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ChumpChange
02-11-2008, 08:16 PM
Well here is my BBQ that I built last June. I had wanted one of these for quite some time but shelling out the $10,000 for it just wasnt's something I was prepared to do.

I had absolutely no instructions on this project. The only thing that I knew about these and their construction was what I could see when I went to home shows and looked inside them. That's it.

I put it against my chimney as I had a gas hook-up right there. When I put in my covered patio, I will put in a nice hood which will basically make this an outdoor kitchen. Great for entertaining.
ChumpChange
02-11-2008, 08:19 PM
Framing:

I didn't draw out any plans for my BBQ. I just layed down some steel to a desired lenght and went from there. I had the measurement of the grill but that was it.

All this was done with some tin snips, a drill to make the holes and then through bolted with nuts and bolts.
ChumpChange
02-11-2008, 08:23 PM
Puttin the backer board on. This was also very easy. Got some self tapping screws and bnag....it went on like a piece of cake. It's kind of sad how easy this is with how much they charge.
ChumpChange
02-11-2008, 08:27 PM
Tiling: Most people know how do do this. Just get a nice wet cutter and go to work.

One of the things I learned about grouting.....use a trowel. I used my bare hands and they hurt for a long time.
ChumpChange
02-11-2008, 08:27 PM
Stucco: I had a freind do this for me. He shored up the corners with steel and then did the wire and bam, it was done.

I have a spout on ther side of the BBQ where the drop in chest drains out.
ChumpChange
02-11-2008, 08:29 PM
Brown Coat
ChumpChange
02-11-2008, 08:31 PM
Done
ChumpChange
02-11-2008, 08:34 PM
First Meal.
yopengo
02-11-2008, 09:09 PM
Looks bitchen.... Nice meeting you at the Boat Show. :beer
RiverDave
02-11-2008, 09:30 PM
Looks GREAT! :) I can't wait to read the "how to!"

Thanks for the thread!! this is exactly the kind of content I was hoping for!

RD
Phat Matt
07-21-2008, 11:15 PM
So what was the ballpark cost of materials? I might have to do this myself. It's time to put in a backyard.
HOOTER SLED-
07-22-2008, 06:18 AM
That came out good. Inspiring. I got a nice slab of granite waiting for my patio bar to build. :hmm:D
HOOTER SLED-
07-22-2008, 06:20 AM
Did you have to permit anything?
Cole Trickle
07-22-2008, 09:07 AM
That came out good. Inspiring. I got a nice slab of granite waiting for my patio bar to build. :hmm:D

tick...tick...tick...

That peice of granite has been sitting so long its petrofied. No way any blade created by humans is gonna cut that bitch:D:skull

I thought you were making a bar outta that...now its a bbq:p
RiverDave
07-22-2008, 02:57 PM
On this BBQ, is it gas to the houes? Or propane bottles?

I see one vent up at the top.. but did you put any other vents down low?

RD
HOOTER SLED-
07-22-2008, 07:41 PM
tick...tick...tick...

That peice of granite has been sitting so long its petrofied. No way any blade created by humans is gonna cut that bitch:D:skull

I thought you were making a bar outta that...now its a bbq:p



What? You can't read? I said for PATIO BAR. Key word, BAR. YOu ain't that sharp huh?:D
HOOTER SLED-
07-22-2008, 07:45 PM
On this BBQ, is it gas to the houes? Or propane bottles?

I see one vent up at the top.. but did you put any other vents down low?

RD


Gas........He said he put it next to his chimney to be close to the hook-up in his first post. I'm glad I'm here to clear things up for you and Pole Tickle. :D;)
RiverDave
07-23-2008, 01:58 PM
Gas........He said he put it next to his chimney to be close to the hook-up in his first post. I'm glad I'm here to clear things up for you and Pole Tickle. :D;)

Damn!! LOL

RD <---- going back to my corner now