How its made - Weber Kettles

[Schaefd2]

Have you guys ever seen these videos before? A video that shows how our beloved kettles are made step-by-step. I found them really interesting as I never would have guessed that the bowls and lids are pressed into shape. I was also surprised at how quickly the leg sockets and handles get welded on.

Seems to be produced by Weber-Stephens - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCObjFF0WhA

Slightly more detailed than above video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYkevEnFFLo

[addicted-to-smoke]

Thanks, I hadn't seen the second video. So weird that handles and top dampers are left to end users today, when it only takes a moment to have them welded.

I wouldn't be surprised if we're bolting on leg sockets one day.

[hawgheaven]

Thanks, I hadn't seen the second video. So weird that handles and top dampers are left to end users today, when it only takes a moment to have them welded.

I wouldn't be surprised if we're bolting on leg sockets one day.

I have done that on a few older kettles thru the years where the welds failed. 

I have no problem with bolting handles on, butt I'll use my own hardware... The cheapened junk that Weber provides to do so is less than desirable.

[AnyThingGrilled]

Nice Link! Look at all those cherry kettles!


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[Grillagin]

I watched this last night. Interesting.

[bear]

Thanks, I hadn't seen the second video. So weird that handles and top dampers are left to end users today, when it only takes a moment to have them welded.

I wouldn't be surprised if we're bolting on leg sockets one day.

Agreed, why the hell do we have those bullsh!t handles on modern kettles?

[HoosierKettle]

I wouldn't be surprised if we're bolting on leg sockets one day.

The jumbo joe supreme or whatever it's called that Wal-Mart sells has bolt on legs


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[addicted-to-smoke]

I wouldn't be surprised if we're bolting on leg sockets one day.

The jumbo joe supreme or whatever it's called that Wal-Mart sells has bolt on legs

And don't forget the grate straps. You get to bolt those on, too.

[Darko]

Thanks, I hadn't seen the second video. So weird that handles and top dampers are left to end users today, when it only takes a moment to have them welded.

I wouldn't be surprised if we're bolting on leg sockets one day.

Agreed, why the hell do we have those bullsh!t handles on modern kettles?

Thank the lawyers.

[charred]

you mean there aren't a bunch of guys welding all that shit? wtf.

DI on the vents...Aught7