My friends at The Home Depot asked me to design a grill station project for their DIY Workshop program. This grill cart station is an outdoor kitchen island and is made from 2x4s, 2x8s and angle irons. Click here to register for free workshops hosted at your local Home Depot and check out The Home Depot's Apron Blog for updates and variations of this project.

SUPPLIES:

2x8s + 2x4s
Available at The Home Depot
I used 8 foot long 2x4s and 2x8s to make the wood shelves and coutnertop.

2" x 2" x 1/8" Angle Irons
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I used 36" long angle irons to make the four corner posts.

Spray Paint
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I used two cans of spray paint to protect the steel angle irons.

Accessories
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I used 1/2" diameter iron pipe to make a paper towel rack and bar to hang untensils on. I also added hooks and a sliding hot plate made from a 12" by 12" stone tile.

Heavy Duty Casters
Available at The Home Depot
I used all metal, heavy duty casters for their strength and industrial look. Plastic or rubber wheels would be easier on a deck or floors. You could also try old skateboard wheels.

Mineral Oil Butcher Block Conditioner
Available at The Home Depot
Exterior grade wood sealant would provide more durability, but I prefer food safe products.

Cutting Oil
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I used cutting oil as a lubricant for drilling through the metal.

TOOLS:

RYOBI 18 Volt Cordless Drill
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RYOBI 18 Volt Circular Saw (with Plywood Blade)
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RYOBI Orbital Sander
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INSTRUCTIONS:

STEP 1: Cut the Lumber
Cut the wood into the lengths show in the diagram:



Download the Grill Station Plan »



STEP 2: Build the Shelves
Screw together the 2x4s into rectangular frames and then screw the longer pieces of 2x8s and 2x4s on top of them.









STEP 3: Drill Through the Angle Irons
Drill through the angle irons with a 3/16" bit. Check to make sure that the screws fit through the holes, then use the larger drill bit to create a hole over the 3/16th hole to countersink the screws.









STEP 4: Paint the Angle Irons
Clean the cutting oil off the angle irons and paint them with spray paint.







STEP 5: Attach the Angle Iron
Screw through the holes drilled in the angle irons and into the wood shelves.





STEP 6: Screw On the Top
Screw through the top boards into the frame.





STEP 7: Seal or Stain
I finished the wood with a butcher block conditioner.





STEP 8: Add Wheels + Accessories
Screw on the wheels and add other accessories.















Good luck making your own grill station and please email, tweet or hashtag photos to @benuyeda, ben@homemade-modern.com or #homemademodern. For more detailed instructions, dimensioned drawings and different variations of the project, check out our soon-to-be-released book.

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