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Father’s day grill set holder

Cristy Gies

Cristy Gies

Founder and Builder

Looking for the perfect gift for Dad for Father’s Day?

Tired of looking for the spatula or tongs for the grill?

This project is perfect for you!

In this tutorial we’re going to show you how to make a grill set holder.  perfect for outdoor use, this grill set holder will help to keep those handy utensils close by.

This wooden grill tool holder is designed to hold 4 essential utensils and is equipped with a bottle opener. We even added a shelf for you to place your marinades and other cooking needs. Easy to mount outside this holder is sure to make grilling easy.

Let’s get started on our grill set holder.

Here is What you will need:

Materials:

  • One 1x10x18” piece of wood for the back
  • One 1x4x18” piece of wood for the shelf
  • 4 hooks with mounting hardware
  • Bottle opener with mounting hardware
  • 2 support brackets
  • Stain or paint of your choice
  • Brush on polyurethane (not spray on)
  • Protective gloves for staining/painting
  • Stain rag or brush
  • Stainable wood fill
  • Four 2 ½” woodscrews
  • For mounting the grill set holder, either:
  • 2 keyhole hooks (less secure)
  • 4 additional 2 ½” wood screws and 2 additional support brackets (more secure)

tools:

  • Sander or sanding block: 120 and 220 grit
  • Drill, drill bit and screwdriver bit
  • 2 clamps
  • Measuring tape

You can find these items in any local home improvement store. At the bottom of this article we have provided some links to make locating these items easier.

Watch the video below to start building your grill set holder.

Or you can follow the step-by-step instructions below.

Step 1: Sand and wipe boards

  • With 120 grit sandpaper, sand all sides of both boards in the direction of the grain of the wood.
  • Wipe down both boards with a clean, damp cloth to get off excess dust.
  • With 220 grit sandpaper, sand all sides of both boards in the direction of the grain of the wood. This will give the boards a smooth finish.
  • Wipe down both boards with a clean cloth to get off excess dust.

DIYG Tip:  The lower the # on the sandpaper the more abrasive or course the sandpaper.  Use lower numbers for initial sanding to get the board relatively smooth.  User higher numbers for a finer, smoother finish. 

Step 2: Stain/Paint the boards

  • Using a brush or stain rag, stain all sides of both boards. If staining, be sure and apply stain in the direction of the grain of the wood. Wipe off any excess stain after 15 minutes.
  • Allow to dry according to product directions on can.

DIYG Tip: if staining, use a rag specifically designed for staining.  Some cloths (like old towels) can leave lint and other debris which can ruin the finish.

Step 3: Attach shelf to back

  • Place support brackets at the top of the back (larger board) and mark the holes on both sides.
  • Do the same for the shelf (smaller board).
  • Using a drill bit slightly smaller than the screw, predrill the screw holes on both boards where marked.
  • Attach the support brackets to the shelf with screws provided with brackets. Make sure brackets are level.
  • Attach shelf to back using the screws provided with the brackets. Make sure shelf is level before drilling in the final screw.

DIYG tip: predrilling holes helps ensure screw holes are straight and wood does not split.  It also makes it easier to drill in longer screws that can sometimes easily slip.

Step 4: Optional: Further secure shelf with four 2 ½ ” woodscrews

  • Place board face down on table and secure tightly with clamps
  • Locate where the shelf is and mark 4 holes across the back of the board approximately 3” or 4” apart.
  • Predrill marked holes about 1 ½” deep using a drill bit smaller than the woodscrews.
  • After predrilling the first hole, check the front to make sure you didn’t miss the shelf. It’s easy to do and even the best sometimes miss the mark! 😊
  • Drill the 4 woodscrews through the back of the board into the shelf. Countersink the screw about 1/8th of an inch.
  • You may need to use an impact drill if a standard drill is not powerful enough.
  • Fill screw holes with STAINABLE wood fill to hide the screws and allow to dry.
  • Sand and restain back of board as needed to blend in with the rest of the board and allow to dry.

Step 5: Apply Polyurethane

  • Using a brush, apply two coats of polyurethane to all sides of both boards. Allow to dry between coats according to instructions on the can.

Step 6: Attach bottle opener and hooks

  • Measure and place the bottle opener in the center of the board. Mark the holes with a pencil.
  • Evenly distribute the hooks across the board about 2” from bottom edge. Mark the holes with a pencil.
  • Predrill all holes with a drill bit slightly smaller than the screws provided.
  • Attach bottle opener and hooks with screws provided in package.

DIYG Tip: To help with alignment of hooks, drill the screws in about 3/4ths of the way.  This allows you to readjust any hooks that might not be aligned.  Once all hooks are aligned, finish drilling the screws in the rest of the way.

Step 7: Install and Enjoy

You can hang the grill set holder one of two ways:

  • Attach keyhole hooks to both sides of the back making sure the hooks are level.

Or you can,

  • Attach 2 additional support brackets using two, 2 ½” wood screws when attaching to a wall or deck. This method is more secure and will help ensure strong men don’t rip it off the wall. 😊

Hang and your grill set holder is ready to start using.

Listed below are the supplies we used in this tutorial.

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