Title: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: VetteDoc on February 14, 2021, 08:07:34 PM
Post by: VetteDoc on February 14, 2021, 08:07:34 PM
Ever since seeing Robert-R's 26er cart on the Virtual Weber I've wanted to build something similar.
So I made a few drawings, found the pieces and went to work.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dr0tlAlLH7Or48aO0OouVry-V-pADdlDFEA__gG9i_gpcXYlZrJfeuADxnV0fiBfxL1sGCvb27RR-iAEfwCwWLj9WqZUZ9mAaLhvFItk-yoEaoweC0uIK59v3g2oWDVtgBK2KuGk85CGVoNAH0lhSG0w=w1605-h903-no?authuser=0)
Front is going to have 3 30" wide baskets, two 7.5" tall and one 11.5" tall - all baskets are 14" deep.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dalT9BTx1qBiFA8McAKkopPyLBH8oEbk10YYhu1Afk14RC6twHBhCYPgJHK79251_tvkwY6WtYKsz4pHOkmXNmFYP93gIkXoMzpyoUZx4EI0GZ3U2FgwIehZ7A9bjXJyxjyb6Ewm4I08vAN_b22DMXFw=w1605-h903-no?authuser=0)
Backside is going to have 2 18" wide baskets one 7.5" tall (for two charcoal chimney's) and one 18.5" tall for a bag of charcoal - again 14" deep.
Next to the baskets will be a standard 20lb propane tank for a flip up side burner for lighting my chimney's mainly.
Bought the metal from Speedy Metals which will cut your order to length within 1/8"- most pieces were cut exactly 1/8" long - once I evened out the cuts I went to work.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ctpBohYQaKs9wcJkhVwfozk5fosdd2G4jZpOWWqgZoHjcx__4i6OPa-PbrNBQ3v9pfk3uJy1o0WOTdcNiyAFF9vqSxrCOaiOBP6Jo9vDKF0oB61usvgTWGpLxMk7m-q3rPuSn84tc0HLWWP4MKC3GUkw=w1605-h903-no?authuser=0)
Main structure
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cCKLLDbkWX9yXnHCuYXmgVcxuhIrM4lxoiHxlYv01wMopUJAyt3YdhJMvgfYp7pZG9un_Z3UnBwjTxNblgq1d4jhYg5zcbmBOqztEbnMfERE8NURKvUnGVaTSGPR-En5SQtpWFHDFLmS1O1o-TuLWQGQ=w1605-h903-no?authuser=0)
Spaced out and added the basket mounts
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fngoaYQFK8N8nASm1Lh9pL-sj0jpw9mgr-Mp5XxY1m9Mw0RLDrLhBfoOl70jIGBs2305Xx5IXws6vLhCuLc2lgqmkysG0zlDwSNILne8U1kZqy0kVGZODRlmGMrTApnImM1bx81tnhncizAnbvdLsuSA=w1605-h903-no?authuser=0)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fh0b8gcHIoz1H1Dr5jMjeq-hJQGXmqxBTS2M4zddFzSemuLbt3OSUwgUJLgfcwf86QI9HH2kLKq_snYvzyV6B6r6DUKs5-YtzeOS2amVhgTHf6-OOtSCVGJkNFTrUHXkjOXFO3vmxeTO55ytQVh4prTQ=w1605-h903-no?authuser=0)
Added some handles/towel hangers
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dXjl0GTPtPNR9JMhaQzk_MsCt9t_k6d6_pLe4IYd_rb8Ox4UTw6yrOzrOcNvLqp3QsxsgshHx71JEeJ2-HSnypl9FRzpNrAzxEwb5IwYy3zM6beBNLQGPADWuksfVcNitQUUTY5dplzWfWIdVfPSTf1Q=w1605-h903-no?authuser=0)
Below the kettle shelf made of gas grill grates - cheapest way to cover that span in stainless steel - I was also off a bit on how wide the kettle and Unknown BBQ mounts were going to be so I had to add some standoffs - I also took the time to add a little height to the kettle so it mounts almost flush with the butcher block top.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cP89jGi9U1duvAAIBBA0XzktHZoNAgk4oTK4ey3EUqwtEBu1gOPK3q5DzjRvNl-E334vVYNGQVW84lIxRXgV4jWIiyuhTE4Iry6CxthojQGf5fUtyM9q5vxxy3mmnLWlA1WC6C8_LnuKPEt2TjfqTYaA=w1605-h903-no?authuser=0)
So I made a few drawings, found the pieces and went to work.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dr0tlAlLH7Or48aO0OouVry-V-pADdlDFEA__gG9i_gpcXYlZrJfeuADxnV0fiBfxL1sGCvb27RR-iAEfwCwWLj9WqZUZ9mAaLhvFItk-yoEaoweC0uIK59v3g2oWDVtgBK2KuGk85CGVoNAH0lhSG0w=w1605-h903-no?authuser=0)
Front is going to have 3 30" wide baskets, two 7.5" tall and one 11.5" tall - all baskets are 14" deep.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dalT9BTx1qBiFA8McAKkopPyLBH8oEbk10YYhu1Afk14RC6twHBhCYPgJHK79251_tvkwY6WtYKsz4pHOkmXNmFYP93gIkXoMzpyoUZx4EI0GZ3U2FgwIehZ7A9bjXJyxjyb6Ewm4I08vAN_b22DMXFw=w1605-h903-no?authuser=0)
Backside is going to have 2 18" wide baskets one 7.5" tall (for two charcoal chimney's) and one 18.5" tall for a bag of charcoal - again 14" deep.
