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Re: Folding Front Shelf
« Reply #15 on: October 02, 2017, 07:30:06 PM »

I bought the "Traeger Lil' Tex Elite Folding Front Shelf".  Even though its designed for a Traeger it fits my GMG DB perfectly.

https://www.target.com/p/traeger-lil'-tex-elite-folding-front-shelf/-/A-16993615

More money than the GMG, maybe a wash if you include shipping, but that of course is not a solid surface - how did you attach the Traeger shelf?
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Re: Folding Front Shelf
« Reply #16 on: October 11, 2017, 01:52:14 PM »

I built a magnetic folding shelf for my Mak 1-star, but you can easily make a folding shelf using some folding brackets from Amazon (about $9 each) and some wood for the shelf - i used 3 boards, glued and put together with pocket holes and stained black (or just use a flat board).  Go magnetic or drill a couple holes in the GMG to hold the brackets.  See my post under the MAK section of this forum for the complete setup, but here are a couple of pics.



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Re: Folding Front Shelf
« Reply #17 on: October 12, 2017, 10:31:07 AM »

I built a magnetic folding shelf for my Mak 1-star, but you can easily make a folding shelf using some folding brackets from Amazon (about $9 each) and some wood for the shelf - i used 3 boards, glued and put together with pocket holes and stained black (or just use a flat board).  Go magnetic or drill a couple holes in the GMG to hold the brackets.  See my post under the MAK section of this forum for the complete setup, but here are a couple of pics.





That is a really good idea.  If I remember correctly, didn't the original magnetic shelf hold over 20 lbs?

I bought the "Traeger Lil' Tex Elite Folding Front Shelf".  Even though its designed for a Traeger it fits my GMG DB perfectly.

https://www.target.com/p/traeger-lil'-tex-elite-folding-front-shelf/-/A-16993615

More money than the GMG, maybe a wash if you include shipping, but that of course is not a solid surface - how did you attach the Traeger shelf?

You'll have to use the older style Traeger shelf with the two arms that come upward.  The arms bolt to the GMG legs.  I happened to find one on eBay thanks to LSFS.  I haven't got it yet.  Hopefully today.  Then the GMG front shelf is going inside to be the second shelf.
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Re: Folding Front Shelf
« Reply #18 on: October 12, 2017, 10:41:31 AM »

I built a magnetic folding shelf for my Mak 1-star, but you can easily make a folding shelf using some folding brackets from Amazon (about $9 each) and some wood for the shelf - i used 3 boards, glued and put together with pocket holes and stained black (or just use a flat board).  Go magnetic or drill a couple holes in the GMG to hold the brackets.  See my post under the MAK section of this forum for the complete setup, but here are a couple of pics.





Great idea & it looks good. RV’s sometimes have the folding shelf hinges like that on the end of some of their counter tops.
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Re: Folding Front Shelf
« Reply #19 on: October 12, 2017, 11:05:56 PM »

My first magnetic setup (with harbor freight magnets) tested and held 34 lbs, but dropped at 35lbs.  It easily held 20lbs.  My second version uses 120lb magnets from Amazon and although I didn't test it, I can tell these magnets are a lot stronger than the harbor freight magnets.  So it will easily hold over 20lbs.

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Re: Folding Front Shelf
« Reply #20 on: October 16, 2017, 02:30:10 PM »

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Re: Folding Front Shelf
« Reply #21 on: November 05, 2017, 01:30:32 PM »

I finally got my Traeger folding front shelf mounted on the DB.  Had to modify the brackets a bit by making the mounting holes more oblong so it could be mounted about 1/4" lower.  The lid was dragging on the shelf when I would open it.  It works much better than the GMG shelf and is easier to fold up and down.  Thanks for the advice LSFS!!
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Re: Folding Front Shelf
« Reply #22 on: November 05, 2017, 02:20:36 PM »

Show us a picture when you have the time!
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« Reply #23 on: November 05, 2017, 03:40:30 PM »

Show us a picture when you have the time!

^^^^^^ this please
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Re: Folding Front Shelf
« Reply #24 on: November 05, 2017, 05:46:37 PM »

Here are some pictures of the Traeger Junion shelf I put on my Daniel Boone.
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Re: Folding Front Shelf
« Reply #25 on: November 15, 2017, 10:14:41 AM »

 Nicely done,reubenray!
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Re: Folding Front Shelf
« Reply #26 on: January 07, 2018, 12:21:01 PM »

Looks Good. Just the right depth for placing or pulling meats!
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