I thought twice about getting into 28 minutes of what could have been brand propaganda, but this team did not disappoint! Great content. I feel like a winner just for diving in! More please.
We've used this griddler for a variety of items including steak, fish, vegetables th-cam.com/users/postUgkxMcXT6_MuT0hB3ejyGQQHaeof9bwoWPUf and mushrooms and it's been great! Gets that great smokey flavor when using high heat or sear. The grill works amazingly simple and very low smoke for what it is. Heat gets up fairly quick, especially on closed position. The griddler side is fairly simple, better for eggs and pancakes rather than any cooking. Use the flat plates with the grill side if needed.Cleanup is easy and having heat on both sides is great for cooking a large amount or panini press.This definitely gets hot though so be careful with the sides.
Have you seen the Sams club members mark griddle? It has a grease trap system in the front and uses a large loaf pan to catch it in the hole was big enough for all the crap that you scrape off of it
Nice frankengriddlle guys! I would buy one with that design tomorrow if I didn't have 2 Blackstones already. You need Camp Chef to release it as a Griddle Guys edition. It would probably be easier to build into an outdoor kitchen that way over the Blackstone design too.
What up Ben!!! Always great to hear from you! So I sent the link to the video to the CC sales rep. I am curious to hear what his feedback is,,, will they like it, or hate it.... :-D Thanks for watching man! Cook on! -N
Any word on the Griddle Guys edition from Camp Chef? It looks like a huge improvement over the standard version. I run a camp chef griddle top on a portable 3 burner stove top and found this video while looking for ways to improve the grease catch on that guy.
I started welding and doing plumbing work when I was 15 and I am now retired and living in an apartment, you guys have me 'jonesing' for some shop time. Great 👍 video 📹 👏
Being a guy who has a machine shop and can't leave much alone, I fully support that you have modified your grill to your standards. I own a 36'' Blackstone with a rear grease trap and "For Me", I wouldn't have it any other way. Too each his own. Great job guys!
Love it. I have a fab shop at my disposal and I am in the middle of an ugly drum smoker project. I never even thought of modifying my griddle. Cannot wait to try to explain this to my wife. Thanks for the great idea and input.
Good video and great ideas. I have the Blackstone 36" with the rear grease catch. I'd like to see the slot widened as well. If the slot were wider the scraper would also fit through to scrape the "smeg" into the catch pan. I also like the idea of using "off the shelf" tin pans. NOT the proprietary size Blackstone uses and sells. Thanks for the ideas.
What a surprise this video was. I agree you should market your own griddle. You have figured out how to modify the grease collection system. Here’s an idea for the griddle top. I have a Royal Gourmet 3 burner griddle. Although I’m not real happy with the 3 circular burners, the porcelain coated cook top is the bomb. The coating is bullet proof, just clean after each cook, put a light coat of oil and no need to worry about rust. Just a thought… Love the channel and for once, Chris was the guy sitting on his ass while Jeff and Nate did all the work. All you guys are the best, always look forward to the next video.
Thanks so much for the kind words!!! It's inspiring! :D Your probably the third or fourth person who has mentioned the porcelain cook top and loves it. Our friend Jamie swears by his. Never cooked on one but I would really like to check it out. In my head I can't picture it but with such positive reviews it sounds like a winner. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to share your thoughts! Cook on friend! N p.s. I plan to be sitting on my butt during Chris's next video LOL
I was going to do the same kind of mods. I have always loved Camp Chef over the others. The bottom of the griddle was the seller for me. Grease traps were my pet peeve as well. I hope that Camp Chef takes you "free" engineering and puts it to good use in their mfg. Love you guys always. Great job.
Thanks so much for the kind words and for watching! We agree! Camp Chef makes good stuff and overall we are impressed with the build quality of the griddle,,, it was just that dang silly design for the grease... :-) It would be nice to see all the manufacturers start using designs that are more commercial and less of an after thought. Cook on friend! -N
@@TheGriddleGuys Thanks guys. I noticed the absence of the adult beverages in the shop area. Best practice LOL. Now, did you see the new and improved blackstone at Walmart? It has air fryers and warming tray. I was totally sold on Camp Chef and now this... OMG when will it stop. Can't wait to see you guys using the air fryer version. I know on of you guys will get one, its a given. Cheers.
Love the grease catcher. Mine is on the back and I hate having to fit all that mess through that opening. I'll definitely be making modifications to my blackstone.
Great Job! You can put the grease tray on the other side for us left-handers!!! If the big boys don't see this HUGE improvement - they are NOT listening to the people who use their products daily. Great solution to a problem that shouldn't be... Congratulations!!!
Outstanding guys. I love it. Making it your own is what it's all about. I feel your pain Nate, when the slag gets stuck on your scrapper. Nice job. GRIDDLE ON DUDES.
Hi Bruno! Agreed, the liquid grease,,,, u can get into the trap but any of the solids that bond to your scraper require you to scoop them up off the griddle and scrape using some other tool into the trash,,, kind of a pain but.. Not anymore lol (well for me anyway.. Jeff and chris still need to mod theirs). Cook on bud! -N
I love the job you guys did. For me, I prefer the rear trap on the blackstone. I don't want to see the grease trap all the time. I prefer it hidden behind while I cook.
I have a hard cover on mine that lifts and folds / hangs off rear of it, it also blocks some windy conditions from cooling the grill to much, so I like the side discharge idea much better
I used a cheap ($50) vevor commercial grease trap. Catches food scraps, separates grease and lets water drain off, so you can use water to clean with no problem.
I'll admit I was very skeptical watching cutting into and welding on a brand new shiny griddle but now I need a camp chef griddle and that modification.... nice job!
