Question/survey/opinion

[Vinnybaggadonuts]

I've been researching reviews on the new kettle (22") and have been seeing quite a few saying the kids for the most part are made w a thinner sheet metal this not holding up as well as previous models/years, along w welds coming apart...

Any body here w new vs old able to weigh in?
Obviously EVERYTHING these days is made cheaper to an extent...

If this has been covered already, point me to the thread...



Vinny

[Neil_VT00]

That's a heavily debated topic around here.  You can search the word quality and find a lot of discussions.  Here are a couple that jumped out to me.

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/quality-of-kettle-build-new-models-vs-vintage-models/

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/quality-still-the-same/

[HoosierKettle]

Pros and cons to both new and old imo. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a new kettle if that's what I wanted.


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[Darko]

Look. Thinner means nothing. It is a completely different grade of steel to what was used before. Where I work, we make the steel for Weber. It is good, very good.

[Vinnybaggadonuts]

See? Now THIS is why I asked the question here...


Vinny