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Title: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: Bman on July 30, 2014, 10:29:44 AM: Peaspurple started a thread where he picked up an older Red Genesis gasser where the original wood slats were missing/beyond their usefullness. I've been contimplating making reproduction pieces for a while, and this was the motivation I needed to get rolling.

I started with a 1X6 piece of redwood (which is sold at the local lumber yard) and an original (used) Weber handle

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn123/baeseman1/Weber%20Misc/22D4264B-2874-4CEC-9FAE-1ABE80746E10.jpg)

Ripped to width, I made 3 blanks longer than they needed to be

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn123/baeseman1/Weber%20Misc/33A1A235-9771-47E7-92EC-F087B5DDC898.jpg)

Using the stock handle as a jig, I drilled & rough cut the openings before firing up the router table to clean em up

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn123/baeseman1/Weber%20Misc/C97C4BEB-46FA-4E1B-B4B0-001B012FE1DD.jpg)

The finished products. I tried a couple different techniques and now have this down to a science. The handle next to the original is perfect.

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn123/baeseman1/Weber%20Misc/13326339-0014-492C-BCE9-DE3DA2665996.jpg)

I rounded over the outside edges of the handle and beveled the interior openings (just like the stock handle)

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn123/baeseman1/Weber%20Misc/44C28AC4-8F2A-43F1-925C-EBA3C6DAA35F.jpg)

As you can see, I had a handle which has seen better days.
(Not the stock lid on this gasser, but I used the plastic one for a different task until I made these)

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn123/baeseman1/Weber%20Misc/4AC4BC6D-5CFA-4810-AA60-905859D13FD2.jpg)

And now, it's just like new.

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn123/baeseman1/Weber%20Misc/5C9C6A40-615E-4285-AA8F-DC3C6DB9008A.jpg)
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: Bman on July 30, 2014, 10:30:23 AM: With the handles made, I went to work on the side table/bottom rack slat replacements.

On the left is an upper side table (measures 10-3/4" long)
On the right is bottom rack (measures 11-7/8" long)
Both use the same size slats, so I made mine just a hair wider than stock. (1-5/8")

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn123/baeseman1/Weber%20Misc/592893AF-1CAC-4E7B-B971-2387E7D08FD0.jpg)

Same photo, only the upper table is flipped over

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn123/baeseman1/Weber%20Misc/60971364-DDD6-41BB-980F-B55199D0632D.jpg)

Used the remainder of the 1X6 and made as many slats as I could

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn123/baeseman1/Weber%20Misc/E9D43307-371D-4624-8F89-7774B0F4F4C6.jpg)

I didn't actually replace the slats, but I'll update this thread when I clean/paint the support bars.
This gives you an idea what the spacing would look like. Side table first.

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn123/baeseman1/Weber%20Misc/0BB40F7E-78D0-4685-B378-B748953CB8EA.jpg)

Bottom rack

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn123/baeseman1/Weber%20Misc/6C2A83C3-B73B-4A2D-BE7F-590534068A0F.jpg)

The fruits of today's labor

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn123/baeseman1/Weber%20Misc/126D27D8-A197-40E6-A185-13AF19896660.jpg)

Close up view of the rounded edges. (same roundover on the stats & handles)
Weber doesn't round over the end grain and I think this added detail will have a better fit-n-finish on the side table

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn123/baeseman1/Weber%20Misc/01D71DB0-E0D4-4631-920F-099A690FE422.jpg)

Since I already had the hunk of redwood on hand, I can't give a cost estimate for members right now. If you're interested in any of this stuff, shoot me a PM and we'll work something out. I'll swing by the lumber yard and see what redwood cost and go from there.

I have a number of older side shelves & bottom wooden racks so I could supply a few sets of wood & hardware if you're missing the entire thing.

Thanks for looking,
Bman
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: pbe gummi bear on July 30, 2014, 10:38:20 AM: Well done!

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Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: unl1mtd on July 30, 2014, 10:46:26 AM: Nice craftsmanship.
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Post by: SixZeroFour on July 30, 2014, 11:01:37 AM: Outstanding work Bman, as good or better than new!
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Post by: Jeff on July 30, 2014, 11:09:42 AM: Nice work for sure. Look forward to seeing all of it assembled and on the grill!
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: Troy on July 30, 2014, 11:12:14 AM: WOW.

