My 26" Performer

[Robert-R]

My 26" Performer XL

The Victim: a CL 26" Kettle.

Bottom & part of top.

Made a "hoop".

Going 3D.

Bracket time.

It's going to work!

Hope to finish in the next week or so. Will update.
Def want gas assist - that might take a while. Looking for a beater CL Performer to cannibalize, however might have to buy new parts for that.

 

[TOM BAUER]

Great start!! Looking forward to the finished product!!

 

[Pat G]

That looks great Robert! I wish I had your skills.

 

[Rich Dahl]

You've got some serious skills Robert, that is going to be one cool performer.

 

[Robert-R]

Thanks, guys! I'm looking forward to cooking on it.

 

[Kevin L (NKY)]

Robert great idea I can see a market for this size. Your layout is very solid, very well crafted, you do have talent.
Can not wait to see this in action, keep us all posted your it's progress.

 

[Scott P.]

I like it. It would be a beast to move. How wide is it overall?

 

[Robert-R]

I like it. It would be a beast to move. How wide is it overall?

Thanks. It will be on casters. It's approx 30" wide.

 

[Bob H.]

Robert, with your skill, I am thinking that this one won't really be finished without remote control and steering, and drive motor
to drive it into the "perfect" spot in the lawn for each cook! Just because you can. ;-)

 

[Robert-R]

LOL... & thanks.

Got a bit more accomplished today: casters, bottom shelf & Unknown BBQ hinge (http://unknownbbq.com/custom-wsm-hinge/).

Time to start skinning this puppy.

 

[Pat G]

That thing looks bulletproof.

I love the lift handle with the heat shield, nice touch.

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

Yes indeed the lift handle guard is a higher degree of elegance!

 

[Terry L]

Can't wait to see the finished product. That looks unbelievable so far!

 

[V_Rocco]

Lol First thing I thought of, is where does the lid go? The hinge made it perfect!

 

[Jim Lampe]

Robert, you are The Master! TopNotch!!

 

[Robert-R]

Thanks, everyone!

A few notes on the hinge. I like it. One can still remove the lid. So that's a big plus. Not sure if it was designed for the 26" kettle, but it works.

You can see where the plate on the hinge is flexing the lid. The lid is pretty heavy & will have to add a backing plate inside of it & a couple more nuts/screws to strengthen that area.

Had to file a place on the slot to make raising the lid smooth. For some reason it was binding. You can see the notch on the upper part of the hinge. It falls into the lower bolt as the lid is raised, which holds it open. To close it, you have to pull the lid up a small amount.

 

[BFletcher]

Dang; AWESOME. With that skill you could even have made your own hinge, along with the bowl and lid, lol.

 

[Carl H.]

That is going to be one sweet rig!

 

[JeffG]

Robert R

That Performer 26er is a rolling beauty, the gas assist will make it the best Performer I has ever seen. I can't wait to see the finished product.

 

[Robert-R]

Made some more progress today. Top & face plates finished,

Ordered a propane burner: http://www.ebay.com/itm/232143711036?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Am going to mount it into a hinged/folding extension at the end of the table top. Will be able to fry, boil, fire a chimney & etc.