I've been using the spring loaded BG Egg grate lifter. Bought two for use with my Ranch. I use the Ranch away from home mostly, and I like to take the grate off as soon as I'm done cooking on it (replacement grates are ridiculously expensive, so the less heat it sees, the longer it lasts). Welding gloves only keep the heat out for so long. It works with the Gourmet Grate set-up, just a little awkwardly though.
Costs $16.99 at a local Ace. Got mine at in December, so I worked out a deal with manager, to get two @ 25% off.
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