How To Install A Front Shelf On Your Pit Boss Pellet Grill

[@TomBTerrific]

Wondering if the cover still goes over the shelf?

[@bqcaldwell99]

I’ve got the 700FB as well. Had to add a side shelf, handy with three hooks and a paper holder (butcher; paper towels too think). This add-on will be great as I’ll have that prep area AND I can add a few more hooks as needed. I plan to add this on and paint it with a Texas flag, but I’ll simply do plain for now. Thx a ton!

[@Mistakes_Were-Made]

This video is exactly what I needed to see. And your accent made it that much more watchable! Will definitely be adding a shelf to my PitBoss 820

[@andrewnakamura2249]

How is the shelf holding up? Did those screw hold the brackets to the legs?

[@paulsq_]

Hey Andrew, the front shelf is holding up just as it did when I installed it. The screws do hold the brackets on the legs. I’ve had no issues at all with this.

[@dennispiech1357]

Will this work on pit boss 440D2 ?

[@paulsq_]

Hey Dennis, I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. You’d have to remove the bottle opener to make it work. It’s a great feature to have on the grill. Don’t forget if your grill is new and you do this mod to your grill it will probably be voiding the warranty as you’re drilling holes into it

[@dennispiech1357]

@@paulsq_ going to do it - depending on the weather - will let you know how it turn out after I do it

[@paulsq_]

Sounds good to me. You definitely won’t regret putting it on. I’m pretty sure the 440 is smaller then the 700 I got so cut your shelf according to the size of your grill.

[@dennispiech1357]

@@paulsq_ I also install a rod to slide the flame boiler open or close instead of using a fork - have you heard about the ash-a-way by smoke daddy

[@paulsq_]

I would install the rod on the flame broiler if I were to use that feature more. I haven’t heard about the ash-a-way from smoke daddy till now. I’m gonna look it up and see what it is

[@blackshirt5530]

Good job! Thanks

[@paulsq_]

Thank you. Hope this helps you for an idea of a work/prep area. It should be be a game changer for me now.

[@justindobson6279]

I will definitely be adding this shelf. Great idea!

[@paulsq_]

You won’t regret adding the front shelf Justin, it’s like having a second pair of hands

[@fweddyfwintsone4491]

Thanks Sir. I find your videos always very helpful and well done.

[@paulsq_]

Thank you for the kind words. It’s people such as yourself why I make videos.

[@georgefaile4594]

Great Video Paul.

[@paulsq_]

Thank you George

[@HiVizCamo]

Hey, looks great, great mod. For that rust, ill bet that front plate was just trapping heat in that area, not letting it cool down and boom. Any rust on the back side of that barrel bottom? Looking at one of these things, are they using the same steel as 2 years ago do you think? Thanks!

[@paulsq_]

That could’ve been what happened to the front with the rusted area. The backside of the cooking chamber has no rust at all. I would say they’re still using the same steel as the one I’ve got based off the display ones they have setup at Walmart.

[@HiVizCamo]

@@paulsq_ Cool, I'm thinking now I should have bought into the pellet world 2 years ago, I was surprised you can sear on them. I'm reaching the limits of my WSM. It's amazing and I love coal but I think these grills are far more versatile. I'm running low on space around here, this thing covers alot of options I see now!

[@paulsq_]

They’re really good grills and versatile like you mentioned. I wouldn’t get rid of your WSM I’d hang on to it and get a pellet grill, as it can be good for if you have friends over you’ll have that much more cooking area, plus you can cold smoke or even hang things to smoke with it. I love my WSM even though I haven’t used it in a bit now.

[@dondiesel1100]

Hey Paul if you ever bring that pit Boss up to a 400 or 500 degrees because after you took that plate off and you showed how it was burned on the barrel I might just take it back and go get a different pellet grill other than a pit Boss I'm curious if you only have it at 250° is it still going to burn up the metal

[@jamesledger2910]

where did you pick up the shelf brackets

[@paulsq_]

I got them from amazon. I left a link in the description of the video for them. They have many different kinds so you don’t have to use the exact same ones I got if you didn’t want to. Thanks for watching

[@jamesledger2910]

thanks ordered them today

[@ScottsJourneys]

Nice job, turned out awesome.

[@paulsq_]

Thank you Scott

[@thegalleryBBQ]

thanks Paul... may do this to my Rec Tec,...

