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Easiest way to add bricks under egg

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doubleapex
doubleapex Posts: 82
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
Large egg... Have bricks...can't lift her alone. Is my only option to take her apart?
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  • Griffin
    Griffin Posts: 8,200
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    Ask a neighbor for help and promise the best home cooked food as thanks?

    Rowlett, Texas

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  • doubleapex
    doubleapex Posts: 82
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    My neighbor has his wife mow the lawn, so he's not much help haha
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  • Slick
    Slick Posts: 382
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    Loosen the top band and take the top off. You can also take out the fire ring to save a few lbs. You could also try wedging it up with a crowbar to get it lifted enough to get the bricks under it. Not a big deal to take apart, and could save some smashed fingers.

    As Griffin says, suckering a neighbor works, also.
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  • Doug in Eggmonton
    Doug in Eggmonton Posts: 1,999
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    You don't need the second person to do any lifting. Empty the egg, lift one edge enough to get one firebrick under, the hold the egg up on that brick while your assistant slides the others in place.

    Doug
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,893
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    Here is exactly how I did the same thing. I used a block of wood (2 x 4) as the fulcrum and a flat bladed shovel as the lever. I positioned it on one side and had my wife push down and up the egg came so I could insert the bricks under. Worked wonderfully without the need to dismantle my egg!
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • PhilsGrill
    PhilsGrill Posts: 2,256
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    He meant the neighbor on the other side... :whistle:
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  • B&BKnox
    B&BKnox Posts: 283
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    Pot lifter works great but still requires a friend or two. I took mine apart and was able to lift enough for wife to slide ceramic feet in.
    Be Well

    Knoxville TN
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