Title: Smoke Grey - 26 Mastertouch
Post by: AS in SA on November 30, 2023, 09:43:12 AM
Post by: AS in SA on November 30, 2023, 09:43:12 AM
Just saw this - wish they were offering all master touch colors in the 26, but it's a start.
https://www.weber.com/US/en/charcoal/original-kettle/master-touch-26-charcoal-grill/1500064.html
https://www.weber.com/US/en/charcoal/original-kettle/master-touch-26-charcoal-grill/1500064.html
Title: Re: Smoke Grey - 26 Mastertouch
Post by: JEBIV on November 30, 2023, 12:04:09 PM
Post by: JEBIV on November 30, 2023, 12:04:09 PM
nice
Title: Re: Smoke Grey - 26 Mastertouch
Post by: Kneab on November 30, 2023, 03:57:36 PM
Post by: Kneab on November 30, 2023, 03:57:36 PM
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Title: Re: Smoke Grey - 26 Mastertouch
Post by: michaelmilitello on November 30, 2023, 05:00:21 PM
Post by: michaelmilitello on November 30, 2023, 05:00:21 PM
Make the Aristocrat Great Again!
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Title: Re: Smoke Grey - 26 Mastertouch
Post by: michaelmilitello on November 30, 2023, 05:13:26 PM
Post by: michaelmilitello on November 30, 2023, 05:13:26 PM
So, it includes the GBS stainless grate, the warming rack, but old fashioned charcoal rails. The charcoal rails seem like a cost cutting measure and when used as designed, will only lead to enamel failures and crazing.
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Title: Re: Smoke Grey - 26 Mastertouch
Post by: Chesapeake Weber on December 01, 2023, 02:53:03 AM
Post by: Chesapeake Weber on December 01, 2023, 02:53:03 AM
Fully agree with you on the charcoal rails. They don't make much sense today. I'd guess the porcelain is not nearly as resistant (likely as thin as can be) as the coating was decades ago. In addition to being cheaper, the only other thing I can think of is they may allow the user to load a lot more coals than the current baskets do.
Yes to the Aristocrat being reintroduced! I'd also love to see color options for the summit kamados.
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Yes to the Aristocrat being reintroduced! I'd also love to see color options for the summit kamados.
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Title: Re: Smoke Grey - 26 Mastertouch
Post by: SixZeroFour on December 01, 2023, 10:42:27 AM
Post by: SixZeroFour on December 01, 2023, 10:42:27 AM
The Big 26.75" Crafted/GBS grate looks excellent if you already have GBS accessories or can afford the new Crafted pieces $$$.
... but those charcoal rails instead of baskets is insanity. Why go to the effort to revamp and introduce a new premium 26.75" MT model, only to cheap out and include a 30 year old charcoal rail design that cant be adjusted or moved around midcook? Bit of a head scratcher that one.
... but those charcoal rails instead of baskets is insanity. Why go to the effort to revamp and introduce a new premium 26.75" MT model, only to cheap out and include a 30 year old charcoal rail design that cant be adjusted or moved around midcook? Bit of a head scratcher that one.
Title: Re: Smoke Grey - 26 Mastertouch
Post by: bamakettles on December 01, 2023, 11:09:33 AM
Post by: bamakettles on December 01, 2023, 11:09:33 AM
Happy with my Glen Blue and Aristocrat.... And no way I'd use those rails and bank coals in them.
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Title: Re: Smoke Grey - 26 Mastertouch
Post by: watkinsb87 on December 01, 2023, 04:17:47 PM
Post by: watkinsb87 on December 01, 2023, 04:17:47 PM
The charcoal rails kills me... BUT the stainless steel GBS grate is pretty sweet.
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Title: Re: Smoke Grey - 26 Mastertouch
Post by: michaelmilitello on December 02, 2023, 08:46:57 AM
Post by: michaelmilitello on December 02, 2023, 08:46:57 AM
Quote from: bamakettles on December 01, 2023, 11:09:33 AMI so agree. I bank coals with my Ranch because there's really no alternative. Admittedly, it gets used 15-20 times a year but I already have crazing after 4 years with mostly low and slow work. It's not bad but....
Happy with my Glen Blue and Aristocrat.... And no way I'd use those rails and bank coals in them.
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Title: Re: Smoke Grey - 26 Mastertouch
Post by: bamakettles on December 02, 2023, 06:34:49 PM
Post by: bamakettles on December 02, 2023, 06:34:49 PM
Quote from: michaelmilitello on December 02, 2023, 08:46:57 AMOnly grill I regularly abuse is my red LE.... It's my pizza machine, vortex wing kettle and has been to the salty shores of Florida. Even though it has pops and imperfections, I treasure it so much over most in my collection.Quote from: bamakettles on December 01, 2023, 11:09:33 AMI so agree. I bank coals with my Ranch because there's really no alternative. Admittedly, it gets used 15-20 times a year but I already have crazing after 4 years with mostly low and slow work. It's not bad but....
