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Answers to "Grate Mate" Questions . (Pics )

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Chubby
Chubby Posts: 2,955
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
There's been much posting lately about different ways to accomplish specific set-ups when using the BGE.[p]Most of the posting seems to center around the Small and the Large.
(No offense to the Medium!!)[p]Maybe the Large because so many BGE owners start with a Large...maybe the Small because it's such a great little cooker in it's own rite![p]The last couple of years I've been around the board I've seen a lot of different ways to "Skin the Cat" as it were, when it comes to set-ups.[p]For my own use I've fabricated three items..."Grate Mates", which allow me to do everything on the Small that you can do on the Large. (accepting the size limitations) Low and slo's...indirects with platesetters and drip pans,high temp cooks, three different grid levels, and a baking option.[p]Simply put...they make multiple set-ups for the "Small" a breeze.[p]After being querried about the origin of some of these items...I'll just say if you're further interested, email me off the board.[p]The photo's are of prototypes, but they will give you the general idea. The actuall items in production are slightly different.[p]We'll be giving some items away at the Texas Eggfest.[p]There will also be info on other items specifically for the Large.[p]
Thanks[p]
Grate mates basic set-ups (examples)[p]GrateMateSet-ups1.jpg[p]GrateMateSet-ups2.jpg[p]GrateMateSet-ups3.jpg[p][p]Some Grate Mate "extended" Set-ups[p]GrateMateExtendedSet-ups3.jpg[p]GrateMateExtendedSet-ups5.jpg[p]GrateMateExtendedSet-ups7.jpg[p]GrateMateExtendedSet-ups8.jpg[p]P40900672.jpg[p]P4130114.jpg[p]Good Evening to all!![p][p][p][p][p]
I spent most of my money on good bourbon, and bad women...the rest, I just wasted!!
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  • Banker John
    Banker John Posts: 583
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    Chubby,
    Those are some great pics. I wish my egg insides looked that white! LOL[p]I really like the idea you have presented; the possibilities are endless. Thanks for sharing.[p]Banker John
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  • Nature Boy
    Nature Boy Posts: 8,687
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    Very cool, Evans
    Your hang-below-the-fire-ring gizmo is very much like the setup I use for my indirects, but a lot more elegant. Please sign me up for some of these brilliant goodies! [p]Good evening right back atchya.
    Chris
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  • Chubby
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    Nature Boy,[p]Thanks Chris!![p]These set-ups are for the small...[p]You need them I think!![p]As stated...there are some "large" items comming![p]A couple dozen??[p]Evans[p]PS...I appreciate your wise council. (No joke)[p]
    I spent most of my money on good bourbon, and bad women...the rest, I just wasted!!
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  • GrillMeister
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    Chubby,[p]Very cool! I like what I see. What size pizza stone is that?


    Cheers,

    GrillMeister
    Austin, Texas
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  • Chubby
    Chubby Posts: 2,955
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    GrillMeister,

    Ed...it's the 12'.[p]I need to chat with you asap if that's possible.[p]I'm planning on leaving tomorrow am'ish.[p]Evans[p]281) 894-4471[p]I'm up late.
    I spent most of my money on good bourbon, and bad women...the rest, I just wasted!!
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  • Toy Man
    Toy Man Posts: 416
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    Very nice...[p]As a small is in my near future, I will PM you for a set.[p]Toy Man
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  • katman
    katman Posts: 331
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    Chubby,
    Those are some very nice solutions. Please let me know when you start production.

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  • Spring Chicken
    Spring Chicken Posts: 10,255
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    Chubby,
    Good ideas all. You did well Chubby Skywalker. [p]Spring "Fuzzy Wuzzy" Chicken
    Spring Texas USA
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  • Chef Arnoldi
    Chef Arnoldi Posts: 974
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    Chubby, GREAT IDEAS - what material did you use ?

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  • Unknown
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    Chubby, That's a sweet looking setup !!! I'll be contacting you soon... Peace.