Next to the baskets will be a standard 20lb propane tank for a flip up side burner for lighting my chimney's mainly.
Bought the metal from Speedy Metals which will cut your order to length within 1/8"- most pieces were cut exactly 1/8" long - once I evened out the cuts I went to work.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ctpBohYQaKs9wcJkhVwfozk5fosdd2G4jZpOWWqgZoHjcx__4i6OPa-PbrNBQ3v9pfk3uJy1o0WOTdcNiyAFF9vqSxrCOaiOBP6Jo9vDKF0oB61usvgTWGpLxMk7m-q3rPuSn84tc0HLWWP4MKC3GUkw=w1605-h903-no?authuser=0)
Main structure
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cCKLLDbkWX9yXnHCuYXmgVcxuhIrM4lxoiHxlYv01wMopUJAyt3YdhJMvgfYp7pZG9un_Z3UnBwjTxNblgq1d4jhYg5zcbmBOqztEbnMfERE8NURKvUnGVaTSGPR-En5SQtpWFHDFLmS1O1o-TuLWQGQ=w1605-h903-no?authuser=0)
Spaced out and added the basket mounts
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fngoaYQFK8N8nASm1Lh9pL-sj0jpw9mgr-Mp5XxY1m9Mw0RLDrLhBfoOl70jIGBs2305Xx5IXws6vLhCuLc2lgqmkysG0zlDwSNILne8U1kZqy0kVGZODRlmGMrTApnImM1bx81tnhncizAnbvdLsuSA=w1605-h903-no?authuser=0)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fh0b8gcHIoz1H1Dr5jMjeq-hJQGXmqxBTS2M4zddFzSemuLbt3OSUwgUJLgfcwf86QI9HH2kLKq_snYvzyV6B6r6DUKs5-YtzeOS2amVhgTHf6-OOtSCVGJkNFTrUHXkjOXFO3vmxeTO55ytQVh4prTQ=w1605-h903-no?authuser=0)
Added some handles/towel hangers
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dXjl0GTPtPNR9JMhaQzk_MsCt9t_k6d6_pLe4IYd_rb8Ox4UTw6yrOzrOcNvLqp3QsxsgshHx71JEeJ2-HSnypl9FRzpNrAzxEwb5IwYy3zM6beBNLQGPADWuksfVcNitQUUTY5dplzWfWIdVfPSTf1Q=w1605-h903-no?authuser=0)
Below the kettle shelf made of gas grill grates - cheapest way to cover that span in stainless steel - I was also off a bit on how wide the kettle and Unknown BBQ mounts were going to be so I had to add some standoffs - I also took the time to add a little height to the kettle so it mounts almost flush with the butcher block top.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cP89jGi9U1duvAAIBBA0XzktHZoNAgk4oTK4ey3EUqwtEBu1gOPK3q5DzjRvNl-E334vVYNGQVW84lIxRXgV4jWIiyuhTE4Iry6CxthojQGf5fUtyM9q5vxxy3mmnLWlA1WC6C8_LnuKPEt2TjfqTYaA=w1605-h903-no?authuser=0)
Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: VetteDoc on February 14, 2021, 08:09:47 PM
Post by: VetteDoc on February 14, 2021, 08:09:47 PM
Overall the cart is ~60" long - with the kettle, 50" long just the cart, 30" wide and once I add the 5" casters it should be about 37" high.
Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: blu082003 on February 14, 2021, 11:44:11 PM
Post by: blu082003 on February 14, 2021, 11:44:11 PM
Wow that is going to be amazing. Strong work
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Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: JEBIV on February 15, 2021, 02:41:37 AM
Post by: JEBIV on February 15, 2021, 02:41:37 AM
That is going to be sweet !! nice skills @VetteDoc
Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: bladz on February 15, 2021, 03:29:18 AM
Post by: bladz on February 15, 2021, 03:29:18 AM
Great fab work!! I am excited to see the final product.
