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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: Duke on January 17, 2013, 08:13:24 AM
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I want to make one of these and thought I would see what ideas you guys could come up with. I am pretty sure everyone would want one. I think the warming rack is too small.
(http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/7249/elevatedhalfgrill.png) (http://img27.imageshack.us/i/elevatedhalfgrill.png/)
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I'll be thinkin' on it.......
I could probably use 6~8 of them ~~~> 8)
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Hmmm..... yes please 1 or 2 should work.
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for a while, i was using a smokey joe cooking grate raised with three 4" lag bolts and washers.
I eventually took it apart because i needed the grate in my mini wsm, but it worked well and was really cheap ;)
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Yeah Shaun, that would be super. I have some extra grates that are not in acceptable condition. I wonder what would happen to the exposed metal if I were to cut them down to do some prototyping.
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Yeah Shaun, that would be super. I have some extra grates that are not in acceptable condition. I wonder what would happen to the exposed metal if I were to cut them down to do some prototyping.
Yeah, I used an old grate and cut it down a few years back then set it on my warming rack and it was nice, but not what I have in mind. I would rather just make a complete half grill. Weber should bring these back they would be a great seller.
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I was thinking, cut my grill in half, roughly, and attach some 4 or 5 inch bolts through it to raise it and make little feet.
Wont look nice, but should get the job done.
(EDIT, like what troy did with his smaller grate, only using half a full one.)
Weber should bring these back they would be a great seller.
Agree.
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I know Id have use for at least 2 of those! :D Would it work using a SJ grate? Or were the originals the diameter of an 18/22 grate? ???
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I know Id have use for at least 2 of those! :D Would it work using a SJ grate? Or were the originals the diameter of an 18/22 grate? ???
I believe they were the size of a 22 and only made for the 22 model, but I think they would fit nicely on a 26'r. My warming rack is usually in the way on my 22.5 and it was made for it. I like using it on my 26'r though, but just wish it was bigger.
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The warming rack is my favorite accessory but agree that it is small so I crafted this....
(http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/6619/003wgk.jpg)
(http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/329/002oao.jpg)
Its an 18.5" grate with the flip-up sides were removed, one end bent upwards at a 90, and 3" elevator bolts attached. In all, it works very well and does not get hooked on the lower grate because of the large flat feet. My only complaint is that the bolts need to be at least an inch longer.
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Not bad G! It would be nice to be able to just slide a drip pan under it or be able to add that extra rack of ribs.
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Thats what I am talking about G! I think I would rather have a half circle shape, but the potential for lid issues is greater.
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Are you guys using this for an additional cooking surface or to keep things warm?
When it comes to keeping things warm, I just fire up my gasser on the lowest setting and hold stuff in there.
I have added an additional grate to my WSM for additional cooking surface.
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I use it for more indirect cooking surface.
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Are you guys using this for an additional cooking surface or to keep things warm?
When it comes to keeping things warm, I just fire up my gasser on the lowest setting and hold stuff in there.
I have added an additional grate to my WSM for additional cooking surface.
Cooking for me.
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Here's what I came up with. I have a little more detail to do, but I already put it to work.
(http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/4416/014yl.jpg) (http://img855.imageshack.us/i/014yl.jpg/)
(http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/8518/015vh.jpg) (http://img836.imageshack.us/i/015vh.jpg/)
(http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/1055/016ej.jpg) (http://img831.imageshack.us/i/016ej.jpg/)
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Very NICE! 8)
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Thanks Craig and awesome tagline! That should be on those shirts. :)
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That looks stock....very nice. Where did you find a half grate? Was there some welding involved? Details please....
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That is awesome Duke....looks sweet..!!!!....Love the custom stuff.
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wow duke that is spot on! fantastic!! :o
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Thanks, What I did was take an old 22 grate and cut it down the middle. When you do make sure you leave the handles as long as you can. This way you can make it the height you want by bending and adjusting them for the front legs. Also unlike I did leave an extra few inches of the outer ring so you can straighten it and bend it to close it. I might need to do some welding now to finish mine or just make another.
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Cool Deal !!
So, no welding just for this as is?
Just the strip metal bolted for the back foot ?
Don't have welding setup put together as of yet !!!