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  • TRex
    TRex Posts: 2,714
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    Chubby,[p]Nice, elegant design, Chubbmaster. Would you consider doing a limited production line for the Medium?[p]:-)[p]TRex
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  • Chubby
    Chubby Posts: 2,955
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    TRex,[p]for you....absolutely maybe!![p]Evans
    I spent most of my money on good bourbon, and bad women...the rest, I just wasted!!
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  • Chubby
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    FatBack,[p]Good Enough!![p]Evans
    I spent most of my money on good bourbon, and bad women...the rest, I just wasted!!
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  • Chubby
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    Chef Arnoldi,[p]Thank you.[p]That's high praise... comming from "The Chef"!!![p]They are made from "Mild Steel", the production pieces will have a high temp coating also.[p]
    Thanks again.[p]Evans
    I spent most of my money on good bourbon, and bad women...the rest, I just wasted!!
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  • Ironbaugh
    Ironbaugh Posts: 93
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    Chubby,
    TGIF-- I've got the small and medium and would love to have these compliments for these grills. Sign me up if you start selling them. Thanks, Rick
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  • Chubby
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    Spring Chicken,[p]"Chubby Skywalker"....my wife may never let me live that one down!![p]Maybe there's a part for me in the next Star Wars....?[p]I may need an Agent...right away!![p]as far as a part for you......??[p]I'm envisioning...Darth Chicken maybe!![p]"Let the Smoke be with you"!![p]Chubby Skywalker
    I spent most of my money on good bourbon, and bad women...the rest, I just wasted!!
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  • Chubby
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    Ironbaugh,[p]I am honored...[p]If all goes well....It will be just a few weeks.[p]I will keep in touch.[p]Evans[p]
    I spent most of my money on good bourbon, and bad women...the rest, I just wasted!!
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  • Chubby
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    katman,[p]Thanks...[p]If all goes well, it will just be a few weeks.[p]I'll inform.[p]Have a good weekend!![p]Evans
    I spent most of my money on good bourbon, and bad women...the rest, I just wasted!!
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  • Chubby
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    Toy Man,[p]Good enough!![p]Evans
    I spent most of my money on good bourbon, and bad women...the rest, I just wasted!!
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  • Chubby
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    Nature Boy,[p]Will do..."oh Practioneer of Pork"!![p]Evans
    I spent most of my money on good bourbon, and bad women...the rest, I just wasted!!
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  • Chubby
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    Banker John,[p]My "Little Guy"... iS still a little "Virginal", but I'll do my best to blacken it up in the comming weeks![p]
    Thanks for the kind words.[p]Evans

    I spent most of my money on good bourbon, and bad women...the rest, I just wasted!!
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  • mad max beyond eggdome
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    Chubby,
    very cool. . . .are you taking orders??
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  • Unknown
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    Chubby,[p]I'd be in for the Medium 'run' if it happens.[p]Fernando
    aka: hakalugi
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  • Chubby
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    mad max beyond eggdome,[p]I'm supposed to see the first of the final production pieces today. If all looks good, I'll have some in a couple of weeks.[p]I'll get in touch when I do.[p]I'm jealous you got to go to the park!![p]Have a good weekend!![p]Evans
    I spent most of my money on good bourbon, and bad women...the rest, I just wasted!!
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  • Chubby
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    hakalugi,[p]ooooooootay!![p]have a good weekend!![p]Evans
    I spent most of my money on good bourbon, and bad women...the rest, I just wasted!!
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  • Adrian B.
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    Chubby, those are very well-designed items. I would suggest getting patents on them and marketing, or selling the patent to a manufacturer for a good price ;~)

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  • Chubby
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    vr6Cop,[p]I am applying for patents as we speak!![p]Thanks for the compliment!![p]Evans
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  • WudEyeDoo
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    Hey Chubby,
    Nice job! I will definitely be interested in your Grate Mates when you start rolling them out. By the way, I'm glad to see you took the plunge on finally getting a BGE![p]Bob

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  • MR H
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    Chubby,
    I own a manufacturing company and machine shop. Before spending time and money on patents,and patent attorneys
    research your market and then ask your self how much will I gain on patents. remember anyone can make a slight change in the construction and patent money is down the drain. I speak from years of experience.[p]Howard in Bartow
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  • Spring Chicken
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    MR H,
    MR H is right. It's not likely that you would get a "utility" patent because there are many devices that would accomplish the end result. Instead, it would only be a "design" patent. That means anyone can modify the design and claim their design is better. Meanwhile, you will have spent a great deal of money with a patent agent or patent attorney.[p]Your best bet would be to simply make and market the device to any market that could use it. [p]A big word of advice... STAY AWAY FROM THOSE COMPANIES THAT ADVERTISE TO PATENT YOUR PRODUCT. They are a total ripoff. All they want is your money.[p]If you want to know more, check out the Houston Inventors Association http://www.inventors.org/ (I used to be a member)[p]and the US Patent Office: http://www.uspto.gov/[p]Great idea though...[p]Spring "Procrastinating Inventor" Chicken
    Spring Texas USA[p]
    [ul][li]Houston Inventors Association[/ul]
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