Folding Shelf

The Folding Shelf

My current pellet Grill (The Cabela's Pro 24 made by Pit Boss) does not come with a folding front shelf nor is it available as an add on accessory. I really like the ease of sliding heavy items like pork butts, briskets and sirloin roasts directly onto the shelf. It is also extremely handy to put a tray of food on the shelf and load up the grill.

I was going to run with Idea 2 and I even ordered all the components which will now be given as gifts or returned.  I leave it in this article to give choices.

Idea # 1
I was in  hardware/fireplace store in Troy MO and saw a Folding stainless steel shelf  made by green mountain grills for there Daniel Boone Model. I Like this shelf better because it will be outside and stainless steel does hold up better then wood.  It is also longer and lighter then the shelf in idea 2. 

Here is a link from walmart

My buddy who is a Finish Carpenter helped me with the install the hardest part was drilling a 2nd ser of holes into the stainless steel bracket so he could add an extra nut and bolt on each side.

Here is a Youtube video showing the install ona Geeen Mountain Grill We had to improvise a little bit since the brackets  aren't attached to the shelf it worked out Great.

Idea # 2
I got this idea from the Pit Boss Grill owners sight on facebook.  You essentially attach folding brackets to the front of your grill and attach a piece of shelving to it.  I have seen people using wood and metal.  

While this might be a great Idea if you have the ability to attach the brackets  to the Bolts from the legs (where the metal is heaver it might not work as well when screwing into the thin piece of metal
between the legs.

I decided to go with a 1.5 inch thick wood cutting board. It is 12 × 18.
It might seem a bit extreme but I don't have to sand or stain it and it is food safe. I did buy an elixir to rub on it to help maintain it against the elements.  click for ----->  Wood cutting board
(This board was very heavy so I shelved this idea while I searched for a lighter board.

Along with the cutting Board I purchased the Following Elixir to condition and maintain it.

Click Here  I learned afterward that any food grade mineral oil available in a kitchen supply store should work also.

I purchased this 11 inch folding brackets on amazon they are rated for 300 lbs, overkill perhaps but why not.

Folding Brackets

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