Title: Mini Ranch Kettle Side Tables
Post by: swamprb on July 11, 2015, 07:28:46 PM
Post by: swamprb on July 11, 2015, 07:28:46 PM
From the moment I saw the Mini Ranch Kettle mods done by Stu, I had been thrashing side table ideas for the 26.75" around.
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_1655_1.jpg)
I took a chance on a set of Stainless Steel Side tables for the Primo Large & XL Oval that were listed on craigslist. BNIB, they were asking $50 OBO and they came home for $40! They were not quite a perfect fit to the Mini Ranch frame, but the brackets are bent at the same angle the legs are positioned, so I cut some 3 1/2" spacers and attached them to the table brackets and bolted them to the frame.
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_1725.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_1726.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_1724.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_1728.jpg)
I really am pleased with how well they fit on the Mini Ranch. The only down side is the Weber cover does not fit over them, but I solved that problem by picking up a closeout Kamado Joe cover that does the trick!
Enjoy!
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_1655_1.jpg)
I took a chance on a set of Stainless Steel Side tables for the Primo Large & XL Oval that were listed on craigslist. BNIB, they were asking $50 OBO and they came home for $40! They were not quite a perfect fit to the Mini Ranch frame, but the brackets are bent at the same angle the legs are positioned, so I cut some 3 1/2" spacers and attached them to the table brackets and bolted them to the frame.
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_1725.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_1726.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_1724.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_1728.jpg)
I really am pleased with how well they fit on the Mini Ranch. The only down side is the Weber cover does not fit over them, but I solved that problem by picking up a closeout Kamado Joe cover that does the trick!
Enjoy!
Title: Re: Mini Ranch Kettle Side Tables
Post by: 1buckie on July 11, 2015, 07:38:44 PM
Post by: 1buckie on July 11, 2015, 07:38:44 PM
Quote from: swamprb on July 11, 2015, 07:28:46 PM
From the moment I saw the Mini Ranch Kettle mods done by Stu, I had been thrashing side table ideas for the 26.75" around.
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_1655_1.jpg)
I took a chance on a set of Stainless Steel Side tables for the Primo Large & XL Oval that were listed on craigslist. BNIB, they were asking $50 OBO and they came home for $40! They were not quite a perfect fit to the Mini Ranch frame, but the brackets are bent at the same angle the legs are positioned, so I cut some 3 1/2" spacers and attached them to the table brackets and bolted them to the frame.
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_1725.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_1726.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_1724.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_1728.jpg)
I really am pleased with how well they fit on the Mini Ranch. The only down side is the Weber cover does not fit over them, but I solved that problem by picking up a closeout Kamado Joe cover that does the trick!
Enjoy!
Swamp you're the bomb !!!!!
Send this man another prize (of some sort?) !!!!
Title: Re: Mini Ranch Kettle Side Tables
Post by: SixZeroFour on July 11, 2015, 07:42:20 PM
Post by: SixZeroFour on July 11, 2015, 07:42:20 PM
Excellent mod swamp! The whole setup looks factory perfect to me!
Title: Re: Mini Ranch Kettle Side Tables
Post by: 1911Ron on July 11, 2015, 08:09:23 PM
Post by: 1911Ron on July 11, 2015, 08:09:23 PM
Great looking mod for sure, i need to find that thread for the mini ranch kettle mod.
Title: Re: Mini Ranch Kettle Side Tables
Post by: Hogsy on July 11, 2015, 08:48:42 PM
Post by: Hogsy on July 11, 2015, 08:48:42 PM
Awesome Swamp!!!
Did you have too drill into the frame?
Did you have too drill into the frame?
Title: Re: Mini Ranch Kettle Side Tables
Post by: swamprb on July 11, 2015, 11:17:45 PM
Post by: swamprb on July 11, 2015, 11:17:45 PM
Quote from: Hogsy on July 11, 2015, 08:48:42 PM
Awesome Swamp!!!
