Santa Maria build for the Kettle

[ritchierich]

 

[ritchierich]

I made the ring just a little larger diameter than the weber grate for a couple reasons...to have a lip for keeping brats and hotdogs from rolling off...and to be able to use the stander size weber grate. I will weld tabs on the bottom of the ring and the grate just sits on the tabs in the ring. when it needs to be replaced I can buy them at all the stores and not have a odd size one. Its just zippy tied in the pics.

 

[ritchierich]

And the base ring I made it larger so it fit a 55 gallon barrel, campground fire rings or just concrete blocks stacked on the ground.

 

[Bearcarver]

Looks Great!!
You made it look awful easy!!
Like.

Bear

 

[Winterrider]

Looks very nice, and you have bragging rights that you built it yourself.
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[radioguy]

That looks great
Can you give a bit of detail on how it attaches? Do it just set on the kettle? Any attachment to prevent tipping?

RG

 

[ritchierich]

That looks great
Can you give a bit of detail on how it attaches? Do it just set on the kettle? Any attachment to prevent tipping?

RG

just the ring welded to the base ring. it keeps it in center and from sliding. Thats it. It feels stable. I made it snug too. This one weighs 55lbs.

 

[radioguy]

Great thanks!

 

[ritchierich]

made this to weld to the top bar. .anybody have any cool ideas for a wheel for lifting it up and down? I want to do a wheel style instead of the crank style. share your ideas to me and I can cut one out. thinking about a 10-12 inch size.

 

[one eyed jack]

Pretty work on your banner. Torch, plasma cutter, or something else?

 

[ritchierich]

Pretty work on your banner. Torch, plasma cutter, or something else?

calypso waterjet. took about 17 min. to cut. used 1/16thk. mild steel.

 

[one eyed jack]

I'm in the marine industry, (Boat carpenter), and know a guy nearby who has a large waterjet. He does some amazing work with it.

I like your Trojan helmet and the Pheasant on the back wall.

 

[ritchierich]

In primer. Still need a wheel!

 

[radioguy]

Find yourself an old 1/2" or 3/4" ratchet. Make a wheel spokes made out of old wrenches. Auctions or yard sales good for that sort of stuff.

RG

 

[ritchierich]

Find yourself an old 1/2" or 3/4" ratchet. Make a wheel spokes made out of old wrenches. Auctions or yard sales good for that sort of stuff.

RG

Thank you! I like that idea!

 

[ritchierich]

Painted! Got a new grate for the project. I am glad I made it so the grate can be removed and replaced easy. It sits on tabs in the ring. Uses the weber 22 stock grate. The cast iron replacement they sell would be awesome too. Wheel and burn off up next.

 

[one eyed jack]

Looking better all the time. Gonna look real good loaded down with chow.

 

[ritchierich]

I'm in the marine industry, (Boat carpenter), and know a guy nearby who has a large waterjet. He does some amazing work with it.

I like your Trojan helmet and the Pheasant on the back wall.

You making me homesick seeing your location....Born and raised in hendersonville nc

 

[one eyed jack]

My sister lives in Hendersonville. Small world, huh? I'm over on the coast. Down east of Morehead City and Beaufort.

 

[ritchierich]

Found an antique flywheel on eBay from out west and a 18 inch weber on Craigslist for 15$(just for the lid) to finish up! not going to paint the wheel.Will place the wheel in closer and cut the shaft shorter. Going to burn off and do the first of many cooks on next weekend! And probably make a few more haha! First up....Tri Tip with Susie Qs Seasoning just got in. And beans.