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Started by Uncle Al, April 30, 2016, 11:09:29 AM

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Uncle Al

April 30, 2016, 11:09:29 AM
I have been looking for a better work top solution than dragging my patio table over to the kettles when I cook.  I had an old IKEA butcher-block top that was collecting dust so I decided to repurpose it.  A little routing, sanding and some butcher-block conditioner is all it took.  I think they turned out really well!

CNC cutting out the parts:


Parts are cut (the two small parts are for a tortilla press):


Rounding over the edges and some sanding:


Bottom side detail showing the dado that keeps the top registered on the kettle bowl:


Complete:


Perfect fit on the bowl:

Hell Fire Grill

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April 30, 2016, 11:15:01 AM
Excellent idea!

What do you do with the lids when they're not on the kettle?
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April 30, 2016, 11:22:06 AM
Another great idea for wood ... Put to good use.  Outstanding !!
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April 30, 2016, 11:46:06 AM
stunning! 
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April 30, 2016, 12:16:52 PM
holy crap that is a great idea. Is that your personal shopbot?
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#5
April 30, 2016, 12:26:12 PM
Wow those are awesome! And the craftsmanship looks incredible! That would be so cool to have out on a cookout and impress your friends.

Uncle Al

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April 30, 2016, 12:57:39 PM
Thanks everyone for the kind words!  ;D  This came together really quick.  I got the idea for this project last weekend.  I found the top material Wednesday, programed and cut on Thursday and put on the finish/took pictures today.


Quote from: Hell Fire Grill on April 30, 2016, 11:15:01 AM
Excellent idea!

What do you do with the lids when they're not on the kettle?

Right now the lids are in the kettle's parking spaces on the porch.  I might could build a lid easel/stand.  Any ideas?


Quote from: pbe gummi bear on April 30, 2016, 12:16:52 PM
holy crap that is a great idea. Is that your personal shopbot?

Great eye to spy the ShopBot!  It is not my personal machine but I have full access to it.  I have been programming and cutting on it for 9 years now.  It is really an awesome machine!

Hell Fire Grill

#7
April 30, 2016, 03:28:44 PM
Im sure with your tools and skills you could make something less red neck than mine, but it works. I can practically drop my lid into it without damaging the lid in any way. The holes for the dowels were drilled at about 45*.

 

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#8
April 30, 2016, 03:35:24 PM
Amazing. All this time, I've never seen anyone turn a kettle into a real tabletop. Makes perfect sense though.

Next party's is at Uncle Al's. He got the kettles and by the looks of that outdoor shower, a pool somewhere.
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