Chris definitely agrees with you! He must have asked me 10 times if I was sure I wanted to do this :) Thanks for taking the time to comment Phil. Cook on bud! -N
Man that’s some awesome engineering. I bet one of those companies uses these great mods on an upcoming model. Looks like the grinder and welder might be coming out to play this week. My BS grease system sucks. Keep on doing what you do. BTW Jeff nice looking welds!!
whats up Dave? Thanks for the kind words, we told our camp chef rep they are welcome to borrow the idea lol. One detail not in the video that I love is the fact that when I am done cooking and cleaning, while the griddle is hot, I can take the full grease cup out and place it under the griddle, on the shelf, then put the shelf in the down position. No rain gets in the grease trap cuz it is covered by the griddle when sitting on the shelf and the shelves stay cleaner when they are in the down position. Super happy with how this project came out. Always good to hear from you buddy! -N
Fantastic video guys. I'm a welder/fabricator and I love it. I might even move my grease trap on my Blackstone from the back to the side, that's a great idea. Have a great weekend guys👍👍
Well now that we know your a fabricator,,, Why didn't we just have you do this for us!!!!!! LOL! :D If you have the rear grease trap already, what are your thoughts on just cutting the back wall wide enough to get your scraper through, then putting a small ramp to drain the grease into the trap where it is? Fabbing a ramp that aligns with the V depression in the cook surface could be tricky but might be worth it? Anyhow as usual, great to hear from you ! Cook on bud! -N
@@TheGriddleGuys hey Nate! Ive got a couple videos out now of me starting on a new smoker. I would've loved to come to New England and helped on yours. I thought about modifying the rear one but sometimes I forget about the rear one (outta sight outta mind) until it overflows onto my patio. I like the side idea because I would see it all the time. I do hate the idea of closing up the rear one though. I'll figure something out, video it and credit you guys with the idea. Have a great weekend guys.
@@TheGriddleGuys I have the 36" rear drain Blackstone. I absolutely hate its design. I will likely fill in the hole, move to the side with a similar cutout to yours but have a drain into a removable bucket like my smoker.
I have this griddle and I love the solution to the sticky sludge. One thing that concerns me is this griddle puts out a lot of heat through the sides of the griddle top. I wouod weld in a metal piece to block the vent holes along the grease catcher to try and keep that heat away to not start a fire
I'm now going to do the same thing to my camp cheff.I always fold up a couple of paper towels to put in the bottom of the catch pan to prevent splatter. Great video!!!
I am completely happy with my Char-Griller Premium. It's my first griddle, and I can't think of anything that would improve it. I actually like the grease trap at the front, and the size of the hole is perfect. I appreciate all that you guys do, very entertaining and informative. You guys have a great flow with your videos.
I also have the Char Griller Flat Iron Premium. Completely agree, Grease trap is perfect, hole is perfect size, Integrated hinged lid, magnetic tool holder, paper towel holder, front utility tray for oil/water bottles and anything else. Its far superior to anything else I have seen.
Finally somebody addresses the grease issue! Thanks guys. I keep a empty gallon size ice tea bottle with large mouth and a large funnel next to my griddle to put the grease from the tiny grease trap on my Expert griddle.👍🏻
Suggestion: Sometimes you want a tilt and sometimes you don't (thin sauces, eggs, etc.). Add a cam to the front and back of the side opposite the grease pan. A piece of solid rod drilled off center would make a cam which would mount on steel tabs and be activated with a 90 degree bent rod handle. When the cam is disengaged the griddle top would be level and engaging the cam would tilt it even when the griddle is hot. Probably some wood prototyping would be required to get the right configuration. Again, great work.
I was first going to reply that CC has built in levelers on the underside of the griddle but your design makes more sense. AFter all, you can't pick up the griddle and adjust them when it is blazing hot but with your design, it wouldn't matter. YOu could actually adjust the pitch on the fly.. I like it. Will suggest it to Jeff for his mods. Thanks for the idea and for taking the time to share it Les! Cook on bud! -N
That's creative as heck ! Home run ...out of the park and still going ! See the man cave is a requirement. I see griddle manufacturers approaching you gents soon !
As a newb to griddling I watch all you guys vids. This one was freakin awesome. Great work. 👍 im still doing my deep dive into this rabbit hole trying to decide what brand to start with. Ive tried a griddle top for my old double burner Camp Chef stove that was used for many scout troop trips. Way too much air underneath and not enough heat for smash burgers etc. Anyway keep it up dudes. Griddle Guys 👍👍👍
Thank you guys. Now I have a new project. Hated my grease trap and grease everywhere. Very clean job! Camp Chief should make these modifications. Great sense of humor as well. Really enjoyed the video.
A new company may adopt the innovative improvements. The old ones will not, because they don't want to pay for packaging changes Sometimes there are stupid corporate decisions made, over the simple things.
Nice work. Id have never thought of hacking up my griddle. But that trap is brilliant!! I hate that narrow trap on my Blackstone for the same reason...it's too narrow and end up scraping the crud over the drain hole and end up with a mess drooling over the back. Now we'll see them all come out with these changes while you's get jack crap..lol. I agree make your own griddles and sell them. Thanks for the video!
Great job guy's! I found out that the shelves are basically useless because they get really hot so kudos for using them for something other than a hot plate. My friend said you put the trap on the wrong side. I argued because I scrape from my right to my left. He wants a left handed model 🤣
0utstanding ! ! ! Now , THAT's Yankey ingenuity ! Great ideas, great application, great results. Can't wait to see this guy in full on stress operation. I am subscribed, hit and shared. Thank you for this.
I have a Pit Boss 36”, 5 burner griddle with the ceramic top. I really like this setup. My grease drop is in the bottom left side. There are vertical sides on all sides. The only problem I have is the grease drop catches food in the down shute. Otherwise this griddle is fantastic. I have learned a lot from you guys. Keep it up!
The pit boss is a nice unit and from what we hear the ceramic cook top performs very well! Thanks for watching an for the kind words John! Cook on bud! -N
how do you like your griddle a year later? I own the 3 burner & love it. Keep my temps under 400 most of the time & use boiling water after scraping. Cleans the grease trap well. Love the garbage attachment & rarely have food go down trap. But I am very attentive when cooking. :)
That is how I wish my Blackstone was (I have the original 28" model)! Great job on the mods. You might be able to find a stainless steel loaf pan that the disposable loaf pan liners will fit in for even more sturdiness when removing the pan filled with grease and "smeg".
Really nice modification. I have a blackstone 36” model and the thing that drives me crazy is actually where the grease catch is. Maybe I’ll modify that this weekend. Thanks for the video guys
"Safety First" he says while he cuts the steel without gloves (lol). As a shipbuilder I can tell you without question that is the surest way to get new scars on your hands and fingers. But, I digress. On with the show :)
Wow! Great vid and execution. I have the exact same Camp Chef and have been wanting to do something to alleviate these very problems. Am so copying your ideas. Going to have to do a deep dive of your other vids now to see what I've been missing.
