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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: G$ on July 16, 2012, 10:06:42 AM
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I mentioned in this post (http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/index.php?topic=140.msg934#msg934 (http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/index.php?topic=140.msg934#msg934)) that I was building a side table for my Master-Touch. The Inspiration was a Jarrah wood side table offered by Weber in the 90s, at least in Australia, that I had seen on another forum. This Jarrah wood table was a beautiful dark mahagony color, but I planned to make mine in light oak to match my new handles.
Soon after starting, I decided I did not want an exact replica of the Jarrah table, and my goals became the following:
A slatted plank top table that affixes to the Master-Touch handle on one end.
Relatively close match to the new handles in color.
Had to look AS IF it could have been offered as an original weber product.
And ... I had to use the following wood pieces:
(http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/6238/13421.jpg)
These are actually bunk bed side rails from my kids beds. I found them in the back of a closet, as the beds have not been used as bunks in a long time. It turns out ... it takes a long time to sand the finish off of these. Here they are after being sanded (40, 60, 150, 220, ugh) and getting ready for dry fit...
(http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/6527/ims3y.jpg)
To be continued...
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Great work! I can't wait to see the finished product. :)
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After getting the spacing where I wanted it, I started screwing the table top together with the support pieces, using stainlss screws that match the style Brian sends with his handles. Before attaching the second support piece I scribed my circle to ensure my distances were correct.
(http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/3623/ipyl.jpg)
Once the boards were all screwed together, I then used a jigsaw to cut the curve. I was too lazy to go get the right blade, so my jigsaw and the masonry board blade that was on it at the time were not the exact right tools for the job, but they did ok. More sanding of the curve followed and I got a chance to test the fit and then install the handle attachment system:
(http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/7622/34032451.jpg)
(http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/4/i44ag.jpg)
to be continued
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Table looks great so far...but ONE big problem that I see.
You are covering up one of Brian's nice, new, wood handles under the new table!!!!
Look forward to updates!
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Once I was satisfied with the handle mount, I had to decide what to do with the legs. I decided NOT to use folding wood legs, but rather alluminum tube legs reminiscent of the other weber side tables. I bought a fixed shower curtain rod that came with flanges. Little did I know, these are purely decorative flanges and would do nothing to keep the legs straight and in place. Here are the flanges mounted to the table. They look pretty cool.
(http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/5542/dsfaspy.jpg)
In practice they suck and this was a bad idea*. I should also point out that I had decided to assemble the whole thing BEFORE varnishing. Because of my short attention span, I wanted to keep making progress toward something that looks finished, and I knew varnishing would take forever. Probably not the BEST way to do it, but I am content with my choice.
This is what the table looks like with the legs. This is a dry fit, I had to take the chop saw out twice to get the level where I wanted it.
(http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/2558/im32y.jpg)
* Basically, the legs are going to be in fixed position always. I do not mind this so much, but my redneck enginering of loading the flange up with epoxy is certainly not a good design principle. Once I decided that I did not want wood legs, I also decided I did not want the tubes to protrude through the table top liek the weber tables either. I was a little bit stuck. I drilled out the wood to give some additional support, but the whole method I have attached them is pretty hokey.
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So, the above post is where the project sits right now - basically done but I need to do two things: Varnish the thing to hopefully match the handles, and after varnishing place some thin foam tabe under the table where it seats on to the handle. This will protect them a little from scratching, although the table really is locked in place and does not move. It is a rock solid table, and I might make another one with my lessons learned. After it is varnished, I will take some better camera shots.
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that looks pretty awesome!!!
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Wow! Nice job!
It looks like you need some leg caps.
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Thanks Troy. I forgot a few things:
One thing I did not mention that I am really happy with is the top, and how the table looks from the top. All of the top boards are perfectly even, and the surface is level. platters, plates and trays sit perfectly. I like that it is slatted and I will have no reservations about just spraying it off if it gets grimy.
I need to get some caps for the legs.
The alluminum leg are unfortunately pretty "chrome-ey". There was no flat or brushed finish in the rods. I thhink it is not too noticeable.
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Wow! Nice job!
It looks like you need some leg caps.
