Grill Grate Lifter Tool

[Bob C Cue]

On my MAK grill the bottom grates do not have handles so I usually use a gloved hand and/or spatula to remove them. It works but it's not ideal, especially if the grates are hot.

I know there are a lot of grill grate lifters out there based on my Google search and they seem to range from around $8 to over $20.

I am sure many of you use a homemade solution or have even purchased a ready made tool.

Any suggestions? I am not opposed to spending a few bucks for one that works well and will keep me from burning myself!

Thanks for any suggestions you may have.

 

[zippy12]

use a pry bar

 

[4ever3]

Actually been thinking about making one outta stainless round bar

 

[Titch]

screw a cupboard handle down one end

 

[ssv3]

The Ott Tool. Says it's for BGE or kettles but it works on every type of grill grate. Have one that's 10 years old now.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/201190514955?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item2ed7e3a10b:g:f-cAAOxyf1dTIkwe&amdata=enc%3AAQAFAAACcBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%252Fn%252BzU5L90Z278x5ickkrmmq8hWevtuKE7%252F%252BLfVXttIWsTq5TJYVLT0zdn28e1Ji8OrHqJOvDfQWaD6VJ%252B4bi5pQr1MVCGPJNr%252BMmPZEQCQn5H0LMbzEupOF0oj4SXyG3Ua6UO1bwcnPUy7vGoj5f6%252BWONsPBowM9aYg%252BYnH4f95CDWGSzUIJ8kPgRRP4goo8l8p7u3hh7ae8%252FHRc%252B0yaHLm6cdLVVrdl2g56Uu9Iy0mE8yk9UkNciHfKPcOytwDXAFwvyaKAwFdVXhj4eeng5NAYSItm8Mt4qDd5UIkFz2Y897kF3y0f9He85ielPOz%252B7zEI7u7k6Z0tQzAt7xJxSAPiVf5Qpo8d3oGzfCjGsYdm7ChIEgEmvGGw7mOhF5J2k0iPU%252F6Hbn13eh2ucks7xXkxKb39vZQlnYN8Ip0NbZEqRSRbhV%252Ffxmjumg6kzPwpZZe3xcVLkbvd8pOXkpnjIlIW9Vh6i0guIKA3t9IBT8%252FfumYgCBq6bShp7P6xchToxECdCzQRgoIqRW2WVYtHNVEztuEOfz1IbIzufS0jfcToeHQowTAg8%252FeX091ziLzcBxqxeCUzPBmj4vNU16JXFzxx3w%252B2ZYFM9IBF%252Fl22YC%252BwcUq63IQ%252Fap5G8A2zmQMyYmDQYeywnbldaeAq%252FUn41%252FFIPZcgDj8cYRS1b7R%252Bo6fkbo%252FoiE8tYvck33N%252B0cyvP5DVP2CzKw8i2Piui%252BVwtOdEz9NIMMo8thrOB66g0FHIubQjqWjCcL8h576tqFvZ8agr9W3Eyb6OGqIbI425bpFd1xN%252FtNAI%252Bhlzfadtw%253D%253D%7Ccksum%3A201190514955083b5bf14c3a4c36a252ce642b330000%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2334524

 

[16Adams]

Set of these or very similar came with my Primo almost 10 years ago. Used with all my Cookers. Still doing their job

KAMaster Grill Grate Lifter Gripper,Grill Accessories for Big Green Egg Primo Grill Dome Kamado Joe Charcoal Grill Smoker Louisiana Grill Accessories https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E9ZXHN8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_Z5FP2WYWDBNVJ7YKKER9

 

[Swede]

I use a meat hook/steak hook thing. It works pretty well. https://www.amazon.ca/Char-Broil-Live-Fire-Heavy-Duty/dp/B005VL8QTU

I also use it as a charcoal agitator in my kamado...

 

[Hamdrew]

old lawn tools work great. pruners/hedgeclippers, the claw of a hammer, screwdrivers.

i usually use my biggest spatula. thats a 5+lb boneless half pork loin btw, and a regular BIC lighter, for size reference

 

[lzbcook]

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Thirdeye-Q/597787353595246
might be something here for you

 

[PaPaQ]

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Thirdeye-Q/597787353595246
might be something here for you

He is a member here, his web site is http://www.thirdeyeq.com/

 

[BruceB]

For my Weber gas grill, I use, believe it or not, just a standard potato masher. Just stick one side of the tines under the grate, and pull back a little and they'll lift right out.
https://www.whisknyc.com/potato-masher-wire.html not the one I have but same design.

 

[SMOKE FREAK]

I've had one of Thirdeye's lifters for longer than I've been a member here. It works great and I wouldn't want to be without it.

 

[cholloway]

I'll sometimes use the charcoal tongs.

 

[Bob C Cue]

The Ott Tool. Says it's for BGE or kettles but it works on every type of grill grate. Have one that's 10 years old now.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/201190514955?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item2ed7e3a10b:g:f-cAAOxyf1dTIkwe&amdata=enc%3AAQAFAAACcBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%252Fn%252BzU5L90Z278x5ickkrmmq8hWevtuKE7%252F%252BLfVXttIWsTq5TJYVLT0zdn28e1Ji8OrHqJOvDfQWaD6VJ%252B4bi5pQr1MVCGPJNr%252BMmPZEQCQn5H0LMbzEupOF0oj4SXyG3Ua6UO1bwcnPUy7vGoj5f6%252BWONsPBowM9aYg%252BYnH4f95CDWGSzUIJ8kPgRRP4goo8l8p7u3hh7ae8%252FHRc%252B0yaHLm6cdLVVrdl2g56Uu9Iy0mE8yk9UkNciHfKPcOytwDXAFwvyaKAwFdVXhj4eeng5NAYSItm8Mt4qDd5UIkFz2Y897kF3y0f9He85ielPOz%252B7zEI7u7k6Z0tQzAt7xJxSAPiVf5Qpo8d3oGzfCjGsYdm7ChIEgEmvGGw7mOhF5J2k0iPU%252F6Hbn13eh2ucks7xXkxKb39vZQlnYN8Ip0NbZEqRSRbhV%252Ffxmjumg6kzPwpZZe3xcVLkbvd8pOXkpnjIlIW9Vh6i0guIKA3t9IBT8%252FfumYgCBq6bShp7P6xchToxECdCzQRgoIqRW2WVYtHNVEztuEOfz1IbIzufS0jfcToeHQowTAg8%252FeX091ziLzcBxqxeCUzPBmj4vNU16JXFzxx3w%252B2ZYFM9IBF%252Fl22YC%252BwcUq63IQ%252Fap5G8A2zmQMyYmDQYeywnbldaeAq%252FUn41%252FFIPZcgDj8cYRS1b7R%252Bo6fkbo%252FoiE8tYvck33N%252B0cyvP5DVP2CzKw8i2Piui%252BVwtOdEz9NIMMo8thrOB66g0FHIubQjqWjCcL8h576tqFvZ8agr9W3Eyb6OGqIbI425bpFd1xN%252FtNAI%252Bhlzfadtw%253D%253D%7Ccksum%3A201190514955083b5bf14c3a4c36a252ce642b330000%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2334524

Thank you very much. It looked pretty cool so on an impulse I went ahead and bought it. Now I'm wondering if I should have used a potato masher instead lol.

 

[jzadski]

I just use pliers.

 

[Happy Hapgood]

Yep, Channel Locks.

 

[smoke ninja]

I use to have a wire hook from a convenience store display that was perfect for lifting grates. I don't even know where it came from or where it went. sort of like my awl I used to use for probing brisket it just appeared one day