It doesn't fit well in the smoker section it would if there was a section for grills and griddles. This was a project for an individual who shot clays for a living and loves steak and eggs. He bought the griddle at auction locally for $150.00 after buyers fees. it was then delivered to my shop because he just wanted to use it as a grill but he needed a conversion to propane. While talking to him he noticed some of our small griddles, but wouldn't buy any because they are all 3/4 inch plate griddles and are quite heavy.
Now I didn't even think about offering to build a griddle plate for him. Now at the same time we had a project my welder was working in in shop welding a 36 in plate griddle back to its cracked drain pan. It was bought from an auction on ebay ( don't do, you are assured your money back but your looking at shipping 700 lb to send it back ), but that’s another thread.
Ok back to the Vulcan.
I disassembled the unit and popped out the orifices. Braised them shut and drilled to spec for propane 11" WC according to the manufacturers chart. We also added 6 inch SS adjustable legs as he didn’t have any. then added a regulator and made up a quick disconnect so that he could move it into his basement when not in use. This was his lake house.
When the welder came in we started talking about it and he dug out a piece of 1/2 inch plate and some SS banding material. and started burning. I decided to start making adjustable mounts to hold the griddle. We had measured out a griddle that fits perfectly replacing 2 of the grilling racks, and wouldn’t you know it. The factory adjusters worked perfectly no mods needed.
Here it is complete, but that's not how I like to work. I knew a man in his late 60's couldn't really enjoy this without having to have help to move it. Well I knew i could sell him on a griddle stand once he came to pick it up, but well we like to do woodwork when drinking beer. So we had some century old oak banisters that had been in waiting and some old oak stair treads wanting to find a home.
Now don't get your panties in a wad. the banisters were hollowed out so for the real support. 1/2' all thread.
Added some heavy duty casters.
Ok I know you should approve any changes with a customer, but not one that wants a commercial griddle on the patio of his 3 story lake house. Plus we had to buy nothing just spend a few hours drinking beer, and we gonna do that anyway. A $325.00 conversion walked out my door at over $800.00 delivered and set up. Not to mention he bought a single keg box for his kids to use when they are there, and yes he keeps it stocked with 1/2 bbl coor's light keg.Then told me he don't even drink beer, only wine and scotch.
What did I do wrong? He shoots little orange disk outa the sky. I bandage equipment that teenagers break to get outa work, on call everyday.
Now I didn't even think about offering to build a griddle plate for him. Now at the same time we had a project my welder was working in in shop welding a 36 in plate griddle back to its cracked drain pan. It was bought from an auction on ebay ( don't do, you are assured your money back but your looking at shipping 700 lb to send it back ), but that’s another thread.
Ok back to the Vulcan.
I disassembled the unit and popped out the orifices. Braised them shut and drilled to spec for propane 11" WC according to the manufacturers chart. We also added 6 inch SS adjustable legs as he didn’t have any. then added a regulator and made up a quick disconnect so that he could move it into his basement when not in use. This was his lake house.
When the welder came in we started talking about it and he dug out a piece of 1/2 inch plate and some SS banding material. and started burning. I decided to start making adjustable mounts to hold the griddle. We had measured out a griddle that fits perfectly replacing 2 of the grilling racks, and wouldn’t you know it. The factory adjusters worked perfectly no mods needed.
Here it is complete, but that's not how I like to work. I knew a man in his late 60's couldn't really enjoy this without having to have help to move it. Well I knew i could sell him on a griddle stand once he came to pick it up, but well we like to do woodwork when drinking beer. So we had some century old oak banisters that had been in waiting and some old oak stair treads wanting to find a home.
Now don't get your panties in a wad. the banisters were hollowed out so for the real support. 1/2' all thread.
Added some heavy duty casters.
Ok I know you should approve any changes with a customer, but not one that wants a commercial griddle on the patio of his 3 story lake house. Plus we had to buy nothing just spend a few hours drinking beer, and we gonna do that anyway. A $325.00 conversion walked out my door at over $800.00 delivered and set up. Not to mention he bought a single keg box for his kids to use when they are there, and yes he keeps it stocked with 1/2 bbl coor's light keg.Then told me he don't even drink beer, only wine and scotch.
What did I do wrong? He shoots little orange disk outa the sky. I bandage equipment that teenagers break to get outa work, on call everyday.
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