Tools/tricks for removing hot platesetter?

ChrisgrillsSTLMO · December 2013

Greetings-

Have had my egg for about 4 months and have done direct and indirect cooks(some more successful than others), now I am ready to attempt combo cooks. Any suggestions or leads on reasonably priced tools for lifting out the hot platesetter to minimize chance of dropping or bodily harm would be appreciated. Happy Holidays and thanks in advance!

Cheers,

Chris

atgcpaul · December 2013

I just use a cloth oven mitt. It takes about 5 seconds before I can feel the heat, but by then it's safely out of the way.

RRP · December 2013

I prefer Orka brand mitts, but whatever high heat mitts you choose the secret is to know in advance just where you can safely put it down in a hurry!

Cookinbob · December 2013

I use a pair of heavy leather work gloves from Home Depot. +1 with @RRP. Know where you are going to set it, and work quickly.

AlbertaEgger · December 2013

Leather work gloves, I toss it on the slate in table. Would use a few bricks to set it on for an air gap and let it cool though.

Canugghead · December 2013

I used to be skeptical of this, until I tried it last week when I attended their demo day. What's also neat is you can use the long handle to hang it from the side shelf. No, I didn't buy it because I already have several pairs of good mittens and I've learned how to quickly pick up a hot platesetter and rest it on a pre-determined landing spot.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qItbY8G5yVM

Fred19Flintstone · December 2013

Canugghead said:

I used to be skeptical of this, until I tried it last week when I attended their demo day. What's also neat is you can use the long handle to hang it from the side shelf. No, I didn't buy it because I already have several pairs of good mittens and I've learned how to quickly pick up a hot platesetter and rest it on a pre-determined landing spot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qItbY8G5yVM

I have one and I love it when reverse searing steak. I have an XL and have burned myself pretty good before I got the plate setter lifter. Using Channel Locks pliers is a little unwieldy for such a large heavy ceramic piece. I'm not affiliated with Dickson's, but I recommend their gadget.

bo_mull · December 2013

I have my platesetter in a Woo2. I just use welding gloves and pick it up by the handles.

cajunrph · December 2013

I use welding gloves and know where I'm setting it down. You have to move quickly as the gloves will conduct the heat to your fingers quicker than you'd think.

Skiddymarker · December 2013

Channel locks and ash tool, Easy lift and so far haven't dropped it....

Loosemoose · December 2013

I just use regular oven mitts. Of course I had to buy the wife a new set when I got hers all black from the egg.

The upside is now I have my own pair.

Mickey · December 2013

Remember it not that hard to get it out. It's what you do with it after you get it out. Just another reason to own that second Egg.

SmokinDAWG82 · December 2013

Speed is the key

Cymbaline65 · December 2013

+2 on leather work gloves from the orange big box home place. A paver stone on my Egg table is sufficient to put the hot and sometimes messy plate setter.

Botch · December 2013

C-clamp, $8, Harbor Freight:

Canugghead · December 2013

Mickey said:

Remember it not that hard to get it out. It's what you do with it after you get it out. Just another reason to own that second Egg.

I wondered about that too ... at Dickson they demo'd how you can use the handle to hang the platesetter from the side shelf. When you're done with adding wood or whatever, you can grab the handle and drop it right back.

NDG · December 2013

I use "my mitts" in some thick welding gloves. I then place it on a flat stone removed from my wooden deck until it cools.

500 · December 2013

I have the Grate Rack to hold the hot plate setter. My Egg dealer Gusti Restaurant Supply has them in stock.
http://innovationsbychance.com/grate-rack-lights.html
http://www.gustirestaurantequipment.com/

I use silicon mitts to take it out.

Charlesmaneri · December 2013

I use a pair of welding gloves that I bought @Home Depot

AlohaCJS · December 2013

+1 on WOO2. Also raises the grate to felt line. Platesetter sits inside it and has handles to lift the whole thing out. Love it!

tjv · December 2013

PSWoo makes easy removal and no messing with the food or grid. Plus, it provides a direct grid set up at the felt line. t

Tjcoley · December 2013

Mickey said:

Remember it not that hard to get it out. It's what you do with it after you get it out. Just another reason to own that second Egg.

+1 on you need to know where you are going to put it. I place it on a galvanized pail along side the Egg. Takes 2 to 3 seconds. Just be sure to keep the kiddies, and your legs, clear.

ChrisgrillsSTLMO · December 2013

Thanks for all the information, I appreciate all the advice and pictures!

mrdnks · December 2013

Get the pswoo http://www.ceramicgrillstore.com/ps-woo/pswoo-big-green-egg.html

you will not regret the convenience, The platesetter fits in legs up or down, you can remove the whole thing with the food on top if you need to.

Nsdexter · December 2013

Who made the one out of rebar?

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