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updated version of homemade wooden grill scraper

RRP
RRP Posts: 26,451
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Several months ago in view of all the warnings against wire grill brushes I made this one. 


well, it has gotten worn down and needed a refresher so rather than to have to lay out the spacing each time I just laid out a grid and drilled the holes in advance. In the future I will merely whack off the worn end and be ready to rock and roll again!

Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • EggHead_Bubba
    EggHead_Bubba Posts: 566
    Nice idea!

    Rocky Top, TN — Large BGE • Cast Iron Grate & Platesetter • Rockwood Lump

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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
    edited January 2017
    Ron my 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th grade Principles each had one similar to the second picture. I remember each of them to this day!!
    My 12th grade Principle's had a lot more holes in it! :o;)
    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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  • RedSkip
    RedSkip Posts: 1,400
    RRP said:
    Several months ago in view of all the warnings against wire grill brushes I made this one. 


    well, it has gotten worn down and needed a refresher so rather than to have to lay out the spacing each time I just laid out a grid and drilled the holes in advance. In the future I will merely whack off the worn end and be ready to rock and roll again!

    As I was typing my question, "do you anticipate spanking anyone with that?", it dawned on me you're just getting it ready for the next refresher...

    Why not not just drill them as needed?  Seems you may lose some real estate when you cut the old section off.

    Either way nice project for the weekend.
    Large BGE - McDonald, PA
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,451
    RedSkip said:

    Why not not just drill them as needed?  Seems you may lose some real estate when you cut the old section off.

    Either way nice project for the weekend.
    Thanks. Well this way since I don't always remember stuff anymore :o  I won't have to go back out each time to measure the on center distance of the rods, nor grab my caliper to measure the rod diameter. 
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • RedSkip
    RedSkip Posts: 1,400
    I follow.  Looks good.
    Large BGE - McDonald, PA
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    RRP said:
    RedSkip said:

    Why not not just drill them as needed?  Seems you may lose some real estate when you cut the old section off.

    Either way nice project for the weekend.
    Thanks. Well this way since I don't always remember stuff anymore :o  I won't have to go back out each time to measure the on center distance of the rods, nor grab my caliper to measure the rod diameter. 
    I get why you drilled them all at once, makes sense.

    Just curious tho why you spaced the next rows so far apart. Seems like you could have spaced each row a bit closer to get more service life out of each paddle.
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    @HeavyG - no you didn't 

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,451
    HeavyG said

    Just curious tho why you spaced the next rows so far apart. Seems like you could have spaced each row a bit closer to get more service life out of each paddle.
    I thought about it, but seeing that this wood is soft cedar only 1/4" thick and knowing how hard I press then I was afraid with too many holes too close together it would break easily. Next time I make one I'll probably use 1/2" hard maple and then yes I will make the row of holes closer than the 3/4" I made these.
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
    Use oak ... you'll only need the first set of holes.

    I'm curious why you didn't follow instructions and simply "burn" the slots in the tapered end of the grill scraper?

    Washington, IL  >  Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,451
    Jeepster47 said:
     why you didn't follow instructions and simply "burn" the slots in the tapered end of the grill scraper?
    huh? follow instructions? tapered end?
    Tom - this was a piece of scrap wood I grabbed out of my kindling bucket!
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    Good Lord! The Hasselback grid scraper! Get out the micrometer.

    http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1174855/a-little-hasselback-potato-cutting-trick-edited

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    edited January 2017
    RRP said:
    Jeepster47 said:
     why you didn't follow instructions and simply "burn" the slots in the tapered end of the grill scraper?
    huh? follow instructions? tapered end?
    Tom - this was a piece of scrap wood I grabbed out of my kindling bucket!
    Ron I  believe this what Tom was referencing.  I have the "Woody" & "Woody Paddle" High heat with even pressure movement across the grid & it'll create its own grooves. Yes, you can make it yourself. Ideally with oak. No need for the holes imho. 
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,451
    OK guys - I see the error in my ways so I will put a taper on the end. BTW last night it dawned on my why I prefer to pre-cut the slots - I clean my grills when they are cold, not hot.
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • westernbbq
    westernbbq Posts: 2,490
    THANK YOU SIR...MAY I HAVE ANOTHER!


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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    westernbbq said:
    THANK YOU SIR...MAY I HAVE ANOTHER!


    Well played :lol:
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • abpgwolf
    abpgwolf Posts: 564
    That second picture brought up too many bad memories of time spent in the principal's office (back when they could beat you)!

    Lititz, PA – XL BGE

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  • westernbbq
    westernbbq Posts: 2,490
    NPHuskerFL said:
    westernbbq said:
    THANK YOU SIR...MAY I HAVE ANOTHER!


    Well played :lol:
    thanks Brothaman!   I knew members of eggnation would get this one!
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