So I posted how I got this 1986 black kettle, in great shape for the age, but it had an odd lean to it.
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/weekend-scores/ (http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/weekend-scores/)
Well I took it apart and found 2 leg sockets bent
Normal
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5496/9672512936_6df8492551.jpg)
Bent
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7301/9672511750_884a9e25db.jpg)
not sure how well the other one showed it but this one shows how it is not at the proper angle
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2881/9672510544_b92f97b16f.jpg)
So I was waffling on the idea but I think this confirms it, I am going to do a table for this.
I have seen a lot of tables made some of them are overkill, I think I can frame it with 2x4 and use maybe 1 x 4 decking and do it on the cheap.
Any thoughts, advice for me before I get started?
Put wheels on it for sure. Also plan for covered storage. At least I would. Otherwise have fun and I can't wait to see the finish.
You're over-thinking it. No need for the framing. The sorts of weights involved will be well supported by the use of just the 1 X 4 decking. That's how I made mine.
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i48/JOC00L/76C94BB3-6C66-4073-AA3B-7F8EF68C08E2-1163-000000D10DDC4F49.jpg)
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i48/JOC00L/40A1688B-E1D3-4A7B-893B-FEDDE455B051-1163-000000D0F6AA2765.jpg)
As a custom cabinet maker, I agree with Jocool. No need for the 2X4 framing. Use your 1X material for everything.
And for gawd's sake - no 4X4 posts for the legs. It's not holding up a hot tub. ;D
Quote from: Bman on September 04, 2013, 06:16:45 AM
As a custom cabinet maker, I agree with Jocool. No need for the 2X4 framing. Use your 1X material for everything.
And for gawd's sake - no 4X4 posts for the legs. It's not holding up a hot tub. ;D
Great, that is a really nice table
What about wheels? should I use Weber wheels that I already have with a bar and some caps? I was thinking of using caster wheels but they are kind of expensive.
Jocool - how are the kettles mounted? If I had to guess I'd say the handle brackets are secured to the underside of the table top. Your table surface doesn't butt up against the bowl, does it?
I think I will rest the handles on the wood and put in an additional L bracket on the side, there needs to be a gap (my understanding) to compensate for the heat of the kettle.
Quote from: cbpeck on September 04, 2013, 06:49:48 AM
Jocool - how are the kettles mounted? If I had to guess I'd say the handle brackets are secured to the underside of the table top. Your table surface doesn't butt up against the bowl, does it?
I mounted my Kettles by drilling a 1/4 hole in each of the straps that support the charcoal and cooking grates. And then used some perforated metal straps to connect to the table. I can get some more details pictures when I'm on the PC to show you.
There is a guy not far from me that regularly makes and sells a single kettle table on E-Prey. He just cuts the hole and has the 2 handles supporting the kettle. It seems to work for him.
And yrs, I have left a 1 inch air gap all the way around the kettle so I don't overheat the table and make it smolder.
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