Garage, griddle, grinders and welders! Sounds like a perfect Saturday...with beer, of course.

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Amen to that brother.. Griddle on-J

We've used this griddler for a variety of items including steak, fish, vegetables kzread.infoUgkxMcXT6_MuT0hB3ejyGQQHaeof9bwoWPUf and mushrooms and it's been great! Gets that great smokey flavor when using high heat or sear. The grill works amazingly simple and very low smoke for what it is. Heat gets up fairly quick, especially on closed position. The griddler side is fairly simple, better for eggs and pancakes rather than any cooking. Use the flat plates with the grill side if needed.Cleanup is easy and having heat on both sides is great for cooking a large amount or panini press.This definitely gets hot though so be careful with the sides.

I thought twice about getting into 28 minutes of what could have been brand propaganda, but this team did not disappoint! Great content. I feel like a winner just for diving in! More please.

@TheGriddleGuys

Жыл бұрын

Ty Bigtime. Glad you stayed with us. Cheers-J

For the price of two grills, camp chef just got a free R&D department.

@darrellgrant7615

2 жыл бұрын

Stupid of him. Doesn’t know his own worth.

@GeorgeOrwell-yz6zx

Жыл бұрын

@@darrellgrant7615 It's not stupid. It is volunteering to show average people and the company how to overcome a problem.

@Goodellsam

Жыл бұрын

A new company may adopt the innovative improvements. The old ones will not, because they don't want to pay for packaging changes Sometimes there are stupid corporate decisions made, over the simple things.

@mariobueno3834

Жыл бұрын

well did yall know that you can get all your griddles/grills customized,?well atleast from blackstone..all you gotta do is contact them.

@mikezupancic2182

11 ай бұрын

At least those companies now know what not to do.

Being a guy who has a machine shop and can't leave much alone, I fully support that you have modified your grill to your standards. I own a 36'' Blackstone with a rear grease trap and "For Me", I wouldn't have it any other way. Too each his own. Great job guys!

@HashiAkitaPuppy

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, I have never had any problem cleaning the Blackstone as it is

You Guy's seriously need to market your own line of Grills, when you do, sign me up!!! Awesome job

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Marque! And for supporting the channel! Cook on friend! -N

@sflaZerne

2 жыл бұрын

No seriously, I want one. Sell these.

I like the modifications! Very creative and well thought out. You guys are super talented! Looking forward to seeing you cook on it in the future! 🌞💨

Good video and great ideas. I have the Blackstone 36" with the rear grease catch. I'd like to see the slot widened as well. If the slot were wider the scraper would also fit through to scrape the "smeg" into the catch pan. I also like the idea of using "off the shelf" tin pans. NOT the proprietary size Blackstone uses and sells. Thanks for the ideas.

Outstanding guys. I love it. Making it your own is what it's all about. I feel your pain Nate, when the slag gets stuck on your scrapper. Nice job. GRIDDLE ON DUDES.

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bruno! Agreed, the liquid grease,,,, u can get into the trap but any of the solids that bond to your scraper require you to scoop them up off the griddle and scrape using some other tool into the trash,,, kind of a pain but.. Not anymore lol (well for me anyway.. Jeff and chris still need to mod theirs). Cook on bud! -N

I love the job you guys did. For me, I prefer the rear trap on the blackstone. I don't want to see the grease trap all the time. I prefer it hidden behind while I cook.

@theindexedfoodchannel6630

2 жыл бұрын

Yes but with an "off the record" behind the griddle grease pan camera to discretely monitor the level. lol

@markmiller1395

2 жыл бұрын

I have a hard cover on mine that lifts and folds / hangs off rear of it, it also blocks some windy conditions from cooling the grill to much, so I like the side discharge idea much better

Awesome job!! I really enjoyed watching. Super job Jeff! Props to Camp Chef for donating a griddle!

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Camp chef was great! Jeff's swinging door design was great! He hooked me up big time :-) -N

Definitely would purchase a griddle from you guys 👏 great job!!!

Nice frankengriddlle guys! I would buy one with that design tomorrow if I didn't have 2 Blackstones already. You need Camp Chef to release it as a Griddle Guys edition. It would probably be easier to build into an outdoor kitchen that way over the Blackstone design too.