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Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: Mr.CPHo on February 15, 2021, 04:39:46 AM
Post by: Mr.CPHo on February 15, 2021, 04:39:46 AM
I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product! Nice nice nice
Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: bamakettles on February 15, 2021, 05:10:29 AM
Post by: bamakettles on February 15, 2021, 05:10:29 AM
That's going to be nice, heavy and functional. Will it be graced with a Glen Blue 26"?
Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: HoosierKettle on February 15, 2021, 05:19:06 AM
Post by: HoosierKettle on February 15, 2021, 05:19:06 AM
That's badass! Nice work. What welder are you using?
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Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: VetteDoc on February 15, 2021, 06:04:20 AM
Post by: VetteDoc on February 15, 2021, 06:04:20 AM
Quote from: bamakettles on February 15, 2021, 05:10:29 AM
That's going to be nice, heavy and functional. Will it be graced with a Glen Blue 26"?
Nope - my AD code 26er will find a home in this bad boy
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ciigWtc8yA2YYzpyba_7uHM5hMnI8iVVFBKGCgOJ-FjkVhSCMVAADhXN1T1vfjV5k-C3Mqasd_AbSl6S7oN6G-0vTgXvD5bv9emga2Fn8bAJgEocFdkn5KOcibHSkkS5slXaK9bpIUnJHqlLSIgmx6Kg=w834-h625-no?authuser=0)
Here she is taking down my pellet cooker, this was the cook that really sealed the deal for me - (keeping the 26er and getting rid of the pellet cooker.)
More details on that cook here -
https://weberkettleclub.com/forums/index.php?topic=46402.msg459089#msg459089 (https://weberkettleclub.com/forums/index.php?topic=46402.msg459089#msg459089)
Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: VetteDoc on February 15, 2021, 06:08:01 AM
Post by: VetteDoc on February 15, 2021, 06:08:01 AM
Quote from: HoosierKettle on February 15, 2021, 05:19:06 AM
That's badass! Nice work. What welder are you using?
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We just got a Miller Multimatic 215 at work and I wanted a little more practice with it so what better way than to build a grill cart?
Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: Tbagley on February 15, 2021, 01:48:48 PM
Post by: Tbagley on February 15, 2021, 01:48:48 PM
Awesome job, what are you doing for a top...granite?
Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: AZ2FL on February 15, 2021, 02:02:47 PM
Post by: AZ2FL on February 15, 2021, 02:02:47 PM
I'm looking forward seeing the finished cart.
Will you powdered coat the frame or use high temp paint?
Will you powdered coat the frame or use high temp paint?
Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: VetteDoc on February 15, 2021, 06:52:21 PM
Post by: VetteDoc on February 15, 2021, 06:52:21 PM
Quote from: Tbagley on February 15, 2021, 01:48:48 PM
Awesome job, what are you doing for a top...granite?
I appreciate your advice in my previous thread but I'm sticking with the butcher block top - granite will definitely wear / weather better but I will be keeping the grill indoors when not in use and I just love the look and uniqueness of wood. I redid all of the wood on my Genesis 3000 and it just makes the grill.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3euaQOuTWPeVI4JP-g7dJvLAIVr1TM44A6JgyJ4HMz5E7S-th5GVNTFVPhCWgzh0nPJMza27nRkIiLx_cdxV7wsaFpVPrAB9R7kwQvSP4XfeXD7hq0aXusYaCv95DengWW6g7vrHZoy1lwHpL0RVPcXew=w1204-h903-no?authuser=0)
Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: VetteDoc on February 15, 2021, 06:58:37 PM
Post by: VetteDoc on February 15, 2021, 06:58:37 PM
Quote from: AZ2FL on February 15, 2021, 02:02:47 PM
I'm looking forward seeing the finished cart.
Will you powdered coat the frame or use high temp paint?
