Great video, Tom! I made this I’d on my new Weber kettle this weekend and it works perfectly! BTW, the little caps for the axel are not called “a Hillman Fastener”. Hillman Fasteners is a fastener company who sells hardware the you find in the drawers at hardware stores. What folks need to look for is an “axel cap nut”, and the ones sold by Hillman Fasteners will work just fine. Thanks again. Scott
I have used 22.5" Weber kettles for 30 years. Love them. Good hack you got here. Good video This Christmas my fiancee bought me a 36" Blackstone griddle. Now I have the only two toys you really need to cook anything.
Tom, I watched this twice, yesterday afternoon and again this morning. Out of all you wonderfull videos that I have seen, (I haven't watched all 600 yet.) this one is the most helpful to me. I'm 6' 3.5" too. An my Weber is too short! It won't be for much longer.
Great mod Tom. I'm all in on this one. Never liked the low ride on the kettle. Also, I noticed the new EMT took the slop out of the legs. That is one thing about the weber kettle construction that drives me crazy. The feeling that the legs are about to cave in. When you turned it upside down, it didn't move. That's another reason IMO to do it. Thanks buddy. I don't have that many great ideas of my own, but I'm a copying SONOFAGUN. LOL Thanks Tom. If and when I do it, I'll give you a shout.
Phil N Florence I know of one that is still tryin to find time to start actually working on it again, he only still has the one piece made yet, he has been working a lot of hours and Sats to try and get a big job done. J
I bought the Weber Performer to accompany my Fathers old 1980's Happy Cooker. I always had an issue with the kettle being a little on the shorter side. I will do this hack on my Happy Cooker kettle HC-2281 Black 22.5" . Its basically the same thing as a Weber kettle only it has a built in ash pan and kettle mounted lid hinge.
I don’t normally comment on videos, but I want to save others from damaging their grills the way I did. This modification is good in theory but it has one major flaw! Then you extend the legs, it lakes the triangular footprint larger so when you squeeze the two wheeled legs together you hear a cracking sound. That sound is the porcelain counting cracking off the leg mounts as they bend. I immediately stopped and reverted to the original leg length but the damage is already done. Now I have to find a way to fix the porcelain so water doesn’t penetrate it and cause the mounts to rust.
Thanks for Watching Thomas! Interesting, I’ve personally done this to 3 grills and know many that have done the same without any issue. Hopefully you put conduit on the top going into the holes the conduit is smaller in diameter than the original legs which it gives it the needed room. The only issue I can think of is if your grill had defective welds that hold the leg holders to the kettle and the cracking you heard may have been the defective welds. Thanks again for Watching!
Thanks for this. Have been wondering how to fix the legs on the kettle for quite some time. Tired of it falling apart every time I move it. With such a great product, you would think Weber could have come up with a better and sturdier leg design. Would have paid a bit more for quality.
Wow! Good Question Chris! You could try it, Im thinking its easier to remove the wheels, plus the thin walled Weber legs might not stand the stress without bending while removing. Thanks for Watching!
If anyone does this to the Master Touch grills, beware they are already a little taller than the premiums and the 19", and 25" are too short. I didn't get exact total inches on the legs. But i crammed the EMT in the legs as far as it would go and just cutoff at 6" longer. Works perfect!
Joe St.Peter Thanks for Watching Joe! Here’s a link I found. You can also type into google “Weber wheel cap” www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwip__bg-6fjAhUMGAwKHQM0CwcYABAFGgJxYg&ae=1&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESQOD2XGigmSUoGJ86ry7dH6Zfn2Bh9gcrHjA5ytLQdEalwRfIRax8PHBNE-u6a2UPDP3U53EQ_OuRSZHLknPPMYk&sig=AOD64_32XfrKH85zgPmkGYmvRy2cp5lQSA&ctype=5&q=&ved=2ahUKEwiM0O3g-6fjAhUSQ80KHUoWBFAQwg96BAgLEA8&adurl=www.farmandfleet.com/products/818338-hillman-axle-cap-pushnut.html%3Ffeedsource%3D3%26Dpla%26gclid%3DCj0KCQjw9pDpBRCkARIsAOzRzitDJCrlxLcC6TiMibhUehV7tME_0ctciqHHBy1pLZoRS0xk9guui5kaArsFEALw_wcB
SLR326 Thanks for Watching, the temperature unless you are applying direct flame to the legs themselves never gets close the temp 392 F where the zinc could be released. If you are concerned then you should use aluminum conduit. Thanks for your comment
Hi Tom Good idea with simple modifications. Can you please help and share the mod video for the Red Weber Kettle in this video, that looks even more interesting
I’m curious. The extended length in the legs makes the gap between the two wheels longer, and the bar connecting the two (that we put the hillman fasteners on) seems like it won’t be long enough. How does that work? Is it long enough I guess?
