Sweet 26 er hank
Are those brains handles?
If so which timber species and what stain/finish has been applied
They look the closest to original color I've seen
Just like my never cooked on 85 18
Those are the original handles. This grill was unused when I bought it. When I picked it up from the seller, they told me that a relative had used it in some kind of store display and later on packed it up and tucked it into a corner of the attic. Years later (last summer) it came to them to get rid of it. It was a little over an hour drive but well worth it. The only fault was that the charcoal grate was missing. It turns out it is no longer available from Weber. I cut a piece of expanded metal to fit and I'm using that.
Unfortunately even though the grill is covered most of the time, the finish on the handles seems to be deteriorating. They don't look as good any more. I will consult with Brian for suggestions to refinish them. (Spar varnish?)
Mine is no longer pristine. I collect them to use them. Here is the inaugural cook:
