DIY tables for Weber Kettles

[LightningBoldtz]

I found this on Facebook

Looks very cool

http://www.ardentgoods.com/

[LightningBoldtz]

and stinkin' expensive...... 

[MINIgrillin]

Looks well constructed. Rediculous pricy tho. I wonder if he would consider selling the plans.

Hmm...no place to put lid.

[Winz]

I like @Marty s Smokey Joe table better, but it is good to see new aftermarket options out there

Winz

[Tim in PA]

Those are very nice but those prices are nuts.

[LightningBoldtz]

I can't tell but it looks like a combination of cedar wood and composite decking wood.

[cscholz]

Hi all, I'm Carl, one of the owners of Ardent Goods.  First, thank you @LightningBoldtz for sharing our post here.  To answer a few questions: The Line Cook and Executive Chef units are both made from Meranti Mahogany and Western Red Cedar (top/floor and frame/sides, respectively).  The Short Order Cook is Meranti Mahogany and Douglas Fir.  At this point, we aren't selling the plans.  We have focused on the design, engineering and tooling with the goal being a business selling furniture.  But, the business is always evolving, so you never know.  For lid storage, the Executive Chef has a tool rack that the lid can hang on, the Line Cook works well with a hinge from www.unknownbbq.com but doesn't have its own hanging option (yet), and the Short Order Cook allows the lid to be propped on the handle of the cart.

We are avid grillers, and we started this venture because 10 years ago I built a similar grill station after being frustrated with the lack of work area and storage around my three legged friend (which is now 30 years old!).  That original unit is still going strong but our new designs take it to the next level.  And the Short Order Cook has been a game changer - my Smokey Joe is now in active use and great for smaller cooks.

If you have any more questions, hit me up.

Carl

[LightningBoldtz]

@cscholz Very high quality, you do excellent work.  Good luck on your business.

I saw on facebook that you are looking to do a setup for WSM too, we have a few WSM guys here  who have done some work with recycles performer setups.

[MINIgrillin]

That explains the price. Quality woods there sir!

[Tim in PA]

Hi all, I'm Carl, one of the owners of Ardent Goods.  First, thank you @LightningBoldtz for sharing our post here.  To answer a few questions: The Line Cook and Executive Chef units are both made from Meranti Mahogany and Western Red Cedar (top/floor and frame/sides, respectively).  The Short Order Cook is Meranti Mahogany and Douglas Fir.  At this point, we aren't selling the plans.  We have focused on the design, engineering and tooling with the goal being a business selling furniture.  But, the business is always evolving, so you never know.  For lid storage, the Executive Chef has a tool rack that the lid can hang on, the Line Cook works well with a hinge from www.unknownbbq.com but doesn't have its own hanging option (yet), and the Short Order Cook allows the lid to be propped on the handle of the cart.

We are avid grillers, and we started this venture because 10 years ago I built a similar grill station after being frustrated with the lack of work area and storage around my three legged friend (which is now 30 years old!).  That original unit is still going strong but our new designs take it to the next level.  And the Short Order Cook has been a game changer - my Smokey Joe is now in active use and great for smaller cooks.

If you have any more questions, hit me up.

Carl

Avid griller, eh! Stick around and hang out.

[1buckie]

Tables look great....

Anybody that does this:

"This Week’s Food Story
Atomic Buffalo Turds (ABTs)"

.............is OK by me !!!!

[Johnpv]

Looks like they're really high quality, but that price tag, holy crap.  You could buy a performer for half that price.  I understand its kind of different markets but daaayyyyuuummmm

[Jammato]

I want to know how the kettles are attached to those things? do you have to drill the kettles?

[LightningBoldtz]

I want to know how the kettles are attached to those things? do you have to drill the kettles?

Looking at some of the pics I don't think you have to drill, it looks like it is some sort of L hook that goes under the lip of the lower bowl.

[LightningBoldtz]

I want to know how the kettles are attached to those things? do you have to drill the kettles?

Looking at some of the pics I don't think you have to drill, it looks like it is some sort of L hook that goes under the lip of the lower bowl.

Actually they are here, some of the pics show the L clips.
http://www.ardentgoods.com/product/line-cook-kit/