1st BBQ Sign Logo to be made!

[Smokin Turkey]

Robert Diaz of Tops BBQ commissioned a 3-D logo for his pit. This is 3
layers of welded 3/16" steel, 1/4" round bar all air brushed and hand
pin stripped with 6 layers of automotive grade gloss paint and finished
off with 304 stainless accents! It's truly a unique piece. It will
"float" approximately 1/2 off the surface of his pit when installed.

This is the progression of the project...

The artwork submitted by the customer
http://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp199/hccllc2008/Signs/tops.jpg

The concept proof I designed
http://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp199/hccllc2008/Signs/TopsBBQ.jpg

The finished product
http://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp199/hccllc2008/Signs/0220000836.jpg

Thanks!

[pahutchens]

Swwweeeeeet lookin work

[chambersuac]

beautiful. you should do that professionally :)

[Phesant]

Ohhhhhh..... :!:

A thing of beauty.....:!:

Nice craftmanship :biggrin:

[N8man]

OutStanding Craftsmanship!!!!

[MilitantSquatter]

Wow.. that really is a great job !!!

How will that be attached ? Is it magnetic ? Can you even use magnets ?

[Smokin Turkey]

Wow.. that really is a great job !!!

How will that be attached ? Is it magnetic ? Can you even use magnets ?

on the backside, I welded 4 - 3/8" threaded nuts so it can be bolted from the inside of the pit. It is going on a diamond plate cooker.

Thanks for all the compliments! This is something I'd love to do again for every team in the country :rolleyes:

[landarc]

Wow, very nice job.

[MilitantSquatter]

on the backside, I welded 4 - 3/8" threaded nuts so it can be bolted from the inside of the pit. It is going on a diamond plate cooker.

Thanks for all the compliments! This is something I'd love to do again for every team in the country :rolleyes:

Would somehow incorporating strong magnets be an option if making holes in the pit was not desired or would heat fark up magnets (especially mounted on firebox) ?
would also consider some type of magnetic version for the vertical door...

Just thinking of options once I get the Klose..but I have no idea of what design I'd even consider just yet.

[Brian in So Cal]

Very nice!!

[NateOwsley]

How much does something like that run a guy?

[Smokin Turkey]

Would somehow incorporating strong magnets be an option if making holes in the pit was not desired or would heat fark up magnets (especially mounted on firebox) ?
would also consider some type of magnetic version for the vertical door...

Just thinking of options once I get the Klose..but I have no idea of what design I'd even consider just yet.

I can definitely look at all options since I am a custom business, I can make any type or mount type you would need. I do have access to some industrial type magnets if that is how you'd like to mount it. Keep it mind it's not a good anti theft mounting but other than that, I think it's doable.

How much does something like that run a guy?

These start around $150 but vary on size, complexity, materials and what sort of paint you want. Rob got a great deal on this one being the first one!

[WannaBeBBQueen]

So can we get that beautiful deal too...put us on the list please, love it! Once again Brian you have done an awesome job!! Outstanding work!!

[TOPS BBQ]

Wow! I haven't been here for a while. I have to say, Brian did an awesome job. I couldn't have asked for anything better. In fact, I wasn't even expecting this to be as nice as it did. Here's some more pics:

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s39/topsbbq/TOPS%20BBQ/Presenting-TheTOPSSign.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s39/topsbbq/TOPS%20BBQ/IMG_0361.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s39/topsbbq/TOPS%20BBQ/TOPSSign2.jpg

[tmcmaster]

That's a super piece!!!

I may contact you for one for mine... if Robert doesn't mind me stealing the idea... :-)

[TOPS BBQ]

Mind stealing it? I encourage it! That's a talent that needs to be shown across the country.

[Smokin Turkey]

Sure thing! I'm back from vacation and I have 3 pits to build this month along with about 40 grates. Wheee HOO!! I'm sure glad I got to work on my tan cause it looks like the shop is going to be my home!