but these are growing on me
http://store.weber.com/accessories/category/new-products/1533
(http://images.firecraft.com/WEBER-ORIGINAL-KETTLE-TOOL-HOOK-HANDLE-7478-1-LARGE.jpg)
gross....what if someone made a wood version....
Quote from: zavod44 on April 18, 2014, 05:40:30 PM
gross....what if someone made a wood version....
there you go........
Quote from: LightningBoldtz on April 18, 2014, 05:36:18 PM
but these are growing on me
http://store.weber.com/accessories/category/new-products/1533
(http://images.firecraft.com/WEBER-ORIGINAL-KETTLE-TOOL-HOOK-HANDLE-7478-1-LARGE.jpg)
I have 2 on my OTG that I would gladly trade with your wooden OEM or Zavod's handles.
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Quote from: zavod44 on April 18, 2014, 05:40:30 PM
gross....what if someone made a wood version....
Are we taking a matching top handle too or something similar to the wood handles of old, but wit h a place to hang a tool?
I would totally try to mooch some off a guy.. Errr, I would promise to send him something in trade
But I wouldn't know what a guy like that wants or needs?
8)
I have a couple I'd trade for some very nice wooden ones too.
I like the way some grills look with them sometimes, but the wood is definitely better.
(http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/7295/zbbr.jpg) (http://img836.imageshack.us/i/zbbr.jpg/)
Quote from: Duke on April 18, 2014, 07:51:59 PM
I like the way some grills look with them sometimes, but the wood is definitely better.
(http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/7295/zbbr.jpg) (http://img836.imageshack.us/i/zbbr.jpg/)
What kind of kettle is that? With the heat guard below the handle on the lid, what looks like a lid holder on the back side of the bowl and those wheels.....is this a European Master Touch? The new OTG kettles I see in Canada for 2014 have none of those three things as I recall.
The heat sheild under the handle is something I have seen only on the new 2014 26.75 Kettles. Am I correct here. Somebody straighten me out.
I like the new tool hanging feature on the new handles as well but I'd take a non-hanging woody any day.....does that sound wrong?
I really dislike the new handles with the heat shield. I see as how it is more practical because you can replace the whole thing easier as compared to replacing a handle that was welded on, but it's not asthetically pleasing to the eye. Anyone else with me?
Look, who are we kidding here? The thermo plastic type handles look like shit. We all know it and that's why so many grills on this site get a retrofit with the wooden handles or replacement of the worn wooden handles. ;)
Quote from: zavod44 on April 18, 2014, 05:40:30 PM
gross....what if someone made a wood version....
dang. what a great idea.
Quote from: idahome on April 18, 2014, 08:36:22 PM
I really dislike the new handles with the heat shield. I see as how it is more practical because you can replace the whole thing easier as compared to replacing a handle that was welded on, but it's not asthetically pleasing to the eye. Anyone else with me?
The fireplace handles will bolt on and take a standard handle
Quote from: pbe gummi bear on April 18, 2014, 10:06:48 PM
Quote from: idahome on April 18, 2014, 08:36:22 PM
I really dislike the new handles with the heat shield. I see as how it is more practical because you can replace the whole thing easier as compared to replacing a handle that was welded on, but it's not asthetically pleasing to the eye. Anyone else with me?
The fireplace handles will bolt on and take a standard handle
I am confused as to how that has anything to do with what I stated previously?
That grill is an exclusive of a local shop in San Jose.. Note the custom painted Ash Bowl..
If I owned a bridge in Chicago, would you guys be interested in buying it ? ;) 8)
That sweet blue custom is probably the only one I like with the modern euro handles. I will say as plastic handles go, I prefer the post 2011 dark grey shaped ones over the white humpbacks ten fold but at the end of the day, Its wood for the win!
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Quote from: idahome on April 18, 2014, 08:36:22 PM
I really dislike the new handles with the heat shield. I see as how it is more practical because you can replace the whole thing easier as compared to replacing a handle that was welded on, but it's not asthetically pleasing to the eye. Anyone else with me?
I say it every chance I get. They are an abomination.
Quote from: idahome on April 18, 2014, 11:42:11 PM
Quote from: pbe gummi bear on April 18, 2014, 10:06:48 PM
Quote from: idahome on April 18, 2014, 08:36:22 PM
I really dislike the new handles with the heat shield. I see as how it is more practical because you can replace the whole thing easier as compared to replacing a handle that was welded on, but it's not asthetically pleasing to the eye. Anyone else with me?
The fireplace handles will bolt on and take a standard handle
I am confused as to how that has anything to do with what I stated previously?
I think Gummi means that the fireplace handles look like a standard wood handle and bracket except that it bolts on. You stated that you don't like the aesthetic of the Euro handle. So lets say you got your hands on a Euro kettle but you hate the look of the shield and rounded bracket. You could easily order some fireplace handles and replace the ones that came with the Euro kettle. Boom, new Euro kettle with the look of a "standard" handle.
All that said, yeah, I'm with you on the Euro handle.
Quote from: salad on April 19, 2014, 08:13:40 AM
Quote from: idahome on April 18, 2014, 11:42:11 PM
Quote from: pbe gummi bear on April 18, 2014, 10:06:48 PM
Quote from: idahome on April 18, 2014, 08:36:22 PM
I really dislike the new handles with the heat shield. I see as how it is more practical because you can replace the whole thing easier as compared to replacing a handle that was welded on, but it's not asthetically pleasing to the eye. Anyone else with me?
The fireplace handles will bolt on and take a standard handle
I am confused as to how that has anything to do with what I stated previously?
I think Gummi means that the fireplace handles look like a standard wood handle and bracket except that it bolts on. You stated that you don't like the aesthetic of the Euro handle. So lets say you got your hands on a Euro kettle but you hate the look of the shield and rounded bracket. You could easily order some fireplace handles and replace the ones that came with the Euro kettle. Boom, new Euro kettle with the look of a "standard" handle.
All that said, yeah, I'm with you on the Euro handle.
Okay, that makes sense. Thanks for the clarification. Yeah, if Weber ever decides to make every single model in the US with those handles like the do the UK models, that would be the only option to make them look "decent." I also dislike the wheels that some models are moving to. Maybe I should stock up on the plastic whitewalls before they become discontinued? Or perhaps those will always stick around.
Quote from: LightningBoldtz on April 18, 2014, 05:36:18 PM
but these are growing on me
http://store.weber.com/accessories/category/new-products/1533
(http://images.firecraft.com/WEBER-ORIGINAL-KETTLE-TOOL-HOOK-HANDLE-7478-1-LARGE.jpg)
I like the idea. Wood version ups the cool factor though.