BBQ Dragon Shelf for Weber Kettle - Questions about gap answered

[RemoGaggi]

Let me preface this by saying I don't have any affiliation with BBQ Dragon and the shelf is the only product I have from them. I've had a few folks ask me if I like the shelf and if it causes a gap with the lid. The answer is Yes - I think it's great and No, the gap is so small it doesn't affect anything.

Here's the shelf from the top. It just clips on and is very sturdy.


Here's the gap - about 2mm. The size of the gap will likely be depend on manufacturing tolerances and the roundness of your kettle. I think the folding supports that contact the lower bowl can be slightly bent, if needed, to make it more flush if you want. I didn't bother to do that on mine as the gap is so small. I suppose if you're super concerned with the gap, you could close the bottom vent a hair to compensate. To me, I just don't think it's necessary. The kettles are not air tight to begin with.


After your cook, you just remove it and store it in the kettle. Easy Peasy. It also has 3 utility hooks to hang tongs, brush, etc.


I like the shelf so much on my old 1991 Red Kettle that I'm thinking about selling my other Weber, which is a Performer Model with a stainless steel table (SSP). I find it's just so much easier to move the Red Kettle around than to wheel around the big Performer.

 

[SmokerKing]

mine don't interfere at all, and use the factory handle bolts

 

[guero_gordo]

does the dragon shelf get hot?

 

[OklaDustDevil]

mine don't interfere at all, and use the factory handle bolts

Where did you find that one? What brand is it? That's exactly the sort of thing I'm lookin for. . . .

 

[bproffer]

mine don't interfere at all, and use the factory handle bolts

I dont need anything else for my backyard, I dont need anything else for my backyard, I dont.......:wacko:

 

[RemoGaggi]

Nice touch with the cup/beer holders. Awesome!

 

[SmokerKing]

Where did you find that one? What brand is it? That's exactly the sort of thing I'm lookin for. . . .

I made it...:biggrin1:

 

[SmokerKing]

Nice touch with the cup/beer holders. Awesome!

:thumb: thanks!

 

[RemoGaggi]

does the dragon shelf get hot?

I use the shelf with a Slow n sear that is away from the shelf, so it does not get hot for me. I suppose it could get a little warm if you've got the charcoal right next it - against the side of the bowl by the shelf, but my guess is that there isn't enough contact with the bowl to transfer so much heat that it would become a problem.

 

[Blue Kettle]

I made it...:biggrin1:

That's pretty phenomenal work.

 

[Blue Kettle]

Let me preface this by saying I don't have any affiliation with BBQ Dragon and the shelf is the only product I have from them. I've had a few folks ask me if I like the shelf and if it causes a gap with the lid. The answer is Yes - I think it's great and No, the gap is so small it doesn't affect anything.

Here's the shelf from the top. It just clips on and is very sturdy.


Here's the gap - about 2mm. The size of the gap will likely be depend on manufacturing tolerances and the roundness of your kettle. I think the folding supports that contact the lower bowl can be slightly bent, if needed, to make it more flush if you want. I didn't bother to do that on mine as the gap is so small. I suppose if you're super concerned with the gap, you could close the bottom vent a hair to compensate. To me, I just don't think it's necessary. The kettles are not air tight to begin with.


After your cook, you just remove it and store it in the kettle. Easy Peasy. It also has 3 utility hooks to hang tongs, brush, etc.


I like the shelf so much on my old 1991 Red Kettle that I'm thinking about selling my other Weber, which is a Performer Model with a stainless steel table (SSP). I find it's just so much easier to move the Red Kettle around than to wheel around the big Performer.

That's pretty cool. When you put it that way it does make sense that it wouldn't necessarily need to be 100% air tight.