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Grill Talk => Weber Mods, Tables and Customs => Topic started by: Gas Sucks on May 17, 2018, 06:21:56 PM

Title: Handles on Weber cooking grate
Post by: Gas Sucks on May 17, 2018, 06:21:56 PM

I have a 26" Weber and the only negative thing I can think of is why do they have the handles on the same side as the flip up grates on the grill. When I cook indirect and want to remove the grate while the coals are hot I have to handle it right over the hot coals. Anyone know if there is a reason why they have the handles at the same location as the flip up grates.

Title: Re: Handles on Weber cooking grate
Post by: addicted-to-smoke on May 17, 2018, 07:48:17 PM

Guessing it provides a bit more cooking space if the handles are less likely to be where food is. Dunno.

Title: Handles on Weber cooking grate
Post by: Jules V. on May 17, 2018, 07:59:49 PM

Easier to grab on table-mounted kettles.... at least when it's not hot.  I removed the handles on some of my grates and installed a u- bolt handle away from the opening.
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Can be stacked crosswise when grilling very small items.

Title: Re: Handles on Weber cooking grate
Post by: foshizzle on May 18, 2018, 01:38:50 AM

That’s a grate question.


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Title: Re: Handles on Weber cooking grate
Post by: Gas Sucks on May 18, 2018, 05:23:10 PM

By gosh that handle modification will work and thanks for the idea.