18 transformer

[HoosierKettle]

Been working on an 18 I dug out of the trash missing everything below the bowl. One touch replacement is in on order.

I didn't have an 18" and I wanted a bigger portable grill than my smoky Joe but I also wanted to use the 18 on my patio without putting it on a table top. Storable add on legs was my answer. Still in the early stages but it will definitely work.





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[HoosierKettle]

It can double as table top or normal height so next outing I won't have to use valuable table space or have to bend over.


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[pbe gummi bear]

I really like the execution of the leg extenders. Nice job!

[RottiGuy]

Looks good!!

[Travis]

That a good idea. Good thinking right there


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[HoosierKettle]

I had a loose fit between the 1" and 3/4" aluminum. I used a scrap piece of aluminum house trim and attached with foil tape. Seems like it really did the trick



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[HoosierKettle]

Some more refinement. I had to label the legs with colored tape.


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[HoosierKettle]

I used anti seize on the leg sockets. That won't cause a problem with odors inside the kettle will it?


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[HoosierKettle]

Working in an ash pan now. I freehanded this version of an old school ash pan out of some scrap. I think with a little effort I could make it respectable.


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[Travis]

What did you use?


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[HoosierKettle]

It's a secret. .  If I built a simple press I could crank out exact replicas. If anyone is interested I might pursue that further.

For this I simply made one slit to the radius and overlapped to form a "china man's cap". Not pc but that's what it's called for my work application as a roof exhaust cap.


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[HoosierKettle]

To answer your question it's aluminum like what would be found on the fascia and window trim on some houses.


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[Travis]

You should see how it wears or hold up after a lot of cooks. I bet there could be a market for that!
Good going man!


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[HoosierKettle]

Thanks!  Keep in mind that this is a crude free hand version. I have no templet. That would make it easier.

I think this will hold up fine but it needs to be a little thicker probably. I have almost unlimited supply of scrap in various metals and thickness so I'll play with this a bit more.


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[JDD]

That is cool, I think your on to something.