Both actually - when I went to our local powder-coater they only had two red options and wanted an extra $200 to do color - so I'm going to have them coat it black then scuff it and paint it red - I did the same thing to the Performer I did for my dad on fathers day and I really liked the red/black contrast. Plus it will be easy to touch up any scratches down the road.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eX_a497Dq4EpJj50fqgEmOUXn6weQ92r_O5eUAyyOjRyuaTW5_da-fFrKtSXge9v--qu3iHfXrVD_ra9LtoVkyY1W0Gl_3gvy7Ib7BiteX1NNrjBTagJcqSz4qFgjQKDS5S3utSpATDy6BhtD-4dG-iw=w678-h903-no?authuser=0)
Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: VetteDoc on February 15, 2021, 07:04:19 PM
Post by: VetteDoc on February 15, 2021, 07:04:19 PM
I assembled most of the parts to verify fit before taking it in for powder-coating.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eb-GsQM45lGdXEFqM7c5B6gOS-kssu9fSG7YYn0GzlgAaLVRrfQ5qmbn0RDIE7_1QqiueYdW0-MMY1ttVYv54KwLxYdta8U3j0qcM_AIGxsq249qH_jWhM0Ts6W7KvAZo8EQNFjJQuIfDxUMIN_cr-Dg=w1605-h903-no?authuser=0)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3euwPcJ72OR9XtQ5r96Qhfh3CiaYzntRjExu5vUQxyRfSyGsM530RzGG2dN9RS1oSUysAbZ4lu9xTprJmoKSKg32FRLwGUHzF0XPBJzk9ueZ2M5PVtvNRkKs5z2xd1j_m7XBF9yf11UruzvD0hp4Yz80g=w1605-h903-no?authuser=0)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dgbWqrNiAr3znMDFDKCtdwitIWf9t2Q63C7-DZ1LxVcp4NQahGhLR2jAhzjlHFtsKaV6emM0gSf0lbW4NKHZ3TpZm2jPrm1uVZ0ZETPC9vBhgo1HaKpDjMaojjGE6WsNrld9NOXvv2hlA2QukmWJk8mA=w509-h903-no?authuser=0)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eb-GsQM45lGdXEFqM7c5B6gOS-kssu9fSG7YYn0GzlgAaLVRrfQ5qmbn0RDIE7_1QqiueYdW0-MMY1ttVYv54KwLxYdta8U3j0qcM_AIGxsq249qH_jWhM0Ts6W7KvAZo8EQNFjJQuIfDxUMIN_cr-Dg=w1605-h903-no?authuser=0)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3euwPcJ72OR9XtQ5r96Qhfh3CiaYzntRjExu5vUQxyRfSyGsM530RzGG2dN9RS1oSUysAbZ4lu9xTprJmoKSKg32FRLwGUHzF0XPBJzk9ueZ2M5PVtvNRkKs5z2xd1j_m7XBF9yf11UruzvD0hp4Yz80g=w1605-h903-no?authuser=0)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dgbWqrNiAr3znMDFDKCtdwitIWf9t2Q63C7-DZ1LxVcp4NQahGhLR2jAhzjlHFtsKaV6emM0gSf0lbW4NKHZ3TpZm2jPrm1uVZ0ZETPC9vBhgo1HaKpDjMaojjGE6WsNrld9NOXvv2hlA2QukmWJk8mA=w509-h903-no?authuser=0)
Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: Tbagley on February 16, 2021, 02:05:25 AM
Post by: Tbagley on February 16, 2021, 02:05:25 AM
I ok I want to borrow your side burner info if you would be so kind, that would make a grate addition to my work in progress as I'd like to ditch my free standing propane burner. You sir are developing some welding skills!
Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: VetteDoc on February 16, 2021, 05:48:04 AM
Post by: VetteDoc on February 16, 2021, 05:48:04 AM
Thanks! I'm getting better with the welder but at this point I think I'm still better at grinding than welding.
I actually stole the side burner off of my Saber 3 burner SS gas grill - a Weber chimney fits perfectly inside it. I have to cut a notch in the bottom of the chimney to get it to slide past the burner tubes but it works really well. I made a frame for the burner and made my own front panel out of SS - it's kind of a clunky set-up but it'll work.
If I didn't already own the gas grill I would've used a burner similar to what Robert R used in his cart.
I actually stole the side burner off of my Saber 3 burner SS gas grill - a Weber chimney fits perfectly inside it. I have to cut a notch in the bottom of the chimney to get it to slide past the burner tubes but it works really well. I made a frame for the burner and made my own front panel out of SS - it's kind of a clunky set-up but it'll work.
If I didn't already own the gas grill I would've used a burner similar to what Robert R used in his cart.
Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: Tbagley on February 17, 2021, 02:15:10 AM
Post by: Tbagley on February 17, 2021, 02:15:10 AM
VetteDoc thanks for the nudge, going have to search and see what I can find that may work. A folding burner plate would be cool but not a necessity.
Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: ReanimatedRobot on February 17, 2021, 04:39:04 PM
Post by: ReanimatedRobot on February 17, 2021, 04:39:04 PM
That's coming together quite nicely. Looking forward to the finished product.