For the first time ever, I want to buy a gasser!!

Great work Bman!!
If you want to sell them, I'd be happy to help you promote them on the main site.
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: G$ on July 30, 2014, 11:13:43 AM: HOW COME THE THANK YOU BUTTONS ARE GONE?!?!!?

This is really really great stuff BMAN.
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: Troy on July 30, 2014, 11:26:24 AM: Quote from: G$ on July 30, 2014, 11:13:43 AM
HOW COME THE THANK YOU BUTTONS ARE GONE?!?!!?

This is really really great stuff BMAN.

THEY WERE NEVER HERE IN THIS FORUM.
I WILL GO ENABLE NOW. :)
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: Troy on July 30, 2014, 11:28:36 AM: There we go. Now we have thank you buttons here
=D
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: AZ_MIKEY on July 30, 2014, 12:05:58 PM: Don't own a gasser but can see that many of them will look alot better in the future. Good work!
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: Idahawk on July 30, 2014, 12:19:37 PM: Of course the next question is, are they available ? :)
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Post by: Chuck on July 30, 2014, 01:31:50 PM: Awesome work there.
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: crumbsnatcher on July 30, 2014, 02:19:24 PM: Beautiful craftsmanship on the handles and slats Bman! If I come across any red headed gassers, I will definitely PM you for some wood!
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: G$ on July 30, 2014, 03:00:11 PM: Quote from: Troy on July 30, 2014, 11:26:24 AM
Quote from: G$ on July 30, 2014, 11:13:43 AM
HOW COME THE THANK YOU BUTTONS ARE GONE?!?!!?

This is really really great stuff BMAN.

THEY WERE NEVER HERE IN THIS FORUM.
I WILL GO ENABLE NOW. :)

Well, you know, THANK YOU!
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: Troy on July 30, 2014, 03:00:59 PM: Quote from: G$ on July 30, 2014, 03:00:11 PM
Quote from: Troy on July 30, 2014, 11:26:24 AM
Quote from: G$ on July 30, 2014, 11:13:43 AM
HOW COME THE THANK YOU BUTTONS ARE GONE?!?!!?

This is really really great stuff BMAN.

THEY WERE NEVER HERE IN THIS FORUM.
I WILL GO ENABLE NOW. :)

Well, you know, THANK YOU!

;D
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: salad on July 30, 2014, 03:16:36 PM: Nice!
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: MacEggs on July 30, 2014, 03:19:18 PM: You have done some fine work, my man! Craftsmanship to be proud of. :D
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: Peaspurple on July 30, 2014, 04:12:08 PM: Beautiful. Pm sent.
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: Peaspurple on July 30, 2014, 04:12:44 PM: Beautiful. Pm sent.
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: argentflame on July 30, 2014, 04:21:05 PM: Great work. Just like the original.
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: mirkwood on July 30, 2014, 04:40:33 PM: I knew someone here would rise to the occasion and make top notch replacement pieces.. Outstanding Bman, way to step up and make the magic happen..
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Post by: OoPEZoO on July 30, 2014, 05:05:19 PM: Holy crap, those turned out awesome. Nice work
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: Bman on July 30, 2014, 06:15:39 PM: Thanks fellas...

Today was just a "trial run" to see if this was something I'd even consider taking on. Given what I've done for a living, I didn't think it would be very hard since I have the tooling. As expected, it wasn't too bad. With most things, the first time always takes the longest and I should be able to knock sets out pretty quick.

I'll probably make redwood the default material since I can purchase it locally. I have a ton of cherry on hand from the supply stock I had while building a ton of custom cabinets. Home Depot has oak & maple on the shelves. Local Woodcraft store carries a bunch of different woods also, so sky is the limit.

I'll get more of these built this weekend so I'll have a better idea what the cost will be. For forum members, it'll basically be the cost of materials & shipping.

Thanks again,
Bman
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: DirectDrive on July 30, 2014, 06:16:09 PM: Very, very nice.
I think I just peed !

Nice looking rig....table saw and router table.