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

What up Ben!!! Always great to hear from you! So I sent the link to the video to the CC sales rep. I am curious to hear what his feedback is,,, will they like it, or hate it.... :-D Thanks for watching man! Cook on! -N

@jbarker62

Жыл бұрын

@@TheGriddleGuys I would definitely buy one I own a Members Mark grease trap center front small hole, it does alright.

@RealRionRedinger

Жыл бұрын

Any word on the Griddle Guys edition from Camp Chef? It looks like a huge improvement over the standard version. I run a camp chef griddle top on a portable 3 burner stove top and found this video while looking for ways to improve the grease catch on that guy.

Idea for you, Make a stainless steel awning over the control knobs. The splatter will wipe right off and keep the knobs clean. Great video.

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

You nailed it . Crazy but I was actually thinking of something like that. Good call

Awesome mod and video guys! Wow! Works great and really needed design!

Love the grease catcher. Mine is on the back and I hate having to fit all that mess through that opening. I'll definitely be making modifications to my blackstone.

I was going to do the same kind of mods. I have always loved Camp Chef over the others. The bottom of the griddle was the seller for me. Grease traps were my pet peeve as well. I hope that Camp Chef takes you "free" engineering and puts it to good use in their mfg. Love you guys always. Great job.

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words and for watching! We agree! Camp Chef makes good stuff and overall we are impressed with the build quality of the griddle,,, it was just that dang silly design for the grease... :-) It would be nice to see all the manufacturers start using designs that are more commercial and less of an after thought. Cook on friend! -N

@iROBODUDE

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheGriddleGuys Thanks guys. I noticed the absence of the adult beverages in the shop area. Best practice LOL. Now, did you see the new and improved blackstone at Walmart? It has air fryers and warming tray. I was totally sold on Camp Chef and now this... OMG when will it stop. Can't wait to see you guys using the air fryer version. I know on of you guys will get one, its a given. Cheers.

I would seriously pay for y’all to modify a new Camp Chef griddle or buy one from y’all that you have modified. Love what y’all have done. Y’all need to consider this a side job!

@AdiGV

2 жыл бұрын

Seriously?? It baffles me that the idiots that make these griddle have so much resources, yet aren't able to build this must have feature.

@Rich72ish

Жыл бұрын

While all this is nice it would add a bunch of labor to the cost of each one.

@MrScubajsb

Жыл бұрын

They need to send prototypes to ppl like this to help with real world problems and get the kinks worked out before they manufacture them

@ParadigmUnkn0wn

Жыл бұрын

@@AdiGV What "must have feature" would that be? A massive front lip that impedes access to the griddle and makes cleaning more difficult?

Thank you guys. Now I have a new project. Hated my grease trap and grease everywhere. Very clean job! Camp Chief should make these modifications. Great sense of humor as well. Really enjoyed the video.

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Danny! Good luck with your own mod! Cook on bud! -N

Love it. I have a fab shop at my disposal and I am in the middle of an ugly drum smoker project. I never even thought of modifying my griddle. Cannot wait to try to explain this to my wife. Thanks for the great idea and input.

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

All 3 of us are fixated with your comment and jealous at the same time... "I have a fab shop at my disposal.." Cook on friend! -N

"Safety First" he says while he cuts the steel without gloves (lol). As a shipbuilder I can tell you without question that is the surest way to get new scars on your hands and fingers. But, I digress. On with the show :)

@wolfstalker75

2 жыл бұрын

Yea and no guard on grinder lol

Suggestion: Sometimes you want a tilt and sometimes you don't (thin sauces, eggs, etc.). Add a cam to the front and back of the side opposite the grease pan. A piece of solid rod drilled off center would make a cam which would mount on steel tabs and be activated with a 90 degree bent rod handle. When the cam is disengaged the griddle top would be level and engaging the cam would tilt it even when the griddle is hot. Probably some wood prototyping would be required to get the right configuration. Again, great work.

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

I was first going to reply that CC has built in levelers on the underside of the griddle but your design makes more sense. AFter all, you can't pick up the griddle and adjust them when it is blazing hot but with your design, it wouldn't matter. YOu could actually adjust the pitch on the fly.. I like it. Will suggest it to Jeff for his mods. Thanks for the idea and for taking the time to share it Les! Cook on bud! -N

@BuildswithBrian

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea 👍

@1squigler

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheGriddleGuys And they seize up from the rust also should be made of ss!