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Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: VetteDoc on February 18, 2021, 06:18:48 AM
Post by: VetteDoc on February 18, 2021, 06:18:48 AM
Thanks guys, I'm finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
This came in yesterday from Forever Joint Tops - I'm doing 3 coats of Waterlox per their recommendation.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Oc_Ci0Pqw1_sGs_P92d8yNpc7_vrk6MvoQA_aLwyQEXX6zwNXdCRtXkaJ8T25tsKwNJvmV4J8OyvWKxi9NKB766NGUiaFWQ2OLtTAccl5rqYDd4RgtrnBJH7Y-5mIvSCCHsJb6nZkzBrZ-7D_FG1zh7C1v73bBex8mALKTKXHIDwq9boEQcSP-Vy-vF18PWKyZ1mDi4LFQoumnghfAEUxhzo577cudQBHj7K-jaoFdzpmyaqhLlm1Rlj75DJj2uQCF8fJvAzCfTzw1L0FQbxaMelQ6wWx3LAm_re62e7EDjayeG0z16-7joAQAe93kNESVtWHJncAryg1FNWlIwVlGNBx_Ob2cQpLlD4FnNAiPKcdSdCxIO18P--06xb2vUuI1EsZ31zuA5RWr6W2kERRmx5nKy72_390JkCPPpbVxFtCBjOFK7530rm_UDc45nP8hvz_VH1ri8Bg9svN6ZQBuVyy9EpIKb-NvGbXvR7Rh_0CRYqA8mWHidvysEJDo6YH-mZUJjKyzKpEIUpKmMRxMJ2-x2HRBW9ilYwduJpLEUuoTbKQDTCFlON0NlnRvXwwNmXsn3v0dNVu8aLpHhbtQAH84XYzHz3UrGhhxtMHk5rj887nKCNaD3K5PpR6eX0LZhhUXvntU0MJtaGnSLPAT9qPcT0AjIUFxvIi_i9NUfnOZprc_jTpjdRoXX9J74=w1112-h625-no?authuser=0)
The cart is going in for powder-coating today.
This came in yesterday from Forever Joint Tops - I'm doing 3 coats of Waterlox per their recommendation.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Oc_Ci0Pqw1_sGs_P92d8yNpc7_vrk6MvoQA_aLwyQEXX6zwNXdCRtXkaJ8T25tsKwNJvmV4J8OyvWKxi9NKB766NGUiaFWQ2OLtTAccl5rqYDd4RgtrnBJH7Y-5mIvSCCHsJb6nZkzBrZ-7D_FG1zh7C1v73bBex8mALKTKXHIDwq9boEQcSP-Vy-vF18PWKyZ1mDi4LFQoumnghfAEUxhzo577cudQBHj7K-jaoFdzpmyaqhLlm1Rlj75DJj2uQCF8fJvAzCfTzw1L0FQbxaMelQ6wWx3LAm_re62e7EDjayeG0z16-7joAQAe93kNESVtWHJncAryg1FNWlIwVlGNBx_Ob2cQpLlD4FnNAiPKcdSdCxIO18P--06xb2vUuI1EsZ31zuA5RWr6W2kERRmx5nKy72_390JkCPPpbVxFtCBjOFK7530rm_UDc45nP8hvz_VH1ri8Bg9svN6ZQBuVyy9EpIKb-NvGbXvR7Rh_0CRYqA8mWHidvysEJDo6YH-mZUJjKyzKpEIUpKmMRxMJ2-x2HRBW9ilYwduJpLEUuoTbKQDTCFlON0NlnRvXwwNmXsn3v0dNVu8aLpHhbtQAH84XYzHz3UrGhhxtMHk5rj887nKCNaD3K5PpR6eX0LZhhUXvntU0MJtaGnSLPAT9qPcT0AjIUFxvIi_i9NUfnOZprc_jTpjdRoXX9J74=w1112-h625-no?authuser=0)
The cart is going in for powder-coating today.
Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: JEBIV on February 18, 2021, 06:28:48 AM
Post by: JEBIV on February 18, 2021, 06:28:48 AM
That top is beautiful @VetteDoc
Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: ThinBlu42 on February 18, 2021, 10:52:14 PM
Post by: ThinBlu42 on February 18, 2021, 10:52:14 PM
AMAZING.
I am beyond impressed. My knee jerk reaction is to ask you to make me one, but I know that the time, materials and labor involved are real and wouldn't expect that I could afford having something like this made for my slobbering self. If you were my neighbor, you would be showered with dry aged ribeyes, briskets and great bourbon and brews in silent hope.
As for the pellet vs Kettle test. I totally agree. The pellet smoker is no equal to smoking or cooking on a kettle with real wood and charcoal. I have every type of smoker ( I did give the electric smoker to my neighbor...) and I fully appreciate the convenience and ease of my pellet smoker, but the flavor from a kettle is unmatched dollar per value.
I will be watching this to the end!
I am beyond impressed. My knee jerk reaction is to ask you to make me one, but I know that the time, materials and labor involved are real and wouldn't expect that I could afford having something like this made for my slobbering self. If you were my neighbor, you would be showered with dry aged ribeyes, briskets and great bourbon and brews in silent hope.
