Spider Grills launching a Kettle cart for the 26"

[SheilaAnn]

Ok, I’m going to purchase it. Don’t be surprised if I call on y’all for assistance.

[Lynn Dollar]

The legs themselves are simple, just altering the vent ring is the only thing halfway difficult. You will like how it rolls with little effort. I also like the storage underneath.

[barelfly]

Alright!! All you will need are some good tin snips!

[SheilaAnn]

If you have time, I wouldn’t mind a couple snapshots for guidance.

[Lynn Dollar]

Will do. The only reason I failed on the vent ring, is I used my angle grinder. And that was maybe similar to trying to kill a fly with a sledge hammer. It was just way too much tool. @Barefly has it right with the tin snips.

I ended up buying a vent ring from Spider Grills for $44 and I don't think they stock them any more.

[barelfly]

I’ll send you a few pics of the cuts I made. The vent ring was the easiest part of the entire process. It was all fairly easy though! You are gonna love this upgrade!

[Lynn Dollar]

Here's the Spider Grills vent ring , which they say is sold out

https://www.spidergrills.com/products/kettle-cart-vent-ring?_pos=3&_sid=c4d362065&_ss=r

[Lynn Dollar]

This is from the Kettleheads Facebook Group , its a badass beauty

[SheilaAnn]

Holy Stars and Stripes, Batman!

[Jessterr]

I couldn’t bring myself to use it, it’s just too purty.

[Purc]

FWIW, I recently saw a YT video on a guy installing the cart on his 26" Weber Kettle and he said it was much easier than installing one on his 22'" Kettle. He then put the kettles side by side. They look great and the 26" is a beast compared to the 22".. He did upgrade to a larger caster.

https://youtu.be/iByiB4s6Qco

As always, YMMV.

[Lynn Dollar]

My 26 was easier, cause the vent ring didn't get in the way.

[Uncle Bob]

Argh............drilling out the factory threads to install larger casters isn't necessary. A person just needs to spend a few minutes shopping for the same thread size as original as there are casters with a wide range of choices. One of the issues with the web, faulty info perpetuates...

[Lynn Dollar]

I did not put the Lift Kit on the 26, the legs don't change the height.

But I did add them to the 22. The legs will lower the 22 a few inches. And then Weber gave us Smart Rings which raises the cooking grate 4" and I no longer needed the lift kit. And really, I don't think I needed it to begin with.

I saw no need for the larger casters. That was a Tom Horsman mod, he drilled his out to fit, also

Video shows how easy these Kettles roll with the Legs.

[Lynn Dollar]

More beauty from the Weber Kettle Heads Facebook Group.

A Glen Blue 26 with Spider Legs and a Venom

[Jessterr]

I am again smitten. 🤢

[Huskee]

I have the blue 26er, I am tempted to make mine look just like this.

[Lynn Dollar]

Huskee I just got an email from Spider Grills saying the 26" carts are back in stock.

[Lynn Dollar]

More beauty from the Weber Kettle Heads Facebook Group.

A Glen Blue 26 with Spider Legs and a Venom

This Kettle has a Spider Grills Venom ATC , I wonder how they clean out the ash ?

[Uncle Bob]

That silver domeish shaped thing under the display is the catch pan, works very much like the Weber kettle arrangement.

[Lynn Dollar]

Uncle Bob I see that little red handle , now.

[Steve R.]

The ash pan is a bit of a pain to put back on, due to the way it hooks in the back and the tight tolerance, but it's like a Weber one touch with a latch.

[SheilaAnn]

UPDATE:

Some things got stuck in our web...


Because of how much our incredible community is loving our Kettle Carts, we've been scrambling to adjust our small company team to dealing with big company demand. Our warehouse team is working tirelessly, managing record order volume, limited warehousing space, and delivery delays beyond our control. We're putting in extra hours and extra costs to get these carts to your backyards as quickly as we can. Now that we've been able to get solid information from our shipping partners, we're sending an update on some shipping delays you may have noticed on your Kettle Cart Order.

Here’s the updated timing:

• ALL 26" Kettle Carts and the first wave of 22" Kettle Cart Pre-Orders (Order Numbers up to 26835): shipping by the end of next week (October 16th).

• All remaining orders: shipping the week of October 19th.

[SheilaAnn]

Lynn Dollar do you mean “covered up” or “caught up”? If the former, I don’t think they are covering up anything, just being transparent, IMHO. I’m a patient person… 🙃

[Lynn Dollar]

I meant that that the were very very busy. Those Legs are selling like hot cakes.

[barelfly]

When I ordered mine, it was longer than originally stated. But well worth the wait!

[Lynn Dollar]

Spider Grills is at an interesting place from a business perspective.

They've got a hot product, sales are booming. Do they expand and hire more people ?

They can't meet demand now, but how long will this demand hold up ? Can this level of sales be sustained after the original demand is met ? If not, they have to contract.

Is it best to not grow and just meet demand the best they can ?

I would think long term, they'd have to project their sales to align somewhat with new Kettle sales.

Then there's always the possibility of some other manufacturer putting a similar product on the market and taking away sales, especially if they can produce one at a lower price.

[SheilaAnn]

So many great questions. And people earn Masters and PhDs to be able to answer them…..

[SheilaAnn]

Well, ain’t that ‘bout a beech…… my new toy arrives and I leave for the weekend!

[Uncle Bob]

They're plotting against you.....

[SheilaAnn]

Just got back from PT and it’s on the porch. I’m tempted to tackle it right now!

[barelfly]

It’s so easy to do! Go for it!!!!

[SheilaAnn]

Hey! Project Spider Legs starts tomorrow. Can either of you show me pic of the “tin snips” part of our program? As a reminder, I have 22” with no other Spider attachments.

Lynn Dollar
barelfly
Uncle Bob
LegoMySearwood

[Uncle Bob]

Tin snips, aka aviation shears. Three shown, left hand cut, right hand cut, and straight cut.
SK Tin Snips Heavy Duty, Left, Right and Straight Cut Aviation Snips Set | Drop Forged Cr-Mo Steel Blade, Anti-slip Handle and Safety Latch, for Cutting Metal Sheet - Amazon.com

[barelfly]

Uncle Bob link isn’t working for me, but here’s a pic of them

[SheilaAnn]

Ok cool! I’m pretty sure we have a pair in one of 439 tool boxes in the garage.

Will it be obvious WHERE I need to “snip” once I get to that step?

[barelfly]

SheilaAnn - I sent you pictures a while back, I just don’t remember where those pics are, but yes, it is. The legs don’t fit in the three spaces where the ash catcher sits. Let me see where those pics are? I probably deleted them from my phone.

[Uncle Bob]

thanks barelfly

[Lynn Dollar]

The area marked in red will have to be trimmed so the new leg will fit inside.

[barelfly]

Here you go SheilaAnn I still had them on the iPad. It aligns with Lynn Dollar post but shows how the legs sit next to these two cuts for each of the three slots.