For some time now I have wanted to custom build a WSM cart out of performer frame, but wanted to do something special rather than just bolt it together and be done with it.
Well, after some planning, testing and tweaking I have finally come up with my own personal dream smoker
Modifications:
- New Style Ash Catcher Assembly
- 3M DiNoc Carbon Fibre Wrapped Front Plate
- 2015 Metal Performer Table
- Lid Bale Deleted and Capped with Acorn Nuts
- Added Lid Handle With Hooks
- Rear Legs are UNMODIFIED! kettle legs - only painted and bent to the shape of the leg
- Added a reinforcing sleeve over the rear axle to keep the legs at the correct distance and prevent flexing
- The new Black Maverick 733 also arrived just in time
On to the pictures because that's really what you want to see anyways
And finally here is my completed "Pit" where I plan to spend many years enjoying this rewarding hobby! I recently sold off my very last Genesis gasser and I am 100% charcoal baby!! Here are the troops:
Comments:
1) When adding the rear support legs I did not modify the legs whatsoever - however - I did need to apply some flex to the leg socket to get it to bend outwards far enough. Nothing major but enough to make it creak a bit in disapproval... kind of like straightening out a bent handle on a sweet old kettle... count to three and just got for it
2) The reinforcing legs make a HUGE difference in the stability of the bottom bowl. Without them, the Performer bowl can manage to hold weight vertically just fine - its the side to side movement that could get you into trouble as its not very stable when only mounted via the bowl tabs. It is now rock solid and doesn't move one bit.
3) The new table is gorgeous and nicer in person than in photos. Real nice and smooth rounded edge and it feels very solid.
4) I have been toying with the idea of stenciling a black kettle silhouette logo onto the silver WSM door... what do you guys think? Yay or Nay?!?
5) Thanks very much for looking! and I hope you're not all sick of my OCD kettles
Take care all and enjoy the weekend!
Matt
Topic: SixZeroFour's WSM Performer Cart - CF Edition (Read 30202 times)