Blackstone Griddle - To buy or not to buy.....

[JLeonard]

Damn, after reading all this I want one too.

Daydreaming has me tearing down the existing shed. Then pouring a new patio with a sidewalk out to where a new pad will be for a shed/smoker area. May as well pour a few more feet for a blackstone....yea. Off work early and idle hands haha.

Hmm gonna need a laser, forms, sand, a mini excavator. Pump truck. Mixer truck. About 4 MFers that can finish concrete. Some carpenters. Yea.

Yeah I find myself trying to figure how many extra shifts I need to work to keep up with my growing "gotta have" list!

Jim

 

[HowlingDog]

I have the 28 Pro with hinged lid. I do not use it for cooking, but it offers protection from the elements.

I agree . I wish mine was taller , but really hasn't been an issue for me while cooking . I did add some aftermarket casters to my pellet grill . I was thinking about doing that with my Blackstone , but would have to mod something up . I'm around 6'0" .

Mine came with only two wheels so here is my mod"

I had some scrap lumber and I bought some wheels off Amazon. Now, it rolls very easily and is a smidge higher. I could have raised it more by stacking the 2x4s. It would use a little more wood, but you can raise it up higher if needed.

The patio is not all that level so I roll it around till I find a flat spot or just live with a slightly askew griddle.

Mark

 

[halleoneagain]

The more I look into this flat top griddle, the more I am convinced I need one.

Yeah, me too, and I really don't need one. Whoever said this group is a bunch of enablers was SO right! And as JLeonard said, the list of wants/must haves just keeps growing.

 

[SherryT]

Yeah, me too, and I really don't need one. Whoever said this group is a bunch of enablers was SO right! And as JLeonard said, the list of wants/must haves just keeps growing.

 

[Steve H]

Yeah, me too, and I really don't need one. Whoever said this group is a bunch of enablers was SO right! And as JLeonard said, the list of wants/must haves just keeps growing.

But it's SO FUN to spend other peoples money!!

 

[pit 4 brains]

I have the 28 Pro with hinged lid. I do not use it for cooking, but it offers protection from the elements.



Mine came with only two wheels so here is my mod"
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I had some scrap lumber and I bought some wheels off Amazon. Now, it rolls very easily and is a smidge higher. I could have raised it more by stacking the 2x4s. It would use a little more wood, but you can raise it up higher if needed.

The patio is not all that level so I roll it around till I find a flat spot or just live with a slightly askew griddle.

Mark

Beat me to it. I built one of these to make my shop table mobile. I can lower my kayak from the ceiling and wheel it over to the truck. Great idea for lifting a griddle and keeping it mobile. You could add 2" ABS caps to set the legs or original wheels in also.

Great idea and good build.

 

[JC in GB]

I have the 28 Pro with hinged lid. I do not use it for cooking, but it offers protection from the elements.



Mine came with only two wheels so here is my mod"
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I had some scrap lumber and I bought some wheels off Amazon. Now, it rolls very easily and is a smidge higher. I could have raised it more by stacking the 2x4s. It would use a little more wood, but you can raise it up higher if needed.

The patio is not all that level so I roll it around till I find a flat spot or just live with a slightly askew griddle.

Mark

Now that is what I am talking about.....

 

[TNJAKE]

Now that is what I am talking about.....

I use my lid to melt cheese for smash burgers and cheese steaks

 

[JC in GB]

I own one I purchased at a great price. But it has only been used 2 times in a year, unless you are planning on cooking a lot all the time I am not sure they are worth it. Just my thoughts

I am hoping to be able to retire soon and cooking and walking the back yard with my yard tiger is really all I want to do when I retire.

I think I won't be using it as much as I want to for a spell. I want to get all this stuff bought before I have to go on a fixed income.

JC

 

[HowlingDog]

You could add 2" ABS caps to set the legs or original wheels in also.

For a second there, I though you said ARB mods and we were gonna start talking about suspension, adding recovery points, how big of tires can I add without cutting fenders, ditch lights and Roof Top Tent. Talk about gadgets and spending money.....

 

[halleoneagain]

But it's SO FUN to spend other peoples money!!

The heck you say!! I may have to limit my time here, or I may go broke.

 

[JC in GB]

Well.... That didn't take long....

After watching several videos of the Blackstone griddle, I think that the 36" version is going to be the way to go.

Now, what am I going to get rid of in my garage to make room for it? I am getting rid of my MES 30 smoker but that won't be enough.

Part of the house deal with the wife. If I get something new, I have to get rid of some old stuff. That deal excludes her for some reason.

Thanks to all the forum members who provided input. It was quite valuable in steering me in the right direction.

Anyway, looking forward to getting this bad boy home and smoking!!

Will post a few pics when I get her set up.

JC

 

[HowlingDog]

After watching several videos of the Blackstone griddle, I think that the 36" version is going to be the way to go.

Check out Todd Toven's YouTube videos on the Blackstone. Good recipes and a entertaining video. He reviews all the gadgets too..

 

[JC in GB]

Check out Todd Toven's YouTube videos on the Blackstone. Good recipes and a entertaining video. He reviews all the gadgets too..

Gadgets?!?!?? Just what I need more stuff...

Thanks for the suggestion. I will check it out.

I really want to do a Hibachi grill cook on one of these. It may sound corny but I love that Hibachi grill food.

JC

 

[tbern]

have to decide, which is more important use of a garage, vehicle storage or smoker equipment storage???

 

[gmc2003]

Part of the house deal with the wife. If I get something new, I have to get rid of some old stuff. That deal excludes her for some reason.

Does she own a car?

Chris

 

[JC in GB]

Does she own a car?

Chris

Brilliant!

 

[chopsaw]

Thanks for the input. If I get the griddle, I may just cut and weld new wheels on the frame to raise it up and ease in rolling it around.

The more I look into this flat top griddle, the more I am convinced I need one.

Yeah . If I decide to raise mine I won't have any trouble coming up with something . The casters I bought for my Smokefire are really nice and would add a couple inches .

 

[Steve H]

I really want to do a Hibachi grill cook on one of these. It may sound corny but I love that Hibachi grill food.

I have the Lodge sportsman. Quite similar to a hibachi. Does an excellent job.

Nevermind. Blonde moment!

 

[Steve H]

have to decide, which is more important use of a garage, vehicle storage or smoker equipment storage???

Mine stopped being a car storage device years ago!