Another Weber Kettle "Tall Boy" Conversion

SmokerKing · Aug 1, 2021

I just finished fabricating another Weber "Tall Boy" conversion for a good friend that just purchased a copper Weber kettle. He wanted the tall boy conversion as he is tall, and has heavy accessories that makes his old Weber a little wobbly and unstable.

He was retiring his 20 year old kettle and didn't need the side tables on this one, making it an easier conversion. The conversion raises the height of the kettle 8" from stock.

I really like the copper kettle, may have to pick one up myself.

ss4825 · Aug 1, 2021

That is the way they should come from Weber.

SmokerKing · Aug 1, 2021

ss4825 said:
That is the way they should come from Weber.

I agree, taller legs and wider wheelbase makes it much more stable and the bigger, heavier wheels also prevent it from tip or blow overs, it just glides across pavers, etc.

I do like the side table model myself, but in this case, the owner has some tables already in place in his cook area and didn't need them.

WSM18Lang48 · Aug 1, 2021

Now wait just a minute. Who makes this awesome conversion and is it available for Weber 26.5 in kettle?! This just what my kettle needs, legs are rickety.

kls44 · Aug 1, 2021

Like the swivel wheel and heavier legs. My secondary kettle could use that. My performer is about right in height for me.
Nice work!

SMOKE FREAK · Aug 1, 2021

SK if you decide to market that setup I want to be at the top of the list. I'll buy two of em :thumb:

thirdeye · Aug 1, 2021

Is there a deluxe off-road wheel option? :becky:

tom b · Aug 1, 2021

SMOKE FREAK said:
SK if you decide to market that setup I want to be at the top of the list. I'll buy two of em :thumb:

you and me both, SK ever do one for a 26er?

Stingerhook · Aug 1, 2021

Nice work.

Titch · Aug 1, 2021

Great fabrication, looks very good

SmokerKing · Aug 1, 2021

I happen to be working on a basic, cart only, retail kit now. One that can be assembled by the buyer with nothing but a couple of wrenches needed. But, there is one hitch that Weber has thrown in that does not make it so easy to make it a simple, bolt together kit.

The ones I've fabricated, and welded, cannot be removed from the kettle.

I've not had a 26" to modify yet.

sudsandswine · Aug 1, 2021

Love these, I'd like something along those lines for my 26" kettle....thin wobbly legs on a big grill with lots of food :shock:

Robert · Aug 2, 2021

I too would like one for a 26". Unless the cost is too high.

Thanks,

Robert

ss4825 · Aug 2, 2021

SmokerKing said:
I happen to be working on a basic, cart only, retail kit now. One that can be assembled by the buyer with nothing but a couple of wrenches needed. But, there is one hitch that Weber has thrown in that does not make it so easy to make it a simple, bolt together kit.

The ones I've fabricated, and welded, cannot be removed from the kettle.

I've not had a 26" to modify yet.

I'm in you you are ready to ship.

Fishwater2002 · Aug 2, 2021

I say this all the time BUT for the life of me I can't figure out why Weber doesn't do a 26" Performer?!?!?!?! If you figure out a way to build a table, stand or anything for the 26" I bet you'd have folks like me lining up to give you money.

1911Ron · Aug 2, 2021

SmokerKing said:
I happen to be working on a basic, cart only, retail kit now. One that can be assembled by the buyer with nothing but a couple of wrenches needed. But, there is one hitch that Weber has thrown in that does not make it so easy to make it a simple, bolt together kit.

The ones I've fabricated, and welded, cannot be removed from the kettle.

I've not had a 26" to modify yet.

I'll be your Guinia pig for you! I just happen to have a 26" kettle for you to convert! I am in the PHX area.

SmokerKing · Aug 2, 2021

1911Ron said:
I'll be your Guinia pig for you! I just happen to have a 26" kettle for you to convert! I am in the PHX area.

check your PM

NickTheGreat · Aug 2, 2021

I mostly use my Performer, but I think I might need this in my life.

Maybe also a shorter version for my WSM as well. Wheels on it would be awesome. And a little taller.

Harbormaster · Aug 2, 2021

Hard to tell for sure from a single small pic what your build quality is. It looks really good in the pic.
Regardless, that is a got.damn innovative design.

SmokerKing · Aug 2, 2021

Harbormaster said:
Hard to tell for sure from a single small pic what your build quality is. It looks really good in the pic.
Regardless, that is a got.damn innovative design.

Thanks, used 1" tubing for the legs and axle, welded in heim joint tube ends for the wheel bolts

Did have to do some sanding and touch up to get the welds looking decent;

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