Yes, I know its not a Weber product but with all the talk about brown 26'ers, this seems like a pertinent topic. The 26" grates reportedly fit the vintage 26" kettles perfectly and you cant beat the price.
http://www.acehardware.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&kw=grillmark&origkw=grillmark&f=Taxonomy/ACE/19541496&sr=1
Yeah, I think it was either Brian or Shaun who was saying that about the GM grates and the old style 26"ers. That's a great price!
For $10, it's a great way to keep things going for sure. Might have to order a couple. Thanks for the heads-up!
I bought a couple last night and had them shipped to a local store. Should be set well into the future.
Quote from: G on August 27, 2013, 09:54:43 AM
I bought a couple last night and had them shipped to a local store. Should be set well into the future.
Is it cheaper to have it shipped to a local store? ???
Edit: I just did it. Might as well have some for a future 26". Thanks, G!
shipping is free to a local store.
Quote from: Troy on August 27, 2013, 10:07:01 AM
shipping is free to a local store.
That's what I just did. That's a steal of a deal.
I bought a grate and that roti spit. Thanks!
Bought 2, hope they don't run out! 8)
Quote from: Craig on August 27, 2013, 09:56:38 AM
Edit: I just did it. Might as well have some for a future 26". Thanks, G!
That's the spirit, true optimism!
Quote from: pbe gummi bear on August 27, 2013, 11:20:03 AM
I bought a grate and that roti spit. Thanks!
What roti spit? 8)
Thanks for the Heads Up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bought two. Free Shipping to my local ACE 3 miles away in Long Beach.
BUMP....
If you didn't take advantage of the previous discount.....you may want to look again. The 26" Grill Mark Grate is now $3.79. The 18" Grill Mark grate is $1.79.
Thanks Stu, thanks for bumping this old thread. I just bought one for The Animal. I either plan to use it as an upper shelf or as a new charcoal grate. We'll see where it fits best after it arrives. ;)
Do these fit current Weber 26.75" kettles? Such a good price that I may get a couple even though I don't own any old or new 26" kettles.
I ordered 4 and just picked them up at the local Ace. The are the same size as the ones I got from Weber a couple years ago and every bit as strong!
http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3973709&cp=12550830.2568445.2598559.1304000.1260202
I ordered 3 26"ers and 3 18"ers. I'm picking up a 26er on Mon-Tues, and have a coworker with a vintage 26er who will appreciate a new grill.
The 18's were super cheap ($1.79 ea). Those 18" grates will work great for flipping upside down and perpendicular to the 22.5" grates to double your grilling space when cooking appetizers or smoking tiny things. I like to use them at the end of the growing season for smoking peppers on my WSM. I already have 2 18" grates for my jumbo joe that I use in my WSM. This should allow me to run another 3 racks of peppers at a time.....woohoo!
QuoteDo these fit current Weber 26.75" kettles?
There is a size difference between the two and this one is about an inch smaller. May still work though. Maybe someone with a 26OTG can chime in.
Quote from: G on December 07, 2013, 01:04:54 PM
BUMP....
If you didn't take advantage of the previous discount.....you may want to look again. The 26" Grill Mark Grate is now $3.79. The 18" Grill Mark grate is $1.79.
G-
Thanks for 'bumping' this thread. I ordered a couple of 26's and a few 18's just to have as "what ifs". At that price it was easily a prudent decision. Now I can return the ONE $13 18" cook-grate I paid $14 for... ::)
I wonder about making a 26 half grate out of one for my Chief....
Picked up some 18s, a 22, and a couple 26s. Ty for the heads up
I'm gonna try to use two grates to sandwich a spatchcock turkey for easy flipping
Quote from: Craig on December 08, 2013, 05:22:16 AM
I wonder about making a 26 half grate out of one for my Chief....
Let me know if I can be of help.
Thanks G! Just ordered one for my old one. This will take some pressure off the original grate.
Quote from: G on December 08, 2013, 04:01:20 AM
QuoteDo these fit current Weber 26.75" kettles?
