Happy Friday, Friends!
This will be the FINAL build update on Jim's grill - I'm calling it finished and ready for delivery!
I put off painting it for a couple weeks because we've been having inconsistent weather - we'd have 90's for a few days, then the bottom would fall out and we'd have near-freezing temps - especially at night. The high-temp paint I use requires a temperature range of 50-90 F for it to dry properly. I finally got a stretch of warm days with mild nighttime temps, so about 3 days ago, I started prepping and painting. Just this morning I got the last touch ups done and got everything reassembled.
So without further ado, here she is!
Jim and I decided to add a little pop of color beyond the basic bbq black of the main body...so I painted the crank wheel in the same color red as the hubs of the caster wheels.
Jim and I also debated whether on not I should go ahead and cut and install the firebricks. I was a little concerned that the long trip from Oklahoma to South Carolina might cause the bricks to shift and/or break. In the end, I decided to go ahead and cut and fit them. I really need to build a fire in both sides, so I can heat-cure the paint...and I figure the firebricks should be in place before I do that.
We can always take 'em out again before the trip if Jim is concerned.
The removeable ash cleanout cover.
You can see the slide-out ash pan underneath.
4 adjustable dampers in the front.
And the coal shovel and rake, hanging from the hanger attached to the front of the work table.
It's always nice to reach the end of another project. This one has been really fun! I hope Jim will get as much enjoyment out of using it as I've gotten out of building it!
So anyway, Jim...it's ready when you are Brother!
And a final THANKS to all my buddies who have followed along on this one. All the kind words and helpful comments I've received from y'all along the way have sure been appreciated!
Red
This will be the FINAL build update on Jim's grill - I'm calling it finished and ready for delivery!
I put off painting it for a couple weeks because we've been having inconsistent weather - we'd have 90's for a few days, then the bottom would fall out and we'd have near-freezing temps - especially at night. The high-temp paint I use requires a temperature range of 50-90 F for it to dry properly. I finally got a stretch of warm days with mild nighttime temps, so about 3 days ago, I started prepping and painting. Just this morning I got the last touch ups done and got everything reassembled.
So without further ado, here she is!
Jim and I decided to add a little pop of color beyond the basic bbq black of the main body...so I painted the crank wheel in the same color red as the hubs of the caster wheels.
Jim and I also debated whether on not I should go ahead and cut and install the firebricks. I was a little concerned that the long trip from Oklahoma to South Carolina might cause the bricks to shift and/or break. In the end, I decided to go ahead and cut and fit them. I really need to build a fire in both sides, so I can heat-cure the paint...and I figure the firebricks should be in place before I do that.
We can always take 'em out again before the trip if Jim is concerned.
The removeable ash cleanout cover.
You can see the slide-out ash pan underneath.
4 adjustable dampers in the front.
And the coal shovel and rake, hanging from the hanger attached to the front of the work table.
It's always nice to reach the end of another project. This one has been really fun! I hope Jim will get as much enjoyment out of using it as I've gotten out of building it!
So anyway, Jim...it's ready when you are Brother!
And a final THANKS to all my buddies who have followed along on this one. All the kind words and helpful comments I've received from y'all along the way have sure been appreciated!
Red
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Well done Red ! ! !
