{"product_id":"6-sided-santa-maria-removable-top","title":"6-Sided Santa Maria Grill with Removable Grill Top — Classroom Steel Fabrication Project (DXF + Build Instructions + Lesson Plan + Rubric)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild something students will be proud to use long after it leaves the welding shop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis advanced welding project combines a six-sided fire pit with a fully functional Santa Maria–style grill. The hand-crank system raises and lowers the cooking grate, allowing students to control the cooking height over the fire. When grilling season is over—or you simply want an open fire—the entire upper grill structure can be removed, leaving a clean, stand-alone hexagonal fire pit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for high school agricultural mechanics and welding programs, this project gives students hands-on experience with layout, CNC cutting, press brake forming, welding, fit-up, and mechanical assembly. It is a great next step for students who have already completed a basic welding project and are ready to build something larger, more detailed, and fully functional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents will fabricate the six-sided steel base, form the grill grate, construct the removable upper frame, and assemble the hand-crank lifting and locking system. The finished project makes an impressive shop build, auction item, chapter fundraiser, or personal project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCNC-ready DXF cut file for plasma or laser cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13-sheet technical drawing set with dimensions, bend details, and mechanism drawings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep-by-step build instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete material and cut list\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequired tools and equipment list\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed 18-step construction sequence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTEKS-aligned lesson plan for Agricultural Equipment Design and Fabrication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrintable 100-point student rubric covering safety, accuracy, welding, functionality, and teamwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProject Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctions as both a Santa Maria grill and a stand-alone fire pit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemovable upper grill frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-crank, height-adjustable cooking grate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocking lift mechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurable six-sided steel construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReal-world fabrication and troubleshooting experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for advanced agricultural mechanics and welding students\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Materials and Processes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents will work with round stock, flat steel plate, and square steel tubing while practicing CNC plasma or laser cutting, press brake forming, MIG or flux-core welding, measurement, fit-up, and mechanical assembly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Agricultural mechanics, welding, metal fabrication, and advanced shop classes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery file is organized in TradeCraft’s classroom-ready format, making it easy to download, print, and begin teaching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TradeCraft Educational Services","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53973180153967,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/6920\/5871\/files\/Screenshot2026-08-06123636.png?v=1786043830","url":"https:\/\/www.tradecrafteducation.com\/products\/6-sided-santa-maria-removable-top","provider":"TradeCraft Educational Services","version":"1.0","type":"link"}