WKC Exclusive - The First North American Master-Touch! *updated with new pics*

[SixZeroFour]

Matt, any movement with the legs? Radio button type doesn't seem like it would be as wobble-free.

Not at all, the little clip below actually slides down inside the leg, not the socket, so the fitment is just as tight as before along with the addition of the radio button to keep them from falling out. Such a tiny change with huge impact on usability - real nice touch in my opinion!

[SixZeroFour]

We finally got a window in the rain so here are a few more natural light shots. Its odd, in person it feels noticeably bigger, but in photos the kettle portion itself almost looks smaller due to perspective and being so used to seeing the standard height

[1buckie]

"Its odd, in person it feels noticeably bigger'

It IS bigger, you silly goose tall person !!!


Bet a nickel it DWARFS a Smoky Joe !!!!

In other news,  is the top handle all one piece?

I mean, can you replace just the rubberized portion, or is that all one piece with the metal uprights?


didn't see if that's been discussed anywhere else?

[SixZeroFour]

The top handle comes pre-assembled but is not all one piece, you can work the heat shield off if desired and swap the handle out to a zavod if you want to. Due to the screw placement being on the underside its a bit of a pain to get at while still attached to the lid so it might be faster to just remove the whole handle assembly, then the handle itself.

They include a little plastic wrench tool for tightening the large washer/nuts onto the handle inside the lid. It makes it so that you can't over tighten the bolts and pooch the lid.

[1buckie]

That's right....now I remember the discussion about wood handles....makes sense, thanks !!!

[MacEggs]

Matt, I think your hedgerow is rather famous now in the world of Weber kettles.

I would recognize it anywhere ... so long as there is a kettle in the pic .... Just sayin'.   

[Hofy]

Congratulations on your M/T!  Do you have a measurement for the height of the bowl lid from the ground?

[1buckie]

Hofy, here's the measurements from the other thread on Brand Spanking New MasterTouches:

"the grilling surface height is 30.5 inches/ 77.47cm, the top rim of the bowl assembled is 32.5 inches/ 82.55cm.  "


Greg's ~~>

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/well-well-well-thank-you-agent-uk-tom_1-0!/

[Hofy]

Thanks 1buckie, I just got to that thread. 

[SixZeroFour]

Matt, I think your hedgerow is rather famous now in the world of Weber kettles.

I would recognize it anywhere ... so long as there is a kettle in the pic .... Just sayin'.   

lol, I have a tiny little backyard so I can't offer much in terms of scenery variety! That's about the best photo I can come up with that doesn't include toys and bikes and other random monkey toys - and those were all kicked out of the way just moment before the shot

[Winz]

Matt, I think your hedgerow is rather famous now in the world of Weber kettles.

"If theres a Weber in your hedgerow, don't be alarmed now,
Its just a kettle for 604"

Obscure Led Zep reference.

Winz

[MartyG]

Not so obscure Winz - he does come from the land of ice and snow after all...

[GregS]

That's about the best photo I can come up with that doesn't include toys and bikes and other random monkey toys - and those were all kicked out of the way just moment before the shot

you have bike riding monkeys up there? 

canada is so friggin' cool. 

[robertwhite]

This glorious box just showed up at the door - A Classic Black real deal North American Master-Touch

I'm told this is the first one that's been given out to the public 

Hate to burst your bubble, but I have had my MT since Oct. 14th.

Kinda blows up your 1st one given out theory, huh? 

Used it numerous times already and yes, it is pretty sweet.

[SixZeroFour]

I appreciate your informative post - it looks like you're the winner!