Right at 30". I'll take a pic tomorrow of the lid showing swing distance.

Wow! That is really nice! Super job!!!

I've been playing with designing one. I would love to see your breakdown in costs if you have it.

Couple questions: what gauge pipe did you use? Wire welder or stick?

Also, if you figured out a breakdown of cost of materials. That would be awesome.

Nice work. Taking notes.

Nice job!!

Spectacular!!

I don't know how the sealer affects things, but most water based concrete stains are not UV resistant and can fade over time. Hopefully you don't have too much direct sun there and it won't be an issue.


Great work btw. I'm planning to do some concrete counters in my kitchen. I like the pour-in-place method....

Awesome. Inspiring.

If you don't have one, might be good to get a fan on that porch to move air and smoke. Might get stifling with everything rocking in the summer depending on air flow.

TwoMarksHand said:

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Couple questions: what gauge pipe did you use? Wire welder or stick?

Also, if you figured out a breakdown of cost of materials. That would be awesome.

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Sorry for the late reply. Broke it down as best I could from receipts. I used 16ga 1" square tubing and a cheap flux core wire welder I picked up at Harbor Freight for $85.

Appliances
Blaze Griddle $1,799.00
Blaze Grill $1,099.00
Kamado Joe L $1,050.00 (Didn't include this in original estimate since it was already owned)

Doors and Vents
Vents $75.00
Doors $750.00

Countertops
Stain $75.00
Forms, additive, fiber $ 574.00
Sand Mix Concrete $61.00
Forming Tools $35.00
Sealer $40.00

Framing
Steel $165.00
Flux Core Wire $30.00
Decking Board $27.00

Stone
Loctite PL Adhesive $40.00
Airstone $482.00
Cement Board $60.00
Hardware $25.00
Tape $7.00

Electrical
Boxes, Outlets, Wire $25.00


Without Appliances $2,471.00
With Appliances $6,419.00

Tim Weaver said:

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I don't know how the sealer affects things, but most water based concrete stains are not UV resistant and can fade over time. Hopefully you don't have too much direct sun there and it won't be an issue.


Great work btw. I'm planning to do some concrete counters in my kitchen. I like the pour-in-place method....

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The stain I got was also from Concrete Countertop Solutions. It is water based but impregnated with a UV protectant for outdoor use.

Awesome! Thanks.

But... but... your missing HOA permits?!

Well done