@roboink

2 жыл бұрын

Can you show me in a diagram the cam idea Les..

@utube4use

2 жыл бұрын

I think a "removable" cam is better. No hot when in use, and put away when not in use. It seems to ve similar to the reclining chair

Great job guys.. you gave me an inspiration to make a couple modifications to my Blackstone.. keep up the great work

Awesome fabrication work!!!! Y’all got mad skills!!!😮

I love the modifications, and look forward to seeing what other ideas Jeff has for his griddle mods.👍😊

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Bobbi! :D Always great to hear from you! Jeff's griddle mods will be coming up. He has a different plan and,, I like it! Cook on friend! -N

I'll admit I was very skeptical watching cutting into and welding on a brand new shiny griddle but now I need a camp chef griddle and that modification.... nice job!

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Chris definitely agrees with you! He must have asked me 10 times if I was sure I wanted to do this :) Thanks for taking the time to comment Phil. Cook on bud! -N

@jasoncosta8790

2 жыл бұрын

36” blackstone with rear grease trap.

I hope Camp Chef does this. Can’t wait.

Love the thought full engineering guys!! Cheers! Y’all are like brothers.

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for giving the link to your channel, Just subbed it! Cook on bud! -N

Man that’s some awesome engineering. I bet one of those companies uses these great mods on an upcoming model. Looks like the grinder and welder might be coming out to play this week. My BS grease system sucks. Keep on doing what you do. BTW Jeff nice looking welds!!

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

whats up Dave? Thanks for the kind words, we told our camp chef rep they are welcome to borrow the idea lol. One detail not in the video that I love is the fact that when I am done cooking and cleaning, while the griddle is hot, I can take the full grease cup out and place it under the griddle, on the shelf, then put the shelf in the down position. No rain gets in the grease trap cuz it is covered by the griddle when sitting on the shelf and the shelves stay cleaner when they are in the down position. Super happy with how this project came out. Always good to hear from you buddy! -N

I am completely happy with my Char-Griller Premium. It's my first griddle, and I can't think of anything that would improve it. I actually like the grease trap at the front, and the size of the hole is perfect. I appreciate all that you guys do, very entertaining and informative. You guys have a great flow with your videos.

@daleley7645

2 жыл бұрын

I love my chargriller, except the grease pan is a little small. Otherwise I find it superior to blackstone in many ways.

@FireChicken37

2 жыл бұрын

I also have the Char Griller Flat Iron Premium. Completely agree, Grease trap is perfect, hole is perfect size, Integrated hinged lid, magnetic tool holder, paper towel holder, front utility tray for oil/water bottles and anything else. Its far superior to anything else I have seen.

what an awesome change of pace. Love what you guys are doing! cheers

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dano!! Ty-J

0utstanding ! ! ! Now , THAT's Yankey ingenuity ! Great ideas, great application, great results. Can't wait to see this guy in full on stress operation. I am subscribed, hit and shared. Thank you for this.

That is how I wish my Blackstone was (I have the original 28" model)! Great job on the mods. You might be able to find a stainless steel loaf pan that the disposable loaf pan liners will fit in for even more sturdiness when removing the pan filled with grease and "smeg".

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

A few others recommended the loaf pan. It's a good suggestion. I will grab one soon. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! -N

Great job as allways I like to take a 220 flap wheel and a 4 inch angle grinder and polish the top to a mirror easy to season and clean.

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Ty Andrew and good call. Makes quick work of what would be a long painful process if done by hand. Griddle on-J

Finally somebody addresses the grease issue! Thanks guys. I keep a empty gallon size ice tea bottle with large mouth and a large funnel next to my griddle to put the grease from the tiny grease trap on my Expert griddle.👍🏻

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

It's bothered us all will. Campchef has been great to us. Awesome company so I wouldn't doubt they would look into it..

Never had any issue getting grease or “smeg” through blackstone rear grease trap.

