Bradley Bruns
TVWBB Fan
I'm thinking of building a custom cart for the WSM.
My goals are:
1. Wind and rain protection for long cooks
2. Easy access to vents
3. Easy access to entire WSM for assembly/disassembly
I made a few sketches that show what I'm thinking of:
Shown with cabinet door closed
http://img118.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wsmcartclosednw4.jpg
Shown with cabinet door open
http://img118.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wsmcartopenpe0.jpg
The WSM will sit either on a large round metal pan or on casters. This will allow spinning for vent access, and also allow me to slide the WSM forward to assemble/disassemble the sections.
The flared portion of the middle section will be just above the table top. I may line the insides of the "half moons" with some high temp gasket for a good seal.
I'm still trying to think of a way to shield the WSM lid and rim from the rain during a cook. A small patio umbrella may work, but I don't like the idea of leaving that up all night and turning this whole thing into a parachute. I'd like to put a 22.5" kettle over the WSM lid, but the kettle lid is too short.
If you have any suggestions, I'd love to hear them.
Thanks!
My goals are:
1. Wind and rain protection for long cooks
2. Easy access to vents
3. Easy access to entire WSM for assembly/disassembly
I made a few sketches that show what I'm thinking of:
Shown with cabinet door closed
http://img118.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wsmcartclosednw4.jpg
Shown with cabinet door open
http://img118.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wsmcartopenpe0.jpg
The WSM will sit either on a large round metal pan or on casters. This will allow spinning for vent access, and also allow me to slide the WSM forward to assemble/disassemble the sections.
The flared portion of the middle section will be just above the table top. I may line the insides of the "half moons" with some high temp gasket for a good seal.
I'm still trying to think of a way to shield the WSM lid and rim from the rain during a cook. A small patio umbrella may work, but I don't like the idea of leaving that up all night and turning this whole thing into a parachute. I'd like to put a 22.5" kettle over the WSM lid, but the kettle lid is too short.
If you have any suggestions, I'd love to hear them.
Thanks!