Bracket for Fire Bricks

tgkleman

I finally got some fire bricks for raised grate cooking, but was a little nervous about just setting on top of the fire ring, for fear they would tip over and crack my fire box.  I used some coat hangers to make some brackets to hold the bricks more securely.  Works like a charm...

 

 

tgkleman

There were suppose to be pictures attached to this... Let me figure this out

Mickey

I have seen most cut them in half to make thinner. But your way sure looks to work.

tgkleman

Anybody see any pictures?

Mickey

Pictures are showing

piney

tgkleman, very good idea. I think I will do likewise, thanks for info.

Doc_Eggerton

That is very clever.  I went with using two grids, the original and a Webber on top, but I really like your solution.

Eggbertsdad

That is great!!!! That is on my list to do today as I had a brick fall into the firebox once. Outstanding job!

Gato

I like it. Good idea. I use the split or half fire brick which are thinner, but I may just make something like this. Keeps from getting two grids dirty.

travisstrick

The bricks I use on my xl fall all the time. I've been trying to figure something out.

Thanks for the idea.

Hi54putty

Great idea.

twlangan

If you are mechanically inclined and have a welder, this is what I did. This will also keep your grate from sliding around when you are handling food too.

http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1139065/home-brew-raised-direct-rig#Item_4

Eggbertsdad

I made mine earlier and they worked great. Thanks again for the idea.

OLD NORTH STATE BBQ CO.

I'm pretty sure you could have marketed that idea, but thanks for sharing.

Ragtop99

Excellent idea.

tgkleman

I'm glad it worked out.  It's nice to provide a few ideas for as much help as I recieved from this group.

stike

grate mates are the same thing, pretty much.  and they allow you to skip the bricks.

http://www.nakedwhiz.com/productreviews/gratemates/gratemates.htm