That is one bad-ass kettle! I just bought a used 22.5 in kettle that needs TLC and stumbled onto your channel/video. Fantastic ideas and modifications. Thank you!

Excellent Tom! These are just the ideas that I was looking for to upgrade my older 22" Weber kettle.

Thanks for the inspiration, Tom! This past weekend I added a temp gauge to my small weber smokey joe so I could take my first leap into cold smoking foodstuffs. In the long run I could see investing in a bigger model such as yours. Loved the hinge, felt and dual temp gauges. I did see something similar on the temp gauges at Home Depot for those not wanting to order online.

Love all the mods Tom. I have done some of these to my WSM. When I finally get a kettle, I'll definitely be doing some of this to it too. Thanks for the tips

Hey Tom! This is a total custom, personalized, and BadAss Kettle! Really like the looks of it with the side tables on…… Awesome! That's My kind of Grill Hack Vid! Rock On!!!!! \m/

Just added the hinge, gonna install a temp probe. Waiting on some customized maple handles to come in. Waiting on your video where you lengthen the legs. Great video boss.

Tom, Great mods that you made. I live in the Australia so miss seeing friends adding things to their Weber. I also added an temp gage to the out side, other than that I am pretty much stock. I really like the hinge and the other improvements. I'll keep an eye out for them. I also just finished watching your video on cooking the Costco ribs on your modified kettle. they did look good.

Frankenweber! Looks awesome!

That’s looks slick....thanks for the ideas .Just got me a new Weber & looking for ideas already lol 🤟🏽

The handle on the circular lid vent is genius! I just bought and installed the components this morning.

I am a Weber Kettle guy myself, I love how you accessorized your kettle, too bad that Weber doesn’t put those thermometers where they need to be at the factory. Thanks for the video!

This guy is smart...I will pay attention... Thanks..

Tommy I'm 45 seconds into this video and I'm subscribed.

Wow.. really nice, definitely going to add mods to mine now, thanks.👏🏼

Bro, you're an inspiration.

Absolutely brilliant 👏

Cool modifications. I have two 22.5 Webers. The only modification I've done so far is to insert a couple self tapping metal screws into the top of the legs to keep them from popping out when moving the grill. I would love to see an improvement on the casters, which are fine for moving the grill very short distances on flat surfaces. Also, the grill will flip if you lift the handle to high. I just carry it now (not lit, of course)when I want to move it more than a couple feet.

Nice. Thanks I have been thinking of mods and you helped out BBQ on brother

clever~ the hinge and the tiered shelving are particularly useful modifications. Nicely presented b/w :-)

Nice upgrades man!

Love the vent handle

Very Cool, Nice Job !!!

Excellent video. I like your future idea of longer legs on the Weber. You identified the problem correctly for guys who are taller like my self at 6'3" also with lower back injury. The shorter legs of the Weber cause me to bend over thus causing some really bad lower back pain that does not go away sometimes for several days. Longer legs would make using the Weber much more enjoyable.

love the mods. looking forward to the rib video

I love it!

You know Tom I need to try that. I used briquettes probably wouldn’t hurt to try lump before I start drilling. Also do 6pu have a Wsm and if so did you add casters

Love the mods man.!

I love it! Dope brother

Pimp my grill! Love your setup . You make me wanna pimp my grill as well .

Hi Tom, just found your channel. I am new to the weber kettle but absolutely love it! I was wondering if you know anything about or have ever tried to convert an original Kettle to a premium kettle with the ash catcher? I’ve read some articles on it but can not find a video of anyone doing it yet. Any info would be SO appreciated! Take care Tom! 👍

Have a questions seeing you work with Webers a lot. What would be the best way to transport a 22 Kettle Weber for camping. It would need to be in the back of the truck under TONNEAU cover. Really like the side shelves in the video. You are a brave guy not sure I could drill into my new Weber.

Great job...just wondering if there is a difference in mounting the hinge on the side or in the back.....? ..........Or is that just preference....?

Hey Tom. Awesome videos. Been a subscriber for just a short time now and you’ve inspired me tremendously. I recently purchased a Weber 22 , slow and sear and a drip pan. Wanted to do some smoking on it an I see you’ve installed the temp gauge on the vent side. I have 2 questions. What size stem would you recommend on the temp gauge and how accurate is it ?? Thanks for your videos !!!

Great mods👍

Love the video! I'm going to get one of those hinges. Where did you get those thermometers? LOVE the huge dials!