I would seriously pay for y’all to modify a new Camp Chef griddle or buy one from y’all that you have modified. Love what y’all have done. Y’all need to consider this a side job!
Great job guys! Welding is sewing with metal. My griddle is a Char Griller and the grease trap opening is in the left front corner and works great and the trap in under the unit. I also agree with the sugar type schmegma and being able to scrap it off. Very fussy stuff. End result was good. I'm sure the engineers at Camp Chef are taking note.
I know one of the major attractions to the foil pans is that they are disposable… But if you don’t mind cleaning a pan, you can get a restaurant pan for chafing dishes in about the same size that is a lot more heavy duty. The first time that flimsy foil pan self-destructs and drops onto your deck, there will be many bad words spoken.
I understand your reasons for not liking a few things about the griddles; But I agree with Chris! “It’s just not right” to do that to a new griddle! 😄 Check out the Sams Club brand griddle like I have. The grease drain is a hole in the front center of the griddle. I ball up some foil to use as a plug, and take it out when I need to drain some grease or do some cleanup. 👍🏻👍🏻 I did really enjoy this video. Y’all keep it up.
Thanks for the kind words 65!!! I had to go look up the sams club griddle. Looks like they have a grease knock out built into the griddle surface. This IMO, is a better design. Pretty much any design that allows you to NOT have to pick up hot schmeg to dump it into the trash works better than small slots or a vchannel and this design nails that.. Personally I have always been a fan of members mark as well. Cook on bud! -N
I've been looking for a new griddle and have just decided on a camp chef just because they had the balls to give you the grills knowing you were going to cut them up. I hope they sell them with your modifications on them.
Outstanding mod Griddle Guys. The modified grease system looks great, especially with a built-in way to scrape the charred crust off of your spatula or scraper. Good job....
Last weekend I volunteered to work the griddle to cook pancakes and scrambled eggs for approx 150 persons retreat. Your griddle enhancements are spot on!
Great video. I have 8 of the blackstone griddles and the grease does always roll back down the sides and legs of the unit. Wiring a tin can to the drip channel and making a paper clip v stuck down the drip hole seems to stop most of the roll back. Blackstone redesigned their grill tops to put the grease trap at the back of the griddle. Better now.
Wow this turned out really good. I'm looking to buy my 1st flat top and one problem I'm seeing with all is the grease trap. I love what you did here. Basicaly I see the shelf being a waste of space, from what I'm thinking can't really use them due to heat.
Jeff really surprised and impressed me with the swivel door and,,, it functions really really well. I have been using the griddle and the fact that I can take out the grease trap while the griddle is still hot is more useful than I imagined. I take i out and store it on the shelf under the cook surface then fold down the side shelves and it helps everything stay clean. Loving it ! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment Scott! Cook on friend! -N
The gap around perimeter between the grill and burners make a thin gauge steel skirt that blocks the side drafts when using our side to keep the temp regulated. That's what I did and it's easier to light with the clicker starter.😁👍👋 Great video, I'll build the catch tray on mine similar
If you have the means it's definitely worth considering. Nates been using this modified griddle for over a month now and raves about it. Hold tight tho, I've been working on some other mods as well. Video should be out before Christmas
So I have the blackstone with the front grease trough. Since I had heard about the drip issue prior using my grill (I sent one to my nephew as a gift), I cut a piece of aluminum (leftover from gutter install) and extended it over trap, then drilled a hole in it. Works perfectly. I put paper towels in the cup to absorb the grease.
Good call Nick. Unfortunately your still pulling the grease towards you tho. Hot and messy. Still worth the risk tho for sure either way. Ty for commenting-J
Was just looking for a griddle for my "Barby" and found the Camp Chef SG90 to be the one. ((It's the perfect size (16"X24") to go on my Old Weber Genesis to convert it to a grill top)). I share the same concerns and was thinking about how I could deal with them. I came across this video and BAM, you guys read my mind and did exactly what I was thinking! Time for me to order one up and get out the welder and go to town. Thanks for doing all the prototyping for me! You guys rock. In addition to what you have done, I was thinking of making a plate with side handles that stick straight up, for the grease pan to fit in which would allow removal of the grease pan using the handles, only because I've seen those flimsy pans fold and dump all the hot ingredients, schmeg and all, all over the place - dangerous!. The other thing I plan to do is remove that front grease channel as it's no longer needed, right? Or have you found a use for it? Other than that I'm going to do exactly the same mods you guys have done. Awesome job fellas! Thanks!
Awesome stuff and ty. We did a second mod video a couple weeks after this one where I actually bent up the front grease channel to incorporate it into the cooking surface. I'd say after using it a couple months it wasn't worth the extra effort. Never gets hot enough to be practical. On Nates where we just left it where it was we have not done anything to make it useful. Not sure if I'd cut it off or just leave it but I suppose that's the fun with having a welder. If you change your mind you can fix it. Lol. Hopefully this helps and thanks again-J Cheers 🍻
May Blackstone and Camp Chef take notice and send you guys a big CHECK - FANTASTIC and yes I know what you about the grease traps I have three Blackstones griddles two at our house and one for the RV .
As a chef I like your grease trap but I want it on the side at the front. My camp chef griddle is mounted on my pig roaster so front dump is easier to empty. I will tig the flat bar to the top of the angel iron at the front with the cut out on the side rail. Thanks that will be a real labour saver. I just subscribed. Looking forward to learning more.
Amazing project. Jealous that I don’t have it in my house. I do have a question, what do you recommend I do when my griddle raises from the corner. Note, I am not adding cold/frozen items to griddle which leads to griddle raising from platform. Any feedback you have is appreciated. Thanks!
Awesome mods guys. I'd buy it in a heart beat. Only thing I see is if you wanted to buy the optional hood cover now you'd have to modify that to fit around the side discharge. Otherwise awesome 👌
Should see what I did to *my* Camp Chef griddle! I spent all weekend grinding the cooking surface until it was as smooth as my 120 year-old cast iron skillets and BOY does it ever work good that way -- especially when we're talkin' smashburgers!