As for the pellet vs Kettle test. I totally agree. The pellet smoker is no equal to smoking or cooking on a kettle with real wood and charcoal. I have every type of smoker ( I did give the electric smoker to my neighbor...) and I fully appreciate the convenience and ease of my pellet smoker, but the flavor from a kettle is unmatched dollar per value.
I will be watching this to the end!
Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: Tbagley on February 20, 2021, 06:19:37 AM
Post by: Tbagley on February 20, 2021, 06:19:37 AM
Anticipation awaits seeing the powder coat! And holy smokes adding a side burner seems to be more of challenge than expected when trying to fugal, oh my they seem expensive.
Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: VetteDoc on February 25, 2021, 06:05:13 AM
Post by: VetteDoc on February 25, 2021, 06:05:13 AM
Thank you for all of the compliments - I really appreciate the feedback - things are really starting to come together now.
I got the cart back from powder coating and I'm glad I decided to do the finish coating because there were some blemishes that would've bugged me - so here it is back from the powder-coater.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cwkdsILDBiUI-x98McZvjDwyh2MhgV4QxKKzm25ggxorCj6iiSOZodXV5Qnp6u9atcXOd7ImwqxcxaQ0xk76pU35rsvaXtVawRO6MbCKsZqEq7UCBunQUe84k0vcxN8NRiq5ld6fQ3pt4SpJatxpjzQA=w1112-h625-no?authuser=0)
I roughed it up a bit with a scotch pad and wiped it down before giving it a 2000 degree primer coat.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ev1-q55PWrUIYMnKLWRPt96WPDxZU3JdEjCxvbZTaDAZ0Emxdj2BTzKNolgIG1FyTAaV3qvsAUGv2Pm9TSgj46W08i1MOd_pv77Vi_uBsLoFrbnpXU4cdj1ilKmJurOZl2ZCOtVixjBC914qgWswlw-w=w1112-h625-no?authuser=0)
Followed by 900 degree brake caliper paint
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fGBxWFmd3wBlAwYwaBX4Uod4JZUP9oMbe7MUkDg7PHe_jzW8QA5P5AK5loFI0EEEAviMTm8lYSWkHgw9nzNsWxqw5Sy7rHIN2QAlKABNJm2xwmAj8zCWIElz7cX0h9ry3gAU5JgxADhJSKso_cMcs7bw=w1112-h625-no?authuser=0)
I'm hoping to do the final assembly Friday night.
I got the cart back from powder coating and I'm glad I decided to do the finish coating because there were some blemishes that would've bugged me - so here it is back from the powder-coater.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cwkdsILDBiUI-x98McZvjDwyh2MhgV4QxKKzm25ggxorCj6iiSOZodXV5Qnp6u9atcXOd7ImwqxcxaQ0xk76pU35rsvaXtVawRO6MbCKsZqEq7UCBunQUe84k0vcxN8NRiq5ld6fQ3pt4SpJatxpjzQA=w1112-h625-no?authuser=0)
I roughed it up a bit with a scotch pad and wiped it down before giving it a 2000 degree primer coat.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ev1-q55PWrUIYMnKLWRPt96WPDxZU3JdEjCxvbZTaDAZ0Emxdj2BTzKNolgIG1FyTAaV3qvsAUGv2Pm9TSgj46W08i1MOd_pv77Vi_uBsLoFrbnpXU4cdj1ilKmJurOZl2ZCOtVixjBC914qgWswlw-w=w1112-h625-no?authuser=0)
Followed by 900 degree brake caliper paint
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fGBxWFmd3wBlAwYwaBX4Uod4JZUP9oMbe7MUkDg7PHe_jzW8QA5P5AK5loFI0EEEAviMTm8lYSWkHgw9nzNsWxqw5Sy7rHIN2QAlKABNJm2xwmAj8zCWIElz7cX0h9ry3gAU5JgxADhJSKso_cMcs7bw=w1112-h625-no?authuser=0)
I'm hoping to do the final assembly Friday night.
Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: Tbagley on February 25, 2021, 02:53:26 PM
Post by: Tbagley on February 25, 2021, 02:53:26 PM
Step by step it's nearing the end! Looking good.
Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: VetteDoc on February 28, 2021, 11:11:59 AM
Post by: VetteDoc on February 28, 2021, 11:11:59 AM
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eg8xFm7dzcvb_idjz-KcA1St1CLMforJ-TwF0-1W_lSQcaQDacvcrdpTVd3i2xzsyLeEjQxBb1a9Z8M70S8ghaRPetdKphHGa7ZPQf8-_63c-VMGC7aTXHJnAqUIhAtxdR4odQ905oE2Om9THnZtC6Dg=w1605-h903-no?authuser=0)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dJrZL6U94OCkRsiIikOK4z2VLPvmh2PlXzjzSKNXlx1RUQEl6TewLguCbOrG48WIUE9Q-kQ37FMbunwImt3BJdMvnyh-nqky5sZGRRUcF_5wNBleR0HzLVubje9ggJq_-peNBYig703zCJIU-bR3WqfQ=w1605-h903-no?authuser=0)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fZX-zTS9Nrhy7AQ33EN40K-hIybpVqgcTvOGJjv16Ki0eljBU_1YcTZuqeUCyVkms9RxS-H72n8F2Quk7My_YNSZgTpheXQBmuz8BgB_IZYLICcsEUpy8X8n374n7hZItmFm5jhqChiYESBrUTrCHPig=w1605-h903-no?authuser=0)
Finally got it assembled - I still have a few tweaks to make but cooked up a couple of steaks last night that turned out great!
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cLpIfy24Js5DBlt2a8sdmbBZzP8R8W6jW53LhzRDBL0FbSXM9RYgID8GK4VGL0OM3WPqTs_ZOnddHZ4-NqCZTxyhSv2VX0UxepH20l6hl0hhH3ugOylFEJ7rne0sVf9rvGqbR0uvFvuRzvH0nEYTCk8g=w1605-h903-no?authuser=0)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dJrZL6U94OCkRsiIikOK4z2VLPvmh2PlXzjzSKNXlx1RUQEl6TewLguCbOrG48WIUE9Q-kQ37FMbunwImt3BJdMvnyh-nqky5sZGRRUcF_5wNBleR0HzLVubje9ggJq_-peNBYig703zCJIU-bR3WqfQ=w1605-h903-no?authuser=0)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fZX-zTS9Nrhy7AQ33EN40K-hIybpVqgcTvOGJjv16Ki0eljBU_1YcTZuqeUCyVkms9RxS-H72n8F2Quk7My_YNSZgTpheXQBmuz8BgB_IZYLICcsEUpy8X8n374n7hZItmFm5jhqChiYESBrUTrCHPig=w1605-h903-no?authuser=0)
Finally got it assembled - I still have a few tweaks to make but cooked up a couple of steaks last night that turned out great!
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cLpIfy24Js5DBlt2a8sdmbBZzP8R8W6jW53LhzRDBL0FbSXM9RYgID8GK4VGL0OM3WPqTs_ZOnddHZ4-NqCZTxyhSv2VX0UxepH20l6hl0hhH3ugOylFEJ7rne0sVf9rvGqbR0uvFvuRzvH0nEYTCk8g=w1605-h903-no?authuser=0)
Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: 22ket~tle on February 28, 2021, 12:02:14 PM
Post by: 22ket~tle on February 28, 2021, 12:02:14 PM
Slick 
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Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: Le Stove on February 28, 2021, 12:07:30 PM
Post by: Le Stove on February 28, 2021, 12:07:30 PM
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Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: bamakettles on February 28, 2021, 12:39:03 PM
Post by: bamakettles on February 28, 2021, 12:39:03 PM
WOW!
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Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: Red_5_Wrangler on February 28, 2021, 02:47:33 PM
Post by: Red_5_Wrangler on February 28, 2021, 02:47:33 PM
Beautiful
Grate work
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Grate work
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Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: Fat Tony on February 28, 2021, 03:16:22 PM
Post by: Fat Tony on February 28, 2021, 03:16:22 PM
Amazing! Excellent work!
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Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: Tbagley on March 01, 2021, 02:12:47 AM
Post by: Tbagley on March 01, 2021, 02:12:47 AM
Professionally done!
Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: JEBIV on March 01, 2021, 03:04:40 AM
Post by: JEBIV on March 01, 2021, 03:04:40 AM
Excellent craftmanship !!
Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: Lilyankee on March 01, 2021, 06:04:15 AM
Post by: Lilyankee on March 01, 2021, 06:04:15 AM
Looks really nice!!! Good job!
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Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: Cookin-With-Charcoal on March 01, 2021, 11:46:41 AM
Post by: Cookin-With-Charcoal on March 01, 2021, 11:46:41 AM
Really nice job!! Impressive!
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Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: VetteDoc on March 01, 2021, 01:13:28 PM
Post by: VetteDoc on March 01, 2021, 01:13:28 PM
Thank you everyone!
I'm really happy with the way it turned out, for anyone who wants to see some more detailed pics see the link to the build gallery below:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/4tMZpVzGm5axDrD1A (https://photos.app.goo.gl/4tMZpVzGm5axDrD1A)
I'm really happy with the way it turned out, for anyone who wants to see some more detailed pics see the link to the build gallery below:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/4tMZpVzGm5axDrD1A (https://photos.app.goo.gl/4tMZpVzGm5axDrD1A)
Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: blu082003 on March 01, 2021, 11:43:33 PM
Post by: blu082003 on March 01, 2021, 11:43:33 PM
This is truly a work of art. Very impressive
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Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: michaelmilitello on March 02, 2021, 04:55:53 AM
Post by: michaelmilitello on March 02, 2021, 04:55:53 AM
Amazing!
