Craycort Cast Iron Grates

Foxfire · 12-06-2012, 04:46 PM

Having one of those "good to have" dilemmas so tossing it to the Brethren jury.

I've decided to indulge my jonze for some Craycort CI grates after the holidays, but having trouble deciding if I want to upgrade the 22.5" or the 26.75". The cost between the two size grates isn't enough of a concern to sway the decision just based on price tags.

I think my hangup is that I tend to use the 22.5 for more day-to-day grilling but the big 26.75 is more fun overall to use. And it'd be pretty cool to see that great big cast iron grate on the big guy.

Any thoughts I might consider either way? Or any general impressions from folks with Craycorts on the 26.75? Most of the time you tend to see them on the 22.5s.

RW · 12-06-2012, 05:14 PM

Get them for the grill you use the most. You're going to love them.

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VoodoChild · 12-06-2012, 05:16 PM

Psssst..... From One 26 to the Other ....Gettum for the 26.....Oh Yeah !
Disclaimer.(I dont have them but hope Santa is watching)

mbshop · 12-06-2012, 06:41 PM

i would get it for the one you use the most. if you use the 26 for smoking, etc then you don't need ci for that.

tish · 12-06-2012, 07:57 PM

Although, if you got it for the 26, bet you'd use it more often. Just playing the devil's advocate, here.

Bluesman · 12-06-2012, 08:03 PM

So...........BOTH is Not an Option?

Foxfire · 12-06-2012, 08:04 PM

See, that's where I'm at. I do wind up using the 26 more often since I got it. Parly because its easier to achieve and hold low temps for kettle smoking than on the 22, but still does a great job with high temp grilling. Maybe it's time to pare back to the 26, a UDS, and then work on getting a kamado...

Foxfire · 12-06-2012, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluesman

So...........BOTH is Not an Option?

Haha... It's crossed my mind... I admit. Wouldn't want to dive in that deep before I figure out if CI is really my preference or just something that looks super cool in pix and vids...

rexbbq · 12-06-2012, 08:31 PM

I have them for the 22.5 and love them. I would definitely get them for the weber that you use most.

BruceB · 12-06-2012, 08:37 PM

I'd get it for the 22, and that way if you ever wanted to use the CI on the 26 you could always just put the CI grate over the regular grate.

Rover24 · 12-07-2012, 04:40 PM

^^^^^ What he said!

Foxfire · 12-07-2012, 05:08 PM

I do appreciate the input, guys. I'm really tempted to slap those suckers in the 26 just because it'd be freakin' cool

but I still "grill" (vs. smoke) more often in the 22 and could also think of it as testing out the less expensive grate size, and if I like it, someday pull the trigger and also upgrade the big guy. In a practical sense, I could also use the old 22 plated grate as a diffuser rack for my in-progress UDS build.

martyleach · 12-07-2012, 10:46 PM

I've got both the 22 and the 26. Go for the 26 since you get a larger area of straight grill marks without the crosshatch where the grill support is. Did that make sense??
By the way, my 22" Performer sits next to the 26 and I use the Perfomer as a prep table. Poor guy....

Foxfire · 12-07-2012, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by martyleach

I've got both the 22 and the 26. Go for the 26 since you get a larger area of straight grill marks without the crosshatch where the grill support is. Did that make sense??
By the way, my 22" Performer sits next to the 26 and I use the Perfomer as a prep table. Poor guy....

I get you but not helping me make a decision! LOL

Marty, since you have both, do you find the 26 uses significantly more fuel than the 22 for straight up grilling? It's got a decent amount more interior volume to heat up which is why I appreciate it for smoking, but hesitate to make it my go-to grill for smaller cooks like just a couple of steaks or a few burgers or etc.

hogsfan · 12-08-2012, 01:14 AM

I had these for the 26. I used my 26 for everything once I got it. Just use fits bricks to hold the coals under one section (or how ever much space you need for cook) to conserve charcoal. I usually used about 1 section for grilling for my little family. It made reseasoning much easier as well to limit the direct heat to only the space I need to get the job done. I would definitely get for 26 instead of 22 because you only have to remove 1 section to have a place for the chimney starter with the 26. With the 22, you have to remove the entire Craycort to have a place to put the lit chimney.

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12-06-2012, 04:46 PM	#1
Foxfire Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-28-12 Location: San Jose, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Craycort Cast Iron Grates Having one of those "good to have" dilemmas so tossing it to the Brethren jury. I've decided to indulge my jonze for some Craycort CI grates after the holidays, but having trouble deciding if I want to upgrade the 22.5" or the 26.75". The cost between the two size grates isn't enough of a concern to sway the decision just based on price tags. I think my hangup is that I tend to use the 22.5 for more day-to-day grilling but the big 26.75 is more fun overall to use. And it'd be pretty cool to see that great big cast iron grate on the big guy. Any thoughts I might consider either way? Or any general impressions from folks with Craycorts on the 26.75? Most of the time you tend to see them on the 22.5s. __________________ ~ Scott ~ Blue Weber Performer + Craycort CI • Brick Red Weber One-Touch Platinum • Weber 26.75 Kettle • Akorn Kamado • ET 732 • Record-crushing ORANGE Thermapen • UDS In Progress

12-06-2012, 05:14 PM	#2
RW On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-13-12 Location: Texas Hill Country Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Get them for the grill you use the most. You're going to love them. Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Weber Performer / 18.5 WSM / mini WSM / Char-Griller Akorn / #14 Old Smokey / Weber Jumbo Joe

