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Lifter for both Plate Setter & High-Que Stainless Grid

mattvandyk
mattvandyk Posts: 22
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Looking for recommendations for a tool that will serve as a lifter for both the plate setter and the High-Que Luxury Stainless Cooking Grid (which has thicker bars situated closer together, so the regular grip-type grid lifter doesn't work real well).

So far, the only thing I've found is the Ott Grill Lifter, but I've never heard it mentioned here or in any of the other popular forums, so I thought I'd check in and see what other alternatives might be more popular and/or recommended.

Thanks!
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    I am a huge fan of the Ott grid lifter. They make a plate setter lifter in addition to the grid lifter. Simple but excellent products. I do not have the high q grid but it does fit between the cast iron grid which is pretty closely spaced. Good luck. 
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  • Thatgrimguy
    Thatgrimguy Posts: 4,738
    Looks like my third hand from thirdeyebbq.

    http://playingwithfireandsmoke.blogspot.com/


    XL, Small, Mini & Mini Max Green Egg, Shirley Fab Trailer, 6 gal and 2.5 gal Cajun Fryers, BlueStar 60" Range, 48" Lonestar Grillz Santa Maria, Alto Shaam 1200s, Gozney Dome, Gateway 55g Drum
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 17,397
    Thanks much, Matt; I don't think this has been mentioned on this forum before, and looks a lot safer than the C-clamp I use.
     
    Is there another place to order it, that you know of?  I see eBay only processes through PayPal, and PayPal has never accepted my credit card (I've tried for years to correct this, they are unresponsive).  Thanks.

    "Dumplings are just noodles that have already eaten"   - Jon Kung

    Ogden, UT, USA


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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
    edited October 2015
    I have the SS grid and the Ceramic Grill Store Woo is what you need. If you Like I can post a pic tomorrow when I get back to the house. And you can use the Woo without the plate setter to have the grid at felt level. 
    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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  • mattvandyk
    mattvandyk Posts: 22
    Thatgrimguy said:
    Looks like my third hand from thirdeyebbq.

    http://playingwithfireandsmoke.blogspot.com/



    Thanks!!! I'll check that one out too!!
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  • mattvandyk
    mattvandyk Posts: 22
    Botch said:
    Thanks much, Matt; I don't think this has been mentioned on this forum before, and looks a lot safer than the C-clamp I use.
     
    Is there another place to order it, that you know of?  I see eBay only processes through PayPal, and PayPal has never accepted my credit card (I've tried for years to correct this, they are unresponsive).  Thanks.

    I don't know, but I'd guess if you message him through FB, he'd work something out with you. 
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  • mattvandyk
    mattvandyk Posts: 22
    Hotch said:
    I have the SS grid and the Ceramic Grill Store Woo is what you need. If you Like I can post a pic tomorrow when I get back to the house. And you can use the Woo without the plate setter to have the grid at felt level. 
    To clarify, I'm not looking for something to elevate a grid in the dome (I have a multi-tier grid for that). Look for a tool to lift out a grid and the platesetter (while hot). 
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    mattvandyk said:
    Botch said:
    Thanks much, Matt; I don't think this has been mentioned on this forum before, and looks a lot safer than the C-clamp I use.
     
    Is there another place to order it, that you know of?  I see eBay only processes through PayPal, and PayPal has never accepted my credit card (I've tried for years to correct this, they are unresponsive).  Thanks.

    I don't know, but I'd guess if you message him through FB, he'd work something out with you. 
    Also, check for local retailers near you. We carry this in our store, I'm sure others do as well. 
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  • mattvandyk
    mattvandyk Posts: 22
    pgprescott said:
    mattvandyk said:
    Botch said:
    Thanks much, Matt; I don't think this has been mentioned on this forum before, and looks a lot safer than the C-clamp I use.
     
    Is there another place to order it, that you know of?  I see eBay only processes through PayPal, and PayPal has never accepted my credit card (I've tried for years to correct this, they are unresponsive).  Thanks.

    I don't know, but I'd guess if you message him through FB, he'd work something out with you. 
    Also, check for local retailers near you. We carry this in our store, I'm sure others do as well. 

    Thanks!!! What's the name of the one you carry?
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    mattvandyk said:
    pgprescott said:
    mattvandyk said:
    Botch said:
    Thanks much, Matt; I don't think this has been mentioned on this forum before, and looks a lot safer than the C-clamp I use.
     
    Is there another place to order it, that you know of?  I see eBay only processes through PayPal, and PayPal has never accepted my credit card (I've tried for years to correct this, they are unresponsive).  Thanks.

    I don't know, but I'd guess if you message him through FB, he'd work something out with you. 
    Also, check for local retailers near you. We carry this in our store, I'm sure others do as well. 

    Thanks!!! What's the name of the one you carry?
    We have the grid lifter. The third hand is prolly the original. It's been around forever. I don't know if it is sold by retailers. I really like the grid lifter and I'm sure I would equally like the third hand it is very handy to lift the grid and hang from my egg mates or SS prep table. Real nice tool. 
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    Here the Ott grid lifters are:
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  • SoCalTim
    SoCalTim Posts: 2,158
    mattvandyk  .. $148 for a 'High-Que Luxury Stainless Cooking Grid'? Like my dad would say, 'Not my $148 dollars.'


    I've slow smoked and eaten so much pork, I'm legally recognized as being part swine - Chatsworth Ca.
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  • mattvandyk
    mattvandyk Posts: 22
    SoCalTim said:
    mattvandyk  .. $148 for a 'High-Que Luxury Stainless Cooking Grid'? Like my dad would say, 'Not my $148 dollars.'



    Nor mine.   Long story.
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  • mattvandyk
    mattvandyk Posts: 22

    pgprescott said:
    Here the Ott grid lifters are:

    Awesome, so if I only wanted to use one, can I get the wider one (the one that appears designed for the plate setter) and use it for both the plate setter and the grid (separately)?
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    mattvandyk said:

    pgprescott said:
    Here the Ott grid lifters are:

    Awesome, so if I only wanted to use one, can I get the wider one (the one that appears designed for the plate setter) and use it for both the plate setter and the grid (separately)?
    Yes, but it is a bit harder to use as a grate lifter than the actual grate lifter. Slightly different bend to it. It does work though. Get one and if you don't like it for grate lifting then consider the other. The claw made by innovations by chance is another awesome tool for plate setters. It is only available for the LBGE though. 
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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
    If you like I will post a picture of my Hi Que large grid with the Ceramic Grill Store Woo. Both with and without a plate setter. Just let me know.
    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

    Here are the pics I have. The nice thing is if you need to remove it just grab the handles and you can tend to the lump, add wood, lump and makes cleaning easy. If you want to go direct just slide the plate setter out and the grid is still at the same height. With the weight of the grid this by far the easiest way.

    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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