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New here. Awesome forum so far. I've got a Large BGE on order which should be here in a couple of days. I've got my plans drawn out for a pretty nice cedar table which I plan on starting to build within the week. I'm trying to figure out what kind of tools I want to buy. I tried searching but couldn't find anything related to the subject. What kind of tools to you guys use for your egg? Pics are always fun, so post some up.
Besides food and charcoal, what do you guys consider as necessities for your BGE? I bought a platesetter, but took it back because I think I'm going with an AR instead. Thoughts?
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Are you talking about cooking tools or tools to build your table?
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cooking tools
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Well, My wife was right. She said "skulk around the internet long enough and some dude you don't know is going to ask to see pictures of your tools"Dang it if she wasn't rightKeepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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First tool you'll need is a bottle opener.
Plate setter is a must.
Pizza stone if you want to make bread or pizza.
You probably already have spatulas, grill brushes, etc.
Hot pads or gloves. Probably already have those. Some people buy grate lifters. I've just been using tongs. Get some really long tongs. Throw away all your BBQ forks.
Flashlight and an alarm clock OR DigiQ or Stoker system.
Very important!!!! - good food thermometer. I have a Thermapen.
Few bricks and an extra grate for high dome cooking.
There's so much stuff you can buy, depends on what you want to cook...
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The super-tool! Right-side-up it lifts round grates. Upside-down it lifts iron grates. Extended the handles to clean out fire-box holes. One quick grip and gunked up daisy wheels move like fat through a goose. Light taps of the head allow micro-adjustments of the lower vent.
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Thermapen and a Maverick 732 if you are planning on doing low and slow BBQ. Great tools when you are getting started and figuring this ceramic cooking thing out. The digiQ is cool too for low and slow. I don't use them but they literally turn your egg into a plug and play oven that can perfectly control temps for daysKeepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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One "tool" that I use a lot are grill grates (from grillgrates.com) They allow you to cook somewhere between direct charcoal heat and indirect heat using a plate setter. They have some that are designed to fit on eggs of various sizes.I'm cooking chicken breasts tonight; guess what tool I'll be using? You're right.P.S. 1) the grates also come with a spatula and 2) I have no connection with the company, I just like their product.
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I would also agree that a plate setter is a must. I use it regularly. Welcome aboard.
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Thermapen and a Maverick 732 if you are planning on doing low and slow BBQ. Great tools when you are getting started and figuring this ceramic cooking thing out.
+1 to that. If you don't want to spring the big bucks for a Thermapen yet you can cheat by inserting a (less expensive) digital thermometer into the daisy wheel vent until it comes to your target temp. Less burning the hairs of your fingers when you check the meat. However you do it, it's absolutely essential to know the temp of your meat. You can get away with any digital thermometer for a long time. The Maverick 732 is the "next level". Not necessary right away but sooner or later you will have one.
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I GOTTA GET ME ONE!!!The super-tool! Right-side-up it lifts round grates. Upside-down it lifts iron grates. Extended the handles to clean out fire-box holes. One quick grip and gunked up daisy wheels move like fat through a goose. Light taps of the head allow micro-adjustments of the lower vent.
Not available in stores! Found by the side of the road.
______________________________________________I love lamp.. -
I GOTTA GET ME ONE!!!The super-tool! Right-side-up it lifts round grates. Upside-down it lifts iron grates. Extended the handles to clean out fire-box holes. One quick grip and gunked up daisy wheels move like fat through a goose. Light taps of the head allow micro-adjustments of the lower vent.
Not available in stores! Found by the side of the road.
I use an old handle, gripper whatever you call it to lift and adjust hot daisy. I can't live without my fish spatula and tongs: -
PS versus AR?
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Welcome to forum. Guessing you are in Austin. I use a grid lifter more than any other tool. For what it says, to stir ash, to clean the grid. You are so right on the adj rig over the plate sitter.Salado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.