LOVE the mod!! Can I make a suggestion,I have found if you use a wood / bamboo spatula instead of metal it protects your seasoning and sill move the grease and, (what do y'all call it "smag") just as well! I first saw this trick on Cowboy Kent Rollins channel he cooks on cast iron and griddles. You can buy cheap bamboo spatulas at Dollar Tree or those other $ stores! So glad I found your channel looking forward to future video's!
Good call Alan. We personally like to keep the patina as thin as possible so thats why we opt for the metal. Issue we found with letting it get to thick is it eventually starts to steal heat. It also sometimes doesn't really bond well and flakes off into food. Just our experience. Our cook tops don't look great but we just feel better about it I all. Ty for commenting and we fully support anything that keeps you griddling.
I switched the corners on my griddles to both be on the inside right on my Camp Chef Denali 3 burner stove with single and 2 burner griddles. Welded the factory hole shut and cut new ones on the opposite corner of each griddle. Trough is on the right side center to catch both now instead of the can on each outer corner.
Guys, those updates you did were nothing short of brilliant! I wish I had the expertise to do that to my Blackstone. Seriously, you need to look into a patent to protect your invention/upgrade. It would not be surprising to see a company steel your idea and market it as their own! Put that prototype under lock and key until you find an investor that I'm sure would be all of that! Great job guys and love your vids!
I don’t know your work backgrounds, but you two have some impressive skills! You guys aren’t beancounters! Well done. BTW, I am a CPA, and I don’t mean to offend the other beancounters out there!
Love it, my only concern is the cover I have won’t cover the grease trap & water will fill it up ever time it rains. I have the metal hinged cover. Gonna have to make another video adding to the cover to cover the trap tin!!!
I thought twice about getting into 28 minutes of what could have been brand propaganda, but this team did not disappoint! Great content. I feel like a winner just for diving in! More please.
Ty Bigtime. Glad you stayed with us. Cheers-J
Garage, griddle, grinders and welders! Sounds like a perfect Saturday...with beer, of course.
Amen to that brother.. Griddle on-J
We've used this griddler for a variety of items including steak, fish, vegetables th-cam.com/users/postUgkxMcXT6_MuT0hB3ejyGQQHaeof9bwoWPUf and mushrooms and it's been great! Gets that great smokey flavor when using high heat or sear. The grill works amazingly simple and very low smoke for what it is. Heat gets up fairly quick, especially on closed position. The griddler side is fairly simple, better for eggs and pancakes rather than any cooking. Use the flat plates with the grill side if needed.Cleanup is easy and having heat on both sides is great for cooking a large amount or panini press.This definitely gets hot though so be careful with the sides.
Have you seen the Sams club members mark griddle? It has a grease trap system in the front and uses a large loaf pan to catch it in the hole was big enough for all the crap that you scrape off of it
I just picked up the pro with the 5 burners. Absolutely love it.
Nice frankengriddlle guys! I would buy one with that design tomorrow if I didn't have 2 Blackstones already. You need Camp Chef to release it as a Griddle Guys edition. It would probably be easier to build into an outdoor kitchen that way over the Blackstone design too.
What up Ben!!! Always great to hear from you! So I sent the link to the video to the CC sales rep. I am curious to hear what his feedback is,,, will they like it, or hate it.... :-D Thanks for watching man! Cook on! -N
@@TheGriddleGuys I would definitely buy one I own a Members Mark grease trap center front small hole, it does alright.
Any word on the Griddle Guys edition from Camp Chef? It looks like a huge improvement over the standard version. I run a camp chef griddle top on a portable 3 burner stove top and found this video while looking for ways to improve the grease catch on that guy.
I started welding and doing plumbing work when I was 15 and I am now retired and living in an apartment, you guys have me 'jonesing' for some shop time. Great 👍 video 📹 👏
Ty Aiercooled Engine. Always appreciated-J
Being a guy who has a machine shop and can't leave much alone, I fully support that you have modified your grill to your standards. I own a 36'' Blackstone with a rear grease trap and "For Me", I wouldn't have it any other way. Too each his own. Great job guys!
I agree, I have never had any problem cleaning the Blackstone as it is
Just weld a wind guard on the bottom side of the blackstone. Unless the wind doesn’t blow where you are at
Love it. I have a fab shop at my disposal and I am in the middle of an ugly drum smoker project. I never even thought of modifying my griddle. Cannot wait to try to explain this to my wife. Thanks for the great idea and input.
All 3 of us are fixated with your comment and jealous at the same time... "I have a fab shop at my disposal.." Cook on friend! -N
Good video and great ideas. I have the Blackstone 36" with the rear grease catch. I'd like to see the slot widened as well. If the slot were wider the scraper would also fit through to scrape the "smeg" into the catch pan. I also like the idea of using "off the shelf" tin pans. NOT the proprietary size Blackstone uses and sells. Thanks for the ideas.
What a surprise this video was. I agree you should market your own griddle. You have figured out how to modify the grease collection system. Here’s an idea for the griddle top. I have a Royal Gourmet 3 burner griddle. Although I’m not real happy with the 3 circular burners, the porcelain coated cook top is the bomb. The coating is bullet proof, just clean after each cook, put a light coat of oil and no need to worry about rust. Just a thought… Love the channel and for once, Chris was the guy sitting on his ass while Jeff and Nate did all the work. All you guys are the best, always look forward to the next video.
Thanks so much for the kind words!!! It's inspiring! :D Your probably the third or fourth person who has mentioned the porcelain cook top and loves it. Our friend Jamie swears by his. Never cooked on one but I would really like to check it out. In my head I can't picture it but with such positive reviews it sounds like a winner. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to share your thoughts! Cook on friend! N
p.s. I plan to be sitting on my butt during Chris's next video LOL
I like the modifications! Very creative and well thought out. You guys are super talented! Looking forward to seeing you cook on it in the future! 🌞💨
I like the modifications you made to your griddle. I’m going to change the grease trap on my Blackstone soon.
I was going to do the same kind of mods. I have always loved Camp Chef over the others. The bottom of the griddle was the seller for me. Grease traps were my pet peeve as well. I hope that Camp Chef takes you "free" engineering and puts it to good use in their mfg. Love you guys always. Great job.
