Now I can't remember who it was

DynaGreaseball

that was working on a design for a plate setter lifter tool. Any ideas?

"Sparky"

Hey Greaseball,I just searched lifting tools,and I think that your looking for WileCoyote.I just don't know how to post a link

DynaGreaseball

Thanks, my friend. Hope he's found a way to make it work. I'll ping.

Eggtucky

I use old welding gloves :unsure: :unsure: :P

Bacchus

Doug, guess there were too many beers involved when we had our little link posting training recently.


:P

"Sparky"

Hey,back off.I just need to be shown 10 or 15 more times :woohoo: :laugh:

DynaGreaseball

I know. And most others do too. I just wanta use a tool. I've never liked using gloves.

I use my ash tool to remove the grid; tongs to remove the drip pan...need a hot plate setter removal tool.

DynaGreaseball

Hey Doug...did you just use "Control plus F" to do the search?

Darnoc

Just sitting here and trying to figure out why you would want to do that other than a reverse sear? Good old oven mitten will work.But I am curious what you are cooking that you would need to do that.

DynaGreaseball

Exactly that. Reverse Sear.

"Sparky"

Hey DG,just go to the top of the screen.There is a box that says search forum.Click on that and type in lifting tools.Then press enter.The post that you were looking for is the first one

DynaGreaseball

simple enough! Thanks.

Fidel

Why not use a pair of face clamps or right angle clamps? Just put them around 2 of the legs of the plate setter and lift.

Something like this (hope hotlinking works)

DynaGreaseball

Great Idea! I'm currently using a couple pairs of vice grips, but I'm afraid of the pressure they might exert on the hot ceramic legs. Just thought a simple, three legged device with one lifting handle might be an easy solution.

You also a welder?

Fidel

Not much of a welder (but my Dad sure was), but I'm a biker man. I've got a basement and a garage full of tools. I've built and re-built my share of bikes over the years.

I can envision what you are wanting, and I don't think it would be tough to fabricate with some steel rod, a spring, and some handles.

Darnoc

If I were you I would be skeptical of putting a cold object on the plate setter to remove it.Like thermal shock? A couple of dollars on mits is better than $50.00 for a new plate setter.

DynaGreaseball

Exactly! Something not too complex, but something that actually grips. And one tool fits all plate setters.

You guys around the lake in north georgia are a talanted bunch. By the way, my first Harley was a Dyna WideGlide. My last Harley was a Road King Classic. I just kept the "Dyna" nomenclature for my name.

Meet Spike...



Farlsworth's is identical.

DynaGreaseball

Definately something to consider in the design. I just want a tool. Hate gloves.

Fidel

About time you post a pic. My last bike was a Road King.

This is the current ride, an 05 (and yes, I'm too young to ride a bagger)





At least I keep it set up solo and low slung....and it's pretty hot too...runs like a scalded dog.

DynaGreaseball

Got it decked out real pretty too. Does it have a carburator or fuel injected with a kit?

I used to have a rule...I only took long road trips if there was a Sporty in the bunch. They have to stop for gas every 80 miles. That way I didn't have to look too bad.

Darnoc

You don't really need a plate setter to do the reverse sear.You can use a raised grid with a pan or whatever to make the cook indirect.I do this often and cook at 275 degrees to get to your desired internal temperature.Remove from the egg and let it sit then after the rest your temperature should be up to700 degrees or more.Then put them grill marks on that puppy.

DynaGreaseball

Thanks man. I've actually done that. the dome on my medium doesn't leave much room for a big roast when I use my raised grid. I just want a tool.

Fidel

This one is EFI...I have a unit that overrides the OEM fuel maps, larger injectors, yada, yada....we'll leave the gearhead stuff for offline.

And I rode an XL for years before I graduated to a BigTwin, I earned my iron butt.

Darnoc

Last option.Why not a roasting pan with a V rack and cook till you have the internal temperature?

Firestarter21

So, how bout you steal one of the claws that reach down and pick up the prize in the front of Wally World :P , just kidding. Really though, that is the type of tool that would come to mind. I am sure you have seen the tool that lifts ice blocks, they are gripped by the force of their own weight pulling down, then pulling when the person pulls up it squeezes in. You would need a tool similar, but with three grasps vs. two. I certainly think you want to be under the platesetter, the thought of using vice grips scares me that the ceramic would easily crack when it is so hot. I am not a man of much free time, though you would think it if you saw how often I read this forum, but I may try to concoct a tool of this sort and let post something. Probably watch for it in the next..... I'd say.... year???

FearlessGrill

Dyna and others ...

I do this frequently when we're entertaining - I'll start with brisket or ribs or something that needs to cook for a while and can rest before serving. I'll then remove the plate setter, crank up the heat, and cook appetizers, grill veggies, etc.

I've never had any issue whatsoever moving the hot plate setter with my Williams Sonoma BBQ tongs, which are very solid and provide a sure grip. I first use the tongs to remove the grid, placing it in my gas grill, which makes a great storage space for hot Egg parts. I then put on a heat resistant glove (just in case), and slide the tongs under the plate setter, getting as close to the center as possible to balance it. Lift and transfer. Use the gloved hand to stabalize if needed - since you're not grabbing it hard, the heat doesn't transfer through like it would if you were lifting it.

I've probably done this 30+ times with no issues.

-John

DynaGreaseball

Please, can I just have me a lifting tool?

DynaGreaseball

That's it. Same sorta concept I was thinking about...the three legged ice tongs, not the carnival claw - LOL.