Custom Weber Kettle Cart

Brad Y. · Nov 9, 2015

I've been looking at threads for a couple of weeks and ran across some nice ideas, but all of them are too old to respond to.

Bought a Copper OKP and decided to build a cart which was started this weekend.

Here is where I am so far:

TheHojo · Nov 9, 2015

Looks like a great start - I just picked up a Green Kettle myself - interested to see how your cart turns out.

Royalslover · Nov 10, 2015

looks good can't wait to see it finished.

rev0jace · Nov 14, 2015

I've been wanting to do the same thing for some time, cannot wait to see the final product!

cheez59 · Nov 14, 2015

All two by construction should be real sturdy.

Brad Y. · Nov 14, 2015

Made some good progress today, in spite of the weather.

Brad Y. · Nov 14, 2015

About 5 hours in today. I really want this done tomorrow and to fire it up.

Yes, it's tall, about 40" to the top. But that's the way I want it. The top is 75x35.

Right now, about $235 in lumber and hardware, and about 15 hours time.

Question: Will the handles be sufficient to support the kettle? I have a couple of options to help in hand, but I would prefer to use the handles and rout out a channel to set them in and be done with it.

I have contacted a metal fabricator locally. Looking into a 316L sheet of stainless to cover the right side to make a prep area. He's waiting for my final dims. If he's reasonable I will go for it.

Smoke on Badger Mountain · Nov 15, 2015

Looks like it's coming together well. Have fun!

Pocchampion · Nov 15, 2015

Cannot wait to see the final product. Looks amazing so far.

dport7 · Nov 15, 2015

Looks great, heck of a lot cheaper than buying one from a manufacturer.

Maylar · Nov 15, 2015

Looks great. I like your workmanship.

The handles are probably strong enough, but I'd prefer to have the kettle on its stand. You can dial in the height you want by propping it up.

I have a cart for my Cabellas smoker that's been "in process" since Memorial day. Gotta get it finished and out of the workshop before it snows... thanks for the reminder.

Gonna put a finish on it?

Brad Y. · Nov 15, 2015

I'm going to stain it once the wood dries out and cures a bit. Probably 30 days or so out in the sun.

Brad Y. · Nov 16, 2015

Almost there...

Brad Y. · Nov 16, 2015

I haven't secured all of the boards on top yet as I am still pondering how best to secure the kettle other than just using the handles.

Brad Y. · Nov 16, 2015

I did go ahead and fire it up to season it. Got it to 550° for about 30 minutes. I still need to attach all of the hooks, handles and bottle opener. That should be completed by next weekend

daninnewjersey · Nov 16, 2015

Brad Y. said:
I still need to attach bottle opener. That should be completed by next weekend
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Most important part.....:biggrin1::biggrin1:

PaSmoker · Nov 16, 2015

Bad-a$$!

JDM46 · Nov 16, 2015

That looks great.. :clap2::clap:

jsmorrow2s · Nov 16, 2015

looks awesome! cant wait to see final product!

Brad Y. · Nov 21, 2015

Looked at stains today. Really like the look of Thompson's timber oil Teak at $36/gal. Leaning towards that.

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