much more stable/sturdy. No wobbling while brushing  or cleaning the grates.
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Also lowered the wire shelf.
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Title: Re: Midget Gen2 Performer.
Post by: jdorn on February 06, 2018, 12:49:33 PM
I dig that! Nice mod!

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Title: Re: Midget Gen2 Performer.
Post by: cumminfourya on February 06, 2018, 01:08:11 PM
I agree, nice mod. Looks cool too


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Title: Re: Midget Gen2 Performer.
Post by: Jules V. on February 06, 2018, 01:19:37 PM
Doesn't look very low anymore as the Caliente stacker will be on it full time.



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Title: Re: Midget Gen2 Performer.
Post by: Speedster on February 06, 2018, 01:36:59 PM
Great idea and looks super cool


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Title: Re: Midget Gen2 Performer.
Post by: mhiszem on February 06, 2018, 02:44:39 PM
Nice work!


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Title: Re: Midget Gen2 Performer.
Post by: johnny 2 shack on February 06, 2018, 03:04:47 PM
looks real cool , also 5'6 and guess i used to the old height . think i'll lower mine too . great idea .
Title: Re: Midget Gen2 Performer.
Post by: LiquidOcelot on February 06, 2018, 03:07:34 PM
Looks good like the idea

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Title: Re: Midget Gen2 Performer.
Post by: jcnaz on February 06, 2018, 07:06:37 PM
That looks really good, and practical for the stacker.
Nice mod!
Title: Midget Gen2 Performer.
Post by: Jules V. on February 07, 2018, 11:37:59 AM
Might as well lower the copper also.
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Title: Re: Midget Gen2 Performer.
Post by: noreaster on February 07, 2018, 02:30:46 PM
Like the mods to the ssp too

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Title: Re: Midget Gen2 Performer.
Post by: Tionoel on February 07, 2018, 06:48:22 PM
Too cool!
Title: Re: Midget Gen2 Performer.
Post by: pbe gummi bear on February 07, 2018, 06:50:26 PM
Yesssssss! I've always wondered about a chopped performer. It looks awesome and functional for shorter folks.
Title: Re: Midget Gen2 Performer.
Post by: StuartLSMO on February 08, 2018, 08:20:46 AM
Where did you get the Caliente stacker?


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Title: Re: Midget Gen2 Performer.
Post by: Jules V. on February 08, 2018, 08:23:10 AM
Quote from: StuartLSMO on February 08, 2018, 08:20:46 AM
Where did you get the Caliente stacker?


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Caliente 4001.0012 Argentine/Tuscan Style Grill Kit (Universal for 22.5" Weber-Style Grills) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M9975SO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3CiFAbMDXBTJG
Title: Midget Gen2 Performer.
Post by: Jules V. on February 08, 2018, 12:32:45 PM

Don't know how tall you are but you should definitely try it. Also you will not believe how stable/stiff the tabletop once you chop and eliminate the casters.
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Title: Re: Midget Gen2 Performer.
Post by: Larry The BBQ Guy on February 12, 2018, 07:15:09 PM
Chopped char-iot! Cool!
Title: Re: Midget Gen2 Performer.
Post by: Jules V. on February 12, 2018, 07:26:08 PM
Quote from: Larry The BBQ Guy on February 12, 2018, 07:15:09 PM
Chopped char-iot! Cool!
Only cool for the shorter folks, otherwise it will be PIA for the vertically gifted.
Title: Re: Midget Gen2 Performer.
Post by: Heyjude on February 12, 2018, 08:06:17 PM
@Jules V.

I have a question for you.  Where did you find that pan to fit int he Gen 1?  And what are those screws off to the side of it?
AJ
Title: Midget Gen2 Performer.
Post by: Jules V. on February 12, 2018, 08:28:36 PM

Those pans are full size restaurant steam pans. You can also use 1/2 or 1/3 steam pans in a different configurations as pictured below. The screws are used to attach a metal plate for the pan/pans to  rest on.  Gas assist tank has been converted to a 1 lb tank and relocated to a different  location.
Title: Re: Midget Gen2 Performer.
Post by: Heyjude on February 12, 2018, 08:32:43 PM
@Jules V.

Thanks! You executed that perfectly...
Title: Re: Midget Gen2 Performer.
Post by: Lowbrass on February 23, 2018, 04:19:23 PM
Nice mod.  As someone who is 6'3 though, this kills my back just looking at it!
Title: Re: Midget Gen2 Performer.
Post by: Jules V. on February 23, 2018, 04:39:02 PM
Quote from: Lowbrass on February 23, 2018, 04:19:23 PM
Nice mod.  As someone who is 6'3 though, this kills my back just looking at it!
Absolutely not for the vertically gifted. Now I know how a 6'3" person  feels  like in front a performer  since I'm 9" shorter and it just happens that i lowered the 2 gen2's by 9" from 33" to 24". Actually working out great for me since my  4 and 6 yrs old daughters  are beginning to show interest in the grills.  They always seem to be hanging around and checking what I'm cooking.
Title: Re: Midget Gen2 Performer.
Post by: Lowbrass on February 23, 2018, 04:49:05 PM

Quote from: Jules V. on February 23, 2018, 04:39:02 PM
Absolutely not for the vertically gifted. Now I know how a 6'3" person  feels  like in front a performer  since I'm 9" shorter and it just happens that i lowered the 2 gen2's by 9" from 33" to 24". Actually working out great for me since my  4 and 6 yrs old daughters  are beginning to show interest in the grills.  They always seem to be hanging around and checking what I'm cooking.

I love my gen 2 performer because it is a little taller than the others.  I can't talk too much about the shorter grills though because my ranger, which I cook on often, is much shorter than the standard 22.  It is the perfect height for kickin' back in a chair right next to it and being able to grill while maxin' and relaxin'!


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