Hi all-
Another follower from the defunct BBQs Galore forum. When they took down the forum they were also kind enough to remove all useful product information from their website as well - I guess it's to force us into the local store to talk with someone. Oh well.
In any case, I have the Dr. Dave plans, but the parts list just says "2x3 metal studs". What gauge? What length? I can't find these at any Home Depot, Lowes, or lumber yard in the area (San Jose, CA) but I did find a local building materials wholesale company today who will sell to me. They have a pretty big variety though so I want to know what to ask for.
In case anyone is interested, I think I have a relatively good idea of what I'm going to build - it will be a very simple rectangle shape. Here is a simple diagram. The first rectangle is the top-down view, the second is the view from the front. It will be 36" high, 32" deep, and 115" long.
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The grill will be a BBQs Galore Turbo STS 4-burner, with the STS side burner as well. Both will be run on natural gas. On the left side, I'm making a 3-sided opening for a smoker (currently a Weber Smokey Mountain but in the future, probably a Backwoods Party upright smoker). I debated also building in a Big Green Egg, but my wife talked me out of it.
I'm still trying to decide if I should add some sort of serving counter on the left side - there's a bit of space left on the patio. I might do a circular type table, though I have to figure out how to bend Hardibacker. And still no real idea on the finish - maybe stone on the outside and a granite top. Will have to think about that one. I will take pictures and share as I go along here.
Another follower from the defunct BBQs Galore forum. When they took down the forum they were also kind enough to remove all useful product information from their website as well - I guess it's to force us into the local store to talk with someone. Oh well.
In any case, I have the Dr. Dave plans, but the parts list just says "2x3 metal studs". What gauge? What length? I can't find these at any Home Depot, Lowes, or lumber yard in the area (San Jose, CA) but I did find a local building materials wholesale company today who will sell to me. They have a pretty big variety though so I want to know what to ask for.
In case anyone is interested, I think I have a relatively good idea of what I'm going to build - it will be a very simple rectangle shape. Here is a simple diagram. The first rectangle is the top-down view, the second is the view from the front. It will be 36" high, 32" deep, and 115" long.
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The grill will be a BBQs Galore Turbo STS 4-burner, with the STS side burner as well. Both will be run on natural gas. On the left side, I'm making a 3-sided opening for a smoker (currently a Weber Smokey Mountain but in the future, probably a Backwoods Party upright smoker). I debated also building in a Big Green Egg, but my wife talked me out of it.
I'm still trying to decide if I should add some sort of serving counter on the left side - there's a bit of space left on the patio. I might do a circular type table, though I have to figure out how to bend Hardibacker. And still no real idea on the finish - maybe stone on the outside and a granite top. Will have to think about that one. I will take pictures and share as I go along here.