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towtruck
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by towtruck » July 14th, 2019, 4:57 pm
I'm going to make one of those once I build my new BBQ. It won't fill the whole grill but maybe half....but that is down the road a bit as I still have to build the BBQ.
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JKalchik
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by JKalchik » July 14th, 2019, 5:26 pm
Looks like an awfully good idea. You've got enough vent space around the edges to avoid overheating the cook box? Quarter inch sheet?
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pr0wlunwoof
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by pr0wlunwoof » July 14th, 2019, 5:45 pm
3/8ish thick. Gotta work on a grease trap. yeah I think I'm good with heat dissipation.
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JKalchik
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by JKalchik » July 14th, 2019, 8:05 pm
I can see that a grease trap would be a good idea. 3/8" might be a little heavy to pick up, but any less and 'd be looking for hot spots.
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Dirtytires
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by Dirtytires » July 15th, 2019, 1:35 am
I have one and love it as well. I’ve got short sides/back on mine. Love it to push food against to get on the chef spatula. Love the work on it....everyone should have one.
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pr0wlunwoof
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by pr0wlunwoof » July 17th, 2019, 3:23 pm
Cooked hibachi shrimp yesterday. I've decided a larger flat top is in my future.
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by pr0wlunwoof » July 28th, 2019, 3:02 pm
Made some burger presses.

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Dirtytires
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by Dirtytires » July 29th, 2019, 10:05 am
I’ve seen bacon presses used to keep the bacon nice and flat while cooking but why would you want to flatten your hamburgers? Wouldn’t that just push all the juices out and leave you with dry burger patties?
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pr0wlunwoof
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by pr0wlunwoof » July 29th, 2019, 1:19 pm
It gets a good sear and keeps them from blowing up like balloons. It more keeps them flat then "flattens" them.
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Dirtytires
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by Dirtytires » July 29th, 2019, 9:54 pm
Thanks for explaining. I have never cooked a burger on a griddle or pan as my grills run year round so I’ve not ever thought about a press. Really not had a need. Very cool idea tho.
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jose-da-weldr
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by jose-da-weldr » September 8th, 2019, 11:59 am
Wow, this is a very good idea. I have an old 4 burner propane grill that I dont use anymore, and didn't know what to do with. Looks like I'm turning it into a flattop now. What a great post.


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pr0wlunwoof
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by pr0wlunwoof » September 8th, 2019, 12:22 pm
Yeah I use it at least once a week. Nice for fajitas, burgers, hibachi, searing steaks, and anything else you dont wanna clean up in the kitchen.
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Dirtytires
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by Dirtytires » September 9th, 2019, 10:54 pm
pr0wlunwoof wrote: ↑September 8th, 2019, 12:22 pm
....and anything else you dont wanna clean up in the kitchen.
Isn’t that EVERYTHING?