Just wanted to drop you a note and let you know how much I enjoyed this series. I know it is a ton of work to produce and edit something like this. The is exactly the type of thing I’m looking to build in my backyard. The drink trough is pure genius.
That is so lovely to hear! Our goal was just to make the videos we wish we had when we were planning this whole thing. :D The drink trough and its rigging was totally Ames idea, and she'll be pleased to hear someone appreciated it. Best of luck with your build!
This is the 100 times my husband and I watched this. Paused every 10s to get all the details. And screenshot. And your video is so fantastic that I was able to take him off wood framing but studs
Thanks! Hard to believe we do a ton of planning and research, with the intent of doing everything right the first time, only to have all sorts of unanticipated issues come up anyway. All one can do is be flexible, adapt , and have a good sense of humor. 😂 Best of luck with your build!
I had decided on a DIY metal BBQ island. I have no experience with metal framing so looking for some tips on you tube I came across your videos! Overall very good job of explaining the process on how you went about it. Very informative!
Thank you! It's kind of intimidating, but once you get into it, it starts to make sense and is more forgiving than you would think, as you can tell by how many times we moved, adjusted, and re-worked the structure. Good luck!
Beautiful beautiful job🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 You guys make it look like a walk in the park. I enjoy so much your videos, thank you for sharing your amazing job!!!!
You all did a fabulous job!! I have been hesitant to build my own outdoor kitchen/grilling area. After seeing this I think I’m going for it. Thank you.
great work! Did the protruding screw heads in the frame front cause issues when attaching the cement board (it looks like they're fairly raised and would prevent the cement board from clean contact to frame or causing it to warp if/when screwed to the frame ?
I love your video series, thanks so much for taking the time to make them. This will be super helpful with my next project. Plus, it's cool to see some AZ locals doing cool things.
Just wanted to let you know, you guys rock. Was looking for outdoor kitchen ideas and ran across you and used you as the guild and was greatful that you put the doors and sink links in your comments, that saved a ton of time and came to the relization your a great shopper. So I just wanted to say thank you and how great your videos where and anyone with half a brain should be able to figure it out from what you did. So Thanks again. You made my outdoor kitchen go smoothly and your videos are much better than Outdoor Eddie. I'm just saying
Yay! Great idea, using narrower studs. Our available footprint is so small, the interior space is fairly limited. Those would have been a really useful space saver!
Use a dremel with a tile drill bit next time. They're super expensive but will buzz through that tile in 30 seconds. Great work by the way! Love the video too!
@ShoestringMartha Awesome job and thanks for this video series it really helped me with my build. Since you had to use 1x4 and shims to level the kitchen frame (since your concrete was sloping away) did you end up with different heights on your kitchen frame once it was levelled? With my build I did exactly the same (used 1x4's to level the kitchen frame) on one corner the height is 36" and on the opposite end corner the height is 37 3/4" (this is the corner I used shims to level the kitchen frame). Is this normal? If not any suggestions to fix this?
We not only leveled the frame, but also made sure the top edges of the concrete forms were level in all directions before pouring. The thickness looks consistent, all around.
so, what was the base where you slid your Gas Grill into? I watched all 3 videos and I didn't see how you completed the cut-out for the grill interior space. I just saw that the Grill was in place and was wondering was it just resting on the metal studs or was there a solid surface underneath it? Thanks..
Martha, I watched all 3 of the videos. Y'all are extremely good at DIY. Do you know that you just built a $10,000 outdoor kitchen? I have looked at pre-made and they are ridiculously high. Fantastic job. I would be building mine in Cathedral City, CA so I will probably put in a small refrigerator as well since it will prevent folks wet from the pool tracking into the kitchen. Since I will have to run electricity for that, may as well put an overhead pergola with lighting to keep the sun off during the day and have lighting at night. Thanks again for your inspiration!
Very encouraging video. Close to starting my own similar project. What brand/ model cabinet door had the short mounting flange? Shopping for those now.
The model is "Mophorn Outdoor Kitchen 14W x 20H Inch Wall Construction Stainless Steel Flush Mount for BBQ Island". I put the details and links up above in the description. Also, I noted there and in the follow-up video the opening is too narrow for your standard 20lb propane tank -- so beware, and best of luck on your project!
Can you be more specific about the aluminum corners you used to cover the tile joints? I need to do something similar but don’t know where to find something like that. Thanks! It came out great btw
You bet! It is 1" aluminum angle. We got ours at Home Depot: www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-in-x-96-in-Aluminum-Angle-with-1-16-in-Thick-800057/204325583
I am about to undergo a similar build, was planning on Stone Veneer, but your tile sure looks nice and easier. Give's me pause for thought. One question, were you able to open the Kamado Joe with the Pole in the way?
Well-spotted! We can open it about 90% before the vent touches the pole, plenty wide enough to place just about anything on the grill surface, and since the lid has that air lift hinge, there's no danger of it falling back down.
Looks amazing, just wondering how did you manage the ground contact? At 3:07, doesnt seem like you have thinset connecting the cement board to the concrete slab to make a joint/seal. Curious how did you prevent water penetration on rainy days?
I'm not sure I understand your question, but think you are asking why there is a gap at the bottom? If so, that was intentional. The slab slopes away from the house, and toward the kitchen. We left a small space at the bottom, so that the water can flow underneath, and out the other side, rather than pooling on the slab. It's been a couple year now, and there have been no problems with water. However, we do live in the desert. We get a few large downpours in the late summer, but other than that, it's very dry.
Thank you! We were using diamond drill bits for ceramic tile. Masonry ones might have been faster, but we were paranoid about cracking or chipping the tile. Trade off was that it was verrrrrrry slow.
LOVE LOVE LOVE! these videos are so helpful - thank you for taking the time to create them. Btw, I noticed that the concrete base for the patio cracked. Was the weight of the bar too much or were these cracks there before construction?
We did not. Framing seemed less intimidating that masonry 😄 Also, the slab is soooo small. Even framed, the interior space is pretty minimal. I think with block, we’d have none. But if you have the space and confidence for it - why not?!
Looks like it came out great! I’m at the beginning stages of my build and also have a Kamado Joe. Quick couple of questions, how did you reinforce the pad that the Kamado is sitting on (didn’t catch it in the vid) and also, how did you pick the big ole thing up to put it in its new home. I’m so scared of breaking mine. Thank you.
Thank you! We're still pretty pleased with it. Reinforcement was in the first video -- the one one steel framing. We basically, just added extra framing underneath -- right in the center -- to really beef up the platform. Lifting up the Kamado was definitely a two person job, esp. for 2 pipsqueaks like us. I don't recall for sure, but we may have placed it with the lid off, and then attached it afterward. It was stressful, for sure, mostly getting it settled into the feet just right. Good luck with your build!
Your work is gorgeous. Thank you for your videos. I'm sorry if this was asked, I'm not finding the answer...what thickness of cement board did you use? Thank you so much, and happy building.
Great job. Did you pre-drill holes for attaching the cement board like you did when connecting the studs to each other? In the vid it looks like you were struggling with getting a screw in from the top and so just wondering if you pre-drilled? I'm getting ready to do a similar build in a few weeks. Thanks
Nope! With the cementboard in place, we didn’t have any wobble problems and were able to drill straight though. Also, if we had a driver then, we wouldn’t have had to pre-drill either. Kicking myself for not buying one for that project 😆
We used Rock-On screws as well, but 1 5/8. I would think 1 1/4 would be ok. 🤔That’s 3/4” for the cementboard and … *mathing* … 1/2” for the framing. My vote is yes. 😅
Thanks, and totally valid callout! We discussed it before we started, and decided we just didn't have the time and budget to replace the slab. In retrospect, it may have saved time and effort, when it came to leveling. Plan A was just to cover the remaining visible ugliness with a giant jute rug and call it boho. We did that, and hated it. (Upside, the rug looks great in the house.) Plan B is to either grind down the high spot, patch and paint, as we did in the patio gym, or cut out the worst of it and pour. That'll be covered in the recap / update video, whenever we get that done. Of course, all of this would have been easier BEFORE the build, but hindsight 20/20 and all that jazz.
Thanks! We don’t get much rain out here in Arizona. We dont cover the grill, since it’s meant to be outside. Might be different for you in your climate.
Thanks so much! We got them from Amazon. It was less expensive that way, but as you saw in the video, it caused a few snags. Also, I forgot to mention that, even though they are from the same manufacturer, they each have different handles. Not a big deal, but we may replace them later. Nonetheless, I put the links to them in the description.
@@ShoestringMartha thanks for the reply. I was looking at them on amazon, they are a fraction of the price of getting them from bull or one of the other complete bar build manufacturers.
Great video thank you! Currently working on mine. Have you had any water issues with the cement boards? Some videos suggest using a waterproofing membrane before tiling and I am trying to figure out if it’s absolutely necessary.
Welcome! We have not had any water issues, but we live in an very dry environment. If you live somewhere that gets snow or a lot of rain, I can see where it might be something to consider.
Not necessary. Shower surrounds are built the same way, tile on cement board. You might consider sealing the grout, but that’s more just to keep it clean.
Great videos. I'm in the planning and research phase of building of building a bbq island using metal studs as you all did. Question regarding the area under the grill. Did you install cement board to the frame directly under the grill (the horizontal area where the grill may rest)? And if so, did you cut a hole in the board for hoses to pass through?
Thank you! We did not cementboard under the grill. It's sitting directly on the horizontal framing I put across the opening, so no worries about the hoses. :)
Cedar fence boards! If you would like a better look at them, it's covered in part one, right about here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xxlgRifkVe0.html
@@ShoestringMartha perfect, I will totally use your framing and everything up to the concrete, I think if it holds a big concrete block it will hold anything lol thanks
Can you please help me drill holes in my two drawer box. I have the save as you. I’ve tried every drill bit and every liquid method there is. Slow drilling fast drilling. It’s barely scratching the surface. That half inch tile bit you used looked huge! Help please.
You could not pay me enough 😂 Thanks to the magic of editing, that 30+ minutes it took to drill a couple holes only lasted 30 seconds. I thought my arm was going to fall off. The only thing I didn't try was a good quality stepbit / unibit. So maybe that's an option. Hopefully a metal pro will chime in with the secret key to drilling holes in stainless steel, without slowly dying inside.
Another thing I just thought of -- when we built the kitchen, we did not yet own an impact driver (which is why we struggled with the self-tappers). That probably would have helped with making holes in the stainless steel too, rather than our wimpy drill. So if you're not already, maybe give an impact a whirl.
The drink trough is an Ariel 42" zero radius undermount bar sink, and we got it from Overstock. We top-mounted it, in case we ever have to replace it. www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Stainless-Steel-Undermount-Kitchen-Prep-Bar-Sink/8198228/product.html?option=11453901
Thank you for the videos, they were very helpful! Watched your videos many, many times. Here is my completed build....ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lE3et7dnEkg.html
We’re going to do a follow up that includes a more detailed cost breakdown, but roughly, not including the grill or smoker - $1650. We didn’t have to buy much in the way of tools, so that’s pretty much just materials, plus the doors and sink.