Thanks so much for the kind words and for watching! We agree! Camp Chef makes good stuff and overall we are impressed with the build quality of the griddle,,, it was just that dang silly design for the grease... :-) It would be nice to see all the manufacturers start using designs that are more commercial and less of an after thought. Cook on friend! -N
@@TheGriddleGuys Thanks guys. I noticed the absence of the adult beverages in the shop area. Best practice LOL. Now, did you see the new and improved blackstone at Walmart? It has air fryers and warming tray. I was totally sold on Camp Chef and now this... OMG when will it stop. Can't wait to see you guys using the air fryer version. I know on of you guys will get one, its a given. Cheers.
You Guy's seriously need to market your own line of Grills, when you do, sign me up!!! Awesome job
Thanks for the kind words Marque! And for supporting the channel! Cook on friend! -N
No seriously, I want one. Sell these.
Awesome job!! I really enjoyed watching. Super job Jeff! Props to Camp Chef for donating a griddle!
Agreed! Camp chef was great! Jeff's swinging door design was great! He hooked me up big time :-) -N
Love the grease catcher. Mine is on the back and I hate having to fit all that mess through that opening. I'll definitely be making modifications to my blackstone.
Great Job! You can put the grease tray on the other side for us left-handers!!! If the big boys don't see this HUGE improvement - they are NOT listening to the people who use their products daily. Great solution to a problem that shouldn't be... Congratulations!!!
Ty Rodney. All we can do is hope. We all know it's got to be a cost thing, but hopefully it will bring enough value to be worth it. Thanks again-J
Outstanding guys. I love it. Making it your own is what it's all about. I feel your pain Nate, when the slag gets stuck on your scrapper. Nice job. GRIDDLE ON DUDES.
Hi Bruno! Agreed, the liquid grease,,,, u can get into the trap but any of the solids that bond to your scraper require you to scoop them up off the griddle and scrape using some other tool into the trash,,, kind of a pain but.. Not anymore lol (well for me anyway.. Jeff and chris still need to mod theirs). Cook on bud! -N
👍the grease trap off the side in the shelf. Helpful video guys.
I love the job you guys did. For me, I prefer the rear trap on the blackstone. I don't want to see the grease trap all the time. I prefer it hidden behind while I cook.
Yes but with an "off the record" behind the griddle grease pan camera to discretely monitor the level. lol
I have a hard cover on mine that lifts and folds / hangs off rear of it, it also blocks some windy conditions from cooling the grill to much, so I like the side discharge idea much better
I used a cheap ($50) vevor commercial grease trap. Catches food scraps, separates grease and lets water drain off, so you can use water to clean with no problem.
@@JordanHaisley info?
Best upgrades I've seen. Been thinking of doing the same thing but don't have a welder
Definitely would purchase a griddle from you guys 👏 great job!!!
I've been racking my brain trying to get ideas for the same issues. Thanks guys!
I'll admit I was very skeptical watching cutting into and welding on a brand new shiny griddle but now I need a camp chef griddle and that modification.... nice job!
Chris definitely agrees with you! He must have asked me 10 times if I was sure I wanted to do this :) Thanks for taking the time to comment Phil. Cook on bud! -N
36” blackstone with rear grease trap.
The level of efficiency is high with these modifications. Well done gents
Ty Danny. Did we mention it took 2 days and 20 refills of our yetis? 😁
Man that’s some awesome engineering. I bet one of those companies uses these great mods on an upcoming model. Looks like the grinder and welder might be coming out to play this week. My BS grease system sucks. Keep on doing what you do. BTW Jeff nice looking welds!!
whats up Dave? Thanks for the kind words, we told our camp chef rep they are welcome to borrow the idea lol. One detail not in the video that I love is the fact that when I am done cooking and cleaning, while the griddle is hot, I can take the full grease cup out and place it under the griddle, on the shelf, then put the shelf in the down position. No rain gets in the grease trap cuz it is covered by the griddle when sitting on the shelf and the shelves stay cleaner when they are in the down position. Super happy with how this project came out. Always good to hear from you buddy! -N
Fantastic video guys. I'm a welder/fabricator and I love it. I might even move my grease trap on my Blackstone from the back to the side, that's a great idea. Have a great weekend guys👍👍
Well now that we know your a fabricator,,, Why didn't we just have you do this for us!!!!!! LOL! :D If you have the rear grease trap already, what are your thoughts on just cutting the back wall wide enough to get your scraper through, then putting a small ramp to drain the grease into the trap where it is? Fabbing a ramp that aligns with the V depression in the cook surface could be tricky but might be worth it?
Anyhow as usual, great to hear from you ! Cook on bud! -N
@@TheGriddleGuys hey Nate! Ive got a couple videos out now of me starting on a new smoker. I would've loved to come to New England and helped on yours. I thought about modifying the rear one but sometimes I forget about the rear one (outta sight outta mind) until it overflows onto my patio. I like the side idea because I would see it all the time. I do hate the idea of closing up the rear one though. I'll figure something out, video it and credit you guys with the idea. Have a great weekend guys.
@@TheGriddleGuys I have the 36" rear drain Blackstone. I absolutely hate its design. I will likely fill in the hole, move to the side with a similar cutout to yours but have a drain into a removable bucket like my smoker.
I have this griddle and I love the solution to the sticky sludge. One thing that concerns me is this griddle puts out a lot of heat through the sides of the griddle top. I wouod weld in a metal piece to block the vent holes along the grease catcher to try and keep that heat away to not start a fire
Agreed. A ton of heat rolls up around the sides. Didn't think of blocking the vents. Maybe we will do that down the road. Cook on Kraken! -N
I'm now going to do the same thing to my camp cheff.I always fold up a couple of paper towels to put in the bottom of the catch pan to prevent splatter. Great video!!!
I am completely happy with my Char-Griller Premium. It's my first griddle, and I can't think of anything that would improve it. I actually like the grease trap at the front, and the size of the hole is perfect. I appreciate all that you guys do, very entertaining and informative. You guys have a great flow with your videos.
I love my chargriller, except the grease pan is a little small. Otherwise I find it superior to blackstone in many ways.
