We have the 17 with the lid. We also have a 36 at home. I like the lid on the 17. helps to melt cheese on burgers, sets egg whites etc. It also keeps debris from settling on it.
I have 6 pieces of 4x4 screwed together. 3 wide 2 high. I routed a circle in the middle for the foot. I drilled a 1/2' hole in the center of the circle to let rain water out. I also drilled a hole thru the lower three and attached a rope to pickup...