DD, S.P.
(Sliver Picker)
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: Heyjude on July 30, 2014, 07:46:33 PM: Hey Bman, I wan to get in on the bottom floor before the marketing people get involved and the price triples!
Very nice work indeed! 8)
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Post by: Big B on July 30, 2014, 07:53:05 PM: Nice job Bman. Looks good
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Post by: jcnaz on July 30, 2014, 09:59:57 PM: These are beautiful!..

...but they won't fit my Genesis 2...
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/31/pu8a4uza.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/31/4ujaje4u.jpg)
;)
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: pbe gummi bear on July 30, 2014, 10:24:34 PM: Quote from: jcnaz on July 30, 2014, 09:59:57 PM
These are beautiful!..

...but they won't fit my Genesis 2...
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/31/pu8a4uza.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/31/4ujaje4u.jpg)
;)

Those low profile wheels are pretty cool!
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: Nate on July 31, 2014, 04:59:08 AM: That's some great work keeping an old gasser alive.
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Post by: mike.stavlund on July 31, 2014, 09:04:03 AM: Very kind of you to offer your time and expertise, Bman. Glad to know you!
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Post by: jcnaz on July 31, 2014, 03:08:21 PM: "Those low profile wheels are pretty cool!"
Gummi, they are 8" wheels. The garage floor is sloped. :o
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Post by: tattooedant on August 01, 2014, 07:03:07 PM: I never get sick of seeing an old gasser come back to life. Now with these from Bman, many more can be rescued. Nice work my man!
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: Bman on September 18, 2014, 05:38:46 AM: Steve Counts at the bullet posted up his redhead restore with this photo

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3875/14342235761_6c4afbf83f_b.jpg)

Clearly, he was missing the final piece of the puzzle. After a few messages back-n-forth, a new handle was on it's way.
He stained/finished the redwood handle to match and posted up the final version.
Looks pretty daymn good if I do say so myself. 8)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3885/15254795761_4281293c6e_b.jpg)
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: SixZeroFour on September 18, 2014, 06:00:25 AM: Even more amazing work Bman, the handle looks look top notch!
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: Heyjude on September 18, 2014, 06:08:04 AM: So are these available for purchase somewhere?
Seriously.. 8)
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Post by: GregS on September 18, 2014, 10:20:50 AM: great work!
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Post by: dwnthehatch on September 18, 2014, 10:31:10 AM: I have to get off of my butt and stain/seal mine.
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: Bman on September 18, 2014, 10:59:36 AM: Thanks fellas. :)

Quote from: Heyjude on September 18, 2014, 06:08:04 AM
So are these available for purchase somewhere?
Seriously.. 8)

So far, things have been by a case-by-case basis via PM.

As for price... Well, this is still pretty new to me so I don't have a set price list.
My local lumberyard sells knot-free redwood in 1X4 & 1x6, which makes for a nice product - but it's kind of pricey.
A 1X6X8' cost 22 bucks and I yield 16 slats & 1 handle A 1X4X8' cost 13 bucks and yields 10 slats & 1 handle
Those prices I have zero control over. Cheapest shipping charges I have zero control over.
Labor rates I have control over, but here's what I've done with other guys.
As long as you cover the material & shipping costs, that's all I'll require. Donations for labor are accepted though. 8)
A cardboard shipping tube was 4 bucks and shipping USPS for the above handle was 6 bucks.

If you need something, shoot me a PM
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: mike.stavlund on September 18, 2014, 06:59:06 PM: I don't mean to brag, but I've touched Bman's table saw/router table.
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: Heyjude on September 18, 2014, 07:16:39 PM: Quote from: Bman on September 18, 2014, 10:59:36 AM
Thanks fellas. :)

Quote from: Heyjude on September 18, 2014, 06:08:04 AM
So are these available for purchase somewhere?
Seriously.. 8)

So far, things have been by a case-by-case basis via PM.

