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Sandbagger's Sweet Spot Rings
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WooDoggies
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So, I went home and made a raised grid with legs out of nuts, bolts and washers and started grilling. They were right. It was the near perfect spot for grilling. I found the cook was easier to control, without tending as much and I was less apt to burn stuff... especially skin on chicken... and I've been doing nearly all of my grilling at that level ever since.
But, the legs were unstable, didn't quite fit the diameter of the fire ring and if I wasn't careful, the whole grid and it's contents could tip into the fire.
Enter Sandbagger. Tom's ring sets nice and stable on the fire ring and the 18" grid rests snugly on top.... with no chance for tipping... ever. [p][p][p]The best thing is, the grid easily rotates on the ring for more even cooking...which means less shuffling the food around and less time with the dome open. And the thing is solid... you could build a house on it.[p]And where it's located, chicken legs can't roll off and knock Monkey on the head.[p][p]Thanks, Tom... I love it![p]john
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i ordered mine a couple weeks ago along with the spider .i just can't wait to get it and put it in action.all i keep hearing is good stuff about it,plus tom "sandbagger" is a great guy to contact he responds quick and gives great pics and explanations for is product.
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WooDoggies?
one quick question can't help but notice in your pics that you have raised the lump to the ring height.....is this for a purpose?
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WooDoggies,[p]Very interesting. I would be interested in getting this type of setup. It also looks like you have a different fire box setup. What are you using for your firebox?
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WooDoggies,
WooDoggies?
one quick question can't help but notice in your pics that you have raised the lump to the ring height.....is this for a purpose?
thanks mike
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WooDoggies,
I've got this set up also ... love it!![p]I also had him make me a wok ring, but have not tried it yet. Looking forward to some wokked shrimp and veggies.
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WooDoggies,[p]I've got the WooRig and love it. I've also got the spider, the rig that sits on the fire ring and allows for a grid to sit just above the coals for great searing, or will take a stone for quick transition to indirect cooking.[p]Thanks Sandbagger!![p]DD
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I've gotten so accustomed to using it the last few years, I'm a little lost starting lump in an egg without one.
It makes adding and removing charcoal very easy.... just lift it out, shake out the ash and return to the firebox and add new lump.
With the expanded metal, the charcoal burns pretty evenly and the wire handle makes it easy to rotate with hot coals... if you choose to.[p]I think bge should buy the idea from William .... they'd probably be a huge seller.
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mikeb6109,[p]What's in the photos is leftover lump from a previous cook.... probably leftover from a long low and slow where I filled the basket with lump to the fire ring.[p]If I'm grilling, I usually just fill above the holes in the firebox.... sometimes less. Hope that helps.
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WooDoggies, I've got to sing his praise too. I've got his adjustable multi-grid setup with the spider after seeing Grillmeister using it at the Texas Eggfest. With the multi-grid setup I can adjust the lower level and hit the sweet spot. The upper level is above the gasket. For low and slows, I've found things are generally cooking faster with this setup, as in an hour or two faster, since the meat is higher in the dome. Gotta love it!
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I agree. While I don't have an expanded metal one, I do have a SS mixing bowl with air holes drilled in it.[p]As you say - just lift it out, shake and return. [p]Or lift it out to clean the ash, rearrange the lump, etc.[p]Very convienent.[p]Toy Man
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WooDoggies,[p]I want one for the small and the large IMMEDIATELY. What a great idea! The mini I just turn upside down, normally at a time when a hound passes quietly underneath. Not on purpose, of course, just seems to happen.[p]mShark
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Sandbagger,
That is sweet...and the way it is balanced on the corner of the table like that is magic
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WooDoggies, thanks Woo and everyone else for the compliments. I'm always open to new ideas. I got a couple wacky ideas working for the large. [p]I might need to get an xl, bigger playground, now what I mean Vern.......:<)[p]T
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Sandbagger,[p]I knew you would do it! Nice![p]I need two now.[p]Cheers [p]Ed
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Sandbagger,could you post material list?? or at least the length of spacers between rings,thanks jc
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J.C. in Nv. for a large set-up, I use 1/4" round bar, 304 stainless, approx. 12-13 feet per rig. I roll two rings approx. 17.25" OD. This OD centers on the fire ring (base ring) and fits between the grid's outer band and 2 support bars (top ring). I weld 8 support bars between the rings. If you want the grid to sit just below the felt line, approx. 4 inches high, then cut the 8 support bars approx. 3 inches long: 0.25" base ring + 3.0" support + 0.25" top ring + 0.125 grid = 3.625 inches. [p]I've made them for the medium, small, xl and even the mini. Email me if you need more help. T
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GrillMeister, have you filled the kegs with beer making stuff. How the welds holding up. Them welds sure weren't pretty but they did have big mounds.....of filler material....T
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GrillMeister, I'll need to get more aspirin....LOL T
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GrillMeister,[p]That just looks awesome. I'm thirsty!
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Sandbagger,[p]That's awesome! You're making me want another welding lesson! I'll bring the beer, but I stopped brewing a few years ago, so you'll have to settle for the old store bought variety.[p]Ed
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Sandbagger,Thanks will give it a try.jc.
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