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Title: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: Lilyankee on March 06, 2020, 10:52:19 AM

Made up my version of a “Malory” cast grate today.  Looking forward to seasoning it this weekend!

Made from 3/8” thick carbon steel and a ring on the bottom, totals 3/4” thick around the outside.


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Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: YardBurner on March 06, 2020, 11:15:05 AM

Me Like!

That thing must weigh 20 pounds!

Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: bamakettles on March 06, 2020, 11:39:38 AM

Man that looks nice!  Grate skills!! ; )

Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: jhagestad on March 06, 2020, 11:40:57 AM

Better reinforce the legs!!!

Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: HoosierKettle on March 06, 2020, 11:57:39 AM

Wow. Very cool.


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Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: JEBIV on March 06, 2020, 12:02:52 PM

Very nice work

Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: PKSullivan on March 06, 2020, 12:12:49 PM

How do the hinges work?

Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: Tbagley on March 06, 2020, 01:52:27 PM

That is awesome, very well done!

Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: MagnoliaTom on March 06, 2020, 04:15:07 PM

That’s awesome!


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Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: Lilyankee on March 06, 2020, 07:18:03 PM

@PKSullivan , there is a frame underneath the flip up grate that allows it to lean on the top edge of the middle  and hook on the bottom with a small tab that catches.


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Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: Lilyankee on March 26, 2020, 06:38:16 PM

Quote from: Lilyankee on March 06, 2020, 10:52:19 AM

Made up my version of a “Malory” cast grate today.  Looking forward to seasoning it this weekend!

Made from 3/8” thick carbon steel and a ring on the bottom, totals 3/4” thick around the outside.


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Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: Kain on March 26, 2020, 10:57:07 PM

Cracker of a job [emoji108]


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Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: Bluegrass Boiler on April 13, 2020, 08:59:21 AM

That is beautiful work! Love to see it sitting in a kettle


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Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: Shoestringshop on April 13, 2020, 02:48:35 PM

Quote from: Lilyankee on March 06, 2020, 10:52:19 AM

Made up my version of a “Malory” cast grate today.  Looking forward to seasoning it this weekend!

Made from 3/8” thick carbon steel and a ring on the bottom, totals 3/4” thick around the outside.


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How did the seasoning go on the grates?

Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: Drenno on April 13, 2020, 03:14:13 PM

That is truely awesome! How did you hinge the sides?


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Title: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: Lilyankee on April 13, 2020, 04:58:45 PM

Hey y’all, the seasoning went excellent. Here’s a pic. The hinge is built into the design, no hinge pins etc. the flip up doors also are removable/ like a lift off style. Opening is bigger than normal to make adding or re-arranging fuel to a burning fire easier. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200414/c94e9c24d1ae4bf6b903c5988ec5066c.jpg)
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Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: greenweb on April 13, 2020, 06:06:03 PM

Very cool!

For inquiring minds, check out Malory or Napoleon CI grates. They have the exact same sides detachable hinging design.

Title: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: Lilyankee on April 14, 2020, 04:23:07 PM

[mention]greenweb [/mention]

Thanks green web!!  True, they do have similar. But mine is steel, not cast iron.  Also, they don’t offer this for the WKC die hards!!!!

Keep your eyes open for these to be offered in the for sale area of WKC forums. I’m kicking around making and shipping these if there is enough interest.
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Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: bamakettles on April 14, 2020, 04:56:14 PM

Pretty cool.....


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Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: jdorn on April 14, 2020, 05:29:24 PM

I'd buy one for sure!!!

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Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: JEBIV on April 15, 2020, 03:48:45 AM

Love it

Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: Shoestringshop on April 15, 2020, 04:31:18 AM

Very cool!

Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: Red_5_Wrangler on April 15, 2020, 11:37:16 AM

Grate work!
I would put down about $100 for one of those.

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Title: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: bladz on April 15, 2020, 05:19:30 PM

Looks great @Lilyankee. Fantastic design!
I’m in for one!