There is a size difference between the two and this one is smaller. Maybe someone with a 26OTG can chime in.
A new 26OTG cooking grate measures 25 3/8"
The specs of the Grillmark grate put it at 24 3/4"
Just picked up the 18" grate... this thing is solid! I'm going to have to order at least one more, at that price. Wish they had 22s available. I'm guessing there's no way to make the $5.99 roti fit the weber kettle rotisserie...? http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3931569
I had to order my stuff to a store about 40 minutes from home because that was the only one in our area they would ship to. Now I get an email that says my 18's are cancelled because they don't have any stock.
Grr...
Quote from: G on December 08, 2013, 04:01:20 AM
QuoteDo these fit current Weber 26.75" kettles?
There is a size difference between the two and this one is about an inch smaller. May still work though. Maybe someone with a 26OTG can chime in.
Without having one in hand to test fit it wold be hard to say. I think I recall someone saying it will sit lower in the bowl. However the grate for the 26 OTG is SS so there is no need to have a replacement due to rusting out. It still might be useful for projects or modifications.
Quote from: HankB on December 13, 2013, 04:22:40 AM
Quote from: G on December 08, 2013, 04:01:20 AM
QuoteDo these fit current Weber 26.75" kettles?
There is a size difference between the two and this one is about an inch smaller. May still work though. Maybe someone with a 26OTG can chime in.
Without having one in hand to test fit it wold be hard to say. I think I recall someone saying it will sit lower in the bowl. However the grate for the 26 OTG is SS so there is no need to have a replacement due to rusting out. It still might be useful for projects or modifications.
I'll be able to find out this weekend. My local Ace called me yesterday to let me know that my order has arrived. I'll drop it on my new 26er and snap some pics comparing the factory grate.
Quote from: OoPEZoO on December 13, 2013, 05:54:14 AM
I'll be able to find out this weekend. My local Ace called me yesterday to let me know that my order has arrived. I'll drop it on my new 26er and snap some pics comparing the factory grate.
Ditto
just ordered 4.
figure i'll turn one into TWO elevated half grates, use one as a full elevated grate, and save 2 for when i rescue more vintage 26ers.
Quote from: Bob BQ on December 12, 2013, 02:45:36 PM
I'm guessing there's no way to make the $5.99 roti fit the weber kettle rotisserie...?
I ordered/picked this up today. I don't see why it won't work. I'll get pics/measurements this weekend. For 6 bucks, its pretty cool.
Just hoarded up on 4-26" grates and 4-18" grates..... half grates and spares a go-go.... plus I'm hopeful I'll still find an Aristocrat or a MLH Fleetwood someday.....buying the grates will make one turn up... :P
Ok.....so, the grates are nice and heavy duty, but they don't really work for an 18 or a modern 26er
Here is the 18" grate on the Jumbo Joe. It's just the slightest bit too big. It will sit there, but will not fall down into the lip that normally holds the grate. They will work great as elevated grates on the 22/26" grills and my 22" WSM though. For less than $5, I'm still happy
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p154/oopezoo/grill/d0be60b115bcc651a83e807611883c2c_zpsc0102831.jpg)
Here it is lined up against the factory grate
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As far as the 26" grate. It is just a smidge too small for a modern 26er. You can get it to sit on all 4 grill tabs, but it can easily slide around and fall down into the kettle. They should work well for elevated grates. I'll probably give one to my buddy who has a vintage 26, chop one up into two elevated grates, and stash the third for a rainy day.
Here it is with the far end tight against the side of the kettle. Just a little bit short on the other end.
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Quote from: OoPEZoO on December 14, 2013, 10:28:30 AM
Ok.....so, the grates are nice and heavy duty, but they don't really work for an 18 or a modern 26er
Here is the 18" grate on the Jumbo Joe. It's just the slightest bit too big. It will sit there, but will not fall down into the lip that normally holds the grate. They will work great as elevated grates on the 22/26" grills and my 22" WSM though. For less than $5, I'm still happy
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p154/oopezoo/grill/d0be60b115bcc651a83e807611883c2c_zpsc0102831.jpg)
Here it is lined up against the factory grate
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p154/oopezoo/grill/b77d06abebc3801cb82d756434afad08_zps3ae709a2.jpg)
OoPEZoO, Thanks for posting this. Is the the newer style JJ?
