Question on a stand for a Fiesta

[dweverett]

I’m considering adding a hasty bake and where I want it the front loading of the Fiesta would work a lot better. It’s going to replace a Rectec 1070 that was their original version of a built-in design. With the Rectec, even though it was designed primarily to be built in, it was offered with a cart which and that’s what I went with. The Fiesta isn’t (as far as I know anyway). Anyone found a cart that could be used or had something built? In theory I have the woodworking tools (and maybe skills?) to do something out of wood but I’m not sure I’d like the looks — plus there is the concern with it bursting into flames.

Thanks

[dpearce]

Don't have much to offer on your question as to how and if something off the shelf will fit. But facing some of the same questions on built-in's, I have come to the conclusion, if you're going to build in a cooker, especially a charcoal cooker, where the heat can get pretty high, when using wood as framing, I would opt for cement board overlays, and possible a layer of heat resistant tile between the framing and the cooker.

With cement board (the stuff you'd use typically to line your shower or as a subfloor in a bathroom) you'll get a layer of insulation. Adding high heat tile to it using mortar will give you a fairly good buffer against the heat issues with a wood frame.

That being said wood framing always has to deal with the outdoor elements. Some climates (mostly northern) will cause that framing to self destruct sooner, especially if in contact with the ground or where water can set, so you'll need to use treated products, or products specifically designed for outdoor use.

So long story short, it might be better if you can find a stainless steel cart, buy some carbide cutting tools, and customize it to handle your grill.

Not sure if this answers your question, just my train of thought on the matter.

Have I done either of these? No... I haven't, so take that for what it's worth. But I have built fences, sheds, and many outdoor things that are over 20 years and still going strong.

[dweverett]

Thanks and agree with everything you said. Nothing impossible about using metal studs, cement board etc but it doesn’t sound like a lot of fun either

[dpearce]

dweverett it is not! Wear gloves! Looking at redoing our master bath, which means more cement board. I remember the first time I used it, took me about 3 minutes to realize my bare hands were a bad idea!

[MBMorgan]

If you’re going to be rolling it around on a fairly smooth surface (deck, patio, etc.), you might have a look at something like this: https://www.webstaurantstore.com/reg...0T3036GC.html#

I’ve got my Grilla Pizza Oven on a 30x30” version of the same table and it works great.

[dweverett]

Thanks. The issue with a table like that is that I think it’s too tall for the Fiesta. Or at least, the recommended size if you were building it in is to have the base only about 16” high. Which means (as I realize while typing this) that I probably should be looking to see if anyone makes a kamado stand that would work

[MBMorgan]

The legs are just simple chromed steel tubes that should be fairly simple to cut down. Certainly, a metal shop could do it easily. Just a thought …