Work Table for Big Kahuna

[Big Dawg]

I still plan to turn the Weber 26 into a "Performer" but work on the contest cart for the two WSMs has to be completed first. 

In the mean time, I have a Weber Side Table from my 22 (Little Man) just taking up space now that I don't need it hooked onto the side of my Bullet.

Interestingly enough, the legs do extend to the exact length needed for Kahuna, but the clips will not let the lid close.






So, after a little heat from a blue bottle, as well as the assistance of a Vice Grip and a ball peen hammer, I got this:



And now I've got a great work surface until we get the cart built.







BD

[austin87]

Nice. Really looking forward to seeing the carts for the WSMs.

And the 26" performer

[JDD]

Nice, I will do the same.

[WNC]

Nice work, I also can't wait to see the double wsm cart!

[Hell Fire Grill]

What you got in mind for your performer project?

[Big Dawg]

I'll post picks of the cart in a couple of days.  We still have a few more mods to make, but it's basically where I want it.

As far as the "Performer" cart for the 26er, probably about 30" x 50" and 36" or so tall.  Depends on what I finally decide about teh hole I have cut in the top sheet.  Stick a lid hinge on it and get rid the hanger.  Set it up so that the lid raises at a 45º to the table.  Right now, I'm not planning to duplicate the lighting system, I'm stocked up on wax cubes ! ! !





BD

[Shoestringshop]

@Big Dawg are you building a cart from scratch?

[Big Dawg]

@Shoestringshop:  Yes, well my son-in-law and his friend (both on my BBQ Team) are going to do the actual fabrication from my design.  My brother-in-law works for a company that build circuit panels for big box stores like Home Depot and chain restaurants like Chilis.  One of his buddies over there cut the top for me with a perfect circle.





BD

[Shoestringshop]

@Big Dawg

How this coming along?

We need some pictures

[Big Dawg]

Sorry guys ! ! !

I haven't started on the Performer cart for the 26er, but here are some pics of the first stage of the Smoky Mountain Cart:



If you decide to build one, think ahead about the measurements.  I gave my friend some start up cash and one of the WSMs as a guide, and before I could get over to help, he's cut everything and welded up the frame.  As you can see, if it had been a little bit wider - or a little bit shorter, I would have been able sit the WSM's in so that the hinge was in the back and the door was in front.  Instead, I had to sit them in there diagonally. 

It's not that big of a deal. I've gotten used to getting the doors on and off and having the hinge in the corner actually works better than having it in the back.  I will probably add another handle to the lid, down on the edge, at about 90º to help in closing it.

Back:




Electrical access to run the Gurus:








I don't know that we'll get much more done to it until after BBQ season.  But the plan is to maybe add some lights, wind breaks for the sides, and, of course, paint.





BD