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Nope, no welding needed. If you have any trouble or questions let me know and I will help. I mainly used a sawzall, grinder, vice and hammer.
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VERY cool Shaun....
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Nice Shaun!
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I need to make one this weekend!
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I need to make one this weekend!
Make two!
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I will.....
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Cool, I can't wait to se them all. By the way, I used an old smokey joe leg for the back leg and used a grinder for any rough areas especially in the front of the grate.
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Here's what I came up with. I have a little more detail to do, but I already put it to work.
(http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/4416/014yl.jpg) (http://img855.imageshack.us/i/014yl.jpg/)
(http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/8518/015vh.jpg) (http://img836.imageshack.us/i/015vh.jpg/)
(http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/1055/016ej.jpg) (http://img831.imageshack.us/i/016ej.jpg/)
Bummer, the pics are gone. I was hoping for some inspiration by looking at what you did. Any chance you could send them to me?
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Me too!!!
Didn't happen to save out a pic or two, which I'll sometimes do for a good idea.....
Hey Brian ~~~~> Imagesnack is at your service, again...... 8)
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" The Forbidden Half Grill "
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Duke fix these pictures!
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Will do, very sorry. I messed with your fave Image Shack and things went haywire. ::)
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Really? Problems with Imageshat....shocking!
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Really? Problems with Imageshat....shocking!
My skypath app on my iphone will just randomly add photos from my phone when I only want 1 or 2 picks.. pisses me off.
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I just posted a thread on how I post pictures....
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Imageshat! ;D I will repost those pics tomorrow. You guys finally making them? ??? I use mine nearly everyday. Today I had pork steaks on it. :)
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I made this one the other day
(http://i1165.photobucket.com/albums/q585/joelhogston/82BB0C7B-71C5-4E61-A162-FEC7B3703339-2546-000003AB51CF40EB_zps7cd4f3c7.jpg)
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Is that an 18 grate inside/over a 22?
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Is that an 18 grate inside/over a 22?
Yes It sure is
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I made this one the other day
(http://i1165.photobucket.com/albums/q585/joelhogston/82BB0C7B-71C5-4E61-A162-FEC7B3703339-2546-000003AB51CF40EB_zps7cd4f3c7.jpg)
DAMMIT !!
Beat me to it !!!
I've had that idea on the back (charcoal) burner for years .......Good Show, Mate !!!
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Thought I would bump this and try and fix the pictures. Imageshat! ;D
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Thought I would bump this and try and fix the pictures. Imageshat! ;D
AND?
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Sorry, I still need to find the old pictures thanks to imageshat!
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Sorry, I still need to find the old pictures thanks to imageshat!
Lost in the ozone?
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These are all of them and a few extras.
(http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/2452/014kgb.jpg) (http://img705.imageshack.us/i/014kgb.jpg/)
(http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/5017/015ux.jpg) (http://img209.imageshack.us/i/015ux.jpg/)
(http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/6420/016bok.jpg) (http://img189.imageshack.us/i/016bok.jpg/)
(http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/1357/019yc.jpg) (http://img407.imageshack.us/i/019yc.jpg/)
(http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/9137/salmononhalf.jpg) (http://img266.imageshack.us/i/salmononhalf.jpg/)
(http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/396/salmononhalf2.jpg) (http://img194.imageshack.us/i/salmononhalf2.jpg/)
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looks great Duke!
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Thanks Ken, if you ever have an old grate that is burned out on one side it's a perfect way to recycle it. I never cook without it anymore. You can actually do two racks of ribs flat as well, which makes it all worth it.
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Now that we're getting a good perv (& thanks for that!!!)......
You're:
A) using the underside of the rack?
& B) bending the handles around so they form the front legs ?
&C) using another handle, or a piece of strip metal, for the back leg (bolted on)?
Good idea for ribs as this is kinda pushin' it ~~~>
(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd520/1buckie/Last%20Sunday%20April%202012/LastSundayApril2012021.jpg)
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Exactly. :)
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Thanks......G's model may be very workable, also ........ 8)
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Thanks. I am gonna try that for sure. 8)
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Thanks......G's model may be very workable, also ........ 8)
It is, I also had a really nice fold out SS one I used for years on my wsm and kettle, but I like the original look the half grill has.