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

That's great! The wide ramp we put in works very well with a much bigger tin to hold more! - C

I have this griddle and I love the solution to the sticky sludge. One thing that concerns me is this griddle puts out a lot of heat through the sides of the griddle top. I wouod weld in a metal piece to block the vent holes along the grease catcher to try and keep that heat away to not start a fire

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. A ton of heat rolls up around the sides. Didn't think of blocking the vents. Maybe we will do that down the road. Cook on Kraken! -N

Brilliant - nice work guys!

That swivel door…genius! Good one guys. Can’t wait to see your next cook on this griddle.

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Jeff really surprised and impressed me with the swivel door and,,, it functions really really well. I have been using the griddle and the fact that I can take out the grease trap while the griddle is still hot is more useful than I imagined. I take i out and store it on the shelf under the cook surface then fold down the side shelves and it helps everything stay clean. Loving it ! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment Scott! Cook on friend! -N

I know one of the major attractions to the foil pans is that they are disposable… But if you don’t mind cleaning a pan, you can get a restaurant pan for chafing dishes in about the same size that is a lot more heavy duty. The first time that flimsy foil pan self-destructs and drops onto your deck, there will be many bad words spoken.

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

"....many bad words spoken..."

I think when Chris left he went to hide the other grill so it would not be rebuilt 🤣👍

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

😁 Either that or to take a nap.. -J

Great job! Perfect improvement.

Good job guys. Love all of the modifications.

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks J Mert! Cook on bud! -N

I held on subscribing, till I heard ,and saw the fat hit the pan, WOW it WORKS You Men SHINE!

Love the ingenuity boys.... gotta make it personal.... Pro-Style grill.

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Ty Johnny. Sorry I missed this. Cheers-J

Outstanding mod Griddle Guys. The modified grease system looks great, especially with a built-in way to scrape the charred crust off of your spatula or scraper. Good job....

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Ty Corwin. Nate been using it for a bit now and loves it. Now we have to do the others . Thanks again-J

I'm now going to do the same thing to my camp cheff.I always fold up a couple of paper towels to put in the bottom of the catch pan to prevent splatter. Great video!!!

What a group of professionals. You guys are awesome!

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! All kidding aside this was a heck of alot of fun! -N

Great Job, as always, Y'all! Some very innovative engineerin, an flawless fabrication! Stay safe an well!

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too! -N

Love the upgrade!!!!

Great improvement, guys. Gotta luvit!

Beautiful, excellent modification….great job…

Really like your mods. Good to know these problem areas as I'm have been considering my 1st griddle lately

Been designing my own for the exact reasons you stated. Great work.

Watching them work, I could not help but think “ I bet these guys are the Safty guys for there jobs” lol y’all are great keep it up.

Great job guys! Welding is sewing with metal. My griddle is a Char Griller and the grease trap opening is in the left front corner and works great and the trap in under the unit. I also agree with the sugar type schmegma and being able to scrap it off. Very fussy stuff. End result was good. I'm sure the engineers at Camp Chef are taking note.

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt. Cheers-J

Great job guys, going to start cutting into my 36" BStone with the front grease trough this weekend. Thanks a million for the idea and a great video !!!

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I missed this Rod. Ty for commenting and more importantly how did it go?

Putting one on my Christmas wishlist!!

Really good rebuilding guys

I started welding and doing plumbing work when I was 15 and I am now retired and living in an apartment, you guys have me 'jonesing' for some shop time. Great 👍 video 📹 👏

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Ty Aiercooled Engine. Always appreciated-J

Great job guy's! I found out that the shelves are basically useless because they get really hot so kudos for using them for something other than a hot plate. My friend said you put the trap on the wrong side. I argued because I scrape from my right to my left. He wants a left handed model 🤣

Great improvements, totally make sense.

I like the updates to the grill great Job guys!

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Ty for the ongoing support Chris. Always appreciated-J

Last weekend I volunteered to work the griddle to cook pancakes and scrambled eggs for approx 150 persons retreat. Your griddle enhancements are spot on!

@TheGriddleGuys

Жыл бұрын

WOW! 150 people. How many Griddles were they using? Thanks for subbing AL! Welcome to the Griddle Guy family! - C

Best upgrades I've seen. Been thinking of doing the same thing but don't have a welder

Side grease trap makes the most sense. Plus making it big enough for the scraper to fit thru, genius

Love the modifications! Great video guys!

