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Grill Talk => Weber Mods, Tables and Customs => Topic started by: MauroBBQ on March 27, 2018, 08:57:21 PM

Title: 2 Weber charcoal baskets = 1 BIG charcoal basket
Post by: MauroBBQ on March 27, 2018, 08:57:21 PM: @56MPG
Took your great idea from back in early 2017 (was browsing around the WKC forums and found yours)
So I made one BIG charcoal basket out of 2 regular size Weber baskets
Drilled a few holes added some bolts and nuts
30mins took to modify :)
can’t wait to try it out...!!!
Saludos from Juarez Mexico

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Title: Re: 2 Weber charcoal baskets = 1 BIG charcoal basket
Post by: Frank on March 27, 2018, 11:55:45 PM: That's briliant Mauro good job. I think I'll do the same with mine too.

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Title: Re: 2 Weber charcoal baskets = 1 BIG charcoal basket
Post by: 56MPG on March 28, 2018, 01:33:40 AM: You will love it Mauro.
Title: Re: 2 Weber charcoal baskets = 1 BIG charcoal basket
Post by: mhiszem on March 28, 2018, 03:03:31 AM: Looks grate!

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Title: Re: 2 Weber charcoal baskets = 1 BIG charcoal basket
Post by: 56MPG on March 28, 2018, 03:23:42 AM: Original thread here

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/a-bigger-better-basket-case/
Title: Re: 2 Weber charcoal baskets = 1 BIG charcoal basket
Post by: HoosierKettle on March 28, 2018, 05:04:44 AM: I love my “bigger better basket”.

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Title: Re: 2 Weber charcoal baskets = 1 BIG charcoal basket
Post by: YardBurner on March 28, 2018, 07:32:28 AM: +1

Made two for high heat indirect on the 26.
Fantastic way to plank fish or chix.
Title: Re: 2 Weber charcoal baskets = 1 BIG charcoal basket
Post by: 1spacemanspiff on March 28, 2018, 03:27:43 PM: Brillant!
Title: Re: 2 Weber charcoal baskets = 1 BIG charcoal basket
Post by: racedvl on March 29, 2018, 06:39:46 AM: I just did the same the other day! I have yet to cook with it though..... I may line the bottom with expanded steel...

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Title: Re: 2 Weber charcoal baskets = 1 BIG charcoal basket
Post by: MauroBBQ on March 31, 2018, 06:35:48 PM: @racedvl
It works great
But now that I used it I do believe you comment of lining the bottom will help a lot
Example: after adding the charcoal I tried to slide the basket around and it got stuck with charcoal poking out at the bottom
So Yes!! Do the expanded steel
Let me know how first cook goes ;)

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Title: Re: 2 Weber charcoal baskets = 1 BIG charcoal basket
Post by: 56MPG on April 01, 2018, 02:23:37 AM: This too:
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-grill-modifications-customs/an-even-grater-bigger-basket/
Title: Re: 2 Weber charcoal baskets = 1 BIG charcoal basket
Post by: MauroBBQ on April 01, 2018, 10:32:00 AM: @56MPG
Thanks !!!

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Title: Re: 2 Weber charcoal baskets = 1 BIG charcoal basket
Post by: Gas Sucks on April 01, 2018, 05:14:31 PM: What a great idea. I have a 26" and when cooking indirect I always place all my coals to one side vs a pile on each side and because the baskets are too small I dump my lighted coals right on the grate. This way I can use the baskets together which will hold plenty. have two new baskets in the garage never used so will have a project tomorrow. Thanks again Mauro for the info.
Title: Re: 2 Weber charcoal baskets = 1 BIG charcoal basket
Post by: MauroBBQ on April 01, 2018, 10:18:37 PM: @Gas Sucks
I can’t take the credit ;)
I took idea from
@56MPG
Have fun with project (I did!!!)
Saludos from Juarez Mexico

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Title: Re: 2 Weber charcoal baskets = 1 BIG charcoal basket
Post by: 56MPG on April 02, 2018, 01:09:01 AM: Used the Grater Bigger Basket yesterday. Half a chimney of unlit on the bottom and a full chimney of lit on top kept the 26er just over 400 for more than two hours. Plenty of time (and real estate) to cook three meatloafs indirect, and sear slices at the end. It was still at 400 when I checked after dinner. How can anyone not build one of these things?
Title: Re: 2 Weber charcoal baskets = 1 BIG charcoal basket
Post by: MauroBBQ on April 02, 2018, 11:18:44 AM: @56MPG
Any pics of the meatloaf?
Mouth watering just reading it

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Title: Re: 2 Weber charcoal baskets = 1 BIG charcoal basket
Post by: 56MPG on April 02, 2018, 01:50:58 PM: Negative. Too many things going on. Next time I'll document the entire process properly, the meatloaf was a big hit. One of the loafs kind of fell apart at the end, but I seared what I could anyway. People said those were the best parts. I agree.