Made a griddle for my WeberQ gasser

[Smoke on Badger Mountain]

Another quality job by Dave!

 

[MattGoose]

But how did you make it?!?!?

It looks amazing.

If I wanted to make this for mine - and didn't care about the side walls, how hard would it be?

 

[4ever3]

Cool addition Dave!

 

[dwfisk]

But how did you make it?!?!?

It looks amazing.

If I wanted to make this for mine - and didn't care about the side walls, how hard would it be?

Not hard at all depending on what kind of tools you have.

Basic Shape
If you have a WeberQ 2200 you know the OEM grate is actually 2 separate grates that form a strange shaped oval. I took them out and laid them on the 3/16 A36 flat plate and just traced the outline. I cut mine with a plasma but a few cutoff wheels and a grinder will work.

Side Walls
I recommend them for two porposes: they really help when cooking and they also help make the plate sturdy (acting like a strong back when welded in place). The "side walls" and handles are made from 1 inch flat bar, I had some 3/16 inch laying around but 1/8 inch would work fine. I used a hydraulic bending tool but a sturdy vice and small sledge or even a torch to heat and bend would work fine. They are welded in place from the outside.

Drain
I cut a 5 inch opening in the back wall about 3/4 inch high and a 6x2 inch opening in the griddle itself to allow scraping down the griddle and getting rid of excess oil/liquids. I also think the 6X2 opening is important to have proper ventilation for the gas burner. I line the bottom bowl of the WeberQ with foil to make cleanup a little easier, but essentially scraping gunk into the drain allows it to drain into the stock WeberQ drip pan.

I am sending a CAD drawing to my metal supplier to get quotes for laser cut blanks like I use for my 22.5 and 26.75 griddles and may be selling finished versions soon. Hoping to hit $100 or less plus shipping.

 

[Norm]

Good looking meals Dave, I love blackened Mahi!

 

[FattyMac]

A buddy of mine dumpster dived one of those Weber Qs awhile back. After a thorough cleaning it works like a charm.

Too bad these aren't commercial available. He's got a decade birthday coming up in March and it would make a great gift. Alas I'm mechanically inept and could never fabricate one. Will have to see what it would cost to have made based on dwfisk's description.

 

[Ole Man Dan]

The more you use it the darker the Griddle will get.
Seasoning is a never ending process. Do it right and you will always be Non-Stick. I'm a retired LEO. Guess I spent too many early morning hours eating in Waffle Houses watching guys cook on the Flat Top's... I figured correctly that I could do a better job. With practice you will discover your only limitation is your imagination.

 

[MattGoose]

Not hard at all depending on what kind of tools you have.

Basic Shape
If you have a WeberQ 2200 you know the OEM grate is actually 2 separate grates that form a strange shaped oval. I took them out and laid them on the 3/16 A36 flat plate and just traced the outline. I cut mine with a plasma but a few cutoff wheels and a grinder will work.

Side Walls
I recommend them for two porposes: they really help when cooking and they also help make the plate sturdy (acting like a strong back when welded in place). The "side walls" and handles are made from 1 inch flat bar, I had some 3/16 inch laying around but 1/8 inch would work fine. I used a hydraulic bending tool but a sturdy vice and small sledge or even a torch to heat and bend would work fine. They are welded in place from the outside.

Drain
I cut a 5 inch opening in the back wall about 3/4 inch high and a 6x2 inch opening in the griddle itself to allow scraping down the griddle and getting rid of excess oil/liquids. I also think the 6X2 opening is important to have proper ventilation for the gas burner. I line the bottom bowl of the WeberQ with foil to make cleanup a little easier, but essentially scraping gunk into the drain allows it to drain into the stock WeberQ drip pan.

I am sending a CAD drawing to my metal supplier to get quotes for laser cut blanks like I use for my 22.5 and 26.75 griddles and may be selling finished versions soon. Hoping to hit $100 or less plus shipping.

Please post here if and when you do....

It looks like there is an existing porcelain cast iron griddle for it that runs about $45.

Can you help me understand the difference in the metal?

Thanks!