Mini ranch?

[HoosierKettle]

I'm thinking about selling the performer to build a mini ranch. I have plenty of 22's. I can live without ga. I do like the cart and storage and would miss that.

Question, how many of these are around, who all has one?  Also, why is it that nobody mounts a handle to the front of the lid?  It seems like it would make sense unless there's something I'm missing.


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[glrasmussen]

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/my-mini-ranch-kettle-build-(kind-of-still-in-progress)/

Ask one these members.

[demosthenes9]

I think there are 5 or 6 of them, between here and over at TVWBB.   Not sure if it was on a MiniRK, but I remember seeing a front handle added on to a 26'er.    Life has been busy here and I haven't gotten around to finishing my mini just yet.    Still need to take the cart back apart, trim one of the leg frames down an 1/8th and put it all back together using pop rivets this time instead of screws.

One thing I am still considering is having the bowl oriented like one in a Performer, so that the lid bale would be on the side instead of the back.

[Josh G]

I finished mine in January and love it.  The cart is super smooth to wheel around.  Just read up as much as you can from the people who have made them.   I asked questions from guys here and on the bullet and got a lot of great tips and advice. 

I do not have a handle in the front and have had no problem handling the lid.  Just measure and check your measurements a lot before you drill!

[LightningBoldtz]

I have a mini ranch a absolutely love it, I didn't build it though @zavod44 did

[HoosierKettle]

Thanks guys I'll read through the build threads. I think a mini ranch would greatly improve the functionality and convenience of my 26

I will keep the lid bale to the back like normal. I loathe hate and detest the performer side opening lid bale.


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[pbe gummi bear]

Mount the front lid handle from the 2 table One Touch Platinum if you want to better use the lid bale in the back. Good luck!