It has begun....Our Custom Santa Maria Grill build!!! - Page 5

mikeyd · 09-27-2012, 01:17 AM

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.

Our 24" wheel that we are getting to weld spokes on

Wheels mounted to frame

Close up of tension spring mounted to shaft

Close up of SS aircraft cable . The holes are 1" apart

Close up of cable mounting to grates

Here it is....Frame, Grates and 4" angle iron Masonry mount

Both Grates raised at different heights and they move up/down so smooth

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

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

Clayfish · 09-27-2012, 04:37 AM

Fan-farking-tastic, awesome build, you're going to hava a lot of fun cooking with that.

Just BS · 09-27-2012, 09:45 AM

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.

Igotgas · 09-27-2012, 10:42 PM

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.

R2Egg2Q · 09-28-2012, 12:24 AM

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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Igotgas · 09-28-2012, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just BS

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.

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

landarc · 09-28-2012, 12:21 PM

Man, that is impressive.

Igotgas · 10-06-2012, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landarc

Man, that is impressive.

Now that makes me feel like I hit the big league. Thanks Bob

martyleach · 10-06-2012, 12:11 AM

Awesome Chad! I'm glad it finally came together!

Igotgas · 10-06-2012, 12:21 AM

Was gonna add some pics but I gotta switch to a different computer. Farking iPad.

Igotgas · 10-06-2012, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martyleach

Awesome Chad! I'm glad it finally came together!

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.

Igotgas · 10-06-2012, 12:38 AM

Okay here we go, just some random pics

Igotgas · 10-06-2012, 01:11 AM

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.

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

Here they are fully welded

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

Trawlerdog · 10-06-2012, 06:28 AM

Quality workmanship! Very very nice.

Johnny_Crunch · 10-06-2012, 06:46 AM

Awesome build!

09-27-2012, 01:17 AM	#61
mikeyd Got Wood. Join Date: 04-25-12 Location: Manteca, CA	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. Our 24" wheel that we are getting to weld spokes on Wheels mounted to frame Close up of tension spring mounted to shaft Close up of SS aircraft cable . The holes are 1" apart Close up of cable mounting to grates Here it is....Frame, Grates and 4" angle iron Masonry mount Both Grates raised at different heights and they move up/down so smooth 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 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 __________________ Traeger Lil' Tex 075, Weber 22" and my newest...custom built Santa Maria grill!

09-27-2012, 04:37 AM	#62
Clayfish Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-28-12 Location: Broomfield, Essex, UK	Fan-farking-tastic, awesome build, you're going to hava a lot of fun cooking with that. __________________ 22" WSM, 22" OTG, [COLOR=navy][B]Jumbo Joe[/B][/COLOR], WSJ, Mini WSM, WGA, Maverick ET-732, [COLOR=red][B]Red [/B][/COLOR]Thermapen and a twelve year old gasser which hasn't come out of the shed since I got a taste of charcoal!

09-27-2012, 10:42 PM	#64
Igotgas is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-14-10 Location: Orangevale California	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. __________________ [CENTER]Chad [/CENTER] [CENTER]Gator Pit (Holy Smokees)[/CENTER] [CENTER]Custom built Propane Offset Smoker[/CENTER] [CENTER]Rescued Red MasterTouch - 1998[/CENTER] [CENTER]Smoky Joe - 1984 (My Little Girls)[/CENTER] [CENTER]Ranch Kettle X2- 2008 With Brother Marty Leach's Handles and 1991 CL find.[/CENTER] [CENTER]SS Weber Performer X 2 [/CENTER]

09-28-2012, 12:24 AM	#65
R2Egg2Q is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-15-10 Location: Pleasanton, CA	Wow! Not sure how I've missed this thread. Nice work guys! I'm really looking forward to seeing some cooking on that beauty. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD __________________ -John BGEs: XL, Large, Small, Mini, Shirley Fabrication 24x36 Patio, Humphrey's Weekender, MAK 1-Star General, Karubecue C-60, Hasty Bake Gourmet, Santa Maria Grill, Webers: 14" WSM, 22.5" OTG, 22.5" Kettle Premium, WGA, Summit S-620 NG; custom BGE & Weber handles by brethren martyleach [U][URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=86"]CLICK HERE to join us in a BBQ Brethren Throwdown![/URL][/U]

09-28-2012, 12:21 PM	#67
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: sAn leAnDRo, CA	Man, that is impressive. __________________ [COLOR=DarkGreen][COLOR=DarkRed][SIZE=1]me: I don't drink anymore Yelonutz: me either, but, then again, I don't drink any less [/SIZE][/COLOR][/COLOR][SIZE=1][COLOR=DarkRed] [COLOR=Pink]SSS[/COLOR] [/COLOR][/SIZE]

09-27-2012, 09:45 AM	#63
Just BS is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-10-12 Location: Lost in the woods, somewhere in the PNW	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.

