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Title: The Performer You Wish Weber Made
Post by: MartyG on August 17, 2014, 08:46:20 AM
No, not the 26er. That's a given. The one I wish they made is the 2nd Generation taller frame with the black tubes and stainless front panel, but with a glossy red kettle. Oh, and I would put the older white-wall wheels on it too - I just can't warm up to the modern wheels.

Like they say: your wish is my command:

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5556/14947629442_25d8f77ca1_z.jpg)

Next up is a butcher-block table-swap. 
Title: Re: The Performer You Wish Weber Made
Post by: Jocool on August 17, 2014, 09:01:22 AM
Nice.
Title: Re: The Performer You Wish Weber Made
Post by: argentflame on August 17, 2014, 09:03:16 AM
Sweet. I bet Cuda Dan would want that with a butcher block. Can't wait.
Title: Re: The Performer You Wish Weber Made
Post by: Craig on August 17, 2014, 10:12:50 AM
Love it!
Title: Re: The Performer You Wish Weber Made
Post by: Dan NY on August 17, 2014, 11:13:56 AM
That is the best looking Performer I've ever seen. I love that style and of course there is nothing better looking than the red lid and bowl. I will build one like it someday (I hope).
Title: Re: The Performer You Wish Weber Made
Post by: zavod44 on August 17, 2014, 12:24:10 PM
I love that, if I didn't have my sage mod performer I would be looking to make that

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Title: Re: The Performer You Wish Weber Made
Post by: Heyjude on August 17, 2014, 01:42:24 PM
I wish it had a stainless top.. That would be the ultimate for me. The plastic is just awful
8)
Title: Re: The Performer You Wish Weber Made
Post by: Peaspurple on August 17, 2014, 02:22:37 PM
Love it Marty. I like that little WKC sticker on it too.
Title: Re: The Performer You Wish Weber Made
Post by: jcnaz on August 17, 2014, 03:31:30 PM
That is very nice!
Absotively right about the wheels...
Title: Re: The Performer You Wish Weber Made
Post by: Winz on August 17, 2014, 04:26:50 PM
QuoteNext up is a butcher-block table-swap.

Marty - nice mods.  Looking forward to seeing the butcher block.  Perhaps some cherry wood in the BB to highlight the kettle?

Winz
Title: Re: The Performer You Wish Weber Made
Post by: 1911Ron on August 17, 2014, 09:44:31 PM
I like it, i am looking forward to seeing the butcher block table!
Title: Re: The Performer You Wish Weber Made
Post by: glrasmussen on August 18, 2014, 04:56:41 AM
Looks great Marty. I enjoy this frame too. They height is much more desirable than the S/S. Just IMO.
Don't be afraid to go oversize on the BB top. you will be satisfied with the extra real estate.
Title: Re: The Performer You Wish Weber Made
Post by: Englaender on August 18, 2014, 08:55:58 AM
Whats about the idea to build a 18.5-performer? For the Weber-man with the small porch or a balcony?
Title: Re: The Performer You Wish Weber Made
Post by: G$ on August 18, 2014, 10:37:40 AM
Quote from: MartyG on August 17, 2014, 08:46:20 AM
Next up is a butcher-block table-swap.

I am keen on seeing this .....
Title: Re: The Performer You Wish Weber Made
Post by: MaxBobcat on August 18, 2014, 10:49:20 AM
Sweet build Marty!  Looks great and will look even better with a butcher block top!  Very nice!   ;D


Quote from: Englaender on August 18, 2014, 08:55:58 AM
Whats about the idea to build a 18.5-performer? For the Weber-man with the small porch or a balcony?

it's not gas-assist, but weber did make an 18.5 version of the older style One Touch Platinum that was pretty nice.

(http://images.craigslist.org/01212_dhZ1eRjHfrl_600x450.jpg)
Title: Re: The Performer You Wish Weber Made
Post by: Englaender on August 18, 2014, 10:52:27 AM
I didn't know about this. I want to have one. But I think this was never sold here in Germany.

Who sends me detailed pictures of a performer (also ss-Version), so i can build my own?
Title: Re: The Performer You Wish Weber Made
Post by: 1buckie on August 18, 2014, 12:08:27 PM
Englaender,

This is a very extensive breakdown & rebuild and there's another one too I'll look for.............