I also have the Char Griller Flat Iron Premium. Completely agree, Grease trap is perfect, hole is perfect size, Integrated hinged lid, magnetic tool holder, paper towel holder, front utility tray for oil/water bottles and anything else. Its far superior to anything else I have seen.
Finally somebody addresses the grease issue! Thanks guys. I keep a empty gallon size ice tea bottle with large mouth and a large funnel next to my griddle to put the grease from the tiny grease trap on my Expert griddle.👍🏻
It's bothered us all will. Campchef has been great to us. Awesome company so I wouldn't doubt they would look into it..
Suggestion: Sometimes you want a tilt and sometimes you don't (thin sauces, eggs, etc.). Add a cam to the front and back of the side opposite the grease pan. A piece of solid rod drilled off center would make a cam which would mount on steel tabs and be activated with a 90 degree bent rod handle. When the cam is disengaged the griddle top would be level and engaging the cam would tilt it even when the griddle is hot. Probably some wood prototyping would be required to get the right configuration. Again, great work.
I was first going to reply that CC has built in levelers on the underside of the griddle but your design makes more sense. AFter all, you can't pick up the griddle and adjust them when it is blazing hot but with your design, it wouldn't matter. YOu could actually adjust the pitch on the fly.. I like it. Will suggest it to Jeff for his mods. Thanks for the idea and for taking the time to share it Les! Cook on bud! -N
Brilliant idea 👍
@@TheGriddleGuys And they seize up from the rust also should be made of ss!
Can you show me in a diagram the cam idea Les..
I think a "removable" cam is better. No hot when in use, and put away when not in use. It seems to ve similar to the reclining chair
That's creative as heck ! Home run ...out of the park and still going ! See the man cave is a requirement. I see griddle manufacturers approaching you gents soon !
As a newb to griddling I watch all you guys vids. This one was freakin awesome. Great work. 👍 im still doing my deep dive into this rabbit hole trying to decide what brand to start with. Ive tried a griddle top for my old double burner Camp Chef stove that was used for many scout troop trips. Way too much air underneath and not enough heat for smash burgers etc. Anyway keep it up dudes. Griddle Guys 👍👍👍
Idea for you, Make a stainless steel awning over the control knobs. The splatter will wipe right off and keep the knobs clean. Great video.
You nailed it . Crazy but I was actually thinking of something like that. Good call
Thank you guys. Now I have a new project. Hated my grease trap and grease everywhere. Very clean job! Camp Chief should make these modifications. Great sense of humor as well. Really enjoyed the video.
Thanks for the kind words Danny! Good luck with your own mod! Cook on bud! -N
For the price of two grills, camp chef just got a free R&D department.
Stupid of him. Doesn’t know his own worth.
@@darrellgrant7615 It's not stupid. It is volunteering to show average people and the company how to overcome a problem.
A new company may adopt the innovative improvements. The old ones will not, because they don't want to pay for packaging changes
Sometimes there are stupid corporate decisions made, over the simple things.
well did yall know that you can get all your griddles/grills customized,?well atleast from blackstone..all you gotta do is contact them.
At least those companies now know what not to do.
Nice work. Id have never thought of hacking up my griddle. But that trap is brilliant!! I hate that narrow trap on my Blackstone for the same reason...it's too narrow and end up scraping the crud over the drain hole and end up with a mess drooling over the back.
Now we'll see them all come out with these changes while you's get jack crap..lol.
I agree make your own griddles and sell them. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for taking the time to comment Rich! Cook on bud! -N
Great job as allways I like to take a 220 flap wheel and a 4 inch angle grinder and polish the top to a mirror easy to season and clean.
Ty Andrew and good call. Makes quick work of what would be a long painful process if done by hand. Griddle on-J
Great job guy's! I found out that the shelves are basically useless because they get really hot so kudos for using them for something other than a hot plate. My friend said you put the trap on the wrong side. I argued because I scrape from my right to my left. He wants a left handed model 🤣
Never had any issue getting grease or “smeg” through blackstone rear grease trap.
That's great! The wide ramp we put in works very well with a much bigger tin to hold more! - C
0utstanding ! ! ! Now , THAT's Yankey ingenuity ! Great ideas, great application, great results. Can't wait to see this guy in full on stress operation. I am subscribed, hit and shared. Thank you for this.
I love the modifications, and look forward to seeing what other ideas Jeff has for his griddle mods.👍😊
Bobbi! :D Always great to hear from you! Jeff's griddle mods will be coming up. He has a different plan and,, I like it! Cook on friend! -N
I have a Pit Boss 36”, 5 burner griddle with the ceramic top. I really like this setup. My grease drop is in the bottom left side. There are vertical sides on all sides. The only problem I have is the grease drop catches food in the down shute. Otherwise this griddle is fantastic. I have learned a lot from you guys. Keep it up!
The pit boss is a nice unit and from what we hear the ceramic cook top performs very well! Thanks for watching an for the kind words John! Cook on bud! -N
how do you like your griddle a year later? I own the 3 burner & love it. Keep my temps under 400 most of the time & use boiling water after scraping. Cleans the grease trap well. Love the garbage attachment & rarely have food go down trap. But I am very attentive when cooking. :)
That is how I wish my Blackstone was (I have the original 28" model)! Great job on the mods. You might be able to find a stainless steel loaf pan that the disposable loaf pan liners will fit in for even more sturdiness when removing the pan filled with grease and "smeg".
A few others recommended the loaf pan. It's a good suggestion. I will grab one soon. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! -N
Really nice modification. I have a blackstone 36” model and the thing that drives me crazy is actually where the grease catch is. Maybe I’ll modify that this weekend. Thanks for the video guys
Thank you Ryan. Good luck. 👍 Little mods can make such a huge difference with enjoyment. Nates been loving it. Thanks again-J
"Safety First" he says while he cuts the steel without gloves (lol). As a shipbuilder I can tell you without question that is the surest way to get new scars on your hands and fingers. But, I digress. On with the show :)
Yea and no guard on grinder lol
Wow! Great vid and execution. I have the exact same Camp Chef and have been wanting to do something to alleviate these very problems. Am so copying your ideas. Going to have to do a deep dive of your other vids now to see what I've been missing.
