Kettle modifications?

Capt. Rough Chop · Jul 1, 2008

Until I find the search button, I have a question: What kind of modifications are people doing to their kettle grills?

I was thinking it would be nice to put a tiny burner in my weber 22 for convenience and to stop all the "why don't you get a gas grill?" questions.

TOMP · Jul 1, 2008

I'm with you Capt. A side burner for the Weber would be great.
I was thinking of just getting one of those electric burners, since I have electricy right where I grill.

Tom

JD McGee · Jul 1, 2008

Some of us are doing this to our Smokey Joe Platinums...

Click for slide show...

GridironGriller · Jul 1, 2008

Where is the best place to get a thermometer so I don't spend a fortune?

Dr_KY · Jul 1, 2008

GridironGriller said:
Where is the best place to get a thermometer so I don't spend a fortune?

Spicewine

Porky · Jul 1, 2008

Tel-tru makes quality temp guages.

Divemaster · Jul 1, 2008

The search feature is on the second blue line, just under the KCBS option.

OSD · Jul 1, 2008

I did a similar mod as JD did. Thermo I used was a Tel-Tru BQ250.

ipls3355 · Jul 1, 2008

Best kettle mod: Frankenweber

Harbormaster · Jul 1, 2008

ipls3355 said:
Best kettle mod: Frankenweber

I agree!
Frankenweber is ugly, even in person.
But S&B did an excellent backyard engineering job with it, and it is really cool.

The only mods I have done to my kettles is to add a second charcoal grate on top of the original, turned 90 dgrees and bolted together. Prevents chunks of charcoal from falling through.

smokeandbeer · Jul 1, 2008

ipls3355 said:
Best kettle mod: Frankenweber

Harbormaster said:
I agree!
Frankenweber is ugly, even in person.
But S&B did an excellent backyard engineering job with it, and it is really cool.

Thanks gents. Means a lot that you say that. Here is the latest photo after adding a hook for the cast iron pan and a rack for the tank mount....

SmokeWatcher · Jul 2, 2008

Harbormaster said:
The only mods I have done to my kettles is to add a second charcoal grate on top of the original, turned 90 dgrees and bolted together. Prevents chunks of charcoal from falling through.

Good idea! I'll have to try that.

Smokin Gator · Jul 2, 2008

I have one charcoal grate that I attached firebricks to so it gets the grate higher for doing searing cooks. It improved my steaks/chops/burgers off the kettle immensely.

JohnMcD348 · Jul 2, 2008

Anybody got a list of the parts for the mods? I need to call and order a couple of new legs for my WSM and figured I'd get them also to save on shipping

Capt. Rough Chop · Jul 2, 2008

smokeandbeer said:
Thanks gents. Means a lot that you say that. Here is the latest photo after adding a hook for the cast iron pan and a rack for the tank mount....

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That is pretty awesome

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I usually cook steaks on the Weber but in my cast-iron skillet. My kitchen doesn't have a vent so it can get smoky in there. I would really love an outdoor kitchen.

exhorns · Jul 2, 2008

Who wouldn't want an outdoor kitchen. I finally had my wife give up the indoor kitchen, the backyard island is probably pushing it, but if the 'cue is right you never know.

dbhost · Jul 2, 2008

I am personally anti-gas when it comes to BBQ. Mind you, this is my own opinion here, but I have never experienced BBQ or grilling done with gas that has anywhere near the flavor of a good wood, or charcoal fired equivalent...

I have been spending WAY too much time sketching up plans for a proper BBQ cart that has a riser section for the kettle, and a mount for a tank and propane burner. I have so far not come up with a design I want to build... I am basically trying to whip up a rolling outdoor kitchen, and haven't come up with anything that works right...

Thermometer through the lid is a good mod. Not sure how accurate it is, but it has got to be better than nothing...

I'm on my 2nd kettle so far. First one lasted from 1992 until 2005 when it met with an unfortunate incident with a canoe...

Dr_KY · Jul 2, 2008

smokeandbeer said:
Thanks gents. Means a lot that you say that. Here is the latest photo after adding a hook for the cast iron pan and a rack for the tank mount....

View attachment 17112

Wait wait wait whooooooo hang on. Am I correct in thinking you posted the beer can mod for the Weber several months ago? I have been looking for that thread like no other!!!
:help:

ComputerMike · Jul 2, 2008

dbhost said:
I'm on my 2nd kettle so far. First one lasted from 1992 until 2005 when it met with an unfortunate incident with a canoe...

Was this guy involved?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sMWe71OjLA

Azinine · Jul 2, 2008

ComputerMike said:
Was this guy involved?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sMWe71OjLA

yikes. that was kinda horrible... :lol:

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