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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: Winz on June 26, 2014, 11:50:09 AM
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I have been playing with the idea of a stand alone mod that would work with Bisbee (my Copper SS performer). Argentflame recently provided me with a SS cart to allow the project to go forward. The concept is to increase overall counterspace, provide more grilling, smoking, etc area, and yet make sure that I can still use my existing covers.
Here is Bisbee and the new cart. In its current configuration, I am using my 18.5 WSM, however, I could just as easily drop in another performer bowl (two grill set up), put in a shelf for a mini WSM, (mini smoker setup), or just about anything else. I like the flexibility to continue to tinker.
Here are the two carts unattached. In this configuration I can cover both Bisbee and the WSM using their existing covers:
(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/kzmzxf4hmixx12u/sier1.jpg)
Here they are attached. I use a simple cotter pin on each side to fasten Bisbee's extended shelf to the other cart:
(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/ipfypqza29l90jd/sier2.jpg)
(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/zbg4fs77rnh2ciy/sier3.jpg)
I had a piece of 10 gauge steel fabricated for the base of the WSM configuration. It is shaped like a "T" to provide attachment points for two legs of the WSM, with a narrower section that conforms to the existing storage rails:
(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/kt79frrpanqsp4d/sier4.jpg)
I drilled holes in the bottom of the WSM legs, though the steel, and through the cross support of the cart. Two cotter pins run through the holes. This prevents the WSM and the shelf from moving, yet by pulling the pins, everything can be removed in seconds. The fuel door of the WSM is fully exposed at the end of the cart for adding water/fuel as necessary:
(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/4sz2n1g2hpkiugx/sier5.jpg)
Miles of work space. This is very handy for food prep, but also very handy as a place to set the top/middle sections of the WSM on while tending food:
(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/56lwa6uhjylcts7/sier6.jpg)
(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/ipfypqza29l90jd/sier2.jpg)
I think my deck needs a good cleaning/re-stain.....
I am currently working on a copper colored WSM mini smoker (Sierralita), and will fabricate a shelf for the cart for that purpose. The shelf will be held in place by pins through the existing holes in the cart that hold a kettle in place. Other plans include some storage space mods under the SS table for fuel, gloves, knives, etc.
Winz
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eye likkee 8)
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Holy workspace, Batman! You can set up a buffet on that SS tabletop Winz!
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Brilliant. And beautiful.
Yep, I am always looking for a decent place to set the center section of the WSM when I'm starting or finishing a cook. This is perfect.
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Nicely done
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Outstanding!
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I like it!
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Well, you don't see that everyday!
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Spectacular setup. Thank you for the great ideas. Now I know what to do with my WSM. It didn't even take long for you to accomplish this. Awesome powder coat on the carts.
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I like the way your mind works Winz.. This project is turning out really nice.
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Very nice. I really like your setup.
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"I think my deck needs a good cleaning/re-stain....."
Heck, at the rate you're going, you could just stainless sheet the deck, lay down some mats to protect your tootsies from the summer sun & create an entire kettle maze....sorta like crop circles or something?
Way diggin' the wildly creative mods here, man................ 8)
Get a few pics up on the "Show Your Grill" FB page at Weber......this will scare some people................
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That's a nice set up, for some extra work space!
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Winz
Great design and execution on design! I like the stand alone part and the removable center top. Nice job. Did I see a small chimney starter? How do you like it?
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Looking good, Winz! Do I see a 22.5" wsm in your future?
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Nice work....it looks like a stock add-on. You cant beat the extra workspace.
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Yep, I am always looking for a decent place to set the center section of the WSM when I'm starting or finishing a cook
Mike - no doubt. I hate setting the top or middle of my WSM on the deck.
Did I see a small chimney starter? How do you like it?
Cuda Dan - I got that for the WSM - I like to light about 10 briquets for "minion method" cooks. It is pretty handy for starting just a small load of charcoal. That said, I can achieve the same result using a charcoal basket and my performers gas starter. Just doing my part to keep Weber in business....
Looking good, Winz! Do I see a 22.5" wsm in your future?
Gummi - you know how I work. The answer to the question depends on how the CL gods work. The 18.5 is nice, a 22 would be better.
Winz
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Winz, I love this set up and thanks for the link to your mini setup. I thought I wanted to redo my cart with another kettle but now I think my "C" code 18.5 would look nice on a SS cart. Decisions, decisions
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that looks good winz.
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Love following your thought process Winz! In your case, Mod Month is every month! Keep it up!