n_maher
Member
Hello there, new Traeger Ironwood 885 owner. I purchased it a few weeks ago after quite a bit of research, understanding the pros and cons of what I was getting into and so far the grill/smoker/oven has lived up to expectations. I was originally looking at the Timberline but after seeing one in a showroom and figuring that for me, the narrow front shelf was just about useless, I settled on the Ironwood. I really like the overall look of the Timberline and being a DIY guy, figured that I'd set about modifying the IW to look a little less plain black everywhere. First project - make a magnetic cutting board cover for the pellet hopper. Rather than have it be inset like on the Timberline, I decided that bigger was better and to have it overhang the hopper cover. I ordered a 17" x 12" bamboo cutting board from Amazon, along with some small but strong magnets, and started figuring out how I wanted to do things. I happen to have some fun tools in my shop, like a CNC router and a laser engraver, so it was a pretty simple affair once I'd decided on the depth of the recess and size of the overhangs. Did the machining and engraving yesterday evening and glued in the magnets tonight. For a first prototype I'm pretty happy with how things turned out.
Overall
Magnets work
Underside (still needs finish)
Cover still fits
Next up, a bottom shelf between the legs for storage, then some sort of folding front shelf. And in full disclosure, I guess technically the first mod that I did to the grill was to install LavaLock gasket material around the lid. It should have come that way from the factory.
Overall
Magnets work
Underside (still needs finish)
Cover still fits
Next up, a bottom shelf between the legs for storage, then some sort of folding front shelf. And in full disclosure, I guess technically the first mod that I did to the grill was to install LavaLock gasket material around the lid. It should have come that way from the factory.
