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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: Jocool on May 30, 2014, 07:36:38 PM

Title: Tinkering.....I love it!
Post by: Jocool on May 30, 2014, 07:36:38 PM
I needed an elevated platform for a planned cook as I needed a slow sear on some pork belly. So I went to the Weber stockpile and got cracking.

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Did I mention it is a multi-level Elevator?  Well it is! Gentleman, choose your rate of sear please.

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Post by: 1911Ron on May 30, 2014, 07:47:50 PM
I like it very clever!
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Post by: SixZeroFour on May 30, 2014, 08:34:23 PM
Smart idea!
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Post by: 1buckie on May 30, 2014, 08:48:09 PM



Cool Jo Cool !!!!



Thank You for the clean, clear cutting & assembly shots !!!!
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Post by: Hogsy on May 31, 2014, 12:09:43 AM
Great work Mr COOL.... It's on my to do list
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Post by: Jocool on May 31, 2014, 03:50:24 AM
Thanks guys. It scrubbed up OK.  All it needs now is some heat and oil to season.

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Post by: Jeff on May 31, 2014, 04:18:26 AM
Grate work!   You just made a very useful tool for next to nothing! 
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Post by: Craig on May 31, 2014, 04:55:01 AM
Nice Job!
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Post by: blackdog043 on May 31, 2014, 05:55:01 PM
Nice job!!! I have a few extra grates hanging around, that I could use for that.
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Post by: Peaspurple on May 31, 2014, 06:16:51 PM
Very nice.
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Post by: coldkettle on June 02, 2014, 08:04:56 PM
Awesome idea!


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Post by: AnakiMana on June 02, 2014, 11:38:07 PM
How did you remove the rust? I just bought some Bar Keeper's Friend to try out on some old grates. But it would be nice to know what others are doing.

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Title: Re: Tinkering.....I love it!
Post by: Jocool on June 03, 2014, 03:16:43 AM
Quote from: AnakiMana on June 02, 2014, 11:38:07 PM
How did you remove the rust? I just bought some Bar Keeper's Friend to try out on some old grates. But it would be nice to know what others are doing.

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I use a wire wheel that is fitted on my bench grinder.

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Title: Re: Tinkering.....I love it!
Post by: Heyjude on June 03, 2014, 05:40:30 AM
Same here, wire wheel in a hand held grinder. Does magic in minutes! Use caution and follow all safety rules, protective gear, etc.  Parts go flying, and it gets ugly fast.
8)
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Post by: DirectDrive on June 03, 2014, 08:16:29 AM
Well done !


Now what to do with the remaining half....

Charcoal fence
Bigfoot comb
Japanese sand garden rake
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Post by: Jocool on June 03, 2014, 02:13:33 PM
Maybe I'll try my hand at some welding and make another with the leftover.

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Post by: JayCee on June 03, 2014, 11:05:43 PM
Super job Joe!  Cleaned up amazing.
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Post by: Metal Mike on June 04, 2014, 06:16:58 AM
Nicely done, makes my Quick & Dirty chopped generic grate, balanced on beer cans, look like a hack-job
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Post by: Metal Mike on June 04, 2014, 06:18:14 AM
Grate "real estate" improvement & adjustable = inspired (thanks)
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Post by: edhead35 on June 04, 2014, 08:56:05 AM
Vinegar soak, Bar keepers friend, mechanical, self clean ovens. Many ways to remove rust. :-)
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Post by: Cuda Dan on June 04, 2014, 09:09:24 AM
Nice job on the elevated platform Jocool ;)
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Post by: 1buckie on June 04, 2014, 02:31:24 PM
Quote from: Jocool on June 03, 2014, 02:13:33 PM
Maybe I'll try my hand at some welding and make another with the leftover.

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I thought about the open ends before.....maybe a piece of small "C" channel, attached at the ends near the handle area, capping of the cut ends?

If you're like me & slash yourself at every opportunity, it's better to go safe......
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Post by: DirectDrive on June 04, 2014, 03:02:55 PM
Can't have any fun in SAFE MODE though....

;)
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Post by: CharliefromLI on January 26, 2015, 01:52:43 PM
Quote from: blackdog043 on May 31, 2014, 05:55:01 PM
Nice job!!! I have a few extra grates hanging around, that I could use for that.

Said Everyone!  :)
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Post by: CharliefromLI on January 26, 2015, 01:59:54 PM
Quote from: Heyjude on June 03, 2014, 05:40:30 AM
Same here, wire wheel in a hand held grinder. Does magic in minutes! Use caution and follow all safety rules, protective gear, etc.  Parts go flying, and it gets ugly fast.
8)
If you don't have a grinder you can buy a wire wheel for your drill too. Best 5 I ever spent on my first kettle rehab.

Just watch out for those metal splinters... Nasty suckers!