Haha, I remembered that as well. I personally like the white caps from coleman 1 pound propane bottles, but I am out of them. I have a clear cap on the Mastertouch itself right now, which also needs a white cap installed at soem point.
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Lowes sells nice white and black ones for a buck 30.
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where'd you find the legs?
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where'd you find the legs?
60 inch chromed alluminum fixed shower curtain rod from Lowes. $6.xx
I think the diameter is actually slightly larger than weber legs but i did not try to fit them.
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nice!
I wonder how much weight they'll hold
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nice!
I wonder how much weight they'll hold
Given that they are vertical, I would say they will hold more than the kettle side. I will do some strength tests.
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I am going to make one of these. What I am going to do....(after looking at Jeffs original Weber table) I am going to find a cheap old kettle , or get some from Shaun, and mount actual leg sockets from a kettle. I saw Jeffs table and I swear the sockets were off of a grill. Maybe Shaun can help me by sending me some old leg sockets off of a roached out kettle. They are designed to hold a 1" inch aluminum tube so it will be perfect.
Brian
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That is a good idea Brian. I am going to make another one, so if someone has extra leg sockets laying around... I too could use them. By the way, i put the first coat of varnish on today. It is going to look nice.... In about a week....
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I am going to make one of these. What I am going to do....(after looking at Jeffs original Weber table) I am going to find a cheap old kettle , or get some from Shaun, and mount actual leg sockets from a kettle. I saw Jeffs table and I swear the sockets were off of a grill. Maybe Shaun can help me by sending me some old leg sockets off of a roached out kettle. They are designed to hold a 1" inch aluminum tube so it will be perfect.
Brian
Brian
Wouldn't the leg sockets off a kettle grill be made to fit the rounded edge of the bowl? You would need sockets that are flat since you are trying to attach them to a flat wood surface. Unless you were planning on tapping them flat with a mallet?
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G, I love the ingenuity! Nice craftsmanship!
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I think you could flatten them with a mallet. Brian, how are they attached to the table?
I assume the thought is to replicate the Weber design. If my saw wasn't broken, I might try and build one out of Redwood. I just don't need it. But a 26er version might be cool..
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I am going to make one of these. What I am going to do....(after looking at Jeffs original Weber table) I am going to find a cheap old kettle , or get some from Shaun, and mount actual leg sockets from a kettle. I saw Jeffs table and I swear the sockets were off of a grill. Maybe Shaun can help me by sending me some old leg sockets off of a roached out kettle. They are designed to hold a 1" inch aluminum tube so it will be perfect.
Brian
No, they are exactly the same ones. I think I have a couple laying around. Email me Brian.
Brian
Wouldn't the leg sockets off a kettle grill be made to fit the rounded edge of the bowl? You would need sockets that are flat since you are trying to attach them to a flat wood surface. Unless you were planning on tapping them flat with a mallet?
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Now that I have applied a few coats of Spar Varnish and installed the leg tips, I am calling this one "done". I might put one more coat of varnish on. I am looking forward to making another one. If anyone has extra leg sockets laying around, let me know. That is definitely the approach I want to take next time. The other thing I will do differently is I will take the time to counter sink my screws.
Here are some pictures, and I may add some more when the light changes.
(http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/5453/r0332copy.jpg)
(http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/43/e33copy.jpg)
(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/8012/w334copy.jpg)
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Impressive! :)
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Awesome....Really nice! About the leg sockets I was just gonna find a cheap grill on CL and savaged it for the sockets.
Brian
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Brian,
please do not savage any weber grills. I'd prefer we salvage them.
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Wow that looks excellent. Great job.
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There are grills that need to be savaged, sometimes they are beyond help....
Brian
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Nice job there.
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That table looks great! I've got side table envy! Mine is the stock modern plastic one (which I like) but it's not a lot of space. I would love to make and have one like yours! ;)
Craig
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The designer in me says mount that top handle the other way around so it reads right when you're facing the front of the grill. (This from years of setting up product photos for catalogs and sales materials...it's a disease.) Great job on the table! I'm mulling over one for myself, but I need to steal back the kettle I plan to use it on from my Son in law first.
Marty