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Title: Vintage Weber Wok...aka "Coolie Pan"...NOS
Post by: harris92 on December 06, 2014, 09:33:59 AM
Picked this up a while a go.  Just unboxed it yesterday.  With the NOS Warrior.

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Title: Re: Vintage Weber Wok...aka "Coolie Pan"...NOS
Post by: 2mnygrills on December 06, 2014, 10:33:00 AM
Very nice!  I have been looking for one myself but they just aren't seen in my area.  Can you tell me the diameter, how deep it is, and how much clearance you have around the side when it is on the grill?

I'm thinking of buying this 24 inch wok and I hope the dimensions are close to the same.

http://www.webstaurantstore.com/town-34724-24-hand-hammered-cantonese-wok/88534724.html
Title: Re: Vintage Weber Wok...aka "Coolie Pan"...NOS
Post by: harris92 on December 06, 2014, 10:51:16 AM
@2mnygrills

24 inch diameter.  About 1 1/2 inch clearance off the grill.
Title: Re: Vintage Weber Wok...aka "Coolie Pan"...NOS
Post by: 2mnygrills on December 06, 2014, 10:56:25 AM
 Thanks so much!  I think it would work fine then.
Title: Re: Vintage Weber Wok...aka "Coolie Pan"...NOS
Post by: Dale Benson on December 06, 2014, 02:53:33 PM
Very nice.
Those 'tabs' which hold the pan up off the rim of the kettle seem different than those on the wok I obtained this past Spring. I don't have it here with me this winter to confirm but something about them just looks different. Congrats on the find.
Title: Re: Vintage Weber Wok...aka "Coolie Pan"...NOS
Post by: Dale Benson on December 06, 2014, 02:59:10 PM
Just remembered that I had pics up on Flickr. Here's photo of mine. Tabs are different.
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2933/14665135276_a89769c3fd_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/okUDMW)
Title: Re: Vintage Weber Wok...aka "Coolie Pan"...NOS
Post by: harris92 on December 06, 2014, 04:36:22 PM
Interesting.  Thanks for the pic.
Title: Re: Vintage Weber Wok...aka "Coolie Pan"...NOS
Post by: Harbormaster on December 06, 2014, 06:38:07 PM
Mine looks just like Dale's, 'cept cooked on.

Nice score Harris. Wish I had your luck/contacts.
Title: Re: Vintage Weber Wok...aka "Coolie Pan"...NOS
Post by: Craig on December 06, 2014, 09:49:07 PM
Sweet Wok and Warrior!
Title: Re: Vintage Weber Wok...aka "Coolie Pan"...NOS
Post by: Hogsy on December 07, 2014, 01:25:09 AM
Harris's is oz issue maybe that's why there different
I gave mine a workout on the weekend with the JJ
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Title: Re: Vintage Weber Wok...aka "Coolie Pan"...NOS
Post by: GregS on December 07, 2014, 05:46:27 AM
cool wok but that brownie is delish!  congrats! 
Title: Re: Vintage Weber Wok...aka "Coolie Pan"...NOS
Post by: dwnthehatch on December 07, 2014, 06:46:08 AM
I'm going to attempt to make one from a 24" wok from the Asian market. I just need to get detailed measurements of the tabs. I know I saw them on WKC somewhere.
Title: Re: Vintage Weber Wok...aka "Coolie Pan"...NOS
Post by: ClubChapin on December 20, 2014, 04:00:43 PM
Where can I locate one of these tabbed woks?

Is it carbon steel?

When were these produced?

Where were they sold?
Title: Re: Vintage Weber Wok...aka "Coolie Pan"...NOS
Post by: 1buckie on December 20, 2014, 04:21:14 PM
I believe the very newest ones of that style are 1977.....at least he U.S. issue ones are that old....most are from the 60's.......produced 1963 ~1977

They are pretty rare in the states, a little less so n Australia & IIRC, they might still have them in So. Africa......

You can just get a regular carbon wok & make some clips to set it on the kettle......another method is to use a WSM charcoal ring set down in on the grate & the wok will rest right on it.....

Here's a thread that talks about some of these methods & where to find wok for a decent price, etc..............

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/weber-wok-needs-some-tlc/
Title: Re: Vintage Weber Wok...aka "Coolie Pan"...NOS
Post by: ClubChapin on December 20, 2014, 05:20:59 PM
Quote from: 1buckie on December 20, 2014, 04:21:14 PM
Here's a thread that talks about some of these methods & where to find wok for a decent price, etc..............

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/weber-wok-needs-some-tlc/

Thanks.  Will keep my eyes peeled for a weber, but I really like Brian's approach with the WSM charcoal ring.  Can use any wok at that point, perhaps. 

I suppose to that a Gourmet Grate might hold a regular wok nicely.  Might have to break down and try one of those too.

(So far, I haven't been interested in the Gourmet Grate.  None of the accessories appeal to me.)
Title: Re: Vintage Weber Wok...aka "Coolie Pan"...NOS
Post by: aguyindallas on December 21, 2014, 02:54:55 AM
I would love to score one of these!

I too am or very interested in the gourmet grates...seems like mostly just a extra expense in the name of having a sear grate, mostly.


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Title: Re: Vintage Weber Wok...aka "Coolie Pan"...NOS
Post by: Offroadbutcherbbq on February 03, 2021, 11:51:18 PM
Just scored one of those new in that identical box, box was sun faded and almost ruined but the wok is in good condition still with manufacturing oil on it. Few spots of rust. Will clean, season and use I think.

Grabbed it for free out of the neighbour's front yard rubbish pile


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Title: Re: Vintage Weber Wok...aka "Coolie Pan"...NOS
Post by: ReanimatedRobot on February 04, 2021, 04:20:33 AM
Quote from: 2mnygrills on December 06, 2014, 10:56:25 AM
Thanks so much!  I think it would work fine then.

Not a bad idea.  You might need to weld/attach some tabs on the bottom of the bowl similar to the Weber design.  Alternatively you might be able to experiment with some other methods that don't just have the whole Wok sitting on the edge of the Weber bowl.  I imagine that it air gap can be helpful to keeping the heat going.
Title: Re: Vintage Weber Wok...aka "Coolie Pan"...NOS
Post by: Mr.CPHo on February 04, 2021, 06:21:35 AM

Quote from: Offroadbutcherbbq on February 03, 2021, 11:51:18 PM
Just scored one of those new in that identical box, box was sun faded and almost ruined but the wok is in good condition still with manufacturing oil on it. Few spots of rust. Will clean, season and use I think.

Grabbed it for free out of the neighbour's front yard rubbish pile


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congrats on the wok score, NIB, and a free rescue!  Nice!

Blast from the past to see a 1buckie post, still so very helpful.