Happy with my Glen Blue and Aristocrat.... And no way I'd use those rails and bank coals in them.
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Title: Smoke Grey - 26 Mastertouch
Post by: Bertl on January 24, 2024, 07:47:44 AM
Post by: Bertl on January 24, 2024, 07:47:44 AM
Wish it was released in Europe
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Title: Re: Smoke Grey - 26 Mastertouch
Post by: RatBag53 on January 24, 2024, 09:18:03 AM
Post by: RatBag53 on January 24, 2024, 09:18:03 AM
The 26" is due for release in the UK during February so presumably the rest of Europe also
but I learn, only in black!
but I learn, only in black!
Title: Re: Smoke Grey - 26 Mastertouch
Post by: Kneab on January 24, 2024, 09:29:01 AM
Post by: Kneab on January 24, 2024, 09:29:01 AM
I pulled the trigger on one of these.
This is the only picture that I have of it
sitting out in the freezing rain with the Summit.... uncovered.
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Title: Re: Smoke Grey - 26 Mastertouch
Post by: Jammato on January 24, 2024, 11:04:36 AM
Post by: Jammato on January 24, 2024, 11:04:36 AM
Well I ordered one today
Saw that color and just loved it, plus I always wanted a 26 incher
Guess this weekend I have to break her in
Saw that color and just loved it, plus I always wanted a 26 incher
Guess this weekend I have to break her in
Title: Re: Smoke Grey - 26 Mastertouch
Post by: Jammato on January 30, 2024, 11:51:04 AM
Post by: Jammato on January 30, 2024, 11:51:04 AM
I think that Weber should rethink a thing about this
it has all the features you love about a 22 inch Masters touch except...... The grill baskets. maybe they just have not designed baskets for the 26 incher.
Instead it comes with some useless steel wire bent thingies that are useless.
First cook was 2 spatchcock chickens which came out great. And I was using lump charcoal and had never tried temperature control on a 26 inch with lump.
Anyway, I think it is a hit and I absolutely love this smoke color. might do pork ribs this weekend but first I need to design a basket for this thing.
it has all the features you love about a 22 inch Masters touch except...... The grill baskets. maybe they just have not designed baskets for the 26 incher.
Instead it comes with some useless steel wire bent thingies that are useless.
First cook was 2 spatchcock chickens which came out great. And I was using lump charcoal and had never tried temperature control on a 26 inch with lump.
Anyway, I think it is a hit and I absolutely love this smoke color. might do pork ribs this weekend but first I need to design a basket for this thing.
Title: Re: Smoke Grey - 26 Mastertouch
Post by: bamakettles on January 30, 2024, 01:13:43 PM
Post by: bamakettles on January 30, 2024, 01:13:43 PM
Slow n sear xl are 20% off right now....
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Title: Re: Smoke Grey - 26 Mastertouch
Post by: Kneab on January 30, 2024, 03:52:58 PM
Post by: Kneab on January 30, 2024, 03:52:58 PM
Marty's bigger better basket
https://weberkettleclub.com/forums/index.php?topic=44093.0
Cheap and works great.
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https://weberkettleclub.com/forums/index.php?topic=44093.0
Cheap and works great.
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Title: Re: Smoke Grey - 26 Mastertouch
Post by: michaelmilitello on January 30, 2024, 04:43:59 PM
Post by: michaelmilitello on January 30, 2024, 04:43:59 PM
Yep. Definitely a cost cutting measure to provide cheap 1970s rails. I would not bank coals on a beautiful grill like that. The crazing would only be a matter of time.
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Title: Re: Smoke Grey - 26 Mastertouch
Post by: Kneab on January 30, 2024, 05:04:53 PM
Post by: Kneab on January 30, 2024, 05:04:53 PM
Dug up some of my pictures from an older post
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Title: Re: Smoke Grey - 26 Mastertouch
Post by: Jburns on February 01, 2024, 08:51:13 AM
Post by: Jburns on February 01, 2024, 08:51:13 AM
Quote from: Jammato on January 30, 2024, 11:51:04 AM
I think that Weber should rethink a thing about this
it has all the features you love about a 22 inch Masters touch except...... The grill baskets. maybe they just have not designed baskets for the 26 incher.
Instead it comes with some useless steel wire bent thingies that are useless.
