tcoliver Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Does anyone have a good source for some outdoor cabinets or carts. I just need something to store all my gadgets and accessories in. Need something weatherproof and durable. Stainless steel would work or anything else that is attractve. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanny Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Attractive? Maybe not. But there are rubbermaid or similar storage cabinets. Usually for garage or workshop use. They'd do fine outside, and hose off without much trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primeats Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 We bought a wooden(teak?) covered outdoor cooler from Costco that works for me. holds around 20lbs of lump and several bags of wood chips as well as my welders gloves for the lighting process.I leave the plug out in case of water seepage-it has happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyboy Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Where're all you guys with the wheeled SS carts from Sams and Costco? Only reason I know is I've built a few covers for them. From the photos I've seen; SS carts are another option for storage, and a nice addition to a patio. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanny Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Where're all you guys with the wheeled SS carts from Sams and Costco? Only reason I know is I've built a few covers for them. From the photos I've seen; SS carts are another option for storage, and a nice addition to a patio. John Those don't fit in my designated bbq space, Johnnyboy. Of course, nor does a rubbermaid thingy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Hi Johnnyboy....good to see you back. How was the vacation. RE stainless carts: I believe mine came from Lowes or Home Depot or Costco....not sure. But it has a sink that can be connected to a hose, and the counters have fold up extensions. a bank of drawers...Some search terms are stainless carts, outdoor stainless carts. I also like the rustic cabinets made in Mexico from reclaimed wood. I've been thinking about ordering a hammered copper top for them. And one of these days Dennis might make us some out of teak. Didn't Dennis recently announce he was going to be handling some stainless stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyboy Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Sanny, you must be storing your parts like I do...... in the garage; anywhere they'll fit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanny Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Sanny' date=' you must be storing your parts like I do...... in the garage; anywhere they'll fit! [/quote'] It's an embarrassment, Johnnyboy!! Sometimes I prop the grill against a planter, but I have to be careful if it's hot - doggy doesn't understand "you'll burn the heck out of your tongue if you lick that!" So, then I have to prop it up against something else. And the lump is in the shed. But that's all the way at the back of the yard. And the cooker is near the back steps, so the steps become my prep surface. Which is a problem for the dog, again. She has trouble understanding "touch that, and lose a nose!" She DOES understand "wow, that smells really good, and I should have that now, please." And the grill scraper has been on the side of the bottom step for months. Maybe forever, if I were to be honest. The fire starters (wax and pressed sawdust) are in a box on the "extra" kitchen chair that is pressed between the table and the kitchen wall. Never have enough people to need to pull the table out to get to the chair, after all... You get the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyboy Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Trish, thanks for the welcome back. Vacation was great; just too short before returning back to reality! Arghhh... need that retirement thing!! Sanny, first thing that comes to mind is all the exercise you're getting running between the key areas. Is it time for a bigger house...... na, means more work; you'd have to do another cute paint job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primeats Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I got my ice chest from Sam's Club--it is Teak. here's the link http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/naviga ... tem=391022 You don't really need a cover for it, weathers very well, maybe apply some tung or teak oil from time to time to retain the nice color, otherwise it turns to a grey tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tucker Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 BBQ Cart I have looked on many sites for something to house the components of our KK. No luck, so I have gone to "ye olde workshop" to create a solution. I am not at home right now, but will post a few pics of it "in-progress". It is designed to house all components, some wood chips, no lump. I store my lump behind teh workshop in a rolling garbage can - very easy to move. sorry about no pics right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyboy Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Nice chest primeats! I'd cover that for sure! Just my opinion, after knowing folks with both protected and unprotected teak; I think in a couple years you'll wish you had. It's amazing how fast consecutive days of outdoor weather add up taking it's toll things we use/see periodically. Don't worry, I'll be here when you refinish it and decide to spread those days out over a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 good one johnnyboy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primeats Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Gee thanks for the compliment John. My wife and I are both proud of our chests. And you may be right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyboy Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Primeats wrote: My wife and I are both proud of our chests. You're just too damn funny, Primeats!!! I love it; ROFLMAO! I just have to ask; does she cover hers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanny Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I just have to ask; does she cover hers? Boy, I'm glad I'm not the one that took that bait... Johnnyboy, maybe you need to go measure her for a cover? (I did NOT just type that. Wasn't me. No no no. Nuh uh.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyboy Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Nope Sanny, you didn't write it! I didn't see a thing. Never, never, never....... nope, na, nada... You're too funny Sanny. LMAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primeats Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 None of your damn business! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tucker Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 BBQ Cart - Photos I have some photos. Disclaimer: this is "works in progress" you must use some imagination to picture final outcome. I have no blueprint, it is coming directly from the brain cells to the saw. also, the demensions are approx since I have not consulted my notes for this post. The finished solution will have a slatted top attached to the four upright posts, the top will extend 2"beyond horizontal aspects and will have beadboard siding and 70/30 front doors. Wheels are two locking 360degree casters in front, two non-locking 360 degree casters in back. Grill tools will hang on inside of 70 door. All finished in cherry stain and Satin polyurethane (to match porch ceiling). Dimensions (includes casters and top): Overall height - ~37.5" Overall depth - ~36" Overall width - ~44" first pic - straight on, blurry. the shelfs are all adjustable, so re-arrangement of space is easier. second pic - front focused on short side rotis, gas burner, room for wood chips on bottom. third pic - front focused on long side drip pan, heat deflector, sear grill on bottom, then mid-grill, then top grill, with rib rack rotis motor and drip pan on top fourth pic - side view illustrates room left in front of shelfs and the pitch from front to back of the top that will promote anything that drips through the slatted top to run off the back and allow for easier cleanup of the top. I will post finished solution. This will sit on porch to the left of the KK to provide easy access to all required tools, preparation surface and beer bottle (or other beverage) support when required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amphoran Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Given our HUGELY rainy climate in the Winter (cooker stayed wet even under its Johnny), I'm working up the plans for a small house for it that will spatchcock out when the cooker is in use. grills, tools, etc will hang on the walls, and there will be a fold up table on each half that will become work space to either side and immediately behind the cooker. I could scan some of the drawings for comment, if anyone is interested. Cheers, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
