It has begun....Our Custom Santa Maria Grill build!!!

Ok all just about done with our Santa Maria build. Just have a couple welds to finish, fine tuning and dropping into the masonry box and of course paint a make a steel fire door for the masonry. As always thanks to all the Brethren for input and comments it's all appreciated......keep them coming and please feel free to critique.....we're always looking for ideas

My first weld job. Thanks to teacher Chad. No matter what, the snap, crackle, pop will always get me Chad lol.
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Our 24" wheel that we are getting to weld spokes on
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Wheels mounted to frame
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Close up of tension spring mounted to shaft
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Close up of SS aircraft cable . The holes are 1" apart
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Close up of cable mounting to grates
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Here it is....Frame, Grates and 4" angle iron Masonry mount
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Both Grates raised at different heights and they move up/down so smooth
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Masonry pit. It's my first time stacking cinder block so I hope it turns out good. I did a dry stack cause you never know....also deciding wether I should cover blocks with spanish tiles, travertine or leave it alone : )
Measurements ID - 55"w x 34.5"d x 33.5" h
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Again thank you to all especially Chad for the expertise and help in building this from scratch....I've truly learned a lot. The experience was priceless.

Mike
 
Awesome!

Do you think the opening for your pit is going to be big enough?

Have you considered adding a "work surface" next to it? I am sure you can bring in a table or something, but something permanent might look nice. Just a thought.

Did you factor in the 1/2" of mortar between blocks? That will add significant space difference. I am sure you did, but you also said it was your first time so I thought I'd mention it.

Are you going to make a steel plate/lid to cover the pit for smoking?

Thanks for sharing.
 
The end is near and it is almost time to eat off of this massive thing. We only have the rotisserie mount to finish and this thing is ready for some serious cooking. Mike has a few little things to finish up on the masonry and he just sent this pic with the fire door we made today in place. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1348803543.968313.jpg

Also I wanted to give a super thanks to Marty Leach for his help with this build. He was a huge help.
 
Wow! Not sure how I've missed this thread. Nice work guys! I'm really looking forward to seeing some cooking on that beauty.


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Just BS said:
Awesome!

Do you think the opening for your pit is going to be big enough?

Have you considered adding a "work surface" next to it? I am sure you can bring in a table or something, but something permanent might look nice. Just a thought.

Did you factor in the 1/2" of mortar between blocks? That will add significant space difference. I am sure you did, but you also said it was your first time so I thought I'd mention it.

Are you going to make a steel plate/lid to cover the pit for smoking?

Thanks for sharing.
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No mortar on this set up. Mike just dry stacked thinking that if he ever moved it could all come with him. The main goal right now is to get it finished and installed. A "smoker" box will probably be in the future, but for now he will have to continue to smoke on his OTS:thumb:
 
Was gonna add some pics but I gotta switch to a different computer. Farking iPad.
 
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Awesome Chad! I'm glad it finally came together!
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Me too Marty. Thanks a million for your help with the tensioner. Couldn't have done it without you. Installing this weekend. Should have some more pics of the install Sunday or Monday.
 
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Sooooo Mikeyd is camping with the famdamily this weekend so I finished the rotisserie mounts today. Mike wanted the ability to add a second rotisserie someday or for now be able to spin it on the back and grill on the front. So I took some 2 1/2 by 3/16 flat and drilled it to match the rotisserie on both ends, then I welded some 1/4 inch nuts to the plate so it would be an easier install. Mike was not planning to leave it mounted when he wasn't using it.

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Then I took a plasma cutter and cut the other end of the rotisserie

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Here they are fully welded

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And finally , here it is mounted in the front. This unit is NOW ready for install!!!!!!:thumb::becky:

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That is really nice Very impressive Hard to belive it was your first time with some of it Looking forward to seeing it in action
 
When I finally get the chance to move I'll have to put a custom built Santa Maria on the list for the realtor...or neighbors like you guys. Great lookin work indeed. Can't wait to see her in action.
 
Here it is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In Mike's Backyard leaning on a tree waiting for its final resting place.

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Mike and his Dad making a few final cuts for the masonary

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Angle Iron Frame In Place

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Lifting it into place

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And sitting in place

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Attaching the grill to the angle frame

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You didn't think Lil Miss Igotgas wasnt involved did ya:becky:
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Now this install did NOT go as planned. We hit a few bumps along the way and a few unexpected problems. But the next day Mike's friend came over and helped finish the install. Me, I was at home sore as an old man (37) could be. But all worked out great and the official christening will be this Saturday for Lil Miss Mikeyd's 4th bday party.


All in all, We took This

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And turned into this

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And a few good friends were made along the way.


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Hope you all enjoyed our build:thumb::thumb::thumb:
 
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