WSM legs on a 22” kettle bottom?


 
Nick-DaGoomba

Nick-DaGoomba

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Has anyone ever mounted legs from a WSM onto an extra kettle bottom they had? I have an extra bottom and was looking to make it into a fire pit. Received and idea from someone on the WKC boards to mount wsm legs onto it which I really like.

I’m new to modding and wondered if anyone tried this before. Thanks in advance for any tips.
 
I've never seen it done. It could probably be hacked together pretty easily, but to do it well would require some precise measurements and drilling of holes to get the three legs arranged at 1/3 intervals at exactly the same distance from the rim so it sits and looks perfectly level.

The price of legs might be the issue. I found a set online for over $60, not sure what Weber charges for them. You're looking for Weber Leg Kit #63023.

For less money, you might try using the existing bowl sockets and adapting a Weber kettle leg kit.
 
DanHoo said:
Are WSM legs made for high heat?
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I've measured the bowl at over 700*F, so the points at which the legs connect probably reach the same temp. Legs are thick aluminum, which supposedly melts at over 1200*F. Should be OK but I'd try to keep fire centered on a charcoal grate to the extent possible.
 
Chris Allingham said:
I've never seen it done. It could probably be hacked together pretty easily, but to do it well would require some precise measurements and drilling of holes to get the three legs arranged at 1/3 intervals at exactly the same distance from the rim so it sits and looks perfectly level.

The price of legs might be the issue. I found a set online for over $60, not sure what Weber charges for them. You're looking for Weber Leg Kit #63023.

For less money, you might try using the existing bowl sockets and adapting a Weber kettle leg kit.
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Ya I thought about modifying a Weber leg kit but I like the look of the wsm legs. I keep looking as well for other options and I decide on what I want to do with this. From another post I saw the old Weber fireplace used similar style type legs to the wsm. Wonder if those were different material or not. Thanks again
 
Somebody used to offer a short leg kit similar look as wsm LEGS.
Cajun bandit maybe?
There was a member Brian who did use something similar.

**Red Weber Master-Touch/Cajun Bandit Conversion**

Since I got the new Stacker for the 22" Kettle/WSM from Cajun Bandit, I've been working it out on the Performer, and the CB center section was getting neglected and in need of a facelift. Added an internal ash pan from a Happy Cooker kettle, two charcoal grates wired together in an #...
www.bbq-brethren.com www.bbq-brethren.com
 
I have a pair of those Cajun Bandit legs on a pair of 22" kettles that I am planning to use in an outdoor kitchen. I purchased mine directly from CB about 5 years ago, they were no longer offered for sale on their website, but I emailed them & I was able to buy a pair.
 
timothy said:
Somebody used to offer a short leg kit similar look as wsm LEGS.
Cajun bandit maybe?
There was a member Brian who did use something similar.

**Red Weber Master-Touch/Cajun Bandit Conversion**

Since I got the new Stacker for the 22" Kettle/WSM from Cajun Bandit, I've been working it out on the Performer, and the CB center section was getting neglected and in need of a facelift. Added an internal ash pan from a Happy Cooker kettle, two charcoal grates wired together in an #...
www.bbq-brethren.com www.bbq-brethren.com
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Ha! I just found that post as well and emailed CB to see if they still sold the legs!! Thanks
 
EricV. said:
I have a pair of those Cajun Bandit legs on a pair of 22" kettles that I am planning to use in an outdoor kitchen. I purchased mine directly from CB about 5 years ago, they were no longer offered for sale on their website, but I emailed them & I was able to buy a pair
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Ya just did that about an hour ago since I couldn’t find them on website. Thanks for the tip!
 
Well got a response and it looks like those Cajun bandit legs aren’t available as they have been discontinued for about 8 years… shame they looked nice and I liked the clearance space.
 
Here are two threads where they used the standard kettle legs, but cut them off to create the fire pit height.

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New life for an old, free Weber kettle

I didnt really need another grill but I got the old kettle for free. I cut the legs off and made it a camp cue / firepit. It travels well in the bed of my truck and makes a superior firepit with the air intake and lid to snuff out the fire at bedtime. Anyone else use a kettle for a firepit?
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Using an old Kettle as a fire pit?

Sand in the bottom of the bowl, or under the bowl? Seems like if you put it in the bottom of bowl you would have to keep adding more after you cleaned out old ash On the bottom, I do that on all my metal fire pits. Ash is lite so it's pretty easy to scoop out with a flat shaped fireplace...
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