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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: Shoestringshop on March 23, 2016, 05:47:24 PM
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So a little history on my dream grill.
One night of drinking with @ctwhyme and we where looking at the "One Touch Platinum" and saying what our grill would look like if we could build our perfect charcoal grill. We kind of sketched out a rough drawing with paper and pencil and that was it done! ctwhyme then went home.
Next day comes and I have a detailed drawing of the "Custom One Touch Platinum Dual" and show it to ctwhyme. He says "What type of top?" I respond "Granite what else ;D?"
So I wanted to use two of the One -Touch Platinum grills with the same color, stainless steal washers, bolts, and acorn nuts on every part I could. I also wanted to have it look like something "Weber" would build if they did a double charcoal grill. I wanted a lot, but money talks and we know what walks... oh ya it must have a spot to keep my BEER COLD!
Found two "One-Touch Platinum" grills with broken tables and the lids needed work. I was able to get both of them for $30.00. mean time my neighbor got the "Weber Bug" and bought a used Performer SS but his handle was bad called weber and they shipped him one. He was ready to toss out the lid and I told him NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! Ill take it. He then bought another and sold it but not before he let me swap lids with another black grill I had. - 2 grills $30.00 (GRILLS Taken care of)
I need a frame.... Take the two and get them welded? Nope! What galvanized steal can I use the same or close to in diameter? Maybe get the top of a chain link fence and bend to make it solid instead of welding together the two weber frames? Hell yes! Make a shelf for my kettlepizza? Yep! I needed to buy 6 of them at $8.00 each $48.00 . - (Frame material taken care of)
Cut to fit... Used a SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw to cut and a High Speed Steel Step Drill Bit to cut the holes in the pipe to fit nice and tight. Labor $0.00 (Me and my Son) Thanks kid!
Now for welding :o! I have one but am shit using it! So need to get that done had called a few places and to small of jobs for them :( >:(. Next place I drove it over to them and explained it to the what it was and I really want/need this done! The guy took pity on me and had it in a few days for $100.00 dollars - (Frame welded up)
Now paint, Had a auto body shop tell me $100.00 he could do it Prime, Paint, and Clear Coat! buy the time I went to get it to him they had shut down >:(. So I bought 4 Cans of Rust-Oleum Self-Etching Primer $4.77,4 cans of Rust-Oleum Engine Enamel, Gloss Black $3.61, and 3 Rust-Oleum Crystal Clear Spray Paint $3.76 So to paint it myself I spent $45.00 - (Painted frame and ready to start assembling)
Cleaning supplies for the grill 5 bottles of Mean Green Super Strength Multi-Purpose cleaner $1.00 each, #0000 steel wool 1 pack $3.75, razor blades $0.00 so to clean spent $8.75 - (Grills Cleaned)
Now some upgrades 2 "Weber Original Gourmet BBQ System 22-Inch Hinged Grilling Grate ", 2 "Plated-Steel Charcoal Grate" 2 "Weber 2015 Lid Bale", Custom Handles, bale rollers, vent tabs, and Wood walls for tires from @zavod44. I'm not stupid enough to put down what I paid for that stuff... yes I am about 140.00 with some help from some WKC members. Thanks Guys! You know who you are!!! ;)
Now the cherry on top of the grill... The Granite Counter Top! I went all out on this and dropped $250.00 ::). I picked it up today and installed!!! ;D Granite $250.00 - Pickup and Install Labor $0.00 (Me and my Son) Thanks again kid!
So I now have my dream "Custom One Touch Platinum Dual" and it only cost just over $600.00 and about 100 man hours of labor. not bad concerning the new Weber 22" Performer Deluxe Black is 400.00 I know it has the gas for lighting the charcoal, but I have a few Rapidfire Chimney Starters. Some people may look at this and go WHY?! I say WHY NOT! I wanted It, I designed it, I built most of it and I did all labor except welding and Granite work and when my son could help he did. but for the most part I really like LOVE it.
Now ask did this hurt your marriage? is she mad? To this I say no to both. The only thing is if @ctwhyme are hanging out drinking she hides any and all paper and pencils ;)
I told her my next one will have to be a Touch-N-Go gas ignition on two kettles...She said her next man wont cook LOL! Got to love that woman :)
Now some pictures...
