Secret Project

Blue_Runner · #1 03-19-2007, 04:49 PM

A while back I alluded to a "secret project". Some of you might remember me losing my USB cable for my camera. Well, during spring cleaning the cable decided to show up, so I'm back in business with my pics!

So, here's my project. I've got about 20 bucks total in it so far.

Dry-stacked concrete block.

Heavy duty angle iron lintel. I painted only the part that shows on the outside. I did not use high heat paint and didn't want paint fumes in there with the food.

My dad made this grilltop for me out of bar stock and expanded metal.

Here it is all put together. Since these pics were taken I added a sheet of plywood to the top with handles and a thermometer to hold heat in and keep water out. Long term I plan on building a hood with a door on it out of stainless steel to cover the grill.

So far I've cooked a full rack of spareribs, a couple of racks of babyback ribs, some split chicken breasts, a wild boar tenderloin, and a couple of deer hams.

Also not pictured (yet) is the burndown barrel my dad made me. Its the standard 55 gallon drum with the shovel hole in the bottom. Dad made a removeable grate that sits just above the door to let the coals drop through. Works great! I will get some pics.

Well, there you have it. A poor man's grill. :)

willy · #2 03-19-2007, 05:10 PM

Sounds like it's almost time for a group hodown at the Blue's, I'll bring the drunken chicken and utensils, and a bottle of Jack, you supply the super models and wood (for the fire perverts) and a few chairs. Wind Talker can bring some lobster and clams, Franco can bring mahi mahi or dolphin steaks, Ozzie can bring some striper fillets. Air skools and Pipe can bring some munchies and beer.
Stinky can come and entertain us ;D

Blue_Runner · #3 03-19-2007, 05:12 PM

Don't forget Bassarama and his bluefish patee or however you spell it LOL.

He is my inspiration! Oh and special thanks to Stinky for making me want to KILL everything that walks just so I can eat it ;D

I would have mortared everything together but this location is exactly where my future boat shed (see other post in general section) will be one day.

reelapeelin · #4 03-19-2007, 05:21 PM

No wonder you so good-lookin' 8) ... eatin' like that'll make handsome men and good-lookin' women ;) ;D ...

Eat like DAWG!!...

reelapeelin · #5 03-19-2007, 05:35 PM

Hey DAWG!!...whadda ya fire yours with??... 8) ... charcoal?...how much?...do you have bottom-grate to aerate fire?...

You shore done a fine-a$$ job o' stackin' that block 8) ...almost like you'd done it B4 ;) :D :D ...

Blue_Runner · #6 03-19-2007, 05:59 PM

Hardwood coals RAP. Hickory or oak. Either will work equally as well. I've got a burn-down barrell. Or some people just say burn barrell, that I use to burn down the hardwood coals. Once you get her to 200 degrees she holds heat really well. I mean I'm able to drink like 3 beers before I have to shovel more hot coals ;)

I like to cook at about 180 - 200 degrees nice and s - l - o - w and steady!

I promise to get pics of my custom burn down barrell! (55 gallon drum)

lumberslinger178 · #7 03-19-2007, 08:01 PM

that is sweet br I love to grill u da man ;D ;D ;D
look foward to grillin while iam building that barn

Blue_Runner · #8 03-19-2007, 08:59 PM

Bring your arse on down Slinger - we'll have a barn raisin while we pit cook the whole farm!

I just love getting out on a cold day and firing up that smoker.

I can smell that piggy now - mmmm, here piggy piggy ;D

msbhammer · #9 03-19-2007, 09:52 PM

Blue, you working for a funeral home on the side. ???
creamating some bodys. ;D :o :o :o
That thing is a Gaint. Guess you be cooking full racks of deer on that thing. Antlers and all. ;D ;D ;D

Airslot · #10 03-19-2007, 10:14 PM

WEll, I am gettin ready to whoop a$$ on some flounder here reel soon, so I'm in. Man this would be an awesome weekend. I'd have to fall off the wagon, not that I'm on one ;D