JasonS
Knows what a fatty is.
I want to share the construction of a custom “Mini Ranch” frame for my Weber 26” kettle. My good friend Robert (Robert-r on the forums), made this possible, thanks Robert!
About two years ago, I scored a pretty nice 26” and really enjoy cooking/smoking on this thing. From the first time I saw the “Mini Ranch” mod, for the Weber 26” Kettle, I knew I had to have one. After a bit of research, I knew what parts were needed to make the new frame.
I called Weber a couple of times, to get pricing for the Weber “Ranch” frame kit, but didn’t purchase. Fast forward a couple of years, I finally decided it was time and called Weber CS to make the purchase…DENIED!!! Weber wouldn’t sell me the parts, because I don’t actually own a Ranch Kettle. Whatever…I was determined to make it happen, one way, or the other….
I sent Robert a message, to propose my idea, and he once again offered to help me out. Aside from some nuts and bolts, 1-20’ piece of 1.25” square tubing, makes up the bulk of this frame.
On to the pics!
Legs and bowl tabs are cut and ready to be welded together.
Robert, drilling holes for the axle.
All legs are cut and holes drilled for the axle to pass through.
Ready to weld the bottom cross bars.
Robert, welding the bottom cross bars together.
All legs and cross bar ready.
Robert, welding on the bowl tabs.
Continued below…
About two years ago, I scored a pretty nice 26” and really enjoy cooking/smoking on this thing. From the first time I saw the “Mini Ranch” mod, for the Weber 26” Kettle, I knew I had to have one. After a bit of research, I knew what parts were needed to make the new frame.
I called Weber a couple of times, to get pricing for the Weber “Ranch” frame kit, but didn’t purchase. Fast forward a couple of years, I finally decided it was time and called Weber CS to make the purchase…DENIED!!! Weber wouldn’t sell me the parts, because I don’t actually own a Ranch Kettle. Whatever…I was determined to make it happen, one way, or the other….
I sent Robert a message, to propose my idea, and he once again offered to help me out. Aside from some nuts and bolts, 1-20’ piece of 1.25” square tubing, makes up the bulk of this frame.
On to the pics!
Legs and bowl tabs are cut and ready to be welded together.
Robert, drilling holes for the axle.
All legs are cut and holes drilled for the axle to pass through.
Ready to weld the bottom cross bars.
Robert, welding the bottom cross bars together.
All legs and cross bar ready.
Robert, welding on the bowl tabs.
Continued below…
