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Outdoor Cooking Equipment => Grills & Smokers => Charcoal Smokers => Topic started by: GusRobin on July 03, 2020, 12:19:35 AM

Title: Adding a shelf
Post by: GusRobin on July 03, 2020, 12:19:35 AM
I had a stainless shelf from an old gas grill that I got rid of years ago. Thought I would add it to my MB560.  So I bought some shelf brackets from Amazon. 
I don't have welding equipment or skills and didn't want to put holes through the top. So I attached a couple of 2X4's painted black to attach the brackets.
(https://i.imgur.com/HbQ2OuT.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/XRl9m2b.jpg)

I was also concerned that the weight could tear thru the 560 metal so I added a couple of pieces of flat angle iron inside the 560 to put the bolts through. Probably overly cautious but better safe than sorry.
(https://i.imgur.com/tYjiVqX.jpg)

All in all it came out pretty good especially since it only cost me a few dollars for the brackets.

(https://i.imgur.com/r6NHBr7.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/jDKjymy.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/zOY3Siu.jpg)


Title: Re: Adding a shelf
Post by: CDN Smoker on July 03, 2020, 01:38:01 AM
Looks like it came with it. Nice job.
Title: Re: Adding a shelf
Post by: journeymanjohn on July 03, 2020, 12:06:03 PM
Nice mod. Looks pro from my perspective. I'm guessing someone from MB will see your photos, and it will be an option on the next model.
Title: Re: Adding a shelf
Post by: TMB on July 03, 2020, 03:04:09 PM
Great looking shelf Gus  :thumbup:

Now build one for my Rec Tec LOL :D :D
Title: Re: Adding a shelf
Post by: GusRobin on July 03, 2020, 05:04:29 PM
Quote from: TMB on July 03, 2020, 03:04:09 PM
Great looking shelf Gus  :thumbup:

Now build one for my Rec Tec LOL :D :D
I would if I could work sheet metal. I had the shelf already so the rest was easy.
Title: Re: Adding a shelf
Post by: Tailgating is my game on July 03, 2020, 05:24:17 PM
Gus it looks great
Title: Re: Adding a shelf
Post by: Lines on July 03, 2020, 06:03:54 PM
You're the man Gus, that looks awesome!
Title: Re: Adding a shelf
Post by: Ka Honu on July 03, 2020, 07:10:47 PM
How cool! And what a great labor saver - now when I come visit we can eat right at the grill without worrying about setting the dining table and clearing it when we're done.
Title: Re: Adding a shelf
Post by: Walleyewacker on July 04, 2020, 09:16:24 PM
Gus that will get the job done. Nice clean work


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Title: Re: Adding a shelf
Post by: teesquare on July 05, 2020, 06:47:59 AM
That is clearly the best mod for a grill I have ever seen!. So....If you remember the Brand and model of the grill it came from - could you post that so that other MB560 owners can source a shelf for theirs? And - if not...I will bet a lot of guys will be looking around for stainless lids from old kitchen equipment, grills, etc. for sure!
Title: Re: Adding a shelf
Post by: GusRobin on July 05, 2020, 02:31:25 PM
Sorry Tee, in 1998 when I bought a house in Los Angeles the grill came with it. At that time it was about 6 years old. When I moved to AL in 2000 I brought it with me. After a few years it started to fall apart. By this time the nameplate was unreadable. So I took the shelf off and junked the rest. I wish I did know the name because it had a unique hinge that didn't need a bracket. Unfortunately I can't find where I put them so I had to buy the brackets.
Title: Re: Adding a shelf
Post by: Jaxon on July 06, 2020, 11:05:50 AM
That is a NICE shelf.

Next time your in Byron, I'll ask you to make one for me.
Title: Re: Adding a shelf
Post by: bamabob on July 06, 2020, 11:31:53 AM
Great idea!  always good to repurpose items like that
Title: Re: Adding a shelf
Post by: tlg4942 on July 06, 2020, 02:40:57 PM
  That is truly one of the best mods I have seen too!   Very nice.