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Firebricks in Chicago?

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edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
Just got myself a large BGE and am in the process of getting it set up. It didn't come with a pate setter and I'm one cheap sonuvabitch. So I was thinking I'd pick up a few firebricks to use for indirect cooking and to elevate the pizza stone I already have.

I saw on the Naked Whiz that you can buy firebricks from Ace, but if you get them from a brickyard for a fraction of that price.

Anybody know of any place to buy fire bricks in Chicago besides ACE?? Or anyone have a good idea how to find a local brickyard? Unfortunately there's a mall named 'Brickyard" which is making Google searches a little challenging.

Thanks, looking forward to firing this bad boy up for the first time!
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  • JCinNV
    JCinNV Posts: 141
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    Have you tried the yellow pages???maybe look for building materials, :whistle:
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  • Kokeman
    Kokeman Posts: 822
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    There is a place called Mcmaster Carr up there. We order all kinds of stuff from them thru mail. I don't know if they have a store front or not. Try Mcmastercarr.com
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  • loco_engr
    loco_engr Posts: 5,765
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    I found some at a home improvement store in the wood fireplace section I think 6 for $10.
    aka marysvilleksegghead
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    Henny Youngman:
    I said to my wife, 'Where do you want to go for our anniversary?' She said, 'I want to go somewhere I've never been before.' I said, 'Try the kitchen.'
    Bob Hope: When I wake up in the morning, I don’t feel anything until noon, and then it’s time for my nap
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  • Teach42
    Teach42 Posts: 219
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    Went to Menards on Oakton and asked the folks there. The employees there had no freaking idea what I was talking about, but after browsing the aisles for about 10 minutes, I managed to find 6 firebrick bundles for 9 bucks. They were hidden in the fireplace aisle by the tools and starters.

    Perfect!
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  • loco_engr
    loco_engr Posts: 5,765
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    Same chain where I found mine. Didn't know Menards was that spread out. :blush:
    aka marysvilleksegghead
    Lrg 2008
    mini 2009
    XL 2021 (sold 8/24/23)
    Henny Youngman:
    I said to my wife, 'Where do you want to go for our anniversary?' She said, 'I want to go somewhere I've never been before.' I said, 'Try the kitchen.'
    Bob Hope: When I wake up in the morning, I don’t feel anything until noon, and then it’s time for my nap
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