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    What's it called?

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    I've seen quite a few people calling it a placesetter, and from some who have a fairly high post count. Do you really not know it's called a plate setter? Maybe just type CNVG or PS.
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      If you want to get technical BGE changed it to ConvEGGtor 
      "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

      Minnesota
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      Also why I said CNVG =)
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      It has always been the plate setter. For some odd reason I believe they wanted to patent the name, and plate setter was either taken or not allowed. This is fuzzy memory--pre breakfast. 
      Columbus, Ohio--A Gasser filled with Matchlight and an Ugly Drum.
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      Another is Thermopen. A good amount will spell it Thermopen instead of Thermapen. No biggie. We all understand what they mean. I surprised anyone can comprehend anything I write
      "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

      Minnesota
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      Thermopop, Thermapen...now why would they do that :o
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      :o
      Carrollton, Kentucky
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      But if you bought it before the name change, it's still a plate setter, right?  They can't retroactively change the name of something you already own.  Can they?  B)
      NOLA
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      Jstroke said:
      It has always been the plate setter. For some odd reason I believe they wanted to patent the name, and plate setter was either taken or not allowed. This is fuzzy memory--pre breakfast. 
      A plate setter is a standard piece of kiln furniture. Some are shaped much like the BGE's, but w. holes in the center to aid firing plates. I suppose BGE trying to copy write the name would be sort of like copy writing the word "brick."
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      http://www.nakedwhiz.com/productreviews/ibcps/castironps.htm

      Little Rock, AR

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      DRoberts908...I thought you were shaking a bee out of your ear in your post !!!!

        

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      Plate setter is a generic term from the world of pottery. The folks at BGE created that new word so they could trademark it.  They will always be plate setters, just with an additional trademarked moniker.
      Southeast Florida - LBGE
      In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’  Dare to think for yourself.
       
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      Is and will always be a plate setter or just PS - as @buzd504 says they can't retroactively change the name, just think how many name plates Nissan would be shipping to all those old Datsun owners.....
      The one that I was slapped around for years ago by my Pit Boss Dad was calling a grid a grate. A grate is the thing the fuel sits on, a grid is the thing the food sits on - in other words Man Grates are useful for holding charcoal not marking food....
      Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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      On an unrelated "what's it called" question, why is the daisy wheel called a "DMFT".  No amount of googling gets me what DMFT in an acronym for.
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      Biggreenpharmacist said:
      http://www.nakedwhiz.com/productreviews/ibcps/castironps.htm
      The CI PS is significantly heavier than the ceramic. Can be tougher to work with taking in/out during a reverse sear or other cooks where you take in/out. 
      New Albany, Ohio 

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      Tony_T said:
      On an unrelated "what's it called" question, why is the daisy wheel called a "DMFT".  No amount of googling gets me what DMFT in an acronym for.
      It is actually DFMT for Dual Function Metal Top.
      They/Them
      Morgantown, PA

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      edited June 2016
      Tony_T said:
      On an unrelated "what's it called" question, why is the daisy wheel called a "DMFT".  No amount of googling gets me what DMFT in an acronym for.
      It's DFMT. Dual function metal top.
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      DMW said:
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      It is actually DFMT for Dual Function Metal Top.
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      Re: DFMT 
      Thanks!
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      clifkincaid said:
      I've seen quite a few people calling it a placesetter, and from some who have a fairly high post count. Do you really not know it's called a plate setter? Maybe just type CNVG or PS.
      Not sure if this post is the result of too much early drinking or not enough early drinking.  :s
      “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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      HeavyG said:
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      Not sure if this post is the result of too much early drinking or not enough early drinking.  :s
      Agreed.... I will refrain from commenting until I have had a few... Hopefully that will bring everything into focus !!!
      Greensboro North Carolina
      When in doubt Accelerate....
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      DMW said:
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      It is actually DFMT for Dual Function Metal Top.
      From what I was told by the lady that handles the warranty claimso at the Distributor a new "daisy wheel" will be released soon. Don't remember exactly which of the functions will be eliminated but one of them will be...
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      Are they going back to the SFMT for the daisy wheel?  
      Southeast Florida - LBGE
      In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’  Dare to think for yourself.
       
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      DFMT and plate setter are so we can have our very own cool acronyms. We're like the Masons.... Meat Masons... To be one, ask one !   
      LBGE, AR.  Lives in N.E. ATL
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      Hmm, I always thought it was "Da Metal F*ckin Top".  
       
      My platesetter is called "Tim".  
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      In my house, Plate Setter refers to my 6 yo Grand Daughter when she helps get the table ready for dinner.  She is also the knife. fork and spoon setter.
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      High post counts don't mean a thing ;)

      Don't tell your problems to people.  80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.


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      edited June 2016
      dougcrann said:
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      From what I was told by the lady that handles the warranty claimso at the Distributor a new "daisy wheel" will be released soon. Don't remember exactly which of the functions will be eliminated but one of them will be...
      About friggin time.  Maybe they'll work on the hinge and bands next.  
      Brandon
      Quad Cities
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