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

[Will work for bbq]

Another option to the two gussets on the vertical channel would be to replace the flat bar bridge with a 1 piece gusset (red) that acts as a doubler in that area. If you really wanted to beef it up further you could cap or box both sides in (cap shown in green).

[toadhunter911]

Originally Posted by mikeyd

All,

Chad Grinding welded 2 - 1" angle irons together that will be welded to the grate frame that will guide the frame.



Mike

Great photo!

[Hook_Line_and_Sinker]

Totally awesome , great build

[Igotgas]

Originally Posted by landarc

Are you reinforcing the corners of the larger grate? I see potential problems with racking of the grate that is that large. The cross-braces under the grate will not be adequate to prevent corner racking. Neither will the welds. You might want to consider traingular gussets at the vertical supports, extending a few inches along the side, this would provide some resistance to twisting of the frame.

Considering the weight of the racks, especially the larger one, a 24" or 30" diameter wheel is a better choice, your leverage will just be better.

Originally Posted by Will work for bbq

Another option to the two gussets on the vertical channel would be to replace the flat bar bridge with a 1 piece gusset (red) that acts as a doubler in that area. If you really wanted to beef it up further you could cap or box both sides in (cap shown in green).

Originally Posted by razrbakcrzy

Try this design for your corner gussett's give the corner's a little radius the hole will let any fluid that collects drip through or heat up and vaporize.. Hope it helps...

^^^^^^^^This is why I am PROUD to be a member of this place. Everyone is always willing to give a hand.

Bob thanks for the heads up on the wheel size, I was thinking a smaller wheel (around 15-18") at first but after getting the small one built and then weighing it I wasn't sure how a smaller one would work

Thanks for the great ideas all. I knew I wanted to add some gussets but I wasn't sure what they were going to look like. Now we have all kinds of ideas.

I really like that idea for the doubler Will work for BBQ. I think we will incorporate that into the big one and I may add a triangle piece to the top of flat bar to make them look the same. The smaller rack is too far along to tear apart again

Awesome ideas keep them coming

[basuraman]

I live in East Sacramento feel free to drop it off at my house when you are done. Thanks.

[NorCalQue]

Looks like a fun build. Thanks for sharing the pics.

[landarc]

Since it is not my build, or my money, I am gonna throw this out there.

Have you considered the idea of attaching, or accomodating, a rotisserie somewhere on the unit?

Chain drive or cable drive? I know cables are easier and all, but, using motorcycle chain is a very cool and beefy look. If you go cable, please use a cable that is thicker, you can get them at Westmarine, they look better than that stupid mini-cable people always use.

[boggster]

Wow, great build! I see an SMG build in my future.

[1FUNVET]

Originally Posted by eddieh70301

I've been wanting a Santa Maria Grill for a long time. These grills are non existant here in Louisiana and it's hard to find someone who would know how to make the wheel etc.
I'm about to opt for a cinder block cooker and fabricate a grate that can be raised and lowered with some sort of crank system. i want it big enough to double as a small pig cooker and fire pit.

BTW, very cool build. Looking forward to the finished product.

None on my end of the state either. I'll be watching this one. Our fab shop is slow right now,so a government project would be good.

[mikeyd]

Originally Posted by landarc

Since it is not my build, or my money, I am gonna throw this out there.

Have you considered the idea of attaching, or accomodating, a rotisserie somewhere on the unit?

Chain drive or cable drive? I know cables are easier and all, but, using motorcycle chain is a very cool and beefy look. If you go cable, please use a cable that is thicker, you can get them at Westmarine, they look better than that stupid mini-cable people always use.

Landarc,

You can read minds can't you!! LOL I've been wanting to talk about that for so long now and I continue to forget to ask. So any ideas that would work really well. Any sites you can recommend or can you recommend one for me? I found these: http://spitjack.com/category/ROTISSERIES.html , but I don't know if this is what I need or something different.

Can you show me a design I can incorporate into the grill?

Also on the chain vs. steel cable can you tell me how to incorporate a chain and what would be needed that sounds awesome. How would the chain wrap up when raising the grates etc..??

Thanks again!

[garbageman59]

This definitely my next project. The Grillery/Grillworks website already has me dreaming and scheming. This is a must have backyard accessory! Great Work!!!!!
I like your style!

[BBQ PD]

Very nice build . Mine isn't stainless, but this is how I dealt with the vertical supports, and it works great.

[mikeyd]

Originally Posted by BBQ PD

Very nice build . Mine isn't stainless, but this is how I dealt with the vertical supports, and it works great.

Dave,

Do you have a shot of what the entire grill looks like. I want to see what you did at the top and see if you have a wheel or ??

Thanks!

Mike

[BBQ PD]

Originally Posted by mikeyd

Dave,

Do you have a shot of what the entire grill looks like. I want to see what you did at the top and see if you have a wheel or ??

Thanks!

Mike

Here you go.

[Big Bears BBQ]

That is looking pretty cool ....