Putting ideas ideas to steel/ Building the HOBO GRILL

There are four areas in building the HOBO GRILL that takes alot of time but need to be fabricated for a smooth operation, good appearance and are very critical in it's operation.  The rest of the build is oriented for good appearance and longivity. 

• The telescoping mechanism for the lid opening has to work smoothly and easily as possible.
• The food and charcoal grates need to be smooth so when a spaula is run across them there are no catches.
• The aluminum bun warmer doors & latches need to work easily and the aluminum appearance needs to be shinny.
• The lower manifold needs to be well built so it lasts and distributes the incoming air for a even heat .Here are some pictures of the build. Enjoy it while it's being fabricated and enjoy it even more when you cook on it!

Locating the front legs for height and to make sure they do not interfere with the lid opening mechanism.

 Axel location and is relatively easy when the body of the grill is mounted in a jig like this.

View of the inlet tubes for the lower intake manifold. The manifold actually is suspeneded between the inlet tubes.

Another view looking striaght thru the inlet tube.

Body of the grill mounted in the jig.  Makes it much easier for locations of the various items welded to the body.

Charcoal grate before the stainless steel is welded on.

looking insid the bun/food warmer.  The hole in the middle is where the exhaust stack passes thru the warmer.

Food grate before welding on the stainless steel.  The notches on the perimeter are the reliefs where the support studs attached to the firebox wall pass thru when raising or lowering the grate. 

 

Food/bun warmer with all the doors closed

 

Lower intake manifold. It's mounted inside the firebox with the holes facing down so the manifold doesn't fill up with ash and drippings.

Lid opening mechanism.  Essential to be fabricated properly for smooth easy operation.  You can see where the telescoping tube is two piece so that the upper tube can rotate when the lid is opened and goes either right or left.

Another view with the telescoping tube removed.  The mechanism is welded to the body of the grill at the four short tubes.

HOBO GRILL LOWERED PRICE!!

Go over to www.FASTDAD.net and check out the much lowered price of the HOBO GRILL! We have made a major price reduction since we found out that our manufacturing costs were not nearly as much as first anticipated , so these savings are passed on to you our client!

A VERY ACTIVE SHOP!!

A view of what goes on in FASTDAD's shop.  We build the HOBO GRILL, there is another version of the HOBO GRILL in the planning stages. Take a look at our web site here http://www.fastdad.net/ and see videos about the grill and how it works. There is also alot more on the site so take a look around.

Lots of stuff going on all the time!! Where does one start!

HOBO GRILLS on the production line. Also drawing up plans for another version!

The race car is in the middle of a major up grade. Making everything fit by hand. It takes along time!

Another project in FASTDAD'S shop. Rebuilding a 4 speed gearbox out of a older Nissan. Needs bearings and a countershaft.

This is the creative table where things happen! If you look close you can see thats it's a table saw with a piece of 1/4 in aluminum plate on the top. Works great!

You can cook an entire dinner on the HOBO GRILL! The flavoring when cooking with charcoal or chared wood is exceptional. It's also a very healthy way to make food when done correctly. Built by FASTDAD!

HOBO GRILL IS VERSATILE

How versatile is the HOBO GRILL? We roasted some Kale leaves @ 175deg for 1 1/2 hours. They get like chips when done. We use them as kind of a snack. Very good and healthy! We only use about 6 coals and turn the HOBO GRILL controls to idle. Check the HOBO GRILL @ www.FASTDAD.net 

 

 

 

 

HOBO GRILL GOING TO WORK!!!

 

The HOBO GRILL is about to put it's extraordinary talents to work!  Wood firing this roast to perfection! Man, is this gonna be good! Check out the HOBO GRILL  over at www.FASTDAD.net

HOBO GRILL WORLD DEBUT by FASTDAD

So here it is the HOBO GRILL by FASTDAD.  This is the most unique, easy to use, controllable, eco friendly grills you'll find in the market place. Built right here in AMERICA! Check out the pictures on FASTDAD's   facebook page here http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.438947602822127.109235.132790816771142&type=1#!/pages/Fastdad/132790816771142  A lot more info at www.FASTDAD.NET  There is more two videos about the features and how it works.  Look for the HOBO GRILL  tour videos on the products page.

FURTHER DEVELOPEMENT

IT WON'T BE LONG NOW!!!  These are a few pictures of the new product line I'm developing.  Stay tuned so you can see how all the parts fit together.  I'v built a prototype that is in operation now and it works great.  So what your looking at will be the final version with all the improvements learned from the prototype!!!