Hey Tom good video as always. Where did you pick up that cart that is underneath the red kettle? I do have a Napoleon 22-in kettle and would love side shelves
I'm interested in the cart under the red kettle. It looks to be about as tall as your mod and has tables. Did that come from Weber or aftermarket? I don't recall seeing one before. Been enjoying your videos!
Thanks for Watching!… haven’t done the mod for a while now, here’s another video, hopefully this clarifies….th-cam.com/video/0dipbp7sKcc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=_y2k30Ie4yDTeCbt
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ Thanks. Just measured mine and needed an extra 1/2” for all cut dimensions to show 6” past the legs once shoved into the factory legs. (19.5” for wheels legs and 25.5” for non wheel leg). September 2023 build date. Looks like Weber may have modified the leg lengths for September 2023 build. 👍
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ All put together. So much taller! Thank you. I used a tubing cutter and it worked great to cut the pipe perfectly. I did notice the Weber wheels are now making contact and rubbing on the legs. It still rolls ok, just need to push a little harder. Just wondering if you have the same wheel rubbing issue or if you have any suggestions to fix that. I appreciate your help. Great videos. Subscribed.
@adamrico3701 Glad that it worked! The length extension lengthens the bottom length if the axle was 1/4” to 1/2” longer the rubbing would most likely not be there.
Great video, Tom! I made this I’d on my new Weber kettle this weekend and it works perfectly! BTW, the little caps for the axel are not called “a Hillman Fastener”. Hillman Fasteners is a fastener company who sells hardware the you find in the drawers at hardware stores. What folks need to look for is an “axel cap nut”, and the ones sold by Hillman Fasteners will work just fine. Thanks again. Scott
Thanks for watching Scott! Appreciate the feedback
I have used 22.5" Weber kettles for 30 years. Love them. Good hack you got here. Good video
This Christmas my fiancee bought me a 36" Blackstone griddle. Now I have the only two toys you really need to cook anything.
DOC Ohm Thanks for Watching!
Ma babe is gonna like that 6” mod. Thanks Tom for helping me out.
Thanks for watching!
Tom, I watched this twice, yesterday afternoon and again this morning. Out of all you wonderfull videos that I have seen, (I haven't watched all 600 yet.) this one is the most helpful to me. I'm 6' 3.5" too. An my Weber is too short! It won't be for much longer.
Big Lew BBQ Thanks Big Lew! Easy to do!
I'm 6'2".........and I'm with You on this! Why are these so low?!?! Great Mod......I need to do this! You're the King Modster!!!! 👍
Thanks Ken!
I'm definitely going to do this. The height is my only complaint about my kettle. Thanks for posting this video Tom.
Thanks for Watching Andy!
Great and easy mod. Thanks for laying out all the details of the parts in the beginning for us dummies. LOL. 🔥
HotSauceDaily Thanks for Watching!
Thank you for this Insparation i have been runing my webber for 15 years and it is in need of some fixing , i have always thought it was to short
Thanks for Watching!
I did this today and it's perfect but you don't need to remove the wheels. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for Watching! Appreciate the feedback
Great mod Tom. I'm all in on this one. Never liked the low ride on the kettle. Also, I noticed the new EMT took the slop out of the legs. That is one thing about the weber kettle construction that drives me crazy. The feeling that the legs are about to cave in. When you turned it upside down, it didn't move. That's another reason IMO to do it. Thanks buddy. I don't have that many great ideas of my own, but I'm a copying SONOFAGUN. LOL Thanks Tom. If and when I do it, I'll give you a shout.
Thanks Phil!
Phil N Florence
Conduit, hmmm...
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Yea I once new a wire jerker that made a new kettle Deluxe table out of that stuff.
Phil N Florence
I know of one that is still tryin to find time to start actually working on it again, he only still has the one piece made yet, he has been working a lot of hours and Sats to try and get a big job done. J
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LOL
Damn
Now that’s what I’m talking about….. Good Stuff 👍🏽
Thanks for Watching! Enjoy!
this really is a good idea and cheap too. Normally anything to do with a weber grill is $$$$$$$$$
Thanks for Watching!
