Title: Weber Kettle Lid Lamp Shade
Post by: Bob on June 08, 2022, 05:02:38 AM
Post by: Bob on June 08, 2022, 05:02:38 AM
My Hot Rod Yellow 70th Anniversary grill arrived with a warped lid that was promptly replaced by Weber. So now, what do I do with the faulty lid? How about a lamp shade! The lamp is a Woods weather tight industrial light ($25) and the support is ½" black iron pipe and fittings (about $45). I drilled a 13/16" hole centered between the existing handle holes in the lid to accept the threaded pipe, ran the wiring through all of the pipe pieces and then joined them together starting with light. I painted the pipe and for the thermometer and handle holes in the lid, I used black plastic hole plugs (1- 3/8", 2- 5/16"). With the electrical, etc. total cost was about $100. The perfect light for cooking out on my Weber grills!
Title: Re: Weber Kettle Lid Lamp Shade
Post by: Mr.CPHo on June 08, 2022, 05:50:15 AM
Post by: Mr.CPHo on June 08, 2022, 05:50:15 AM
OMG, that's totally awesome!
Title: Re: Weber Kettle Lid Lamp Shade
Post by: bamakettles on June 08, 2022, 06:27:36 AM
Post by: bamakettles on June 08, 2022, 06:27:36 AM
Wow, I LOVE that! Nice job......
Title: Re: Weber Kettle Lid Lamp Shade
Post by: blu082003 on June 08, 2022, 06:33:49 AM
Post by: blu082003 on June 08, 2022, 06:33:49 AM
I dig it. Strong work
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Title: Re: Weber Kettle Lid Lamp Shade
Post by: OkieGirl on June 08, 2022, 06:58:33 AM
Post by: OkieGirl on June 08, 2022, 06:58:33 AM
That is AWESOME! Love your cooking area. But kinda surprised not to see your metal sign prominently displayed.
You must have a really special place for that. :D
You must have a really special place for that. :D
Title: Re: Weber Kettle Lid Lamp Shade
Post by: ASpitzer on June 08, 2022, 08:09:42 AM
Post by: ASpitzer on June 08, 2022, 08:09:42 AM
Great repurposing of the lid. Nice work on it as well. Fits perfectly in your cooking area. Thanks to Weber's damage your Anniversary Kettle only cost you an additional $100! Ha, Ha.
Title: Re: Weber Kettle Lid Lamp Shade
Post by: teejhanson on June 08, 2022, 09:06:31 AM
Post by: teejhanson on June 08, 2022, 09:06:31 AM
This is so cool!!! Good work!
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Title: Re: Weber Kettle Lid Lamp Shade
Post by: Lowbrass on June 08, 2022, 11:52:57 AM
Post by: Lowbrass on June 08, 2022, 11:52:57 AM
Very cool, I have three colored SJ lids that I am planning on doing this with.
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Title: Re: Weber Kettle Lid Lamp Shade
Post by: Bob on June 08, 2022, 12:51:19 PM
Post by: Bob on June 08, 2022, 12:51:19 PM
Thanks all, I had to think of something quick because my wife wanted to use it as a planter! :-X
A three lid SJ light would be excellent!
Quote from: Lowbrass on June 08, 2022, 11:52:57 AM
Very cool, I have three colored SJ lids that I am planning on doing this with.
A three lid SJ light would be excellent!
Title: Re: Weber Kettle Lid Lamp Shade
Post by: 502BBQ on June 08, 2022, 01:43:02 PM
Post by: 502BBQ on June 08, 2022, 01:43:02 PM
That looks amazing!
Title: Re: Weber Kettle Lid Lamp Shade
Post by: watkinsb87 on June 08, 2022, 03:09:47 PM
Post by: watkinsb87 on June 08, 2022, 03:09:47 PM
That's incredible!
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Title: Re: Weber Kettle Lid Lamp Shade
Post by: michaelmilitello on June 08, 2022, 07:22:20 PM
Post by: michaelmilitello on June 08, 2022, 07:22:20 PM
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Title: Re: Weber Kettle Lid Lamp Shade
Post by: bladz on June 09, 2022, 01:28:27 AM
Post by: bladz on June 09, 2022, 01:28:27 AM
Love it! Nice work.
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Title: Re: Weber Kettle Lid Lamp Shade
Post by: FlashHokie on June 09, 2022, 07:40:16 PM
Post by: FlashHokie on June 09, 2022, 07:40:16 PM
Wow! I love the idea, great job 
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Title: Re: Weber Kettle Lid Lamp Shade
Post by: jtravis1017 on June 09, 2022, 10:16:47 PM
Post by: jtravis1017 on June 09, 2022, 10:16:47 PM
Awesome job man !!!love it
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Title: Re: Weber Kettle Lid Lamp Shade
Post by: blu082003 on June 10, 2022, 07:41:45 AM
Post by: blu082003 on June 10, 2022, 07:41:45 AM
How does it look at night?
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Title: Re: Weber Kettle Lid Lamp Shade
Post by: Bob on June 11, 2022, 01:46:36 AM
Post by: Bob on June 11, 2022, 01:46:36 AM
Thanks again everybody, it was a fun project - and having a spare lid made it possible. Here's a parting shot with all the grills tucked away for the night.
Title: Re: Weber Kettle Lid Lamp Shade
Post by: bigjeffb on June 11, 2022, 09:14:12 AM
Post by: bigjeffb on June 11, 2022, 09:14:12 AM
Very nice!
Title: Re: Weber Kettle Lid Lamp Shade
Post by: ASpitzer on June 11, 2022, 01:35:22 PM
Post by: ASpitzer on June 11, 2022, 01:35:22 PM
That lights things up really well. Perfect for a grilling area. Well done.
Title: Re: Weber Kettle Lid Lamp Shade
Post by: rich on June 12, 2022, 12:59:00 PM
Post by: rich on June 12, 2022, 12:59:00 PM
Ok, that's really really kewl...
Kudos!!
Kudos!!
Title: Re: Weber Kettle Lid Lamp Shade
Post by: AZ2FL on June 12, 2022, 05:47:17 PM
Post by: AZ2FL on June 12, 2022, 05:47:17 PM
That's a cool idea, I love the bbq area.
Title: Re: Weber Kettle Lid Lamp Shade
Post by: JEBIV on June 13, 2022, 04:30:25 AM
Post by: JEBIV on June 13, 2022, 04:30:25 AM
that is some grate work, love the lamp
Title: Re: Weber Kettle Lid Lamp Shade
Post by: BigEasy on June 19, 2022, 09:01:06 AM
Post by: BigEasy on June 19, 2022, 09:01:06 AM
Great work, cool project!
I did a similar deal with a rechargeable lantern because my shack doesn't have 120v power. I used a Limited Edition lid and painted the inside white. Evidently I didn't do a good job of surface prep because the paint flaked off over the winter. I need to redo that soon.
I did a similar deal with a rechargeable lantern because my shack doesn't have 120v power. I used a Limited Edition lid and painted the inside white. Evidently I didn't do a good job of surface prep because the paint flaked off over the winter. I need to redo that soon.
Title: Re: Weber Kettle Lid Lamp Shade
Post by: cubalz on August 08, 2022, 09:50:09 AM
Post by: cubalz on August 08, 2022, 09:50:09 AM
total dopeness
Title: Re: Weber Kettle Lid Lamp Shade
Post by: 1spacemanspiff on August 09, 2022, 11:40:00 AM
Post by: 1spacemanspiff on August 09, 2022, 11:40:00 AM
Nicely done!