Kettle Pizza Build

[Hogsy]

I'm thinking of building a kettle pizza attachment as they are to expensive to import to OZ
I need some dimensions from anyone who has one
What gauge or thickness is the SS they use?
What are the measurements of the opening at the front?

[MacEggs]

Here are some measurements ... not in metric.
I use it on my 22 OTS. This unit can convert for use on an 18, but, IMHO, I think it's best suited for a 22.
Not sure of the gauge. But, I can tell you it is somewhat flimsy. I'm glad I only paid $60 for mine.
I do love it for cooking pizza! Get one built ... you will not regret it. And summer is coming, right. Well, for you, anyway. 

[Hogsy]

Thanks Mac
That's exactly what I needed
Feels like summer is here already, it was a pretty mild and dry winter, which means its going to be a hot dry summer
I'll report back on how I go with the build

[kendoll]

Can I place my order now? Will it be ready for pickup on the weekend?

Ken

[Hogsy]

Can I place my order now? Will it be ready for pickup on the weekend?

Ken

Can do, but it'll cost you a Blue GA

[Weber MD]

Good luck Hogsy.  Would love to see pics when you're done.

[kendoll]

Can do, but it'll cost you a Blue GA

     Never! 

Would you take my first born instead?

Ken

[MacEggs]

All the best with your build. A buddy of mine built one for his 18 OTG based on the measurements I gave him.
He uses it a lot. He sent me pics, but, I don't think I still have them. It shouldn't be too difficult.

I was gonna build one, then I stumbled upon the deal of the month (July 2013).  Couldn't pass it up. 

[Hogsy]

I went and talked to a fabricator today and he said I'm going to have to get the stainless rolled
Which means more $ in labour and the cost probably outweighs the point in doing it myself
Oh well back to the drawing board
I was thinking I could cut down a 44 gallon drum, but not sure how well it will fit
I'm also toying with importing the Weber Pizza attachment from the UK
It will work out about the same as buying the KP and getting it shipped

[Jocool]

Which is better? The KP or the Britt one?

I was also looking at making one from a 44. I just need to pull my finger out and find someone with a plasma cutter.

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[MacEggs]

You don't necessarily need to use SS for this.
I have used mine twice, and it don't look so pretty anymore ... and I don't care. 

The drum idea might not be a bad one. Could make a few out of one drum. 

[Hogsy]

Which is better? The KP or the Britt one?

Not sure
I like the look of the weber one and the coal setup looks pretty quick and easy
It also looks easier to load pizzas in as you can lift the lid
Downside is you can't reload more coals without taking the attachment off the kettle
I think they were only released this year so there's not a lot of reviews on them

I was also looking at making one from a 44. I just need to pull my finger out and find someone with a plasma cutter.

Do you need to use a plasma cutter or could you just use an angle grinder?
Would all the paint need to be removed from the drum before use?

[Hogsy]

You don't necessarily need to use SS for this.
I have used mine twice, and it don't look so pretty anymore ... and I don't care. 

The drum idea might not be a bad one. Could make a few out of one drum. 

Yeah I'm thinking  the drum would work well. You could even leave the bottom of the drum on so the heat radiates back down on to the top of the pizza. Same sort of idea as what Brian does with the griddle

[MacEggs]

Do you need to use a plasma cutter or could you just use an angle grinder?

An angle grinder would work fine. Just have extra / spare cutting wheels on hand.

Would all the paint need to be removed from the drum before use?

Yes. It would not be able handle the high temperatures.

You could even leave the bottom of the drum on so the heat radiates back down on to the top of the pizza. Same sort of idea as what Brian does with the griddle

Oh yeah! I like that idea!
I use another grate on the top part, foil and fire brick on it. Works good. 

[MacEggs]

I just fabricated this on an old charcoal grate that I didn't want to toss.
Helps hold the charcoal to the back of the bowl. Welded some EM on to the grate.
I then foil the rest of the charcoal grate to help get airflow to the hot charcoal.