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/working-on-ss-performers-gummi-bear-build-log-pic-heavy/


Took a bit, but here's another good one....these are both regular size, but you could scale them down perhaps.....

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/just-scored-a-free-red-ss-performer/

Title: Re: The Performer You Wish Weber Made
Post by: zavod44 on August 18, 2014, 07:09:00 PM
I abuse my table too much, if I had a butcher block table it would be ruined...
Title: Re: The Performer You Wish Weber Made
Post by: 1buckie on August 18, 2014, 07:25:13 PM


same here Brian...I'm scared to start using my Wooden Performer for the same reason....thinking maybe a large size metal baker's tray to actually work on............
Title: Re: The Performer You Wish Weber Made
Post by: dazzo on August 18, 2014, 08:26:39 PM
Granite!
Title: Re: The Performer You Wish Weber Made
Post by: AZ_MIKEY on August 19, 2014, 07:01:02 AM
Quote from: 1buckie on August 18, 2014, 07:25:13 PM


same here Brian...I'm scared to start using my Wooden Performer for the same reason....thinking maybe a large size metal baker's tray to actually work on............

Wooden performer?? Pics please!

Marty I like that performer!
Title: Re: The Performer You Wish Weber Made
Post by: 1buckie on August 19, 2014, 07:07:31 AM
(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd520/1buckie/1st%202013%20chicken/Bad%20Habits%20-%20Semi%20-%20Grails/BadHabitsampSemi-Grails009.jpg)

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd520/1buckie/1st%202013%20chicken/Bad%20Habits%20-%20Semi%20-%20Grails/BadHabitsampSemi-Grails012.jpg)

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd520/1buckie/1st%202013%20chicken/Bad%20Habits%20-%20Semi%20-%20Grails/BadHabitsampSemi-Grails008.jpg)


In some quarters, they call them Sequoias................
Title: Re: The Performer You Wish Weber Made
Post by: AZ_MIKEY on August 19, 2014, 07:09:36 AM
Dang, buckie just dang! That thing is sweet.
Title: Re: The Performer You Wish Weber Made
Post by: G$ on August 19, 2014, 07:13:09 AM
Quote from: zavod44 on August 18, 2014, 07:09:00 PM
I abuse my table too much, if I had a butcher block table it would be ruined...

So, what do you think about some sort of veneer or plywood then, that you could replace every year or two and not feel bad about it?  Plausible or no?
Title: Re: The Performer You Wish Weber Made
Post by: zavod44 on August 19, 2014, 07:31:21 AM
I just go with the plastic...I can or very hot things on it, I can scrub the shit out of it and it comes clean....I'm very content with the plastic

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Title: Re: The Performer You Wish Weber Made
Post by: AZ_MIKEY on August 19, 2014, 08:50:34 AM
Quote from: G$ on August 19, 2014, 07:13:09 AM
Quote from: zavod44 on August 18, 2014, 07:09:00 PM
I abuse my table too much, if I had a butcher block table it would be ruined...

So, what do you think about some sort of veneer or plywood then, that you could replace every year or two and not feel bad about it?  Plausible or no?

Why not just wait till Weber makes these tables available?
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/20/3evuqary.jpg)

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Title: Re: The Performer You Wish Weber Made
Post by: G$ on August 21, 2014, 07:53:45 AM
Just saw this Mikey, that might be the ticket.
Title: Re: The Performer You Wish Weber Made
Post by: G$ on August 21, 2014, 07:54:13 AM
Quote from: zavod44 on August 19, 2014, 07:31:21 AM
I just go with the plastic...I can or very hot things on it, I can scrub the shit out of it and it comes clean....I'm very content with the plastic

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I think Wood looks a hell of a lot better than plastic.
Title: Re: The Performer You Wish Weber Made
Post by: AZ_MIKEY on August 21, 2014, 08:03:30 AM
Quote from: G$ on August 21, 2014, 07:53:45 AM
Just saw this Mikey, that might be the ticket.

I think this table would look good on the C&B performer as the frame is black and that table would match it.