The end of an era.... no more welded handles on Weber Kettles. (Photos)

[Jeff]

My imperial blue Wood Dale handle is turned opposite, it is harder to control.  I see why the moved them the way they did....

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waiiit wait wait.
you have an imperial woody?
who do i gotta blow to get the non woody imperial?

Get with it already Troy...look at the Chicago meet up pics already you lazy butt.

[Troy]

My imperial blue Wood Dale handle is turned opposite, it is harder to control.  I see why the moved them the way they did....

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waiiit wait wait.
you have an imperial woody?
who do i gotta blow to get the non woody imperial?

Get with it already Troy...look at the Chicago meet up pics already you lazy butt.

No I saw it. But I didn't know whose or was. I kept looking for mine, the one Brian was holding on to for me.

[zavod44]

I got an offer I couldn't refuse....I already sent the Red back!

[Chuck]

If the handles on the kettle are bolt on as well, would this open an option to put a thermometer grommet in there?

[1buckie]

Ok.....once again....way ahead of the curve......

As anyone can clearly see, this handle is BOLTED ON......




Perhaps I should've done a  copyright on this?

[1buckie]

If the handles on the kettle are bolt on as well, would this open an option to put a thermometer grommet in there?

Probably could get that figured out pretty easy....good point.....


"Why the return to pre 1963 handle orientation with post 1963 hook position is another mystery. I can see why they reorientated the metal handles and hook way back then."

So the hook was not centered on the vent back then, or am I thinking upside down again?


this is just like any 18.5" that I know of.......

[G$]

We can still have opinions, right?

[coldkettle]

http://www.anotherpintplease.com/2014/07/guerrilla-grilling-weber-shoot.html?m=1
Here is a link that appears to show some of the new stuff.  Performers have different tops and the rollers look different. 

I love the smell of a evening cook...

[SixZeroFour]

We can still have opinions, right?

Sorry, no opinions or constructive discussion permitted here 

[Troy]

We can still have opinions, right?

sure. just as long as they are in alignment with the rest of the cult, er, club.

[G$]

http://www.anotherpintplease.com/2014/07/guerrilla-grilling-weber-shoot.html?m=1
Here is a link that appears to show some of the new stuff.  Performers have different tops and the rollers look different. 

I love the smell of a evening cook...

As always, some of those APP pictures are stunning.

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[1ROW]

This change doesn't bother me too much, will definitely be easier to customize. I am concerned though that they might eventually do a bolt on damper for all kettles, those are not good.

[1buckie]

http://www.anotherpintplease.com/2014/07/guerrilla-grilling-weber-shoot.html?m=1
Here is a link that appears to show some of the new stuff.  Performers have different tops and the rollers look different. 

I love the smell of a evening cook...

Look at the fifth & eighth photo from top.....

22's a hangin' sidesaddle......


Edit: Red might be 18".....................

[JP]

I have 2013 euro-performer with bolt on handle(with heatshield). I really can't see any problems with them. My previous kettle (18,5" ots) had wellded handles and did not have any problems with them either.

[1buckie]

 Thanks for that J P !!!!

Most likely it's because you're careful & respectful of your equipment.....



The true test will come when the "Buckie Test" is applied.....I am the Samsonite Gorilla for Weber Kettles.....see this video below for a demonstration of what that's like.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C-e96m4730



....or this test, designed for Team Play.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfRD4ivhgnM