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I'm with Mickey in the AR over platesetterstill gotta get me one of those grid lifters. I have a short handled one that does not work as well as i would likeKeepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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If by PS you mean plate setter then it is a must and if by AR you mean adj rig, myself I don't have a rig (I have the pswoo3) but think you need a PS no matter what your grate set up is. The plate setter is a must for indirect. I am very new to this so a vet will chime in soon I hope. I am sure it might be cheating but I have much more successful cooks with it. For example tonights dinner... I find fish comes out better indirect than raised direct with the woo
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Salado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.
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Got to get me one of those Mickey. I have a CI grate but haven't used it b/c I can't lift the thing. Your deal is way better that the fancy BGE lifter
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If by PS you mean plate setter then it is a must and if by AR you mean adj rig, myself I don't have a rig (I have the pswoo3) but think you need a PS no matter what your grate set up is. The plate setter is a must for indirect. I am very new to this so a vet will chime in soon I hope. I am sure it might be cheating but I have much more successful cooks with it. For example tonights dinner... I find fish comes out better indirect than raised direct with the woo
The AR does not use a platesetter. It uses stones. If you are going to go AR, do not buy a platesetter. Tom will get you all the stuff you need to work with the AR.Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX -
Well, My wife was right. She said "skulk around the internet long enough and some dude you don't know is going to ask to see pictures of your tools"
Dang it if she wasn't right
John I think that is called sexting :-BSalado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers. -
and here I was telling my kids to be careful!Well, My wife was right. She said "skulk around the internet long enough and some dude you don't know is going to ask to see pictures of your tools"
Dang it if she wasn't right
John I think that is called sexting :-BKeepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX -
If by PS you mean plate setter then it is a must and if by AR you mean adj rig, myself I don't have a rig (I have the pswoo3) but think you need a PS no matter what your grate set up is. The plate setter is a must for indirect. I am very new to this so a vet will chime in soon I hope. I am sure it might be cheating but I have much more successful cooks with it. For example tonights dinner... I find fish comes out better indirect than raised direct with the woo
The AR does not use a platesetter. It uses stones. If you are going to go AR, do not buy a platesetter. Tom will get you all the stuff you need to work with the AR.
Thanks Cen-Tex. Austin, the ceramic grill store also has great info on their site that will help you decide on a woo or rig. -
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and here I was telling my kids to be careful!Mickey said:The Cen-Tex Smoker said:Well, My wife was right. She said "skulk around the internet long enough and some dude you don't know is going to ask to see pictures of your tools"
Dang it if she wasn't right
John I think that is called sexting :-B
Haha. Well said.
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Late to the party-but you need some sort of rig to do indirect cooks-can be Platesetter, AR with stones , another grid with some sort of delector-you get the idea. A set-up for raised direct cook is not an immediate necessity but does give you lots of flexibility. Good instant thermo read for hot& fast cooks and some type remote thermo for low&slows (or a cheap analog oven safe one you can see through the DFMT). Good set of gloves and you can play around for a while, get used to the BGE and read about the hundreds of $$ you can spend on after-market accessories here. Welcome to the cult-easy on the Kool-Aid.Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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Got to get me one of those Mickey. I have a CI grate but haven't used it b/c I can't lift the thing. Your deal is way better that the fancy BGE lifter
Wicked, contact Lawn Ranger (Mike) gridlifter@gmail.com Now he is going to tell you it is not made to move CI. I used mine before I stopped using CI for my Large and Small CI. I just like SS much better.Salado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers. -
Also, might want to hit up Dizzypigbbq.com and buy some rubs. Search dizzy pig and several threads will come up. The last one got a little contentious if I remember right but there was good info on there anyway. Might get a laugh out if it.Everyone has a favorite but they are all very hi Q and deliciousKeepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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Got to get me one of those Mickey. I have a CI grate but haven't used it b/c I can't lift the thing. Your deal is way better that the fancy BGE lifter
Wicked, contact Lawn Ranger (Mike) gridlifter@gmail.com Now he is going to tell you it is not made to move CI. I used mine before I stopped using CI for my Large and Small CI. I just like SS much better.
Thanks, I have a large a do use the SS grid the most and I am not in love w/ the BGE gripper I have. -
What Hapster said: get your camera.Salado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.
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