Building a custom table

[LightningBoldtz]

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/

Well I took it apart and found 2 leg sockets bent

Normal


Bent


not sure how well the other one showed it but this one shows how it is not at the proper angle


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?

[Ted B]

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.

[Jocool]

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.

[Bman]

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. 

[LightningBoldtz]

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. 

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.

[cbpeck]

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?

[LightningBoldtz]

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.

[Jocool]

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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