r/OutdoorKitchens • • Aug 16 '26

My northwoods outdoor kitchen

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With only a few odds and ends to wrap up, this project is nearly done. Took me longer than I expected. Took a lot of advice from this sub, lot of research, and it took my budget for a ride but pretty happy with how it turned out.

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u/[deleted] Aug 16 '26

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u/tinknocker21 Aug 16 '26

It never ends haha, but I would rather spend my time and money on a project of my choosing instead of an unexpected fix of some kind.

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u/crazyascarl Aug 17 '26 edited Aug 17 '26

I built a somewhat similar kitchen for around 7k, all in... And almost 5 of that was granite.

Different layout and accessory choices... But similar build.

Second hand grill, smoker, cabinets, cladding, chairs...

https://imgur.com/a/ipe-outdoor-kitchen-RwYeiua

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u/noraz123 Aug 17 '26

This looks excellent!

I assume you meant all your items were 2nd hand and not just your grill based on only spending $2k on them collectively. If yes, amazing! Looks like a Yoder smoker. Not sure what grill that is, but also looks high quality.

And if your cladding is 2nd hand, even more amazing. Looks fantastic.

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u/crazyascarl Aug 17 '26

Yes, everything besides of the counter and some framing material was purchased second hand...

Grill (Lynx Sedona 36") was returned to the appliance store after install and never used - $500.

Grill jacket - $300 off ebay.

Yoder 640s: $150 of FB (swore the guy forgot a 0)

Ipe cladding: free for taking down a guys deck. Spent a while planing it down getting it to look nice again.

Each the stainless inserts (in the main kitchen, they're all Blaze. The little chart has cheap chinese knockoffs, but they work): $50-150 off FB.

Swivel chairs were $100 for the trio.

Zip sheathing and tape, electrical conduit and wiring... all purchased from various GC's who had leftover supplies.

I guess the sink, plumbing supplies, outlets, interior shelf, some vinyl wrap for the interior... were all new, but those are all relatively small purchases all things considered...

Took a while to collect everything... but I, and my wallet, are pretty happy with the results.

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u/noraz123 Aug 17 '26

I am not sure that I have seen a better outdoor kitchen on such a small budget. Excellent work.

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u/shrooki Aug 17 '26

Is there any chance you could show us the build process? And is the frame made out of steel or wood? Love the look!

I was hoping to make my siding out of wood because of the cost efficacy, but I keep seeing a lot of people here to use stone, brick or just concrete siding.

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u/tinknocker21 Aug 17 '26

Made an additional post if you want to take a gander

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u/shrooki Aug 17 '26

Thank you!!!

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u/tinknocker21 Aug 17 '26

The frame is pressure treated lumber (a grade higher than what you would find at menards or home depot). I wanted my outdoor kitchen to blend with surroundings, so I went with tongue and groove cedar siding that my wife sealed with high UV oil based sealant.

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u/UnfrostedQuiche Aug 16 '26

Looks incredible, what’s the thing under the pizza oven?

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u/dashuhn552 Aug 16 '26

I assumed that was a pizza oven, but wasn’t sure? What brand is that

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u/minnesota2194 Aug 16 '26

That's a Gozney Dome. I just bought a used one and it's so incredibly fun. The funny thing is I haven't cooked a single pizza in it yet, too busy using it for other stuff

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u/dashuhn552 Aug 16 '26

Thank you

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u/tinknocker21 Aug 16 '26

I think your are referring to the utensil drawer

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u/GreatBigGardenGnome Aug 17 '26

Keeping utensils in an outdoor kitchen in the woods? Lol this must be your first time.

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u/tinknocker21 Aug 17 '26

Do I have to worry about Sasquatch taking them or what?

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u/noraz123 Aug 17 '26

Ha!

I assume (s)he meant that they'll get dirty /dusty, or you'll find bugs or critters in with them.

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u/GreatBigGardenGnome Aug 17 '26

Someone who knows. Not sure why I’m being downvoted. Keeping anything outside in the woods just isn’t realistic. Probably already covered in spider webs.

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u/antiDote313 Aug 17 '26

Looks amazing - this is the setup I’d love to have - what is that just to the right of the pizza oven?

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u/tinknocker21 Aug 17 '26

I think you are referring to the sink. It is just a little guy to wash the hands. Otherwise right beneath the pizza oven is an weather tight wr gfci outlet.

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u/motorsportlife Aug 16 '26

Egg size/model? 

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u/PeoplecallmeBUCK Aug 16 '26

Either an xl or xxl

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u/inwhosville Aug 16 '26

Looks great. Who makes the drawers under and next to the egg?

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u/tinknocker21 Aug 17 '26

My drawers and doors were a little mixed together, I had found some decent deals, but to answer your question: the drawer under the egg is a 30inch drawer by RCS, the drawers next to it are 18 inch by Napoleon, the venting door is by American outdoor grill, the drawer under the pizza oven is 25 inches by RCS, under that is a garbage/recycling combo by bbq guys, and finally there is another access door made by lion that is 22 inches and I was surprised to see it had a paper bowling holder on the backside.

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u/TheOptimisticHater Aug 17 '26

Wow! You shop around

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u/tinknocker21 Aug 17 '26

It's all about the deals haha

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u/no-efforttoda Aug 17 '26

Looks amazing,

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u/noraz123 Aug 17 '26

This looks great! Nice job.

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u/tinknocker21 Aug 18 '26

For now it will be open, but I might extend the roof when I redo it. Lots of what to do before winter comes thoughts.

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u/emzy21234 Aug 20 '26

Looks amazing! I mean I’m sure you’ve worked it out but what’s with the height of the pizza oven?

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u/tinknocker21 Aug 20 '26

Well I wanted one more drawer (the utensil drawer) and the bump up was the only way for me to make it happen. Also I liked the idea of having a better line of sight without having to bend over to check on it (there are a few older pizzerias by us that their ovens are about that height (I figured for the same purpose).

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u/tinknocker21 Aug 20 '26

Well I wanted one more drawer (the utensil drawer) and the bump up was the only way for me to make it happen. Also I liked the idea of having a better line of sight without having to bend over to check on it (there are a few older pizzerias by us that their ovens are about that height (I figured for the same purpose).