I’ve been wanting to restore this old Dutch Oven (somethings referred to as a Camp Dutch Oven because it has feet and a raised-lip lid) for some time. I found it at an antique store in Railroad PA years ago, and it sat in my barn gathering dust and more rust since then. I had…
With the Supermoon in full effect, an amazing pair of Weber Custom kettles have risen from the distant horizon to dazzle us all. There’s much more to the stories – and we’ll have more to share soon – but we did not want to wait to share this incredible evidence of Weber Stephen’s history. First up…
When you have a chance to get your hands on an original Weber kettle, you don’t say no. You grab your camera and pray for good weather. I recently had that chance, and took full advantage of it. Weber Stephen headquarters in Palatine Illinois is home to some amazing artifacts – remnants of over 60 years of innovation…
The one and only original Weber. The one that started it all. George Stephen’s “home run”. This rare kettle is safely held at Weber Stephen headquarters in Palatine, Illinois, but arrangements were made by MartyG for a magical outing on a sunny day in May 2014. Pairing it up with George’s brick barbecue that once graced his backyard…
MartyG’s NIB Smokey Joe Platinum (Original Jumbo-Joe) that was taken in on a trade for a very clean redhead a while back. As usual, I couldn’t wait for Brian to make me a KOA handle, and his artistry on these handles is extraordinary. 2006 was the final production year for the Smokey Joe Platinum.
MartyG’s first Performer, a $20 yard-sale find. I walked past a woman sitting near a pile of stuff, spotted the grill and asked how much. She said she had no idea but that her husband was off buying another damn lawn mower rather than helping her, so make an offer. I said $20, and she…
The legendary “story kettle” from the Summer of WKC, owned by MartyG. Just short of being NIB, this kettle had seen little use in it’s life, but is put to occasional use today. It has my favorite vent style – the “engraved” Weber logo. If there was ever a kettle to call a classic, this…
MartyG’s current go-to grilling machine: a pristine Performer from 2005, upgraded with a Gourmet Grate system and KOA wood handle.
A nice little redhead in great shape, once owned by MartyG, but gifted to his grandson Aydan in care of his Dad and WKC member “Up in Smoke” (Justin).
As many rescues begin, this started with a Craig’s List search. Two simple words: Weber Grill. It’s my go-to search although I realize there are many ways a grill can show up. I don’t have a fancy alert technology. No apps. I don’t even have a cell phone. I rely on luck alone, and it’s…