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Ty Pete 👍

Those were some awesome upgrades. Genius fellas. Got me doing some thinking now

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

😁👍 ty Twig B . Think and griddle on.

Really cool modifications guys, great job and great video!

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Schnell! Always great to hear from you! Keep cooking buddy! -N

You NOW have the PERFECT griddle!! Congrats guys on the Grease Catch 6000 (tm).. lol

Great ideal fellas!! Thank you!

Fantastic video guys. I'm a welder/fabricator and I love it. I might even move my grease trap on my Blackstone from the back to the side, that's a great idea. Have a great weekend guys👍👍

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Well now that we know your a fabricator,,, Why didn't we just have you do this for us!!!!!! LOL! :D If you have the rear grease trap already, what are your thoughts on just cutting the back wall wide enough to get your scraper through, then putting a small ramp to drain the grease into the trap where it is? Fabbing a ramp that aligns with the V depression in the cook surface could be tricky but might be worth it? Anyhow as usual, great to hear from you ! Cook on bud! -N

@4seasonsbbq

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheGriddleGuys hey Nate! Ive got a couple videos out now of me starting on a new smoker. I would've loved to come to New England and helped on yours. I thought about modifying the rear one but sometimes I forget about the rear one (outta sight outta mind) until it overflows onto my patio. I like the side idea because I would see it all the time. I do hate the idea of closing up the rear one though. I'll figure something out, video it and credit you guys with the idea. Have a great weekend guys.

@showcasecharlie11

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheGriddleGuys I have the 36" rear drain Blackstone. I absolutely hate its design. I will likely fill in the hole, move to the side with a similar cutout to yours but have a drain into a removable bucket like my smoker.

I love the updates on it

great solution, guys!

Excellent upgrade.

Nice gob guy’s perfect modifications

The level of efficiency is high with these modifications. Well done gents

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Ty Danny. Did we mention it took 2 days and 20 refills of our yetis? 😁

I love it, great job!

Good Job Guys! Friggin Genius!

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words AWS! Griddle on bud! -N

Great modifications Griddle Guys!!

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Ty trapp86d. 👍

Very nice fabrication,great job.

Should see what I did to *my* Camp Chef griddle! I spent all weekend grinding the cooking surface until it was as smooth as my 120 year-old cast iron skillets and BOY does it ever work good that way -- especially when we're talkin' smashburgers!

@TheGriddleGuys

Жыл бұрын

Too bad we can't upload pics to the comments. Would love to see it! -N

That's creative as heck ! Home run ...out of the park and still going ! See the man cave is a requirement. I see griddle manufacturers approaching you gents soon !

Captivating video and loved to see the improvements come to life now it's time to bring it to market.

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Would be nice if all the big players got involved. I definitely would see the value in it for them

I love the modifications

Awesome video guys!!!..love the ideas and got me looking to see what I can do with my griddle... thanks again 😎👍🏻

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you and it was our pleasure! - C

I've been looking for a new griddle and have just decided on a camp chef just because they had the balls to give you the grills knowing you were going to cut them up. I hope they sell them with your modifications on them.

Look for a Metal small cake pan the same size for your grease, Great Job Jeff.

Outstanding idea and work, guys!!

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Ty Rick 👍

I hope griddle makers are watching because everything head said. Is what I hate about my Blackstone. And what he has created needs to be the STANDARD from here on out

Great work @ R&D

Love the modification y'all have done. Now let cook on it. Much love from North Carolina.

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Patricia! Pretty much all my future cooks will be on this unit. You should see plenty of videos using it! Thanks for watching! -N

Excellent job fellas.

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Ty Todd👍

WOW!! That is a great job and a very smart one too.

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Thansk for watching and for taking the time to comment! -N

I like the modifications you made to your griddle. I’m going to change the grease trap on my Blackstone soon.

Great idea and loved how it turned out. Great job

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! - C

Awesome job guys!!

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Cris! - C

Awesome. What a great improvement

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Ty Les. Nates been loving it ever since

Awesome upgrade! Thanks for sharing! Dave in WV!

@TheGriddleGuys

2 жыл бұрын

Ty Dave. Always appreciated-J

Awesome video! Thank you guys