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cutting legs off plate setter?

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CowtownEgger
CowtownEgger Posts: 116
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Anyone done it before?  If so, how'd ya do it?
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  • paqman
    paqman Posts: 4,670
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    Why?

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  • CowtownEgger
    CowtownEgger Posts: 116
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    Have an AR and one of the levels on it is for the oval plate setter.  Figure if i can cut legs off original plate setter i might be able to add another level of cooking space.
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    Ft. Worth, Tx |  Union Pacific Railroad  |  Texas Tech University

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  • mtbguy
    mtbguy Posts: 299
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    Was thinking about cutting the legs off the MM 
    one to fit in the woo better
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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
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    If you have a dremel the tile cutting bit cut through it easily. I used it to cut notches out of an old fire ring so the platesetter fit in better.
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  • UncleFred
    UncleFred Posts: 458
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    California Pizza Stones sells 19" and 21" round stones... why not go that way and save the plate setter (or sell it)
    San Diego, CA - Where I've mastered Curmudgeon..working on Recluse.
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  • PlanoPokes79
    PlanoPokes79 Posts: 207
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    4 inch angle grinder with a dry cut diamond blade. Did it for my small and large platesetter. Worked great!
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,110
    edited April 2015
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    I have cut up 3 over the years.
    The easiest way for me was a jig saw with a tile blade. Then a palm sander to smooth it out. Above is an old style XL that snapped a leg. Photo with a little test pizza.

    http://www.amazon.com/Lenox-Tools-20320GT300J-U-Shank-Carbide/dp/B0009VSE6W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1427890306&sr=8-2&keywords=jig+saw+tile


    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
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    @Photo Egg ... Have you used those blades on firebrick?

    Washington, IL  >  Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max

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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
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    mtbguy said:
    Was thinking about cutting the legs off the MM 
    one to fit in the woo better
    Doing this too. 
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    Jeremiah said:
    mtbguy said:
    Was thinking about cutting the legs off the MM 
    one to fit in the woo better
    Doing this too. 
    Me too!
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,832
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    For you guys cutting the legs off, hang onto them. I've found them useful to use for raising grids, creating airgaps, etc.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,110
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    Jeepster47 said:
    @Photo Egg ... Have you used those blades on firebrick?
    No, sorry. Not sure the blades would be long enough.
    I did cut my thin firebricks on a wet tile saw with no problems.
    I would think and local tile installer might help you with this for cheap.
    Or a place that installs pavers/brick.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
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    @Photo Egg ... thanks for the reply.  Looked into renting the wet saw for a little bit, but that was prohibitive for a small project.  Will try to find someone with a saw to dress up my firebricks.

    In the mean time, I bought some of these to try out.  We were in Tucson yesterday and visited a large ceramic supply store.  Someone else on the forum has used them successfully, so I'm going to play with them.  Bought some 1-1/2" square by 4" long for raised direct.  And, some 1" square by 1/2" long to raise the drip pan up ... probably foolish since the 1/2" copper fittings work so well.  But, it's fun to futz experiment.


    Washington, IL  >  Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max

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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,110
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     Jeepster47  like those kiln posts.

    started using these cheap wok rings as risers and spacers and they work great as well.

    about 4 bucks at a supply store.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
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    You should be able to buy a 4" angle grinder for 25 bucks. Wear a face shield, long sleeves and gloves when you do it.

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
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    I have a good angle grinder ... just don't have a good cut off wheel.

    Washington, IL  >  Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max

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  • Zmokin
    Zmokin Posts: 1,938
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    Little Steven said:
    You should be able to buy a 4" angle grinder for 25 bucks. Wear a face shield, long sleeves and gloves when you do it.
    I would suggest a breathing mask as well.

    Large BGE in a Sole' Gourmet Table
    Using the Black Cast Iron grill, Plate Setter,
     and a BBQ Guru temp controller.

    Medium BGE in custom modified off-road nest.
    Black Cast Iron grill, Plate Setter, and a Party-Q temp controller.

    Location: somewhere West of the Mason-Dixon Line
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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
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    Jeepster47 said:
    I have a good angle grinder ... just don't have a good cut off wheel.

    Just go to the big box and ask for cut wheels

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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  • minniemoh
    minniemoh Posts: 2,145
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    @Jeepster47 - head for Home Depot. I like my PSWoo for my LBGE so much that I bought the Woo's for my small and medium. I bought a masonry blade for my 4 1/2 in grinder and modded my platesetters to fit the rest of my Woos. I love how it works as I still have a place to shield my probes from the direct heat. 

    The cut-off wheel was about $3.
    L x2, M, S, Mini and a Blackstone 36. She says I have enough now....
    eggAddict from MN!
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  • minniemoh
    minniemoh Posts: 2,145
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    Zmokin said:
    Little Steven said:
    You should be able to buy a 4" angle grinder for 25 bucks. Wear a face shield, long sleeves and gloves when you do it.
    I would suggest a breathing mask as well.

    Do it outside on a breezy day and it will take about 10 minutes. No need for all the safety equipment other than glasses in my opinion. It's not really a big deal. 
    L x2, M, S, Mini and a Blackstone 36. She says I have enough now....
    eggAddict from MN!
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 17,192
    edited April 2015
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    Glasses and gloves at a bare minimum. I've seen some nasty hand cuts from using a grinder back in my construction manager days
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  • minniemoh
    minniemoh Posts: 2,145
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    I'm not saying to be reckless here. This stuff cuts like butter with the right tool for the job. Be safe please. I believe I gave the wrong impression with my previous comment. Sorry. 
    L x2, M, S, Mini and a Blackstone 36. She says I have enough now....
    eggAddict from MN!
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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
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    minniemoh said:
    I'm not saying to be reckless here. This stuff cuts like butter with the right tool for the job. Be safe please. I believe I gave the wrong impression with my previous comment. Sorry. 

    Sure. It's all fun and games till somebody loses an eye.

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,832
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    Little Steven said:
    minniemoh said:
    I'm not saying to be reckless here. This stuff cuts like butter with the right tool for the job. Be safe please. I believe I gave the wrong impression with my previous comment. Sorry. 

    Sure. It's all fun and games till somebody loses an eye.
    And then it's just fun.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • Zmokin
    Zmokin Posts: 1,938
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    minniemoh said:
    Zmokin said:
    Little Steven said:
    You should be able to buy a 4" angle grinder for 25 bucks. Wear a face shield, long sleeves and gloves when you do it.
    I would suggest a breathing mask as well.

    Do it outside on a breezy day and it will take about 10 minutes. No need for all the safety equipment other than glasses in my opinion. It's not really a big deal. 
    Some of us prefer to take better care of our lungs.  Maybe being a severe asthmatic makes me put a higher value on caring for my lungs.  I use a breathing mask when using my leaf-blower, and you should see how filthy the filter gets after an hour of blowing and then vacuuming up leaves in the fall.

    Some ceramic dusts are actually quite carcinogenic when inhaled even though they would be perfectly safe to eat, I don't know what the BGE is made of, but I know I have no interest in inhaling even a microscopic amount of ceramic dust. 

    And when I wear a mask, it is NOT one of these cheap leaky things.



    I wear one more like one of these with replaceable filters.




    Large BGE in a Sole' Gourmet Table
    Using the Black Cast Iron grill, Plate Setter,
     and a BBQ Guru temp controller.

    Medium BGE in custom modified off-road nest.
    Black Cast Iron grill, Plate Setter, and a Party-Q temp controller.

    Location: somewhere West of the Mason-Dixon Line
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