The dream is born
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Orginal%20Diagram_zpsspl0iqei.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Orginal%20Diagram_zpsspl0iqei.jpg.html)
Frame being fitted
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Second%20Mock-up_zpsg0q7ux0o.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Second%20Mock-up_zpsg0q7ux0o.jpg.html)
Original shelf was a little lower
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Now%20With%20More%20Support_zpsdbz7pqqj.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Now%20With%20More%20Support_zpsdbz7pqqj.jpg.html)
Cleaning the Ash Catcher Assembly
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Ash%20Catcher%20Before_zpsofngqrh9.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Ash%20Catcher%20Before_zpsofngqrh9.jpg.html)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Ploishing_zps2jfhiceb.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Ploishing_zps2jfhiceb.jpg.html)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Ash%20Catcher%20Assembly%20After_zpswpkurhfw.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Ash%20Catcher%20Assembly%20After_zpswpkurhfw.jpg.html)
Frame back from weld and getting primed, painted and clear coat
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Picking%20Up%20The%20Frame_zpsf58kr9o2.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Picking%20Up%20The%20Frame_zpsf58kr9o2.jpg.html)
Primed
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/387ca0fc-e9b8-4d2d-8909-a7bc80e1ee82_zpsoetbodbn.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/387ca0fc-e9b8-4d2d-8909-a7bc80e1ee82_zpsoetbodbn.jpg.html)
Painted
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Custom%20Weber%20One%20Touch%20Premium%20Primered%20and%20Painted_zpsom2vctpv.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Custom%20Weber%20One%20Touch%20Premium%20Primered%20and%20Painted_zpsom2vctpv.jpg.html)
Fitted for granite
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Custom%20Weber%20One%20Touch%20Premium%20Mock-Up%201_zpswo2f0uzz.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Custom%20Weber%20One%20Touch%20Premium%20Mock-Up%201_zpswo2f0uzz.jpg.html)
Cleaning the grills
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/74cda1fe-de6c-421a-a48e-f729e246d503_zpswvcfbqeh.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/74cda1fe-de6c-421a-a48e-f729e246d503_zpswvcfbqeh.jpg.html)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/e2a424ba-28a9-4d94-909a-ecce568e48a4_zpsozadjshc.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/e2a424ba-28a9-4d94-909a-ecce568e48a4_zpsozadjshc.jpg.html)
Granite on the grill and DONE! ;D
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Front%20of%20grill%20Lids%20closed_zpswix1j7a4.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Front%20of%20grill%20Lids%20closed_zpswix1j7a4.jpg.html)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Front%20of%20grill%20Lids%20Open%20at%2090_zpshot7nff0.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Front%20of%20grill%20Lids%20Open%20at%2090_zpshot7nff0.jpg.html)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Tool%20rack%20no2_zpsduinjted.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Tool%20rack%20no2_zpsduinjted.jpg.html)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Tool%20rack%20no1_zpsuguumxwd.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Tool%20rack%20no1_zpsuguumxwd.jpg.html)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Acorn%20nut%20side%20up_zpsw1qhia9d.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Acorn%20nut%20side%20up_zpsw1qhia9d.jpg.html)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Bale%20wooden_zpsa32ctdch.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Bale%20wooden_zpsa32ctdch.jpg.html)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/New%20grates_zps1hajtkwc.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/New%20grates_zps1hajtkwc.jpg.html)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Granite_zpseaix5ggd.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Granite_zpseaix5ggd.jpg.html)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Cold%20Beer_zpsfc3w2e8b.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Cold%20Beer_zpsfc3w2e8b.jpg.html)
So kids what does this tell us don't DRINK and Draw your dream grill, you may just build it! But if you do post it on WKC for all to see I did! ;)
Shit just thought of this no spot for charcoal lighter fluid to sit... Oh well ::)
PS anyone know where I can get an 80" grill cover? LOL :o
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Gotta love it when I guy visualizes a dream.
Great Grill!
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@Hell Fire Grill Thanks! God I cant wait to fire her up!!!
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S.l.o.w c.l.a.p. Nicely done sir!
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And....YOU SIR....Own the Internet now! ......awesome job!
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Oh that's just so sweet. And wood on the wheels?? Wow.
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You must be pretty stoked, that looks very nice! What's the first cook gonna be?
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Truly inspirational build! Thanks for sharing.