Nicely done Tom- great for us taller guys for sure.
Thanks for Watching Louis!
Great Mod Tom, I'm a tall guy too and this looks awesome !
Big Rons Hobbies Thanks Ron!
I bought the Weber Performer to accompany my Fathers old 1980's Happy Cooker.
I always had an issue with the kettle being a little on the shorter side. I will do this hack on my Happy Cooker kettle HC-2281 Black 22.5" . Its basically the same thing as a Weber kettle only it has a built in ash pan and kettle mounted lid hinge.
Thanks for watching Chad! Enjoy!
Fantastic mod! I just bought my first weber kettle and plan to do this.
Thanks for Watching! Congrats on your new Weber!
You’re hilarious. I was cracking up through out the video. Earned yourself a new sub.
Thanks for Watching and commenting Rock!
Hey Tom you "con duit :-) Nice use of the step adapter :-) Those Kettles are now "TALL" :-) A "BIG" thumbs up :-) Great MOD :-) ROCK ON!!!!!!!
Thanks Fred!
Did this to mine today. Great idea! Thanks!
Awesome! Thanks for Watching!
I don’t normally comment on videos, but I want to save others from damaging their grills the way I did. This modification is good in theory but it has one major flaw! Then you extend the legs, it lakes the triangular footprint larger so when you squeeze the two wheeled legs together you hear a cracking sound. That sound is the porcelain counting cracking off the leg mounts as they bend. I immediately stopped and reverted to the original leg length but the damage is already done. Now I have to find a way to fix the porcelain so water doesn’t penetrate it and cause the mounts to rust.
Thanks for Watching Thomas! Interesting, I’ve personally done this to 3 grills and know many that have done the same without any issue. Hopefully you put conduit on the top going into the holes the conduit is smaller in diameter than the original legs which it gives it the needed room. The only issue I can think of is if your grill had defective welds that hold the leg holders to the kettle and the cracking you heard may have been the defective welds. Thanks again for Watching!
What a clever mod. I need to find some. Conduit like that. :)
My compact kettle will really benefit from some additional height!
Thanks Lasse!
That was really cool to watch, great innovative, practical idea!
I'm only 5' 8", but I watched the vid anyway!
Thanks for Watching Fritz!
There is nothing "only about 5'8". It is above average in most parts of the world and only a tiny bit below average for the USA.
Thanks for watching!
TOM! Thanks so much! I will be doing this in the next few weeks.
Thanks for Watching Ken!
Awesome mod Tom!!! Gotta do this to my partner in crimes kettle.
Whisky and BBQ Thank you!
Tom, do you mind emailing us at whiskyandbbq@gmail.com.
Great idea Tom, I will be doing this to mine tomorrow.
Awesome! Thanks for Watching!
Thanks for Watching! Easy to do!
That’s an awesome idea. Might paint them or something since they looks different than the original chrome plated legs or not.
Thanks for Watching Fred! Good idea!
Thanks for this. Have been wondering how to fix the legs on the kettle for quite some time. Tired of it falling apart every time I move it. With such a great product, you would think Weber could have come up with a better and sturdier leg design. Would have paid a bit more for quality.
Humpflicks Thanks For Watching!
Killer idea Tom!!!
Thank you!
HOLY COW!! That is Brilliant. Absolutely love it. Do you think you could have done it without removing the wheels?
Wow! Good Question Chris! You could try it, Im thinking its easier to remove the wheels, plus the thin walled Weber legs might not stand the stress without bending while removing. Thanks for Watching!
Dude! I saw a guy do this shower rods! Same diameter and metal!
Just to help you save money and frustration, you can do this mod without removing the wheels.
Thanks for Watching! You are correct!
If anyone does this to the Master Touch grills, beware they are already a little taller than the premiums and the 19", and 25" are too short. I didn't get exact total inches on the legs. But i crammed the EMT in the legs as far as it would go and just cutoff at 6" longer. Works perfect!
Glad it worked! Thanks for Watching!
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ thank you for the great detailed tutorial!
That's an awesome mod Tom..!
Thanks Joe!
This is brilliant!
Thanks Joe! Easy to do!