[@paulsq_]

It should be a game changer Tommy. I can’t wait to use it now

[@jbspullpit5480]

What are those hinges called? Just picked up a pit boss lexingron and want to do the same shelf

[@paulsq_]

If you look in the description area of the video I put a link to where I got the brackets from on amazon. You don’t have to get the same ones as I have as they have many to choose from if you see a different pair you like or ones that will better suit your needs.

[@LassesFoodAndBarbecue]

Good modsorry to see the corrosion. But now you know and can maybe fix it

[@paulsq_]

Thanks Lars! I’ll definitely be fixing up that area. I’m still trying to figure out why there and not anywhere else

[@dbigatti]

My Classic grill is being shipped and I want to go get the hardware for the shelf and the sear plate mod. How wide did your shelf end up being?

[@618sam]

Scrolling thru comments trying to find the same answer!!

[@paulsq_]

I don’t know how I missed this comment sorry for that. The shelf I made is 26 1/4” wide.

[@garymixson687]

Why take off that front plate? Seem brackets screwed on front of legs not sides. Wouldn't that plate keep heat off board. You can see that area gets hot. Just thinking hmmmmm

[@paulsq_]

Hey Gary, I took off the front plate as the screws for it run right through where the top ones on the bracket go so to avoid the two sets of screws hitting each other just removed it. It doesn’t make that big a deal without it to block any heat from hitting the wood shelf

[@ACupPlayz]

Awesome Vid... I just picked up the 700 series and I see this mod in my near future.. appreciate your Vids Paul

[@paulsq_]

Thank you Hidilian, you won’t regret adding a front shelf to your grill. It’s a total game changer for me now having it on.

[@LeeeB0]

good video.. may also be worth it to look at upgrading to a pit boss 1100 soon.. it has everything you could want

[@paulsq_]

Maybe next year. It’s not available in Canada yet. I think the front shelf on it is a bit small but won’t know for sure till I see one

[@wayne246]

Sandpaper to get the rust off, high heat spray paint from lowes and its all gone.

[@paulsq_]

Hey Wayne, thanks for the tip. I’ve got both and will be touching the grill up in the spring

[@johnmanthey2683]

When you put your “spacer” between the bracket and the leg correct? Did you put a spacer on all four screws or just the top two?

[@paulsq_]

You are correct, the spacer goes between the bracket and the leg as you can see me do in the video. I also only show them being placed on the top two screws to compensate for the taper on the leg to level the brackets.

[@johnmanthey2683]

Paul’s Q I saw some of your other videos. Did you add a chimney and, if I may ash, why. I have a Pit Boss Copperhead and really like it. I’ve been considering the Classic for every day use. Thank you.

[@paulsq_]

I did add a chimney to my grill. I added it just to get the look of the grill as I think it should’ve been. If you’re thinking of getting one of these grills I’d highly recommend it as it’s done nothing but good for me. I’m looking at getting a vertical myself just to hang things like sausages.

[@johnmanthey2683]

Paul’s Q I have mine fixed to hang ribs in it.

[@papacsbbqkitchen2668]

Neat idea! Giving me some ideas!

[@paulsq_]

Thanks Papa C! I’d love to see your idea on something for it.

[@CarlGoldmam]

Nice instructional video Paul. Hope you sanded and put some high heat primer and hi heat finish on that spot. Have a great weekend.🥩🔥🥩🔥🍔

[@paulsq_]

Thanks Carl! I haven’t fixed the grill yet, but I will be looking after that area soon. Have a great week

[@radio1342]

@@paulsq_ Mine did that too. I called Pit Boss and they said to spray some high heat paint on it, inside and out. Then when it dries put some vegetable oil on it inside and out. Mine wasn't near that big but it seemed to do the trick.

[@paulsq_]

+radio1342 Thanks for the info, I appreciate it. Maybe this weekend I’m gonna fix it up

[@carloslargaespada6051]

You know Rico?! That's my boy!!!

[@paulsq_]

Hey Carlos I do know Rico through KZbin. How do you know him?

[@carloslargaespada6051]

@@paulsq_ Hi buddy!! I know him through KZbin also. I let him know that I enjoy his videos and he actually writes back kind a like yourself. I really enjoy both of you guy's videos and recipes and I'm saving up for a pit boss pellet grill so I can grill like you guys!! I'm also gonna strap a front shelf like you did on yours. I just have to find out where you bought the collapsing shelf thing ammagigerz!! Was it through Amazon?