As for a cover, perhaps buy 2 perfomer covers and have them stitched together...?
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Oh man that's nice,,,,great job!
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That is great work and looks beautiful. Congratulations on a job very well done.
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Mod of the year (Decade). You Win.
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Jet ski cover?
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"I had a dream!!" And Danny built it!! Lol.. Unbelievable! That's sweeter than a new born baby, a new born 65 Mustang, a new born Harley.. Well maybe not a Harley! Lol.. No more Blue Moon for us! Unless we are discussing rebuilding my garage! Lol
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Wow. That's awesome. Great job.
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@TheDude
S.l.o.w c.l.a.p. Nicely done sir!
If my wife sees the price it will me a HARD SLAP! LOL
@firedude5015
And....YOU SIR....Own the Internet now! ......awesome job!
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Thank You Kind Sir
@addicted-to-smoke
Oh that's just so sweet. And wood on the wheels?? Wow.
Wood walls from @zavod44 they look great! On this
@Jason
You must be pretty stoked, that looks very nice! What's the first cook gonna be?
Charcoal will be the first to clean out all the junk…But want to do a Ham and leg of lamb for Easter! We will see may have rain on Sunday! But may cook it on Saturday it should be nice out then!
@bear
Truly inspirational build! Thanks for sharing.
As for a cover, perhaps buy 2 perfomer covers and have them stitched together...?
My wife said the same thing…When asked if she could do it she said “I don’t know how but I know someone who may do it?” we will see
@Harleysmoker
Oh man that's nice,,,,great job!
Thank you very much was a labor of love!
@Jon
That is great work and looks beautiful. Congratulations on a job very well done.
Thank you for the Congratulations I can’t wait to use it!
@fedex
Mod of the year (Decade). You Win.
Will I still be able to post this for mod month even though it done now?
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Very nice!!! Well done, enjoy your new grilling station, you deserve it!
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Very Cool!!!!! Congrats!!!!
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Very nice!!! Well done, enjoy your new grilling station, you deserve it!
Thank you now if we get some good days I can use it!
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Very Cool!!!!! Congrats!!!!
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Thanks
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Jet ski cover?
Maybe?
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"I had a dream!!" And Danny built it!! Lol.. Unbelievable! That's sweeter than a new born baby, a new born 65 Mustang, a new born Harley.. Well maybe not a Harley! Lol.. No more Blue Moon for us! Unless we are discussing rebuilding my garage! Lol
Thanks brother... the garage is next!
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(http://i66.tinypic.com/20h7dbr.jpg)
Love it! Lmao
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Wow, very awesome! Great job and thanks for sharing each step of the way. I hope you get many years of enjoyment out of her!
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Very nicely done sir!
I've been thinking of using granite for some time now and this just cemented it in for me.
Well done!
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So inspirational.
But then again some of us don't have 1/10 of teh skills to pull that off even if we could dream big.
Congratulations and thanks for taking the time to share the details and pics. Love it!
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Only 4 beer capacity????
Other than that, it looks fantastic. ;-)
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Speechless. It's so amazing.
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@Shoestringshop check this out. I bought one for a huge combo grill/smoker and it was plenty big.
http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/outdoor-gourmet-81-triton-grill-cover?repChildCatid=224665 (http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/outdoor-gourmet-81-triton-grill-cover?repChildCatid=224665)
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Danny!! We need to drink Blue Moons this weekend! We need to sketch the 3 grill station now! :)
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@ctwhyme
WHAT are you crazy :o? are you trying to get me kille..... Oh your house! Ya we can do that! LMAO!
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Mod of the year (Decade). You Win.
I second that
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DAMN! That is great i love it!
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@RSHU
Wow, very awesome! Great job and thanks for sharing each step of the way. I hope you get many years of enjoyment out of her!
Thanks I thought if anyone wanted to see the full transformation they would enjoy the full story!
@Lumpy Coal
Very nicely done sir!
I've been thinking of using granite for some time now and this just cemented it in for me.
Well done!
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I got a great deal on the granite! I called places that sell to contractors and they also sell to end users. Look around I found mine on Craigslist
@ captjoe06
So inspirational.
But then again some of us don't have 1/10 of teh skills to pull that off even if we could dream big.
Congratulations and thanks for taking the time to share the details and pics. Love it!