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Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: ThinBlu42 on March 02, 2021, 10:11:24 PM
Post by: ThinBlu42 on March 02, 2021, 10:11:24 PM
Dang
Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: Garvinque on March 03, 2021, 11:51:06 AM
Post by: Garvinque on March 03, 2021, 11:51:06 AM
I would have to pay someone to do that 
Great job and thanks for sharing!
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Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: andrewshrm on March 21, 2021, 12:53:44 PM
Post by: andrewshrm on March 21, 2021, 12:53:44 PM
Looks really great all put together. I love the flip down burner too.
Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: pbe gummi bear on March 24, 2021, 02:05:50 PM
Post by: pbe gummi bear on March 24, 2021, 02:05:50 PM
Nice job! you're very talented.
Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: VetteDoc on April 30, 2022, 12:13:57 PM
Post by: VetteDoc on April 30, 2022, 12:13:57 PM
Just wanted to bring this back up with some "lessons learned" if I were to do it again - I would not do a butcher block top. When firing up the chimney I have to cover the top with a welding blanket to keep it safe. A stainless or stone top would be a better option.
That being said everything else has worked out to plan and I'm loving it.
Here it is rolling smoke on a couple 10 lb pork butts.
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That being said everything else has worked out to plan and I'm loving it.
Here it is rolling smoke on a couple 10 lb pork butts.
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Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: kcsmokinribs on May 01, 2022, 04:33:39 AM
Post by: kcsmokinribs on May 01, 2022, 04:33:39 AM
Great job! It looks fantastic.
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Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: TexasOnion on May 03, 2022, 01:04:15 PM
Post by: TexasOnion on May 03, 2022, 01:04:15 PM
I like it
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Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: Old1812 on May 21, 2022, 09:48:52 AM
Post by: Old1812 on May 21, 2022, 09:48:52 AM
If I could insert a gif, I'd insert the "we're not worthy" scene from Wayne's World. This is awesome
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Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: robert-r on May 29, 2022, 03:05:56 PM
Post by: robert-r on May 29, 2022, 03:05:56 PM
Kudos!!! Nicely thought out & finely crafted. They get BIG, don't they?
Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: VetteDoc on May 29, 2022, 07:14:06 PM
Post by: VetteDoc on May 29, 2022, 07:14:06 PM
Quote from: robert-r on May 29, 2022, 03:05:56 PMI would say the same about your XL - thank you for the inspiration. After all - "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery."
Kudos!!! Nicely thought out & finely crafted. They get BIG, don't they?
It is the most convenient cooker I could ever want - IMO
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Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: Shoestringshop on August 24, 2022, 07:07:34 AM
Post by: Shoestringshop on August 24, 2022, 07:07:34 AM
That looks great!
Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: Easy on September 12, 2022, 08:31:16 AM
Post by: Easy on September 12, 2022, 08:31:16 AM
The size,the colors, storage(that you can never have to much,every home owners knows this) and finally the craftsmanship.
Very well done, kudos to Robert for the inspiration.
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Very well done, kudos to Robert for the inspiration.
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Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: Tbagley on September 18, 2022, 10:07:34 AM
Post by: Tbagley on September 18, 2022, 10:07:34 AM
VetteDoc, awesome build, with some of your inspiration I finally got around to replacing the top on my cabinet so the black starboard is gone and granite was its replacement. Wish I had a piece of granite that was a 6 or so inches longer I would have cut it slightly different but the stone was a gift.
From this
(https://i.imgur.com/gYZgst3m.jpg)
To this granite top
(https://i.imgur.com/HPQVxT6m.jpg)
From this
(https://i.imgur.com/gYZgst3m.jpg)
To this granite top
(https://i.imgur.com/HPQVxT6m.jpg)
Title: Re: Homemade 26er cart build
Post by: xring01 on September 26, 2022, 07:38:05 AM
Post by: xring01 on September 26, 2022, 07:38:05 AM
Quote from: VetteDoc on April 30, 2022, 12:13:57 PM
Just wanted to bring this back up with some "lessons learned" if I were to do it again - I would not do a butcher block top. When firing up the chimney I have to cover the top with a welding blanket to keep it safe. A stainless or stone top would be a better option.
That being said everything else has worked out to plan and I'm loving it.
Here it is rolling smoke on a couple 10 lb pork butts.
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I love the look of the butcher block. When I fire up my chimney starter, I just put it on the cooking grate of the kettle. That way ash fall where it needs to fall.