[@paulsq_]

Thanks Carlos. I did order them on amazon. I left a link in the description/show more area of the video. They have lots to choose from. If I had to buy them again I’d get ones that have 2 screws in the middle of the hinge not the 4 corner one like I used. If you have any questions feel free to ask myself or Rico we usually put our heads together to help each other with the best possible answer

[@brandonluxford6871]

Hell yeah Paul. I love it. This will definitely be the next Modification i will be doing. Great video. 1 question i have for you. Do you think that the heat will affect the shelf when it is down? I have not looked behind my front logo plate so I am wondering if my pit is starting to rust like yours is. I wonder if that plate holds the heat in a d now with the shelf it will not hold it in as much. Let me know how you like it as you use it a few times. Great job brother.

[@paulsq_]

Hey Brandon! I don’t think the heat will affect it while it is down. I’m planning on leaving the shelf in the work/up position while I’m using the grill. By the time the grill cools down and I’m ready to cover it that’s when I’ll put the shelf down. You might be surprised too when you take the logo plate off. I’ll let you know how I’m liking it once I start using it. I still need to finish the wood off for it lol

[@brandonluxford6871]

@@paulsq_ sounds good. I never thought about behind the logo until you took it off. I hope you like it and i can't wait to see the finished product.

[@DrunkGrilling]

silver sharpie is your friend it tight spaces you can use needle nose pliers to pull out the tip, tip in needle nose pliers now u have a 90 degree short sharpie.

[@paulsq_]

Thanks Brian! I know that would’ve worked great. I was just trying to use what most people would have on hand in their house at any given time.

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Very nice step by step video. Love that it is foldable. Great job Paul.

[@paulsq_]

Thanks LT! I would’ve put it on if it didn’t fold out of the way. It should be just like it’s not even there when the grill is covered

[@SmokinJazzBbq]

Ha thanks for the shout out brotha! This is a project that is something i wanna add to my pit boss in the near future. Great instructors to add the shelf. Thanks for the great video! Cheers and keepbbqing

[@paulsq_]

No need to thank me brother. I’d love to see you put it on your grill. It should be a great game changer. I’d even take off your side shelf after adding a front one

[@SGB_72]

Great video Paul, thanks. Never thought about putting the shelf on the legs. I was wondering how you would do that. Where did you get the folding hinges. Think I’d have to put mine a little higher. I’m 6’4”, so that might be to low for me😊. One question, why a spacer on the top screws only. May have missed something

[@paulsq_]

Thanks TYRANUS! I put a link to the hinges that I used in the description of the video. They have many different kinds to choose from on Amazon. If you’re 6’4” it will be a bit low for you. To get it at grate level for you it would be a bit more work and you have to either drill into the cooking chamber or weld them on if you didn’t want to drill into it. I put the spacer on the top screws only because of the taper on the legs. So the bottom ones are at zero and the top got spaced out to level the hinges.

[@tedhart4468]

Thanks also I was trying to find the hinges your link did the trick sir

[@paulsq_]

You’re welcome Ted. I’ve got a video coming out tomorrow where you’ll see the front shelf being used.

[@williamriley2528]

No... NOT Just like so.... Just like THIS....!

[@paulsq_]

Thanks for watching

[@brendonc1984]

Hey I'm looking at more recent videos and see you are not using the shelf. Any reason? Was it too front heavy?

[@paulsq_]

Hey Brendon! In all honesty I just got busy with work and the kids followed by winter hitting a bit early that’s why I hadn’t stained the wood and installed it. It’s now installed and it’s not to front heavy at all. You’ll see it being used in new videos from now on

[@brendonc1984]

@@paulsq_ One last question, is there any need to remove the bit boss logo between the front two legs? Wouldn't the shelf still fit, even if you didn't take the shield out?

[@paulsq_]

If you were to get different brackets for the shelf then you might be able to leave it on. The brackets I’ve got the two top screws go in exactly where the screws go for the plate with the logo

[@Repòtèanaksyon0510]

Friendly👋

[@paulsq_]

Thank you Elmuller

[@SmokinJazzBbq]

Ha thanks for the shout out brotha! This is a project that is something i wanna add to my pit boss in the near future. Great instructors to add the shelf. Thanks for the great video! Cheers and keepbbqing