Bull Side-shelf to replace handle?

[Chris2pherw]

Well helllooo everyone! I’m super pumped to be a new Bull owner (coming in 2 days), and new to RecTec. I decided on Rec Tec 2 years ago, but due to cost went with a WSM at the time. Well, 2 years later and 5 days ago I said screw it and pulled the trigger.
Anyhoo, here’s my question: I did a brief search for any foldable side shelf that could potentially replace the handle under the smoke stack on the rt-700, no luck though. Anyone else out there have the same idea and have found one that fits? I’d use another side shelf more than a handle. Thanks folks!
Chris

 

[Mike]

@Chris2pherw welcome to RecTecForum and to the Rec Tec family!

Regarding your question for a side shelf - I haven't seen anyone make one yet but I actually like the idea. Having more shelf space would be nice. In fact that reminds me, I need to order the front shelf for my RecTec Bull this spring.

 

[cookingjnj]

Hi Chris. Welcome to the pellet world and specifically RT. Did you order the front shelf for your Bull? I have the 680 with the front shelf, and between the front shelf, the side shelf opposite the handle, and the surface of the hopper lid, I have always had enough shelf space during my cooks. That last day before your Bull is delivered is the hardest, but once you have that cooker, you are going to love it! I hope you share your cooks with all going forward. I just recently joined the RT forum and plan to share as I go. Enjoy your Bull!

 

[Mike]

@cookingjnj you bring up a good point about the hopper lid. I've used that several times to put things like seasoning and plates.

 

[Ray]

I don’t have a folding shelf but used a side shelf from a tool box.

 

[Mike]

@Ray what large tires are those?

 

[Ray]

Mike they are 10 in hand truck wheels on the rear and 5 in on the front.

 

[Chris2pherw]

Thanks for your replies, all. I do have the front shelf, and I’m willing to bet I don’t even need that extra side shelf. I was just curious, as undoubtedly I would use another side shelf more than a handle. How about this then: a side handle with 2 built-in cup holders? Now we’re talkin’.....

 

[Boston72]

Thanks for your replies, all. I do have the front shelf, and I’m willing to bet I don’t even need that extra side shelf. I was just curious, as undoubtedly I would use another side shelf more than a handle. How about this then: a side handle with 2 built-in cup holders? Now we’re talkin’.....

I made this front one for my other smoker. It does fold down, I'll make another for the Bull side..

 

[Shebeast]

I just got my Bull delivered yesterday and was also pondering getting used to cooking with my first pellet grill logistically. I did get the front shelf, so I am hoping that, between it, the left shelf and hopper lid, I won't have any issues finding a place to set stuff. One thing I did begin to worry about was storage space. Because of the concerns I heard about the stock wheels, and some other factors, I went with the competition cart. It's hitting me that there's no place to store things. If I had been on my game, I would have realized and thought to put the bottom shelf that comes with the legs inside competition cart because there is sort of a place for it to sit in the bottom with a means of access from the sides.

But anyway, very excited to try the first cook this evening!

 

[Mike]

Great looking Bull @Shebeast. I guess that's another advantage of doing the wheel mod over the comp cart - you still retain your storage space.

That said I don't really use that space on my Rec Tec Bull and am actually looking at adding a small cart, maybe even a small toolcheck with a butcher board top or something similar to the back deck.

 

[Uncle Bob]

Fun to see innovation, both in product improvement and cooking approaches/recipes.

 

[Bendbird]

I don’t have a folding shelf but used a side shelf from a tool box.View attachment 164

Am I trippin, or are your horns/handles upside down?

 

[Mike]

Am I trippin, or are your horns/handles upside down?

That they are.

 

[NU2SMOKE]

Am I trippin, or are your horns/handles upside down?

Come on guys...do you think every "Bulls" horns grow the same ...nope I think it looks good like that.

Heck...I may mount mine with the points going outward so I can have the longhorn edition...?

 

[Buckeye smoker]

You realise everyone is going to spin them to "Longhorn edition" now....hahaha

 

[NU2SMOKE]

Better not....I’m going to apply for a patent...lol

 

[Bendbird]

You realise everyone is going to spin them to "Longhorn edition" now....hahaha

I actually

Better not....I’m going to apply for a patent...lol

I literally just longhorned my Toro. Thanks for the idea

 

[NU2SMOKE]

I actually

I literally just longhorned my Toro. Thanks for the idea

You all suck!!....lol Just remember I came up with it...LOL

 

[cutplug]

My has been a longhorn since inception. I got the new leg config and without any instructions
I figured it was up to me!
I think that Rec Tec should make the handles swivel to lock position like the smoke box.