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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: ed3120 on August 18, 2015, 07:34:00 AM

Title: Has any built a surround/enclosure around their kettle?
Post by: ed3120 on August 18, 2015, 07:34:00 AM

I have a Weber Performer and love it, but those stainless gas grills built into stone outdoor kitchen areas and countertops look nice.  I’ve also seen people put together their own surround/enclosure out of patio paver blocks for their gas grills.  Kettles are a little tougher, based on their roundness (vs the rectangular shape of most gas grills) and the need to access it from the bottom to clean out the charcoal.   I was wondering if any had any pictures of creative things that were built around the Weber kettles.  I’m pretty handy and I’d consider building something if I found an idea that I liked.

Title: Re: Has any built a surround/enclosure around their kettle?
Post by: Stringplucker1 on August 18, 2015, 08:35:35 AM

I haven't built one, but with the power of Google Images, here's what you get...looks like a few options for getting underneath

https://www.google.com/search?q=built+in+weber+kettle&rlz=1C1FLDB_enUS558US634&espv=2&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0CB4QsARqFQoTCK_UnLOHs8cCFcSLkgodbekCuQ&biw=1280&bih=899

Title: Re: Has any built a surround/enclosure around their kettle?
Post by: CharliefromLI on August 18, 2015, 09:05:17 AM

if you search some related keywords here like "custom" "table" you'll find some pretty nice builds

Title: Re: Has any built a surround/enclosure around their kettle?
Post by: armpit on August 18, 2015, 09:49:29 AM

something like this?

http://store.concreteexchange.com/CHENG-Concrete-Online-Store_5/How-to-Concrete-Project-Bundles/Silo-BBQ-Surround-Bundle-Fu-Tung-Cheng-Design_3

Title: Re: Has any built a surround/enclosure around their kettle?
Post by: einrej on August 19, 2015, 03:29:18 AM

I made this,

(http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w565/einrej/11-27-14%20Turkey%20on%20the%20Roti%20P1/DSCN4273sml_zps145e692d.jpg) (http://s1330.photobucket.com/user/einrej/media/11-27-14%20Turkey%20on%20the%20Roti%20P1/DSCN4273sml_zps145e692d.jpg.html)
Works great
(http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w565/einrej/11-27-14%20Turkey%20on%20the%20Roti%20P2/DSCN4289sml_zps102a5518.jpg) (http://s1330.photobucket.com/user/einrej/media/11-27-14%20Turkey%20on%20the%20Roti%20P2/DSCN4289sml_zps102a5518.jpg.html)
Off the table top, right on the grill.
(http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w565/einrej/11-27-14%20Turkey%20on%20the%20Roti%20P2/DSCN4285sml_zps5f9d047b.jpg) (http://s1330.photobucket.com/user/einrej/media/11-27-14%20Turkey%20on%20the%20Roti%20P2/DSCN4285sml_zps5f9d047b.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Has any built a surround/enclosure around their kettle?
Post by: Santo on August 19, 2015, 03:02:16 PM

@einrej I'm digging the table, I may have to steal that design for a future set up

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Title: Re: Has any built a surround/enclosure around their kettle?
Post by: Metal Mike on August 20, 2015, 03:56:05 AM

"Craig" made this grill from a weber grill & reclaimed pallet wood. Looks & work great! Made a hidden drawer for charcoal etc & tray for ashes as pictured.
(http://images.craigslist.org/00101_b2XieqVQfzc_600x450.jpg)
(http://images.craigslist.org/00G0G_5GAFhKUGWZR_600x450.jpg)
(http://images.craigslist.org/00H0H_9SXi0VDsEse_600x450.jpg)
(http://images.craigslist.org/00606_iNos4LYL2F4_600x450.jpg)

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/fuo/5180175484.html (http://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/fuo/5180175484.html)

Title: Re: Has any built a surround/enclosure around their kettle?
Post by: CharliefromLI on August 20, 2015, 06:26:18 AM

Quote from: Metal Mike on August 20, 2015, 03:56:05 AM

"Craig" made this grill from a weber grill & reclaimed pallet wood. Looks & work great! Made a hidden drawer for charcoal etc & tray for ashes as pictured.
(http://images.craigslist.org/00101_b2XieqVQfzc_600x450.jpg)
(http://images.craigslist.org/00G0G_5GAFhKUGWZR_600x450.jpg)
(http://images.craigslist.org/00H0H_9SXi0VDsEse_600x450.jpg)
(http://images.craigslist.org/00606_iNos4LYL2F4_600x450.jpg)

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/fuo/5180175484.html (http://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/fuo/5180175484.html)

That's Pretty sweet. A simple wooden slide aside lid bale could probably be added too.

Title: Re: Has any built a surround/enclosure around their kettle?
Post by: madbbq on August 20, 2015, 11:34:50 AM

Made this one using treated 5/4 x 6 decking board. 

(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r120/mcgavin43/BBQ/cart4.png) (http://s142.photobucket.com/user/mcgavin43/media/BBQ/cart4.png.html)

I think Metal Mike's is a pretty sweet deal as well.