I think this is a great idea. When I finally replaced the corroded sweeper blades and added a mounting ring/ash catcher on my 2008 kettle, I made sure that the handles faced me from my "normal" grilling stance. I didn't want to have to go around the other side or be bothered with moving the kettle just to reach the handles. I'm a creature of habit, and I like facing my grill the way I do, so anything I can do to ensure I can keep the grill where it is, the better. I'm sure one day I'll have the guts/time to build a decent side table, but for now, I like things the way they are. Good luck!