Home Made Griddle Levelers

[bigb56]

I knew I wasn't going to like messing with wedges all the time to level my Blackstone griddle so I went out to the shop and found some stuff that would work. I took 2 EMT one hole straps 1.25" in size that fit snug over my griddle leg bar and welded 3/8" nuts on them. I drilled a 1/4" hole near the end of the straps so I could fasten them to the griddle leg bar and I drilled and tapped the bar for 1/4-20 screws. I have a lot of 4" long 3/8" carriage bolts so I screwed in 2 of those and welded on some rebar handles and painted them up. I placed 2 washers under the carriage bolt heads so they turn easily and don't mess up the Saltillo tile on our back patio.
Only did the one side as the way I position the griddle I can level it with just that side. You could easily do both sides though if needed.
The only thing I didn't consider is the EMT straps can bend where the nut is welded on, if it turns out to be a problem I'll weld on some small side gussets.

 

[Callahan-que]

Nicely done! I don't understand why blackstone didn't include some sort of leveling sytem.

 

[BackYardRob]

Smart thinking.

 

[Big George's BBQ]

clever

 

[bigb56]

Couldn't stand it, pulled them off and added gussets. Firmed them up noticeably. If you decide to make these add the gussets before the threaded rod and handles, it will be much easier.

 

[Stingerhook]

Great job Brian.

 

[food4thot]

Good stuff Brian. :clap: Been in design & build of machines & tooling over 45 years.

 

[bschoen]

Always enjoy a good fabrication. Well done.

 

[NC Mike]

Thanks for posting this. I would need something a little different for my Blackstones but I have scrap metal and a son in law that welds so you have me thinking.