First cook was 2 spatchcock chickens which came out great. And I was using lump charcoal and had never tried temperature control on a 26 inch with lump.
Anyway, I think it is a hit and I absolutely love this smoke color. might do pork ribs this weekend but first I need to design a basket for this thing.
All Master-Touch are switching to include Char-Rails instead of Char-Baskets. Char-Baskets will still be available as a separate accessory. #IworkforWeber
Title: Re: Smoke Grey - 26 Mastertouch
Post by: michaelmilitello on February 01, 2024, 02:36:58 PM
Post by: michaelmilitello on February 01, 2024, 02:36:58 PM
Quote from: Jburns on February 01, 2024, 08:51:13 AMBoo. Bad move for Weber. This is a cost cutting move that will lead to warranty claims when the enamel gets damaged on their premium priced colored models.Quote from: Jammato on January 30, 2024, 11:51:04 AM
I think that Weber should rethink a thing about this
it has all the features you love about a 22 inch Masters touch except...... The grill baskets. maybe they just have not designed baskets for the 26 incher.
Instead it comes with some useless steel wire bent thingies that are useless.
First cook was 2 spatchcock chickens which came out great. And I was using lump charcoal and had never tried temperature control on a 26 inch with lump.
Anyway, I think it is a hit and I absolutely love this smoke color. might do pork ribs this weekend but first I need to design a basket for this thing.
All Master-Touch are switching to include Char-Rails instead of Char-Baskets. Char-Baskets will still be available as a separate accessory. #IworkforWeber
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Title: Re: Smoke Grey - 26 Mastertouch
Post by: Chesapeake Weber on February 01, 2024, 06:07:11 PM
Post by: Chesapeake Weber on February 01, 2024, 06:07:11 PM
Not if the enamel lasts 10 years. I'm sure that was weighed into the decision making.
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Title: Re: Smoke Grey - 26 Mastertouch
Post by: Kneab on February 11, 2024, 12:53:54 PM
Post by: Kneab on February 11, 2024, 12:53:54 PM
Smoking 3 slabs of ribs on the Smoke 26 right now with a snake.
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Title: Re: Smoke Grey - 26 Mastertouch
Post by: Kneab on February 11, 2024, 01:20:01 PM
Post by: Kneab on February 11, 2024, 01:20:01 PM
A snake and "P" shaped vents play well together.
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Title: Re: Smoke Grey - 26 Mastertouch
Post by: Foster Dahlet on February 12, 2024, 05:00:34 PM
Post by: Foster Dahlet on February 12, 2024, 05:00:34 PM
Quote from: Kneab on February 11, 2024, 01:20:01 PMThose look fantastic!
A snake and "P" shaped vents play well together.
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Title: Re: Smoke Grey - 26 Mastertouch
Post by: Kneab on February 14, 2024, 02:31:05 PM
Post by: Kneab on February 14, 2024, 02:31:05 PM
They tasted pretty good too.
1 slab was a little overcooked, but rarely do all of them cook the same.
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1 slab was a little overcooked, but rarely do all of them cook the same.
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Title: Re: Smoke Grey - 26 Mastertouch
Post by: Jammato on February 27, 2024, 07:11:39 AM
Post by: Jammato on February 27, 2024, 07:11:39 AM
Picked up a set of baskets and am using them right now
I have the basket snake mod one for the 22 incher but the 26 will not take that
Saw the Bro in Sear, I do not know if that is my way of doing that
The Slow and Sear is just way to expensive for my taste, but now with the new improvements it looks better
I think I am going make one of my snake baskets out of 3 baskets.
I have the basket snake mod one for the 22 incher but the 26 will not take that
Saw the Bro in Sear, I do not know if that is my way of doing that
The Slow and Sear is just way to expensive for my taste, but now with the new improvements it looks better
I think I am going make one of my snake baskets out of 3 baskets.
Title: Re: Smoke Grey - 26 Mastertouch
Post by: Jammato on February 27, 2024, 07:16:40 AM
Post by: Jammato on February 27, 2024, 07:16:40 AM
Kneab
I am a big fan of the snake, best cooker I ever had was a Happy Cooker using the snake. There is just something about that inside ash catcher that controls the heat so good.
Years ago I made a thread of how I joined a few baskets for a 22 inch basket that worked like a snake. I think I will do that for the 26 incher and post up a few picture
I am a big fan of the snake, best cooker I ever had was a Happy Cooker using the snake. There is just something about that inside ash catcher that controls the heat so good.
Years ago I made a thread of how I joined a few baskets for a 22 inch basket that worked like a snake. I think I will do that for the 26 incher and post up a few picture