Did you have too drill into the frame?
Yes indeed!
Title: Re: Mini Ranch Kettle Side Tables
Post by: Red Kettle Rich on July 12, 2015, 12:19:07 AM
Post by: Red Kettle Rich on July 12, 2015, 12:19:07 AM
Where is Stu's thread on making the mini-ra?nch
Title: Re: Mini Ranch Kettle Side Tables
Post by: 1buckie on July 12, 2015, 12:37:22 AM
Post by: 1buckie on July 12, 2015, 12:37:22 AM
Quote from: Red Kettle Rich on July 12, 2015, 12:19:07 AM
Where is Stu's thread on making the mini-ra?nch
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/solution-to-wobbly-legs-on-a-26-otg/
Title: Re: Mini Ranch Kettle Side Tables
Post by: glrasmussen on July 12, 2015, 05:35:03 AM
Post by: glrasmussen on July 12, 2015, 05:35:03 AM
Very nice!
Title: Re: Mini Ranch Kettle Side Tables
Post by: Josh G on July 12, 2015, 08:03:48 AM
Post by: Josh G on July 12, 2015, 08:03:48 AM
Great job. That looks fantastic!
Title: Re: Mini Ranch Kettle Side Tables
Post by: Matt_T on July 12, 2015, 05:18:49 PM
Post by: Matt_T on July 12, 2015, 05:18:49 PM
I'm in...
Great work @swamprb! This looks incredible. Now just one request - I would also like to see the longer lid handle added to your list of mods for this beast. The one that was on the OT Deluxe (http://www.ereplacementparts.com/weber-1361001-one-touch-deluxe-kettle-grill-parts-c-193079_193086_193485.html). That way you can open it up like a Ranch and slide it back into the catcher.
Thoughts?
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Great work @swamprb! This looks incredible. Now just one request - I would also like to see the longer lid handle added to your list of mods for this beast. The one that was on the OT Deluxe (http://www.ereplacementparts.com/weber-1361001-one-touch-deluxe-kettle-grill-parts-c-193079_193086_193485.html). That way you can open it up like a Ranch and slide it back into the catcher.
Thoughts?
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Title: Re: Mini Ranch Kettle Side Tables
Post by: swamprb on July 12, 2015, 06:51:39 PM
Post by: swamprb on July 12, 2015, 06:51:39 PM
Quote from: Matt_T on July 12, 2015, 05:18:49 PM
I'm in...
Great work @swamprb! This looks incredible. Now just one request - I would also like to see the longer lid handle added to your list of mods for this beast. The one that was on the OT Deluxe (http://www.ereplacementparts.com/weber-1361001-one-touch-deluxe-kettle-grill-parts-c-193079_193086_193485.html). That way you can open it up like a Ranch and slide it back into the catcher.
Thoughts?
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It is kind of awkward lifting the 26.75" lid from the top, and I have considered placing a handle in the front. I'm not feeling the new style - it might look out of place with the bowl handle below it?
Title: Re: Mini Ranch Kettle Side Tables
Post by: Matt_T on July 12, 2015, 07:14:29 PM
Post by: Matt_T on July 12, 2015, 07:14:29 PM
Quote from: swamprb on July 12, 2015, 06:51:39 PM
It is kind of awkward lifting the 26.75" lid from the top, and I have considered placing a handle in the front. I'm not feeling the new style - it might look out of place with the bowl handle below it?
I'd like to apologize up front - I love to think outside the box and tinker. You have a great thing going here and as is, its perfect. I have a few screws loose when it comes to mods and I love to think of new ways to get things done.
With that said - I hear you but I would still have to find a resolution to the awkward lift. If it was me I'd get it and tape it to the lid using painters tape and look at it for a few days before I did any drilling. Maybe you can turn the lower bowl lid into a tool rack of sorts by modifying a tool rack or make your own
. Then use that existing hole to mount your newly made tool rack. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk