PS woo with spider and stone?

The spider and stone are awesome. A wok fits the spider perfectly and it's great for searing steaks if you add a small grate

I am looking at the same issue with the PSwoo and PS.  I traded emails with tom at CGS and here's a video he sent along that will help.  My only concern is the reduced clearance between the stone and cooking grid as I use a good sized old paella pan as the grease catcher.  
"check the video on the link below. you can also find it on the PSWoo page, under Spider - Cool

https://youtu.be/0MSy73GwnKg "

etherdome said:

lousubcap said:

I am looking at the same issue with the PSwoo and PS.  I traded emails with tom at CGS and here's a video he sent along that will help.  My only concern is the reduced clearance between the stone and cooking grid as I use a good sized old paella pan as the grease catcher.  
"check the video on the link below. you can also find it on the PSWoo page, under Spider - Cool

https://youtu.be/0MSy73GwnKg "

Thanks . I have same concern . Also wonder about airflow with different size stones . They recommended a 16 or 17. Can’t remember which . 

The Spider can be flipped so it sits down/within the fire ring so you will be looking at a 13" stone. You will not loose any distance between stone and cooking grid because Spider drops down if you are concerned about space.
https://ceramicgrillstore.com/collections/big-green-egg-large-accessories-by-ceramic-grill-store/products/large-adjustable-rig-spider-stone-bundle

lousubcap said:

Only issue with a 13" stone is a great loss in the available heat deflector area.  CGS used to manufacture a SS triangle brace that was meant to handle any of their stones with the PSWoo.  Moved on to the spider.  

I agree with you. But for low and slow coking, once your Egg is up to temp, there is very little airflow as the ceramics hold the heat so well. Even the 13" stone sunk into the fire ring causes the rising heat to roll and not rise straight up from the central hot spot. Would not be my choice for turbo cooking ribs.lol

etherdome said:

My understanding is you can also put the spider the other  way sitting in the platesetter slots on the fire ring . Bigger stone can be used with this method 

Yes, jut like the video that @lousubcap posted above. 
This is what makes the Woo and Spider so versatile. You can set it up for your exact needs.

etherdome said:

lousubcap said:

I am looking at the same issue with the PSwoo and PS.  I traded emails with tom at CGS and here's a video he sent along that will help.  My only concern is the reduced clearance between the stone and cooking grid as I use a good sized old paella pan as the grease catcher.  
"check the video on the link below. you can also find it on the PSWoo page, under Spider - Cool

https://youtu.be/0MSy73GwnKg "

which setup are you going with? 

Neither right now as my PSwoo does not have the notch at the three points-it is a full circle with cricular setbacks to support the PS.  Like I mentioned, to get a large stone I would need to go "legs up" as I understand it and I refuse to lose that much vertical clearance.  I have a 15" diameter pizza stone that fits quite well in the three points of the PSwoo so will go that route when it becomes necessary. I looked at the PS woo braces and oval stone a few years ago and din't make the move.  Window of opportunity slammed shut.  Long answer.