Been wanting a Weber kettle for a while. Needed to add one to my cookin arsenal.
Since I'm a bigger boy, the low height of the standard kettle had to be modified. While I was at it, I added a few other items I thought I'd need while cooking on my new kettle.
Time to get it dirty!
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Seymour - Nice job! Way to make it uniquely yours.
Lots of mods going on there - that triangle / wheel assembly looks pretty involved and must have taken some serious planning. The shelves are way cool as well.
The cupholder should be mandatory....
Winz
Thanks, I used 1" tubing for the legs and raised the overall height about 9". I have a bad back and that leaning over was not going to work. The bar buoys will be handy for the back pain, lolol.
The added weight of the legs and wheels make it pretty stable for anything I want to put on the shelves.
Wow that is bitchin!!
Can we feature it in our gallery?
Great looking grill? Where did u buy those grates from?
There are some really cool mods on that grill. It has a really clean look to it. I have to ask, I didn't see a locking mechanism on the front caster. Is there one, and if not...does this grill want to roll around a lot? I like the tables a lot.
Quote from: Troy on July 28, 2015, 05:15:57 PM
Wow that is bitchin!!
Can we feature it in our gallery?
Sure
Quote from: Kgo on July 28, 2015, 05:17:50 PM
Great looking grill? Where did u buy those grates from?
The cast iron grate is made by Craycort.
http://www.cast-iron-grate.com/
Quote from: Jeff on July 28, 2015, 05:39:28 PM
There are some really cool mods on that grill. It has a really clean look to it. I have to ask, I didn't see a locking mechanism on the front caster. Is there one, and if not...does this grill want to roll around a lot? I like the tables a lot.
Yes, all the wheels are Harbor Freight. The front wheel does have a locking latch. It does roll easy!
Bravo!
Wow she is seriously tricked out. Great work.
Badass.
That turned out great!
Whoa, that's high quality work there!
Really cool!
All I can say is WoW man. Very nice looking grill you have created there
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sweet grill
Really like that big caster wheel . Thing should cruze across a yard with ez
Wow that is awesome looking. Nice job.
excellent work! that looks incredible.
Very sweet!
Craftsmanship looks incredible! Nice job
Well done good sir!
Very cool.
Home run - great work. This is the perfect case of seeing a need and creating the solution! Very well done.
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You have any tips for guys that may want to duplicate your work? Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and you created some thing that I would love to
Imitate.
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Quote from: tb80 on July 30, 2015, 07:55:26 PM
You have any tips for guys that may want to duplicate your work? Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and you created some thing that I would love to
Imitate.
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If anybody would like any info on doing something similar, ask away or PM me. The only issue I had to be very careful with is the leg posts that are welded to the bottom of the kettle. Must minimize stressing those out while fitting the new steel legs and frame.. Weak welds on those.
Awesome work!
I really like the side tables
Quote from: BBQ Jack on August 02, 2015, 01:13:45 PM
I really like the side tables
Thanks!
Next to raising the height of the grill, the tables were next important to me. This grill will not be anywhere close to a place where I can set the trays(s) of meat, condiments, etc. So it had to have those side tables. The weight of the new frame with the wheels provide enough stabilization so I can load those tables up pretty heavy if needed without it tipping over.
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Quote from: BBQ Jack on August 02, 2015, 01:13:45 PM
I really like the side tables
Thanks!
Next to raising the height of the grill, the tables were next important to me. This grill will not be anywhere close to a place where I can set the trays(s) of meat, condiments, etc. So it had to have those side tables. The weight of the new frame with the wheels provide enough stabilization so I can load those tables up pretty heavy if needed without it tipping over.
Did you weld this or assemble with bolts?
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Did you weld this or assemble with bolts?
I took the lazy way out. I welded everything. I usually use a combination of welding and bolting so I can disassemble if needed. Once I welded the, it makes it impossible to remove the kettle portion without having to cut the legs or cross frame. Hope it lasts a long time.