Very interesting mod, Tom. Ya done good:-)
Oren Thanks Oren!
sorry could you spell the name of the white plastic wheel fastener? Sounds like Hiln.. thanks great vid
Joe St.Peter Thanks for Watching Joe! Here’s a link I found. You can also type into google “Weber wheel cap”
www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwip__bg-6fjAhUMGAwKHQM0CwcYABAFGgJxYg&ae=1&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESQOD2XGigmSUoGJ86ry7dH6Zfn2Bh9gcrHjA5ytLQdEalwRfIRax8PHBNE-u6a2UPDP3U53EQ_OuRSZHLknPPMYk&sig=AOD64_32XfrKH85zgPmkGYmvRy2cp5lQSA&ctype=5&q=&ved=2ahUKEwiM0O3g-6fjAhUSQ80KHUoWBFAQwg96BAgLEA8&adurl=www.farmandfleet.com/products/818338-hillman-axle-cap-pushnut.html%3Ffeedsource%3D3%26Dpla%26gclid%3DCj0KCQjw9pDpBRCkARIsAOzRzitDJCrlxLcC6TiMibhUehV7tME_0ctciqHHBy1pLZoRS0xk9guui5kaArsFEALw_wcB
I think a different grade of steel pipe would be better. Because Galvanized pipe gives off toxic fumes when heated.
SLR326 Thanks for Watching, the temperature unless you are applying direct flame to the legs themselves never gets close the temp 392 F where the zinc could be released. If you are concerned then you should use aluminum conduit. Thanks for your comment
Great video!!!
Instantphojo Thanks For Watching!
Great Mod!
BIG STEVE SGV Thanks Steve!
Hi Tom
Good idea with simple modifications. Can you please help and share the mod video for the Red Weber Kettle in this video, that looks even more interesting
Thanks for Watching! The red Weber kettle with the plastic side tables was made by Weber for 2 years 2010-2011. I’ve done no mods to it
I’m curious. The extended length in the legs makes the gap between the two wheels longer, and the bar connecting the two (that we put the hillman fasteners on) seems like it won’t be long enough. How does that work? Is it long enough I guess?
Thanks for Watching! It just barely fits
Love it
Thanks for Watching!
Hey Tom good video as always. Where did you pick up that cart that is underneath the red kettle? I do have a Napoleon 22-in kettle and would love side shelves
Thanks for Watching! Thats a Weber Platinum One Touch, made for only 2 years 2010-2011.
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ crap... Thanks the the reply.
Sometimes I see them on FB marketplace. Good Luck!
I'm interested in the cart under the red kettle. It looks to be about as tall as your mod and has tables. Did that come from Weber or aftermarket? I don't recall seeing one before. Been enjoying your videos!
Thanks for Watching! Thats a Weber Platinum One Touch made for only 2 years 2010-2011
Do you have the details on the cart the red kettle is in?
jonb219 Thanks for Watching Jon! That's a 2011 Weber Platinum One Touch they only made them for 2 years apparently they weren't very popular
Just confirming, all legs are an additional 6”?
Thanks for Watching!… haven’t done the mod for a while now, here’s another video, hopefully this clarifies….th-cam.com/video/0dipbp7sKcc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=_y2k30Ie4yDTeCbt
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ Thanks. Just measured mine and needed an extra 1/2” for all cut dimensions to show 6” past the legs once shoved into the factory legs. (19.5” for wheels legs and 25.5” for non wheel leg). September 2023 build date. Looks like Weber may have modified the leg lengths for September 2023 build. 👍
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ All put together. So much taller! Thank you. I used a tubing cutter and it worked great to cut the pipe perfectly. I did notice the Weber wheels are now making contact and rubbing on the legs. It still rolls ok, just need to push a little harder. Just wondering if you have the same wheel rubbing issue or if you have any suggestions to fix that. I appreciate your help. Great videos. Subscribed.
@adamrico3701 Glad that it worked! The length extension lengthens the bottom length if the axle was 1/4” to 1/2” longer the rubbing would most likely not be there.
I need a mod for a decent lid Holder like the mastertouch! 😆Great vid man was awesome idea .
Michael Maxwell Thanks Michael!
Glad I’m short otherwise I’d be doing this😬. Also, the Menards by me doesn’t sell Weber products. Or kingsford for that matter.
Thanks for Watching!
Do you see any reason why you couldn’t do a 3”-4” extension of the legs?
Thanks for Watching Adam! Yup you go shorter, I would nt go any longer than 6"
Tom Horsman thanks for your video and your response. I’ll give it a go.
Perfect
Thanks!
Lol!! Saw your zip tie vice mod to keep the handle on. I had done the same thing to my vice since the plastic cap was missing and it kept falling out
Thanks for Watching!