I was not sure I could do it! But with the right tools and some research on who could help and asking for it when needed It got done!
@Darko
Only 4 beer capacity????
Yes but the refrigerator is only 20’ away!
@firedude5015
@Shoestringshop check this out. I bought one for a huge combo grill/smoker and it was plenty big.
http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/outdoor-gourmet-81-triton-grill-cover?repChildCatid=224665 (http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/outdoor-gourmet-81-triton-grill-cover?repChildCatid=224665)
Thanks I’ll look into that!!!
@LightningBoldtz
Mod of the year (Decade). You Win.
I second that
Even though I built it now would I be a contender?
@1911Ron
DAMN! That is great i love it!
I love it to! Now I want to fire her up and it’s snowing and raining! I’m not a wussy but for the first burn off of all the cleaning and grease just would like to have a nicer day! Hope all understand! If not…Oh well
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Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing.
Might as well mark this thread as the winner for "Mod of the Year"!!
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Great work LOVE IT
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...Yea ... So we might have to cancel Mod Month this year ;) ;D
I love the craftsmanship and like-stock appearance SSS - just incredible!!
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Just Got her on the deck with the help of my son Thanks Kid :) She is now with the majority of the Illinois family!
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Dual%20OTP%20On%20Deck%202_zpsoccl53hh.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Dual%20OTP%20On%20Deck%202_zpsoccl53hh.jpg.html)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Dual%20OTP%20On%20Deck%201_zpsqcgao1im.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Dual%20OTP%20On%20Deck%201_zpsqcgao1im.jpg.html)
She was welcome by ALL! Doing a burn in on her now to get all the oil and cleaning shit out of her ;) All that charcoal in her and cant cook!!! >:( But I will TONIGHT!!!
Wow she seems happy up there ;D
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@Neil_VT00
Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing.
Might as well mark this thread as the winner for "Mod of the Year"!!
@SixZeroFour
...Yea ... So we might have to cancel Mod Month this year ;) ;D
I love the craftsmanship and like-stock appearance SSS - just incredible!!
@LightningBoldtz
Mod of the year (Decade). You Win.
I second that
@fedex
Mod of the year (Decade). You Win.
Truth be told I didn’t even think of mod month while building her! Not until a member brought it up did I think... did I release her early? Will it count because its only March? But then reality set in and though it would be nice to win, all the comments that all have posted are just as good!
Thanks EVERYONE!
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when/if we do Mod Month you will be able to submit your entry then.
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Wow, now that is a grill-a-thon picture if ever I saw one!
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Holy smoke! No pun intended! Great job!
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;D Wanted to break her in! Did the burn off and still nice and hot. I put some fresh coals in and cooked! This was a dry run tomorrow will be the big day getting ready for Sunday brunch!
Not all tomorrow but Sunday I'll have Irish bangers, Scotch Eggs, Ham on the bone, Leg of lamb, Hash browns, Bacon, and breakfast sausage Ill be doing on the grillssssssss ;)
I Know, I know, DO NOT light on the grates!.... But for the picture I had to it looked way to HOT/COOL!!!
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Starting%20Charcoal_zpsmekrvpc0.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Starting%20Charcoal_zpsmekrvpc0.jpg.html)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Shrimp_zpszvtrdaqz.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Shrimp_zpszvtrdaqz.jpg.html)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Brats%20and%20Asparagus_zpsxmttkvi2.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Brats%20and%20Asparagus_zpsxmttkvi2.jpg.html)
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Wow, now that is a grill-a-thon picture if ever I saw one!
What's funny is that all grills can be used if needed at the same time! I have had 6 at once...the hard part is remembering what's under each lid ::) LOL
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Bravo Dan
Super impressive. How much does this beast weigh in at with all that granite?
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INCREDIBLE!!!
Seriously dude, wonderful job, and excellent craftsmanship!
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@Jeff
Bravo Dan
Super impressive. How much does this beast weigh in at with all that granite?
Around 400lbs or so 175lbs just in granite. Once on flat ground it moves with ease! I almost didn't put the casters on the one side!
If I did not put the casters on the one side with her, my post would have been completely different! LOL ??? It may have been like this...
DON'T DO IT!!!!
The End!
But I say now... Best grill I own! I'll keep it in the family at least until I'm gone ;)