10-06-2012, 12:11 AM	#69
martyleach Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-17-10 Location: Pleasanton, Ca	Awesome Chad! I'm glad it finally came together! __________________ XL BGE, Kamado Joe Jr, Santa Maria pit, 26" Weber custom performer, MAK One Star pellet cooker, 14.5" WSM, Jumbo Joe, WGA, Arte Flame griddle insert for the 26" Weber. Custom wooden handles for BBQ's made by Marty Leach (oh, that's me) [url]http://www.amlwoodart.com[/url]

10-06-2012, 12:21 AM	#70
Igotgas is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-14-10 Location: Orangevale California	Was gonna add some pics but I gotta switch to a different computer. Farking iPad. __________________ [CENTER]Chad [/CENTER] [CENTER]Gator Pit (Holy Smokees)[/CENTER] [CENTER]Custom built Propane Offset Smoker[/CENTER] [CENTER]Rescued Red MasterTouch - 1998[/CENTER] [CENTER]Smoky Joe - 1984 (My Little Girls)[/CENTER] [CENTER]Ranch Kettle X2- 2008 With Brother Marty Leach's Handles and 1991 CL find.[/CENTER] [CENTER]SS Weber Performer X 2 [/CENTER] Last edited by Igotgas; 10-06-2012 at 01:12 AM..

10-06-2012, 12:38 AM	#72
Igotgas is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-14-10 Location: Orangevale California	Okay here we go, just some random pics __________________ [CENTER]Chad [/CENTER] [CENTER]Gator Pit (Holy Smokees)[/CENTER] [CENTER]Custom built Propane Offset Smoker[/CENTER] [CENTER]Rescued Red MasterTouch - 1998[/CENTER] [CENTER]Smoky Joe - 1984 (My Little Girls)[/CENTER] [CENTER]Ranch Kettle X2- 2008 With Brother Marty Leach's Handles and 1991 CL find.[/CENTER] [CENTER]SS Weber Performer X 2 [/CENTER]

10-06-2012, 01:11 AM	#73
Igotgas is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-14-10 Location: Orangevale California	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. Then I took a plasma cutter and cut the other end of the rotisserie Here they are fully welded And finally , here it is mounted in the front. This unit is NOW ready for install!!!!!! __________________ [CENTER]Chad [/CENTER] [CENTER]Gator Pit (Holy Smokees)[/CENTER] [CENTER]Custom built Propane Offset Smoker[/CENTER] [CENTER]Rescued Red MasterTouch - 1998[/CENTER] [CENTER]Smoky Joe - 1984 (My Little Girls)[/CENTER] [CENTER]Ranch Kettle X2- 2008 With Brother Marty Leach's Handles and 1991 CL find.[/CENTER] [CENTER]SS Weber Performer X 2 [/CENTER]

10-06-2012, 06:28 AM	#74
Trawlerdog Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 10-01-12 Location: Columbia, Missourah	Quality workmanship! Very very nice. __________________ [B]New Braunfels El Dorado[/B] USA, [B][COLOR=Sienna]The BEAST [/COLOR][/B][COLOR=Sienna][COLOR=Black]whole hog rotisserie, Weber Smokey Joe, [/COLOR][B][SIZE=1][SIZE=1]The M[/SIZE]ini Be[SIZE=1]ast [/SIZE][/SIZE][/B][COLOR=Black][SIZE=2], [B][COLOR=Red][SIZE=2]Thermapen, [/SIZE][/COLOR][/B][COLOR=Red][SIZE=2][COLOR=Black]Maverick ET732, 100 acres of Hickory and Oak hardwoods. Magma Catalina gasser on the boat. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/COLOR][/SIZE][/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=Sienna][COLOR=Black][SIZE=2][B][COLOR=Red][SIZE=2] [/SIZE][/COLOR][/B][/SIZE][/COLOR][/COLOR][B][I]You can't always be young, but you can always be immature.[/I][/B]

10-06-2012, 06:46 AM	#75
Johnny_Crunch Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-03-10 Location: Cypress TX	Awesome build! __________________ J Crunch