OT For Blackstone owners....

thetrim

I'm looking at pulling the trigger on one on amazon unless another, better deals shows up.  Do you recommend the accessory tool kit, or is that a waste?

https://smile.amazon.com/Blackstone-Signature-Accessories-Restaurant-Tailgating/dp/B00DYN0474/ref=pd_bxgy_86_img_3/140-7970469-6373836?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00DYN0474&pd_rd_r=b8ef2bcf-cd44-45e8-b544-b8a3a8dc23c3&pd_rd_w=EcTuW&pd_rd_wg=fnu6g&pf_rd_p=09627863-9889-4290-b90a-5e9f86682449&pf_rd_r=VKB84NY6G9TVW9HFB1DN&psc=1&refRID=VKB84NY6G9TVW9HFB1DN

TIA

littlerascal56

100 % worth it.  It’s good quality stuff!

Carhoch

The spatulas from the tool kit are great 👍🏻 

Photo Egg

For $20 it’s stuff you will use.

g8golfer

Yep worth the $20. I got my BS a couple weeks ago and you need this 

Matt86m

Wishing I had it last night! Been looking at it but I have a spatula, 'scraper' and oil in a bottle but I took mine to a friends and it would have been easy to put oil in one and soy sauce in the other. Made lobster fried rice. Having 2 spatulas would have made it easier. Scraper for clean up. 

It's $20, may as well!

Matt86m

Thanks for the reminder. Just ordered it!

Tspud1

new accessory, larger grease cup

thetrim

@Tspud1 are you still doing the covers for them as well?  Is that grease cup yours too?

CornfedMA

Do it. All of it. Accessories, cover from @Tspud1, and the grease cup. I regularly spend $20-100 on dumber stuff every week...

GATraveller

If you live somewhere near a food service supply store go get stuff there. You can get better quality stuff for less. 

RRP

No advice about accessories that you haven't already been told...but here's my advice which I wish I would have heard before I bought my BlackStone years ago. Don't place it near your home ANYWHERE close to siding, brick, screen or even glass. You'll be surprised just how much grease is splattered using it! I'm not suggesting it is a fire hazard, just a huge grease splattering cooking unit! No wonder the restrauants you see using those huge griddles have those powerful down drafting vents!

littlerascal56

Agree agree fully with @RRP.  It’s a grease generator.  I only use mine in the shop, but lay down cardboard when cooking to keep grease off the concrete! 

SGH

RRP said:

No wonder the restrauants you see using those huge griddles have those powerful down drafting vents!

Those powerful vents are to keep flatulence from building up and becoming overwhelming. Flatulence fans are a must. 

wardo

littlerascal56 said:

Agree agree fully with @RRP.  It’s a grease generator.  I only use mine in the shop, but lay down cardboard when cooking to keep grease off the concrete! 

That's not a bad idea.

thetrim

Thanks @rrp. Mine will be out on a paver patio. I'll need to figure that out. Appreciate it.

Elijah

Mercer Hell's Handles Grill Spatula - Heat Resistant 14.25" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007WOSEYQ/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_vO-4DbFGP7J9X

That's one I have. I bought the set you are referring to, but thought the spatulas were a little flimsy. I still use them, but the one I posted is my go to. 

milesvdustin

I wish they made those disposable foil liners for the side grease cup models 

RRP

Mine is just that small 28" one, but I bought a package of tiny foil disposable baking pans and with 3 minutes work bent one so it would fit my grease cup spot. Reason is we are often time visited by coons at night and I have to be sure no grease is left for them to dump out and smear all over my deck! 

paqman

The spatulas and bottles in the accessory kit are a must have.
I also suggest getting the smash burger press and spatula from walmart.  The spatula from the burger kit is great for fried eggs.

Tspud1

thetrim said:

@Tspud1 are you still doing the covers for them as well?  Is that grease cup yours too?

Yes I am. The grease cup is a new item. Holds 60% more grease

Tspud1

CornfedMA said:

Do it. All of it. Accessories, cover from @Tspud1, and the grease cup. I regularly spend $20-100 on dumber stuff every week...

Also have a hinged winscreen

Tspud1

caliking

Tspud1 said:

CornfedMA said:

Do it. All of it. Accessories, cover from @Tspud1, and the grease cup. I regularly spend $20-100 on dumber stuff every week...

Also have a hinged winscreen

Do you have a website listing all of the griddle accessories you make?

Tspud1

caliking said:

Tspud1 said:

CornfedMA said:

Do it. All of it. Accessories, cover from @Tspud1, and the grease cup. I regularly spend $20-100 on dumber stuff every week...

Also have a hinged winscreen

Do you have a website listing all of the griddle accessories you make?

Iwill send you a message that has most. You can post it here

Lowcountrygamecock

milesvdustin said:

I wish they made those disposable foil liners for the side grease cup models 

They do. Got a pack on amazon not long ago. They fit perfect. 

https://www.amazon.com/Yukon-Glory-YG-887-Disposable-Blackstone/dp/B0756KCM2J/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=yukon+glory+disposable+pans+for+blackstone&qid=1575242778&sr=8-1

milesvdustin

Oh snap!

caliking

milesvdustin said:

I wish they made those disposable foil liners for the side grease cup models 

It’s called a beer can

drink beer. Take the top off with a can opener. Jimmy it between the drain spout and tray. Drink another beer (or more). 

You’re welcome!

thetrim

FWIW the 36" in on sale at Walmart for $247.  I think that's a pretty good price.

fishlessman

i sharpened one of these with a knife edge, use it for smashing burgers, chopping taco meat, scraping the grill clean etc. a little overkill as a spatula but it gets used alot.

https://www.missionrs.com/browne-halco-56-turner-heavy-weight-6x5-inch-wood-handle.html

thetrim

Seasoning today and did a pancake cook.   I just noticed some condensation from the bottom of a propane tank that I haven’t used in a great long while.  Is this anything to be worried about?