Hey Tom, I’ve been watching your channel for years now. I have about 10 Weber kettles and the 1st one I ever bought and my favorite is this same green premium you have. I do the vent handle mod on all of them like you (thanks for the idea). I have a question, how do you like having the 2nd thermometer on this green kettle for indirect? I have a spare Weber thermometer I’ve been wanting to add to my green kettle. Any input would help, I’m assuming having one on each side gives you different readings for different cooks? Thanks in advance and keep making great videos! We appreciate you a lot!

Very Nice

I need that hinge for my Wsm. Have you had any trouble getting your Smokey Joe hot enough with the lid on? I’m making two vent covers out of aluminum going to drill holes on either side of the kettle to let more air in. Mine has the bottom vent and top vent.

Well done

on the factory temp gauge replacement on to did it just crew in with a wing nut or did you have to drill the hole bigger ?

Very cool what was that hinge again where'd you get that please reply and let me know

Quick question for you. You mounted the hinge parallel to the wheel axis. Any thoughts on that positioning now that you've had it in place for six months?

Tom I know it has been a while since you installed the lid hing so I wanted to know if you still like it. Also I have the Weber performer deluxe 22 do you think the hing would work well on it?

Also may I ask what you use for your handle? Thanks again:)

Where's you get the nice handles? Thats much bettet than a bolt! What are they originally made for? Some type of tool maybe?.

After use, did you find that the thermometer mods worked? How accurate? Would you do it again? Enjoy your videos. Thanks!

Awesome!!!

Those hinges ate used on UDS. Amazon purchase.

Hey Tom. Where can I get that wooden handle from? Also what is it called?

Tom, did you sand off the enamel on the inside lip of the lid to get the felt to stick and what type adhesive do you use?

I just ordered a premium 22" to replace an old/ rusted unit and it only has 1 handle on the kettle base. I built a table for the older version (had 2 handles) and this new one will "fall through". Any suggestions for me?

Heck ya love it

Great video! at the end of this video, What brand, item number of the HALF RACK that you place on top of the 22' grate, to double the size of the indirect cooking area? I would like to order the same one. I'm looking at a half shelf, being sold by Weber Corp., that has a 5.0" to the shelf level allowing space underneath, to cook/smoke food. Many on the market, are NOT as tall, so not as flexible to use for various cooks.

Hey how much difference do you see in the temp gauges when you cook indirect?

Nice

Great videos Tom. Question. Were you ever going to do the video where you make the legs longer? I know I asked before but at the time you said you were moving. Would like to see that mod. Thanks.

Curious about something. If you wanted it taller and table space why not just build out a grill cart?

Sweet!

Can you still use the lid hook with the thermometer there? I know in your case you have the hinge but just curious. Thanks

Just curious, with all these mod holes, don't you have to repaint bare metal to stop rusting?

Tom, how well does the lid fit with 2 bbq dragon side tables attached as opposed to one side table?

I like to rotate my lid alot when bbq'n so the hinge kinda limits that even with the pin still seems like a pita

Where did you get the air vent handle and the half circlle riser?

Do you have the links for the modification on this grill ? I’m looking to getting the opener hinge?

Where did you get the charcoal divider basket?

Awesome mods, just curious why did you buy another kettle, I have two myself.

Wow! Very nice! Are you an engineer?

Awsome

I'm surprised you didn't put spinners on the wheels. Or, maybe some BF Goodridge AT tires.

Put links in the description plz!

Where's the link for the leg mod video? My old back needs that kettle higher!

hey tom, soon i will buy a Weber Go Any Where, What mods do you recommend? good vibes

Don't you worry about rust forming where you drill your holes?

Hello where can i find this hinge? I am in France and we do not have this accessory in our store. thank you in advance salut ou puis je trouver cette charnière? je suis en france et nous n'avons pas cette accessoire dans nos magasin. par avance merci

How did you attach the gasket?

Next mod should be a cast Iron grate!

Have you done the leg extension video yet? I can't find it. I'm 4'28" so I would love to have longer legs on my grill!

Nice mods.

You have an link for the felt gasket

Where can I get thermometers like those?

Where did you buy the wooden handle?

What did you use for the handle?

could you put links to the site where you purchased this , Thanks in advance

Went a little overboard on your mods the only thing I think is neat is the hinge

Where did you get the half shelf unit?

It’s a great idea in principle... but it’s not a very good idea to drill through the porcelain enamel..

The beauty of the Weber was its simplicity. If you want all the bells and whistles, get a grill already well equipped. Of course some people like putting a hemi in a VW.

Can't find the hing.

I love it!!