Awesome, thank you! And welcome to the Griddle Guy family! Griddle on friend! - C
I would seriously pay for y’all to modify a new Camp Chef griddle or buy one from y’all that you have modified. Love what y’all have done. Y’all need to consider this a side job!
Seriously?? It baffles me that the idiots that make these griddle have so much resources, yet aren't able to build this must have feature.
While all this is nice it would add a bunch of labor to the cost of each one.
They need to send prototypes to ppl like this to help with real world problems and get the kinks worked out before they manufacture them
@@AdiGV What "must have feature" would that be? A massive front lip that impedes access to the griddle and makes cleaning more difficult?
Great job guys! Welding is sewing with metal. My griddle is a Char Griller and the grease trap opening is in the left front corner and works great and the trap in under the unit. I also agree with the sugar type schmegma and being able to scrap it off. Very fussy stuff. End result was good. I'm sure the engineers at Camp Chef are taking note.
Thanks Matt. Cheers-J
I know one of the major attractions to the foil pans is that they are disposable… But if you don’t mind cleaning a pan, you can get a restaurant pan for chafing dishes in about the same size that is a lot more heavy duty. The first time that flimsy foil pan self-destructs and drops onto your deck, there will be many bad words spoken.
"....many bad words spoken..."
Look for a Metal small cake pan the same size for your grease, Great Job Jeff.
I think when Chris left he went to hide the other grill so it would not be rebuilt 🤣👍
😁 Either that or to take a nap.. -J
I understand your reasons for not liking a few things about the griddles; But I agree with Chris! “It’s just not right” to do that to a new griddle! 😄
Check out the Sams Club brand griddle like I have. The grease drain is a hole in the front center of the griddle. I ball up some foil to use as a plug, and take it out when I need to drain some grease or do some cleanup. 👍🏻👍🏻
I did really enjoy this video. Y’all keep it up.
Thanks for the kind words 65!!! I had to go look up the sams club griddle. Looks like they have a grease knock out built into the griddle surface. This IMO, is a better design. Pretty much any design that allows you to NOT have to pick up hot schmeg to dump it into the trash works better than small slots or a vchannel and this design nails that.. Personally I have always been a fan of members mark as well.
Cook on bud! -N
Awesome fabrication work!!!! Y’all got mad skills!!!😮
I've been looking for a new griddle and have just decided on a camp chef just because they had the balls to give you the grills knowing you were going to cut them up. I hope they sell them with your modifications on them.
Nice job 👍👊,hope camp chef will run with the new improved grill and change there design.
Outstanding mod Griddle Guys. The modified grease system looks great, especially with a built-in way to scrape the charred crust off of your spatula or scraper. Good job....
Ty Corwin. Nate been using it for a bit now and loves it. Now we have to do the others . Thanks again-J
Awesome mod and video guys! Wow! Works great and really needed design!
Last weekend I volunteered to work the griddle to cook pancakes and scrambled eggs for approx 150 persons retreat. Your griddle enhancements are spot on!
WOW! 150 people. How many Griddles were they using? Thanks for subbing AL! Welcome to the Griddle Guy family! - C
Great video. I have 8 of the blackstone griddles and the grease does always roll back down the sides and legs of the unit. Wiring a tin can to the drip channel and making a paper clip v stuck down the drip hole seems to stop most of the roll back. Blackstone redesigned their grill tops to put the grease trap at the back of the griddle. Better now.
8??? Do you own a food service business? -N
Wow this turned out really good. I'm looking to buy my 1st flat top and one problem I'm seeing with all is the grease trap. I love what you did here. Basicaly I see the shelf being a waste of space, from what I'm thinking can't really use them due to heat.
I have a few issues with my Nexgrill. You guys just gave me the inspiration to fix my gripes! Subscribed!
Awesome and welcome. -Tgg
Camp Chef and/or Blackstone should hire you guys for their design shop. Excellent work as always.
Appreciate the kind words buddy! Cook on! -N
Good job guys. Love all of the modifications.
Thanks J Mert! Cook on bud! -N
Great job guys.. you gave me an inspiration to make a couple modifications to my Blackstone.. keep up the great work
you guys did a great job nice finding a site that's not 6 years old hello from Las Vegas
Welcome from the Northeast. And ty for commenting-J
I held on subscribing, till I heard ,and saw the fat hit the pan, WOW it WORKS You Men SHINE!
Add a welded removable box for the disposable aluminum tray to sit in. Great job guys.
That swivel door…genius! Good one guys. Can’t wait to see your next cook on this griddle.
Jeff really surprised and impressed me with the swivel door and,,, it functions really really well. I have been using the griddle and the fact that I can take out the grease trap while the griddle is still hot is more useful than I imagined. I take i out and store it on the shelf under the cook surface then fold down the side shelves and it helps everything stay clean. Loving it ! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment Scott! Cook on friend! -N
You NOW have the PERFECT griddle!! Congrats guys on the Grease Catch 6000 (tm).. lol
The gap around perimeter between the grill and burners make a thin gauge steel skirt that blocks the side drafts when using our side to keep the temp regulated. That's what I did and it's easier to light with the clicker starter.😁👍👋 Great video, I'll build the catch tray on mine similar
Good call and ty. Cheers-J
Watching them work, I could not help but think “ I bet these guys are the Safty guys for there jobs” lol y’all are great keep it up.
Looks like you nailed it. BTW I saw the IBEW sticker on the welder. I'm a Local 369 member, myself.
Thanks for watching Chad! I forget what local Jeff is in but he has been a card carrying member for over 20 years. Griddle on brother! -N
All I can say is Niiiiice! Just bought my first Blackstone for camping. Mods will be considered.
If you have the means it's definitely worth considering. Nates been using this modified griddle for over a month now and raves about it. Hold tight tho, I've been working on some other mods as well. Video should be out before Christmas
So I have the blackstone with the front grease trough. Since I had heard about the drip issue prior using my grill (I sent one to my nephew as a gift), I cut a piece of aluminum (leftover from gutter install) and extended it over trap, then drilled a hole in it. Works perfectly. I put paper towels in the cup to absorb the grease.