12-06-2012, 05:16 PM	#3
VoodoChild Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-22-11 Location: Phoenix,AZ BBq capitol of ....Well....Dunno Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Psssst..... From One 26 to the Other ....Gettum for the 26.....Oh Yeah ! Disclaimer.(I dont have them but hope Santa is watching) __________________ 2-Weber Mini WSM 1-Jumbo Joe 3-Weber 22.5 ots 1-Weber 26.75 otg Nexgrill Gas Beefeater 3000s w/Cart -Gas Last edited by VoodoChild; 12-06-2012 at 05:16 PM.. Reason: text

12-06-2012, 06:41 PM	#4
mbshop Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-24-07 Location: visalia, ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	i would get it for the one you use the most. if you use the 26 for smoking, etc then you don't need ci for that. __________________ george spam, can't live without it

12-06-2012, 07:57 PM	#5
tish Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-13-11 Location: york, pa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Although, if you got it for the 26, bet you'd use it more often. Just playing the devil's advocate, here. __________________ When all else fails, just ask yourself WWGALD???* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Just a little pyro at heart! Who's got the hot dogs? Bubba Keg, Weber Genesis E-310 NG Mini WSM, Shhh!!! Michael's surprise <'\__! .// .\\ Puppy baby says 'piss on it and walk away!' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Proud recipient of a certifiably uncertified limited edition MOINK ball certificate!!

12-06-2012, 08:03 PM	#6
Bluesman is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-01-10 Location: Fond du Lac, WI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	So...........BOTH is Not an Option? __________________ "98" Green Weber Performer "95" Black Weber Platinum - Dumpster find workin' on it "00" Weber Simpsons OTG 22.5 WSM Smokin' Bucky UDS Weber Q100 Weber Q200 Faster than the Speed of Light Red Thermapen, Certified MOINK Ball Maker Proud Member of the Zero's Club with Voodoo Soup..

12-06-2012, 08:04 PM	#7
Foxfire Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-28-12 Location: San Jose, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	See, that's where I'm at. I do wind up using the 26 more often since I got it. Parly because its easier to achieve and hold low temps for kettle smoking than on the 22, but still does a great job with high temp grilling. Maybe it's time to pare back to the 26, a UDS, and then work on getting a kamado... __________________ ~ Scott ~ Blue Weber Performer + Craycort CI • Brick Red Weber One-Touch Platinum • Weber 26.75 Kettle • Akorn Kamado • ET 732 • Record-crushing ORANGE Thermapen • UDS In Progress

12-06-2012, 08:31 PM	#9
rexbbq Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-03-12 Location: Glen Allen, VA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have them for the 22.5 and love them. I would definitely get them for the weber that you use most. __________________ Rex Rex's Red Hot BBQ http://www.rexbbq.com KCBS & MABA Member Black Thermapen - 10x faster than any other color! Says it on the internet, it must be true. Superior SS1, Weber OTS, Weber Spirit

12-06-2012, 08:37 PM	#10
BruceB Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Utica, MI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'd get it for the 22, and that way if you ever wanted to use the CI on the 26 you could always just put the CI grate over the regular grate. __________________ Good Talkin' With You Bruce 22 1/2" WSM 2 18 1/2" WSM's Pitmaster iQue 110 Weber 22 1/2" Kettle Weber Smokey Joe Platinum Weber Genesis Gasser Treasurer, Great Lakes BBQ Association Member Rubbed, Smoked and Sauced BBQ Team KCBS/CBJ #55356

12-07-2012, 04:40 PM	#11
Rover24 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-29-09 Location: Sacramento, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	^^^^^ What he said! __________________ 22" WSM, Brinkman Smoke N' Pit "He Hate Me" & Various UDS Parts

12-07-2012, 05:08 PM	#12
Foxfire Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-28-12 Location: San Jose, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I do appreciate the input, guys. I'm *really* tempted to slap those suckers in the 26 just because it'd be freakin' cool but I still "grill" (vs. smoke) more often in the 22 and could also think of it as testing out the less expensive grate size, and if I like it, someday pull the trigger and also upgrade the big guy. In a practical sense, I could also use the old 22 plated grate as a diffuser rack for my in-progress UDS build. __________________ ~ Scott ~ Blue Weber Performer + Craycort CI • Brick Red Weber One-Touch Platinum • Weber 26.75 Kettle • Akorn Kamado • ET 732 • Record-crushing ORANGE Thermapen • UDS In Progress

12-07-2012, 10:46 PM	#13
martyleach Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-17-10 Location: Pleasanton, Ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've got both the 22 and the 26. Go for the 26 since you get a larger area of straight grill marks without the crosshatch where the grill support is. Did that make sense?? By the way, my 22" Performer sits next to the 26 and I use the Perfomer as a prep table. Poor guy.... __________________ Large Big Green Egg, Cold smokehouse, UDS with hinged lid, Santa Maria pit 26.75" Weber OTG, Weber Performer, WGA MAK One Star General Pellet Pooper Hasty Bake Gourmet Custom wooden handles for BBQ's made by Marty Leach (oh, that's me) www.amlwoodart.com

12-08-2012, 01:14 AM	#15
hogsfan Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-20-10 Location: Dallas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I had these for the 26. I used my 26 for everything once I got it. Just use fits bricks to hold the coals under one section (or how ever much space you need for cook) to conserve charcoal. I usually used about 1 section for grilling for my little family. It made reseasoning much easier as well to limit the direct heat to only the space I need to get the job done. I would definitely get for 26 instead of 22 because you only have to remove 1 section to have a place for the chimney starter with the 26. With the 22, you have to remove the entire Craycort to have a place to put the lit chimney. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2