007bond-jb
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I'm thinkin about buyin a new grill for grillin any ideas what the the best?
Bruce B said:The only thing I don't like about the Weber Ranch is the inability to adjust the charcoal grate levels. The Tejas you can, it appears to be made out of steel which I assume in your humidity might cause some rusting concerns but that looks like a helluva grill and I've never heard anything bad about Tejas smokers when they are discussed on other boards.
I don't see any dampers on the bottom or sides with that grill, how do you control the temps...with the top vents????
Bruce B said:Mr. Bond,
If I had the space and money was no object ($849-$999) I would buy a Weber Ranch Kettle.
1. It's huge...1,104 sq. in.
2. Can use lump charcoal with wood
3. Capacity to cook for many people
4. Wow factor
5. Be the first on your block to own one
Seriously though, that's the way I would go. If not, then a 22 1/2" Weber Kettle, One Touch Gold
wboggs said:I agree with Bruce, get the Weber Ranch Kettle; hands down. Yea the grates aren't cast iron but they are replaceable without having to mortgage the house and the grill itself will last forever; especially in the environment you will use it in.
I think there's a WOW factor; those suckers are huge and the longest lasting grill you will buy. A bargain at the selling price.
wboggs said:I'm not sure why you posted that reply. If you dont care what it costs tell them that and maybe they will charge you more if that makes you happy. At any price it's a best grill it just happens to be a great value because it's extremely well built and equally functional. If what you're looking for is a shiny gaudy massive something to impress people than this probably isn't going to be what you want. I personally go for function, I've never needed to impress people. That value is functional in my recommendation.007bond-jb said:wboggs said:I agree with Bruce, get the Weber Ranch Kettle; hands down. Yea the grates aren't cast iron but they are replaceable without having to mortgage the house and the grill itself will last forever; especially in the environment you will use it in.
I think there's a WOW factor; those suckers are huge and the longest lasting grill you will buy. A bargain at the selling price.
By trade I'm a UNION pipe fitter, I kin weld & have access to the materials needed to build a pit, I want factory grill with a superior proven desine. I dont CARE WHAT IT COST. I know a brick built in that would last butt I don't want a p!ss pour desine that woun't draft rite ect...
007bond-jb said:My criteria for the new grill are:
1 cast iron grates
2 heavy guage steel 150lbs or better
3 at least 700 sq inch cookin area
4 will fit through a 3ft patio gate
5 charcoal fueled
I already have 2 smokers 1 large OK Joes & my 1976er
plus a Char Broil gasser
Thanks for all the grate suggestions & links I have narrowed down to
one of these:
http://www.thegrillstoreandmore.com/bay ... grills.asp
I can buy them localy
oompappy said:007bond-jb said:My criteria for the new grill are:
1 cast iron grates
2 heavy guage steel 150lbs or better
3 at least 700 sq inch cookin area
4 will fit through a 3ft patio gate
5 charcoal fueled
I already have 2 smokers 1 large OK Joes & my 1976er
plus a Char Broil gasser
Thanks for all the grate suggestions & links I have narrowed down to
one of these:
http://www.thegrillstoreandmore.com/bay ... grills.asp
I can buy them localy
That's almost a perfect match for a $120 Chargriller without the side firebox.
http://chargriller.com/
It's excellent for grillin' and you can buy alot of them for the $ your talkin'.