For this year's Beer (and BBQ) Swap over at another site, I built a kit to make hanging out at the grill a bit more enjoyable. In the top compartment is a BBQ Multi-tool that is essentially a big set of spring-loaded tongs that breaks down into a BBQ fork, a spatula and a large folding knife. I also turned a pair of one-handed salt/pepper grinders out of sapele, accented with holly (for the salt) and ebony (for the pepper). Lastly, a Bluetooth speaker and controller for some sweet tunes.
I did a lot of profiling with with Shaper Origin, including the inlay work on the lid, but also the recesses for the tools, and the shaping for the pop up.
The bottom compartment pulls out to reveal a pop-up tray to hold your favorite beverage securely, with a cutout near the front to lean your phone against while those tunes are-a-playin'.
Built from poplar, brass quadrant hinges keep the edges clean, and all the moving parts are held in position with imbedded magnets. The lid is decorated with a patriotic epoxy inlay. Finished with a quick wipe on oil for some depth, then sprayed with amber shellac, and finally three coats of General Finishes High Performance.
As an aside, swaps were one of my favorite parts of the other site, I’m hoping they’ll catch on here at some point!
A couple build pics below:
Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".