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Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: greenweb on April 16, 2020, 06:51:25 AM

Thanks green web!!  True, they do have similar. But mine is steel, not cast iron.  Also, they don’t offer this for the WKC die hards!!!!


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Very true! I knew it was carbon steel grate which might have some advantage over cast iron grates. Custom logo make it all that more appealing. Nice work.

Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: jhagestad on April 20, 2020, 09:08:07 AM

I'd get one for sure - wow!

Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: andrewshrm on May 01, 2020, 02:22:34 PM

That's amazing.  Was it really cast?  Or maybe waterjet / mill?  Looks totally high-end.  Would love to see how it puts marks on a nice porterhouse.

Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: Lilyankee on May 01, 2020, 03:43:47 PM

[mention]andrewshrm [/mention] Correct, it is laser cut on a CNC laser. It does a really nice job putting marks on steaks when you crank the heat up. Strangely, I haven’t taken any pictures! I guess I get get so excited to eat a beautiful steak I forget that part!


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Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: Rinaldo on May 07, 2020, 06:32:35 AM

Amazing.

Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: MadGasser on May 07, 2020, 01:46:28 PM

That is badass!

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Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: Easy on May 07, 2020, 01:50:02 PM

Quote from: MadGasser on May 07, 2020, 01:46:28 PM

That is badass!

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A True work of  Art. Very good detail.

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Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: Walchit on May 07, 2020, 03:55:56 PM

Watch out, I might try to make one with this angle grinder!
But no really, I love it.

Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: Lilyankee on June 24, 2020, 06:08:00 PM

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Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: rc on June 24, 2020, 06:18:16 PM

Quote from: Lilyankee on June 24, 2020, 06:08:00 PM

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That looks awesome, good job!


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Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: Jtayres on June 25, 2020, 05:05:37 AM

WOW! looks awesome with the WKC logo

Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: JEBIV on June 25, 2020, 05:12:42 AM

pretty frickin impressive !!

Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: bamakettles on June 25, 2020, 06:26:34 AM

Very nice grate system!  Would like to see it on a kettle and see how it all goes together.  Love the customization.  Congrats!!

Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: Mike Huff on June 25, 2020, 07:10:04 PM

That's incredible! Very nice work man

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Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: Walchit on July 02, 2020, 08:20:07 AM

I'd burn that WKC into all of my meat!

Title: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: bladz on July 28, 2020, 06:27:53 PM

Ordered from @Lilyankee and he hand delivered by the craftsman himself recently. (Found out we only live 15 minutes apart)

These grates are beasts and just plain fantastic to look at!  I had a chance last night to finally season up my 22” Lilyankee cooking grate.

I also had a charcoal grate cut, and a WKC  26” cooking grate that I need to pick up one of these days.

Zoom in and check out engraving that he did underneath the grate.  So cool!

Fantastic work Eric!!  I love everything you made for me.






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Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: Drenno on July 28, 2020, 06:55:18 PM

That looks unreal! Might have to hassle the boss to get a plasma table now


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Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: Lilyankee on July 29, 2020, 03:35:39 AM

Thanks for the kind words [mention]bladz [/mention]! I’m hopeful to get some of these (the WKC version) put together to offer to the club.


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Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: ClubChapin on July 29, 2020, 02:43:02 PM

Pretty cool.  I'd be interested in a non-branded/logo'd one with just plain bars in the center.


What do these weigh?

Title: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: bladz on July 29, 2020, 04:16:25 PM

I just scaled up Lilyankee grates and compared with a set of craycorts I found in a grill I just picked up.
22” Lilyankee grates with all inserts in weighed in at 15.8 lbs.
22” craycorts with all 4 inserts weighed in at 17.9 lbs. 



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Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: smkirk8588 on June 26, 2021, 06:07:09 AM

Do you make more of these? I'd love one

Title: Re: Custom Steel Grate 22.5”
Post by: Lilyankee on June 26, 2021, 05:54:07 PM

I do have a small pile of parts to make the WKC Grates. I'll send you a message


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