Weber Kettle Smoker Custom Base and Sides

[Chris D Norton]

Just thought I’d throw this one on here as I’m excited about my new project.

a little too tall to sit on the original legs so I got my saws out and this happened.

Smoking a brisket now andwith the HeaterMeter she’s running within 2 deg!!

Just finished some bacon

I have a 22 but the thickness of the aluminum stock pot holds temps very well.

 

[Dave Mazz]

Looks good. Nice job.

 

[Mark Twelve]

 

[Tom Bagley]

That's thinking outside the pot!

 

[timothy]

That's cool Man!
Like your portable shop w/ dust collection.

Tim

 

[Kyle in Woodstock]

Very cool idea! Looks great. Do you happen to know the make and model of that stock pot you used?

 

[Chris D Norton]

Choice 160 Qt. Heavy Weight Aluminum Stock Pot

A staple in any commercial kitchen, the proper stock pot helps chefs with nearly every culinary creation. This Choice heavy weight stock pot is made of heavy-gauge, reinforced aluminum for superior durability and dent resistance. Thanks to a wide base, high walls, and 160 qt. capacity, this...

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I can’t find the original with 4 handles but it was a 160 qt pot. It was a shy small so I had to wrap the bottom where it tucks into the kettle with 1/4 gasket to seal the base. The gap was too large and letting in air.

also up to 3 grates on the inside. And a free floating water pan in the middle. I stole the idea from the Weber mini that was popular on here and just made it 3 times the size. Lol. I made a Weber mini and loved it. This was just a fun project. But sure enough its better than my 22 because the aluminum is so thick.

just smoked a brisket and used 1/2 basket for a 15 hour cook at 225. And I’m using the basket from my 18 inch. I think this would run for 30+ hours no problem.

 

[Chris D Norton]

Here is a zoomed in picture of the gasket. It was 800 deg bbq gasket. I used the same under the lid so it sealed the top as well.

 

[Kyle in Woodstock]

Awesome, thanks.

What do you do with that capped off metal tubing in the bottom bowl?

 

[Chris D Norton]

I hook up an automatic temperature controller. HeaterMeter with a micro damper.