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Yes, that is a newer Jumbo Joe
Just got around to using new grates. I purchased 3 18s and 2 26s. The 18s are for my wsm and for my little brownie. Grates are too big.
Quote from: MINIgrillin on December 15, 2013, 03:58:31 PM
Just got around to using new grates. I purchased 3 18s and 2 26s. The 18s are for my wsm and for my little brownie. Grates are too big.
How much too big? When making some mini-WSMs the standard grates fit very tight in the tamale pots. I cut a little out of the outer ring (where the cross pieces are perpendicular) and my son welded them back together. Would that be feasible? Do the cutting and if you don't have access to a welder, take them to a welding shop along with a pound or so of pulled pork and ask real nice. ;)
The 18" grates are literally about an 1/16"-1/8" too big in diameter. On my Jumbo Joe, I dropped one side tight into lip that holds the factory grate and the other side just sits up on the edge of the kettle. If felt like I could force it down in, but I wasn't willing to chance damaging the ceramic coating on the kettle for a $1.50 grill grate. They will work great on my 22 WSM and grills as elevated grates.
I know that the 21" grates aren't seen on the ACE site but does anyone have or tried the 21" grillmark grates on the 22 kettles? I think my cado came with a grillmark grate. It fit but was very tight. Anyone else?
Quote from: OoPEZoO on December 17, 2013, 03:27:27 AM
On my Jumbo Joe, I dropped one side tight into lip that holds the factory grate and the other side just sits up on the edge of the kettle. If felt like I could force it down in, but I wasn't willing to chance damaging the ceramic coating on the kettle for a $1.50 grill grate. They will work great on my 22 WSM and grills as elevated grates.
Keep in mind that the old portable 18" grills (JJ, SJP, T&C) use a different size grate than the atandard 18" Kettle. 8)
Thanks for the heads up. I just picked up two of the 26" grates for a little over 8 bucks including tax. My 26" is a charbroil but I believe they will work. Again, thanks for the tip.
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Quote from: Bob BQ on December 12, 2013, 02:45:36 PM
I'm guessing there's no way to make the $5.99 roti fit the weber kettle rotisserie...?
http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3931569
From the better-late-than-never files.... Then again, Ace doesn't list this product anymore and I didn't see anyone else say they grabbed one.
It's worth the 6 bucks, but that's about it. I don't see why it wouldn't work, but I haven't grabbed a roti since I delivered PeasPurple at the drop off location. From left to right...
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Inside the basket length
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Max length from the 'spool' end
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Collapsed
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Thanks Bman... I had decided to pull the trigger on the roti basket a few nights after you said you ordered one, and... they were no longer available. Hopefully you'll get a chance to try this one out.
I bought one of those back in the summer and I believe the motor-drive-end of the spit was too long for the weber 22" roti. Works well in my 30" barrel grill though. Maybe I'll take a pic when the temps get past zero again...
I got a few of the rotisserie spits. I will say its actually great. I used one in my smoker ring that has no slots like the usual rings. I had to make a few cuts here and there on the spit, cuts easy with a small 4 inch grinder and cut-off wheel.
What I really like is no forks, no stabbing meat, everything just sits in place, easy.
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Thanks for the action shot, Dan. I'm thinking of using this on my WSM. I've already done the probe wire notch, so just need to enlarge it a bit and drill a hole on the opposite side. Like you mentioned, not having forks seems like a bonus.
Welcome to the forum. :D
Bumping this up as ACE still seems to have some of the grates that fit older 26ers for $3.75 each: http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3973709&prodFindSrc=cart
I couldn't get them to ship to me here in NY, nor would they ship to any store near me (ship to store is free) as they said they aren't available in my state, but I was able to ship them to my daughter in DC. Perhaps it depends on inventory in a regional warehouse.