As for price... Well, this is still pretty new to me so I don't have a set price list.
My local lumberyard sells knot-free redwood in 1X4 & 1x6, which makes for a nice product - but it's kind of pricey.
A 1X6X8' cost 22 bucks and I yield 16 slats & 1 handle A 1X4X8' cost 13 bucks and yields 10 slats & 1 handle
Those prices I have zero control over. Cheapest shipping charges I have zero control over.
Labor rates I have control over, but here's what I've done with other guys.
As long as you cover the material & shipping costs, that's all I'll require. Donations for labor are accepted though. 8)
A cardboard shipping tube was 4 bucks and shipping USPS for the above handle was 6 bucks.

If you need something, shoot me a PM
Cool, we shall talk very soon.. And I don't think that with a fair labor rate the price would be unrealistic.. 8)
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Post by: JayCee on September 18, 2014, 11:11:16 PM: Fantastic work. Looks brand new! What a gem.
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Post by: Weber MD on September 21, 2014, 01:55:25 PM: Really amazing work Bman.
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Post by: srich7 on January 14, 2015, 03:15:16 PM: im interested in some slats and a handle if your still making them. Thanks in advance, Scott
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Post by: cphase on April 29, 2016, 03:32:14 AM: Good morning everyone. I know this thread is old and a long shot, but does anyone know if Bman is still making/selling the slats and handle? I have sent him an email I found in another thread.

Thanks!!
Jeff
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: Gpinch1 on April 29, 2016, 12:28:33 PM: I have tried to email and PM him as well.
I got a PM from him once a few weeks ago saying he was going to get around to handles in the future.
That was the last time I heard from him.
He said he is not on WKC often.

Maybe someone here has a current email address for him??

There is a business opportunity there for someone to start cranking our these wooden handles on a CNC router.
They could produce them in various types of wood and do matching slats.
I would love a set in Cherry or Walnut.
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: jcturbot on May 16, 2016, 02:15:56 PM: I too would like to have a handle made!
Quite possibly some slats too if I get the Weber 1300 I am looking at.
Hopefully Bman will see our posts.

Jeffrey
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: rmcmann on May 16, 2016, 03:41:30 PM: I am working on getting some made for my grill with the possibility of making them available for sale. I will keep you updated.
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Post by: harleydream4u on September 05, 2018, 01:14:22 PM: Would like to buy a set , handle, side and bottom wood slats. pm me with a price and thank you. Red top 2 burner
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: Bob BQ on September 05, 2018, 06:33:28 PM: Quote from: harleydream4u on September 05, 2018, 01:14:22 PM
Would like to buy a set , handle, side and bottom wood slats. pm me with a price and thank you. Red top 2 burner

This post is over 2 years old @harleydream4u

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Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: demosthenes9 on September 17, 2018, 08:38:13 PM: Quote from: harleydream4u on September 05, 2018, 01:14:22 PM
Would like to buy a set , handle, side and bottom wood slats. pm me with a price and thank you. Red top 2 burner

Quote from: Bob BQ on September 05, 2018, 06:33:28 PM

Quote from: harleydream4u on September 05, 2018, 01:14:22 PM
Would like to buy a set , handle, side and bottom wood slats. pm me with a price and thank you. Red top 2 burner

This post is over 2 years old @harleydream4u

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I could be wrong, but I think I saw that @zavod44 might be the one to talk to about it.
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: harleydream4u on September 18, 2018, 06:26:13 PM: Bob bq ... I know when the post was troll... mind your own business a'hole...
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: Bob BQ on September 19, 2018, 07:52:00 AM: Quote from: harleydream4u on September 18, 2018, 06:26:13 PM
Bob bq ... I know when the post was troll... mind your own business a'hole...

Wow. Troll? Really? A'hole? Really?

Nice to meet you, and welcome to the Club, @harleydream4u. Hope your day gets better. You might try sending a pm to @zavod44 or @GrillGiant to see if they are still available.
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: demosthenes9 on September 19, 2018, 10:39:31 PM: Quote from: harleydream4u on September 18, 2018, 06:26:13 PM
Bob bq ... I know when the post was troll... mind your own business a'hole...

Wow. You're the one being the asshole here. I'm kind of sorry that I tried to help you.
Title: Re: I got wood. Genesis wood that is.
Post by: JEBIV on September 20, 2018, 02:56:46 AM: Anyone who knows @Bob BQ knows he is about as opposite of an asshole as can be, one of the nicest members in the club!