Performer Brackets for OTG

[R. Hutchins]

I'm thinking about building a table with casters and hanging my OTG kettle off one end, sort of like a Performer. I plan to cover the top with tile. The idea is to gain a little more table top space than my Weber grill table provides.

I've got the design done, but when it comes to fixing the kettle to the table, I'm stumped a bit. I've only ever seen one Performer in the wild. IIRC, the brackets the kettle hangs from that fit the arc of the circle were welded in place. Can someone with a Performer confirm this or give me more information? Is there a Weber parts page that I can visit to look for the hangers?

TIA

 

[Greg Y]

Yes, the brackets fit the curvature of the bowl and are welded on. Some people have used different methods of attaching the bowl, like this guy who used the handles:
http://tvwbb.com/showthread.php?58087-Pallet-Wood-Weber-Performer&highlight=pallet+performer

 

[R. Hutchins]

Thanks, Greg!

That link helps, too.

 

[Jay P]

I've been doing research on this too and plan on building a table. Any thoughts on what kind of wood to use? I've read where some guys say you shouldn't use treated wood. Anyone with experience in this have an opinion. Thanks in advance.

 

[Darrel Williams]

I've been doing research on this too and plan on building a table. Any thoughts on what kind of wood to use? I've read where some guys say you shouldn't use treated wood. Anyone with experience in this have an opinion. Thanks in advance.

I would not use treated wood. Treated wood is treated with poison that kills insects and the bacteria that digests (rots) wood.

 

[Chris Conro]

It seems like treated wood would only be an issue for the table TOP, but the OP said the tabletop would be tile. Why does it matter if he builds the frame of the table with treated lumber?