Bull RT-700 DIY Front Shelf

[TahoeMike00]

I was inspired by others that did DIY shelfs. I bought the folding brackets on Amazon as others had done. OK, now what... go to Home Depot and buy a chunk of lumber? Fab something out of stainless in the machine shop I have access to? Hey, my cousin in Arkansas with property. With trees. And a chain saw. And a home sawmill. "Hey Tommy, I have a project idea for you...."

Pecan, was the only lumber that was dry enough to work with, totally happy with it.. Thanks Tommy!

 

[Greg Jones]

Looks great!

 

[TahoeMike00]

Just a couple more pics for reference...

 

[orangebiker]

Beauty!

 

[Threadcutter]

Just a couple more pics for reference...

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I have the same brackets. They needed some deburring, but they work well.

 

[defraud]

I was inspired by others that did DIY shelfs. I bought the folding brackets on Amazon as others had done. OK, now what... go to Home Depot and buy a chunk of lumber? Fab something out of stainless in the machine shop I have access to? Hey, my cousin in Arkansas with property. With trees. And a chain saw. And a home sawmill. "Hey Tommy, I have a project idea for you...."

Pecan, was the only lumber that was dry enough to work with, totally happy with it.. Thanks Tommy!

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I have the same brackets. They needed some deburring, but they work well.

I have the same brackets. They needed some deburring, but they work well.

Please post ordering details on those brackets. Thanks, Dan

 

[DenStinett]

Looks nice Mike
But Front Shelf users really need to relocate the Bull Ring so it's usable:

 

[TahoeMike00]

Looks nice Mike
But Front Shelf users really need to relocate the Bull Ring so it's usable:
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That's a great idea! Honesty, before I read your post, I considered the bull ring nothing more than decorative, unless I decided to take the bull to my local saloon and tie to the hitchin' post to keep it from wandering off ;-)

 

[Threadcutter]

Here you go.....

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KWNY2CW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Oh, and here's a suggestion for the shelf material itself. I've built quite a few different items out of "Starboard" and it's very rugged/durable.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1428897452...YTgcm5BDgsUgUBbnLKKrMHZMhN|tkp:Bk9SR_yBh-KLYg

 

[kennethk]

Great Job!

 

[Kentramz]

What size brackets are people using? 10”, 12”, 14”? Seems 12” would be about right for me

 

[TahoeMike00]

What size brackets are people using? 10”, 12”, 14”? Seems 12” would be about right for me

I opted for the 12" model. Seemed the most logical for the slab of lumber I had. Plus, I figure if I ever need to replace it, I can easily for to 14" - 16" if I needed and still be ok with the 12" bracket.

 

[Healeydays]

I have made this shelf for my RT-590. It's from a sugar maple with tap holes I filled with resin.

 

[childjulia]

I have made this shelf for my RT-590. It's from a sugar maple with tap holes I filled with resin.

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great Job

 

[Jim6820]

I have made this shelf for my RT-590. It's from a sugar maple with tap holes I filled with resin.

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Am I hallucinating or is that 590 lid blue? Did/does RT offer a blue version at some point, or is that a custom job? Inquiring minds want to know.

 

[Healeydays]

Am I hallucinating or is that 590 lid blue? Did/does RT offer a blue version at some point, or is that a custom job? Inquiring minds want to know.

Hi Jim,

I can't say for sure if you're hallucinating due to something you ate, but this is a custom wrap that I did.

 

[Jim6820]

Hi Jim,

I can't say for sure if you're hallucinating due to something you ate, but this is a custom wrap that I did.

Ahaaaaa; that explains it. Glad to know I wasn’t hallucinating due to a bad brisket cook. Looks nice and very distinctive.

 

[KingFish]

What part did you connect the brackets to? Leg area using one factory hole for leg or just to the right or left side of the leg? thanks looks great!

 

[BNeal]

Hi Jim,

I can't say for sure if you're hallucinating due to something you ate, but this is a custom wrap that I did.

What kind of wrap did you find that will hold up to that heat?

 

[Healeydays]

What kind of wrap did you find that will hold up to that heat?

It's basically a top end vehicle vinal wrap. Good until 500 degrees. Have a nephew who has had it on his 700 for years with no failure.