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CGS MiniMAX Woo Mods

Hotch
Hotch Posts: 3,564
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I've had my MM for a while but have not cooked on it until a couple of moths back. First thing I got was a Woo from CGS. Great product. But I had an idea that would fit, for me anyway, I had kicked around the past 3-4 weeks. With Bruce up from Austin and wanting to make the 15 minute run to Denton TX Saturday morning, off we went.
Bruce picked up some more gear for his AR. I asked Tom for a slight modification to my MM Woo.
I have the PSWoo for my large and wanted handles on my MM Woo, same as the PS Woo.
With the reasons why said and discussed, Tom went to work. And just a bit later I now have, what I think, is the perfect Ceramic Grill Store MiniMAX Woo.
I know, not think, that Tom and the Ceramic Grill Store has absolutely the best customer service pretty anywhere.

Thanks Tom for listening and making it happen.







Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
BGE Chiminea
Prosper, TX
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  • The_Stache
    The_Stache Posts: 1,153
    Great idea!  Was thinking the same after my 2nd cook!
    Kirkland, TN
    2 LBGE, 1 MM


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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
    edited May 2016
    Neat idea. I'd gladly pay extra for the option. 
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • Austin Egghead
    Austin Egghead Posts: 3,966
    Tom is the man.  Always figures out how to make a customer's request a reality. 
    Large, small and mini now Egging in Rowlett Tx
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  • chuckytheegghead
    chuckytheegghead Posts: 1,201
    Good idea. Hopefully they incorporate this on future models. 
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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
    Jeremiah said:
    Neat idea. I'd gladly pay extra for the option. 
    Thanks, and so would I. I just like having a sturdy and secure way to lift it out when and if needed. The second reason is I did not like the cooking grid to move or spin around. The handles keep this from happening. 
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,946
    Does that basically make it like a small woo? I want handles on my large AR, but I don't get up to Dallas much to go see Tom about it. May have to get it done at a local fab shop. 

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
    caliking said:
    Does that basically make it like a small woo? I want handles on my large AR, but I don't get up to Dallas much to go see Tom about it. May have to get it done at a local fab shop. 
    @caliking Yes it does. But the small Woo is to tall for use in the MiniMAX. It is 3" tall. 
    I just wanted to make it easy to lift the whole setup, including what I was cooking, at one time. And keep the grid from rotating.

    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • westernbbq
    westernbbq Posts: 2,490
    I want, er, no I NEED one of those!
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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
    westernbbq said:
    I want, er, no I NEED one of those!
    Just give Tom a call and tell him with or without handles. 
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
    Was cleaning out all my Eggs and reloading today and thought some of you might want a better picture of it naked.



    Moving on.......
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • bgeaddikt
    bgeaddikt Posts: 503
    Only mod was the handles?? I can weld them on myself. I thought it was for a 2nd grid...
    Austin, Tx
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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
    bgeaddikt said:
    Only mod was the handles?? I can weld them on myself. I thought it was for a 2nd grid...
    That is next.
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • minniemoh
    minniemoh Posts: 2,145
    The handles are what make the Woo so convenient to me. I have 4 Woos and consider them to be the MVP's of my egg accessories.
    L x2, M, S, Mini and a Blackstone 36. She says I have enough now....
    eggAddict from MN!
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,171
    Don't suppose you know if the BGE cast iron grill top fits on that Woo? Don't  know why I am really asking except out of curiosity. 
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • minniemoh
    minniemoh Posts: 2,145
    northGAcock said:
    Don't suppose you know if the BGE cast iron grill top fits on that Woo? Don't  know why I am really asking except out of curiosity. 
    I have the CI grate for my SBGE. The CI does not fit over the handles on mine. I would guess that the situation is the same on the MM Woo.
    L x2, M, S, Mini and a Blackstone 36. She says I have enough now....
    eggAddict from MN!
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,171
    minniemoh said:
    northGAcock said:
    Don't suppose you know if the BGE cast iron grill top fits on that Woo? Don't  know why I am really asking except out of curiosity. 
    I have the CI grate for my SBGE. The CI does not fit over the handles on mine. I would guess that the situation is the same on the MM Woo.
    Thanks....you probably just saved me some money. :o
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • NE1022
    NE1022 Posts: 1
    Only drawback appears to be the ability to spin the grate to equalize hot spots versus picking up the whole thing.
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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
    northGAcock said:
    Don't suppose you know if the BGE cast iron grill top fits on that Woo? Don't  know why I am really asking except out of curiosity. 
    That would be a question for Tom. I'm not a fan of cast iron. I'm sure he can make it happen just like on the large PS Woo. He has one for cast iron and one for standard grid.
    I like big S/S rod grids like on my large. 


    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564

    NE1022 said:
    Only drawback appears to be the ability to spin the grate to equalize hot spots versus picking up the whole thing.
    That is one reason I had it done. I got tired of the grid spinning when I would use a spatula. I typically don't have hot spots on the mini or MiniMax. To easy to stir the lump around for even heat when cooking direct. No worries when indirect.
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,946
    Forget the woo... when should I be over to hang out in your pool :smiley: ?

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
    caliking said:
    Forget the woo... when should I be over to hang out in your pool :smiley: ?

    @caliking You and your family are welcome anytime my friend.
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • Captain_Paul
    Captain_Paul Posts: 138
    I didn't really want to buy any accessories until I had my MM for a few weeks  so I could really understand what I needed. With the platesetter my grid sits about an inch above the felt fine so I'm not sure why I would really want this unless it had handles.
    LBGE, Minimax
    Owensboro, Kentucky
    Go Cats!
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • FATC1TY
    FATC1TY Posts: 888
    Id use mine more if I could fit the dang BGE plate setting in it easier. It's an absolute **** to get the PS out of the woo. I have an early version of both the MM and the woo.
    -FATC1TY
    Grillin' and Brewing in Atlanta
    LBGE
    MiniMax
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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
    edited June 2016
    FATC1TY said:
    Id use mine more if I could fit the dang BGE plate setting in it easier. It's an absolute **** to get the PS out of the woo. I have an early version of both the MM and the woo.
    Me to. I will just take the plate setter to my driveway and take just a bit off of the legs.
    I had to sand flat the fire ring to keep it from rocking on the fire bowl. It looked a bit funny doing figure 8's on the drive till I got it to fit.
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
    I'm with Cali. That pool is awesome!
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,698
    Very nice Sir
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). 

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  • FATC1TY
    FATC1TY Posts: 888
    Hotch said:
    FATC1TY said:
    Id use mine more if I could fit the dang BGE plate setting in it easier. It's an absolute **** to get the PS out of the woo. I have an early version of both the MM and the woo.
    Me to. I will just take the plate setter to my driveway and take just a bit off of the legs.
    I had to sand flat the fire ring to keep it from rocking on the fire bowl. It looked a bit funny doing figure 8's on the drive till I got it to fit.
    Did the same thing on my patio out back.. Need to take the plate setter to the concrete before next week when they come pour my next extension!

    Man it's a tight fit!!

    Love the idea of the handles though, I want one to fit my cast iron, like on my large.
    -FATC1TY
    Grillin' and Brewing in Atlanta
    LBGE
    MiniMax
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