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2nd grate level

bhedges1987
bhedges1987 Posts: 3,201
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I need a 2nd grate level, especially since some holidays are coming up.  I need to be able to do sides on the upper grate with meat on the lower grate.  A large adjustable rig is our of my price range right now.  Whats the best ghetto rigged thing I can make, or purchase?   If you have pictures of yours that would help too.  

Thanks

Kansas City, Missouri
Large Egg
Mini Egg

"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us" - Gandalf


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  • SoCalTim
    SoCalTim Posts: 2,158
    Smokeware makes a bracket that attaches a second grate and allows you to swing it away when needed. Check out their website. Simple, cheap and very effective.
    I've slow smoked and eaten so much pork, I'm legally recognized as being part swine - Chatsworth Ca.
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Need size of your egg.  Fire bricks elevating the second grate works easily.  Carriage bolts work as well as others will post.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • bhedges1987
    bhedges1987 Posts: 3,201
    I have a large currently, sorry.

    Kansas City, Missouri
    Large Egg
    Mini Egg

    "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us" - Gandalf


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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Get three fire bricks and a standard Weber grill grate with diameter 12-14 inches (can't remember).  Put the BGE grate on the fire ring and use the fire bricks, or Coke cans to support your second level.  This reliably gives you 2 levels.  Good luck brother!  And the obligatory Go Cats.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • Danny71
    Danny71 Posts: 108
    I picked up a grate from Walmart and a piece of stainless threaded rod from hardware store and a handful of nuts and washers about $22 total. Fully adjustable for a cheap price  
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  • bluebird66
    bluebird66 Posts: 2,876
    Danny71 said:
    I picked up a grate from Walmart and a piece of stainless threaded rod from hardware store and a handful of nuts and washers about $22 total. Fully adjustable for a cheap price  
    This is how I did it also.
    Large Egg with adjustable rig, Kick Ash Basket, Minimax and various Weber's.
    Floyd Va

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