Outdoor Kitchen build
I moved into a brand new home that has a nice covered patio in the back. I have an older (replaced all burner, heat plates, grill grates) Master Gorge grill that I've been using and it works like a charm.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Master-Forge-Modular-Outdoor-Kitchen-5-Burner-Modular-Gas-Grill/3511543
However, the bottom and sides of the metal frame have started rusting out. I plan on taking it apart and making a new frame for it.
I need some advice on building the new surround for it. I want to make it out of wood since i have a ton of Baltic birch left over from a previous build. I envision something like this:
I could even add wheels and make it mobile like this one:
My concerns are how do make the surround fire proof?
My main reasons for choosing to make a new wood surround are:
Cost- I can make this for $0.
Time- This is a weekend build
One last thing... I'm sure i'm going to get a lot of hate for choosing to take a part the grill... I know Master Forge isn't exactly the best when it comes to outdoor grills. But i'd like to make use of what I have and I've fine tuned it to my liking.
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- 8 years ago
Thanks for the tips. Here is a pic of my patio so you can get a better sense of the space.
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Here are some pics of the grill so you can see what shape it's in... Lots of rust.
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- 8 years agolast modified: 8 years ago
My husband is a Big Green Egg fanatic, and this type of set-up is very common with these grills. Right now he has something similar to what you show here -- it's on wheels, but is smaller.
If you check out Pinterest, you'll find LOTS of ideas for tables similar to this one. My husband's thoughts on tables:
- Stay small so it's easier to move around. BGEs are monsterously heavy. He's also going to add strong bars on the sides for pushing /pulling.
- No drawers ... but he has a pull-out container to hold lump charcoal. And a spot underneath to store his Kick Ash ... yes, when you're an Egger, you own odd stuff. And an under-neath shelf for setting down the hot grate /away from anyone who might touch it accidentally.
- He has a massive cabinet in the house for storing his BBQ equipment, but outside he wants just a couple hooks for the tools he's using at the moment.
- He does want a heat-proof landing spot but will probably not pop for stone as shown above ... not when a couple terracotta pavers would do the trick for so much less money.
Our covered deck is much the same ... we have a wooden floor, and ours is raised of the ground /has wrought iron railing around the edge, but the set-up is just the same ... my husband cooks on the edge of the deck, and it works fine.
8 years ago
chiflipper