Pallet wood Weber grill table project on a budget

[Yidwann]

Awesome.... I am currently doing similar to go next to the Pizza oven, have a load of scafffolding boards left over from doing the deck, so going to use those!

[48Valves]

It's strangely rewarding taking a load of old scrap decking and turning it into something usefull.

[HRL]

They both look good. Been thinking about building a brick one on the patio, now I'm wondering if something like this would be better.

Have to admit to not being too hot at DIY though and I think the brick ones look a little easier from that point of view.

[seders]

Are the standard Weber kettles that short?

I have a GBS Performer so its not on the legs but I'm 6"4 and its the right height for me.

[48Valves]

HRL said:

They both look good. Been thinking about building a brick one on the patio, now I'm wondering if something like this would be better.

Have to admit to not being too hot at DIY though and I think the brick ones look a little easier from that point of view.

I am usually awful with wood. But I've recently bought a sliding miter saw which has made cutting wood square much easier. I just take my time. Its actually quite therapeutic and a lot more relaxing that I would have thought.

[Greendubber]

48Valves said:

It's strangely rewarding taking a load of old scrap decking and turning it into something usefull.

Yep. We had a load after our old deck was removed to make way for the extension. I've so far made a big table, a raised planter box to keep the dog away from the herbs and a couple of low planters for bedding plants.

Just need to make a couple of benches to match the table now, plus I fancy making one of these BBQ tables now.

[48Valves]

Almost there.

Just needs pressure washing and a bit of oil/stain/whatever I van find in the garage.

And an ash bin. And a hook for the lid. And some hooks for the tools. And a bottle opener.

[Disastrous]

Impressed with all these. My Weber sits out the back of the flat at the moment but we're planning a move to a house with our own garden this year and something like this will be top of my agenda.

One question/immediate thought:

Is there any advantage/disadvantage to keeping the Webber on it's tripod and making a table to sort of sit along side it, with a semi-circular cutout so it butts up neatly to the kettle??

I guess it might not look quite so resolved but would give you a bit of flexibility in terms of being able to separate grill from table for re-varnishing or whatever...

[48Valves]

I did consider that approach. But it seemed more difficult.

The BBQ in mine will just lift out if need be.

[Barchettaman]

That decking offcuts table looks superb, bloody well done.

I would suggest a cheap metal ash bucket from B&Q. I had to trim the top off mine with a pair of tin snips as it was too tall, it's perfect now.

As far as this being difficult, well, I'm in no way an expert carpenter nor do I have the proper tools, but I managed it. You'll need:

A set square
Jigsaw
Cordless drill/ normal drill for pilot holes
A load of screws (40mm seemed best)
Tape measure and a pencil
Some rough plans.

I had an orbital sander and some 40 grit paper, but if you paint it you can probably get away with the rustic finish!

If the pallet boards are old they really benefit from a quick jetwash.

Honestly, as long as it last a couple of summers I'll be happy.

[pmanson]

How big are the table dimensions?

Based on most decking boards being 2.4m long, I was thinking 80cm wide (that way you could get three pieces out of one blank) by 2m long by 80cm high?

[Barchettaman]

Mine is 130x70, which is about as small as you can go width-wise. the pallet boards I had were max. 132 long and the space on the terrace was 130cm long, but it would work better longer I think.

The important thing is to get the height right. The lip of mine is at about 80cm.

[pmanson]

Barchettaman said:

Mine is 130x70, which is about as small as you can go width-wise. the pallet boards I had were max. 132 long and the space on the terrace was 130cm long, but it would work better longer I think.

The important thing is to get the height right. The lip of mine is at about 80cm.

Cheers!

I quite fancy making a replica of this one:

[joestifff]

I am up for making one of these.

I currently have a 47cm Weber, but I fancy the 57cm premium with thermometer and better ash pan. Are they worth the extra money? May as well get it right before building the thing.

[pmanson]

joestifff said:

I am up for making one of these.

I currently have a 47cm Weber, but I fancy the 57cm premium with thermometer and better ash pan. Are they worth the extra money? May as well get it right before building the thing.

I got one recently from Homebase in grey for £122. Well worth the cash!

[Barchettaman]

joestifff said:

I am up for making one of these.

I currently have a 47cm Weber, but I fancy the 57cm premium with thermometer and better ash pan. Are they worth the extra money? May as well get it right before building the thing.

The 57 is miles more versatile and has loads and loads of accessories available,

I had the 47 before and get along much better with the bigger Weber.

However, a mate of mine (also married with 2 boys) gets on fine with his 47.... so it depends, I s´pose.

[Yidwann]

48Vavles.... looks great, pretty similar to what I want to make. What brackets did you use to hold the BBQ up? I take it's not just resting on the lip and the handle, I don't think I'd like much weight bearing on the handle, not the strongest. Can you post a pic up of that? I might get to work this evening!

[48Valves]

Yidwann said:

48Vavles.... looks great, pretty similar to what I want to make. What brackets did you use to hold the BBQ up? I take it's not just resting on the lip and the handle, I don't think I'd like much weight bearing on the handle, not the strongest. Can you post a pic up of that? I might get to work this evening!

I used something like these. As its what I had laying around. There are 4 of them that sit under the lip. There is no weight on the handle.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/corner-braces-zinc-plate...

I'll take some pictures tonight

[Yidwann]

Aweome....I even have some of those in the tool box! Some pics though would be awesome! Cheers fella!

[48Valves]

Yidwann said:

Aweome....I even have some of those in the tool box! Some pics though would be awesome! Cheers fella!

Its not very pretty underneath, but it works.

I've decided against bolting the bowl to the brackets. I don't think its needed.