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Grill Talk => Weber Mods, Tables and Customs => Topic started by: MacEggs on May 27, 2018, 06:58:23 AM
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When I first started using a Weber kettle, I did not use baskets. In fact, I didn't even know about them.
After seeing photos of baskets, plus some pics of homemade baskets, I decided to make some of my own.
Some of you may recall these threads:
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/been-doing-some-fabricating-(pic-heavy)/
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/grilling-bbqing/a-couple-trials-using-homemade-charcoal-baskets/
Last year (2017), and I had carved up a beat-up 22" kettle salvaging as much as I could.
The ring was there all winter in my garage just staring at me …. I knew that I had to do something with it.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/05/27/IMG_8019.jpg)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/05/27/IMG_8020.jpg)
Well, I ended up making three baskets out of that ring.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/05/27/Image.jpg)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/05/27/Image-3.jpg)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/05/27/Image-4.jpg)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/05/27/Image-2.jpg)
I also carved up another beat up kettle. This time an 18" economy kettle.
This basket is not quite half, but close.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/05/27/Image-1.jpg)
I now use baskets nearly 100% of the time.
I have been inspired my many over the years, so I hope to pass along some possible inspiration. :D :D
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Very cool. I have an extra 26 bowl that might meet a similar fate.
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I have been inspired, what a great use of old beater parts kettles
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Nice work!!!
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So creative. I think my fave would be the last pic. Imagine you could go quite a while with that setup.
Would love to hear how long you could get out of that without replenishing coals.
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Can you measure how deep that ring you started with was? Also, do have any idea how much was cut off the top of the ring before starting. I just picked up a roadside kettle to do this. I am trying to figure out how much to cut off top and bottom to end up with the best shape. I am also thinking of adding a stainless steel mud pan as a water reservoir.
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Can you measure how deep that ring you started with was? Also, do have any idea how much was cut off the top of the ring before starting. I just picked up a roadside kettle to do this. I am trying to figure out how much to cut off top and bottom to end up with the best shape. I am also thinking of adding a stainless steel mud pan as a water reservoir.
I cut just below the top of the cooking grate strap, so 2-3/4" down from the lip. Then 4-3/4" below that first cut.
Personally, I don't think a water reservoir is necessary, but it's your basket, so go for it. Good luck!
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I already have the mud pan and it is not being used anymore so I will probably try it. Even if I didn't have it they are fairly cheap at a place like Menards or Harbor Freight.
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I already have the mud pan and it is not being used anymore so I will probably try it. Even if I didn't have it they are fairly cheap at a place like Menards or Harbor Freight.
Is your mud pan welded? Mine is riveted and not water tight. It works well and doesn’t leak with mud in it but if I remember correctly it leaks with straight water in it. Good idea though. Hopefully it works. Let us know.
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Pictures online do look welded. Excellent idea. I’ll check mine out. Maybe I remembered wrong. This could be the thing to complete the Marty bigger better basket for low and slow.
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Mud pan?
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Drywall mud pan.
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Oh that kind of mud pan. That's a big reservoir!
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Mine is from Menards and it is welded.
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https://www.menards.com/main/tools-hardware/hand-tools/drywall-tools/masterforce-reg-14-stainless-steel-mud-pan/33414/p-1444423331924.htm
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Yeah I’ll say it again. Excellent idea. Awhile back I was trying to think of various things to use and didn’t come close to finding this solution that I already own lol.
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Had a chance to use 3 of the 4 baskets, and they performed as expected ….
Just a bit over three pounds of whole wings on the 18.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/06/07/Image.jpg)
A bunch of quarters ….
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/06/07/Image-2.jpg)
Some beer brats. Plenty of indirect space ….
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/06/07/Image-1.jpg)
I gotta say, I will be looking for more beater kettles to carve-up …. :D 8)