Good call Nick. Unfortunately your still pulling the grease towards you tho. Hot and messy. Still worth the risk tho for sure either way. Ty for commenting-J
Was just looking for a griddle for my "Barby" and found the Camp Chef SG90 to be the one. ((It's the perfect size (16"X24") to go on my Old Weber Genesis to convert it to a grill top)). I share the same concerns and was thinking about how I could deal with them. I came across this video and BAM, you guys read my mind and did exactly what I was thinking! Time for me to order one up and get out the welder and go to town. Thanks for doing all the prototyping for me! You guys rock. In addition to what you have done, I was thinking of making a plate with side handles that stick straight up, for the grease pan to fit in which would allow removal of the grease pan using the handles, only because I've seen those flimsy pans fold and dump all the hot ingredients, schmeg and all, all over the place - dangerous!. The other thing I plan to do is remove that front grease channel as it's no longer needed, right? Or have you found a use for it? Other than that I'm going to do exactly the same mods you guys have done. Awesome job fellas! Thanks!
Awesome stuff and ty. We did a second mod video a couple weeks after this one where I actually bent up the front grease channel to incorporate it into the cooking surface. I'd say after using it a couple months it wasn't worth the extra effort. Never gets hot enough to be practical. On Nates where we just left it where it was we have not done anything to make it useful. Not sure if I'd cut it off or just leave it but I suppose that's the fun with having a welder. If you change your mind you can fix it. Lol. Hopefully this helps and thanks again-J Cheers 🍻
Chris left he couldn't watch you guys mess-up the griddle ! 😂😂😂👍🍺
LOL, I wsee @twisted timber woodworking also agrees with you :D -N
Great upgrades I don't do A lot of the cooks y'all do and my Blackstone handles my cooks fine awesome upgrade
Ty Jay.
May Blackstone and Camp Chef take notice and send you guys a big CHECK - FANTASTIC and yes I know what you about the grease traps I have three Blackstones griddles two at our house and one for the RV .
Big check would def be nice! LOL,,, 3 griddles! NIce! Wish we were eating with you! Cook on bud! -N
As a chef I like your grease trap but I want it on the side at the front. My camp chef griddle is mounted on my pig roaster so front dump is easier to empty. I will tig the flat bar to the top of the angel iron at the front with the cut out on the side rail. Thanks that will be a real labour saver. I just subscribed. Looking forward to learning more.
Thanks for subbing Joe! Sounds like you have a pretty good and interesting set up! Happy to hear your a camp chef fan! So are we! Thanks Joe! - C
Great modifications Griddle Guys!!
Ty trapp86d. 👍
Amazing project. Jealous that I don’t have it in my house.
I do have a question, what do you recommend I do when my griddle raises from the corner. Note, I am not adding cold/frozen items to griddle which leads to griddle raising from platform. Any feedback you have is appreciated. Thanks!
Hi I'm a retired pipe welder looks good guys no worries fabrication is all ways exciting.From ont Canada.
Good Job Guys! Friggin Genius!
Thanks for the kind words AWS! Griddle on bud! -N
Really like your mods. Good to know these problem areas as I'm have been considering my 1st griddle lately
I like the updates to the grill great Job guys!
Ty for the ongoing support Chris. Always appreciated-J
Awesome mods guys. I'd buy it in a heart beat. Only thing I see is if you wanted to buy the optional hood cover now you'd have to modify that to fit around the side discharge. Otherwise awesome 👌
What a group of professionals. You guys are awesome!
Thanks so much! All kidding aside this was a heck of alot of fun! -N
Should see what I did to *my* Camp Chef griddle! I spent all weekend grinding the cooking surface until it was as smooth as my 120 year-old cast iron skillets and BOY does it ever work good that way -- especially when we're talkin' smashburgers!
Too bad we can't upload pics to the comments. Would love to see it! -N
LOVE the mod!! Can I make a suggestion,I have found if you use a wood / bamboo spatula instead of metal it protects your seasoning and sill move the grease and, (what do y'all call it "smag") just as well! I first saw this trick on Cowboy Kent Rollins channel he cooks on cast iron and griddles. You can buy cheap bamboo spatulas at Dollar Tree or those other $ stores! So glad I found your channel looking forward to future video's!
Good call Alan. We personally like to keep the patina as thin as possible so thats why we opt for the metal. Issue we found with letting it get to thick is it eventually starts to steal heat. It also sometimes doesn't really bond well and flakes off into food. Just our experience. Our cook tops don't look great but we just feel better about it I all. Ty for commenting and we fully support anything that keeps you griddling.
Captivating video and loved to see the improvements come to life now it's time to bring it to market.
Would be nice if all the big players got involved. I definitely would see the value in it for them
Love the modifications! Great video guys!
Ty Pete 👍
I switched the corners on my griddles to both be on the inside right on my Camp Chef Denali 3 burner stove with single and 2 burner griddles. Welded the factory hole shut and cut new ones on the opposite corner of each griddle. Trough is on the right side center to catch both now instead of the can on each outer corner.
I like it. Customizing is always fun. Hopefully it's working well for you. Ty and Cheers-J
Guys, those updates you did were nothing short of brilliant! I wish I had the expertise to do that to my Blackstone. Seriously, you need to look into a patent to protect your invention/upgrade. It would not be surprising to see a company steel your idea and market it as their own! Put that prototype under lock and key until you find an investor that I'm sure would be all of that! Great job guys and love your vids!
Thanks for the kind words Shawn! And thanks for being a subscriber! We are curious to see if any of the major players take notice. Cook on buddie! -N
Beautiful, excellent modification….great job…
I don’t know your work backgrounds, but you two have some impressive skills! You guys aren’t beancounters! Well done. BTW, I am a CPA, and I don’t mean to offend the other beancounters out there!
",,,, I am a beancounter..."
I really like that, love to have it on mine, I have a 36 inch blackstone griddle, and I wish it had maybe leveling bolts maybe on a couple of corners
Would make things easier for sure! - C
Cool guy who seems to genuinely appreciate the help from his friends
Ty Mike. We definitely always seem to be doing some for one another at any given time. Oddly enough most of the time we actually enjoy it 😁
Love it, my only concern is the cover I have won’t cover the grease trap & water will fill it up ever time it rains. I have the metal hinged cover. Gonna have to make another video adding to the cover to cover the trap tin!!!
Stay tuned for when Jeff does his modifications. I believe he has that covered! - C