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Started by tb80, April 06, 2015, 11:33:28 AM

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tb80

If I like the gray handles that come stock on the new kettles better than the old wooden ones?

I know everyone seems to like the old wooden ones, and I appreciate the look, but I think I actually prefer the standard handles that come on the new kettles.

Let the lashings begin. ;D
Looking for Blue Mastertouch or Blue Performer. 

Currently have: Performer (Green); 22.5 Mastertouch (Red); 26.75 OTG;  22.5 WSM; 18.5 WSM; Jumbo Joe; SJS (Green Uline); SJG (used for Mini WSM); Blue SS Performer; Blue MBH; Summit

MINIgrillin

Do what you want bro...it's your stuff. It's on your porch and you gotta look and cook on it. It still turns out great food. That's the point IMO.

I doubt you'll get flamed here. It's not that kind of forum. To each their own.
Seville. CnB performer:blue,green,gray. 26r. 18otg. Karubeque C-60.

LightningBoldtz

Not at all, choose your preference.

This is heresy and needs to be stamped out immediately and at all costs.

I am not a collector, but I do have a small collection.
"You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want"

LightningBoldtz

Quote from: MINIgrillin on April 06, 2015, 11:39:42 AM
Do what you want bro...it's your stuff. It's on your porch and you gotta look and cook on it. It still turns out great food. That's the point IMO.

I doubt you'll get flamed here. It's not that kind of forum. To each their own.

That and you just won't be as cool or as sophisticated as us wood handlers........   8)

I am not a collector, but I do have a small collection.
"You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want"

indy82z

Nothing wrong with that...now send me all your wood handles and I will send you my plastic ones ;-)

ramsfan

You like the plastic handles better? I'M CALLING THE COPS...
This is the original Weber kettle. The most powerful bbq grill in the world and can blow your taste-buds clean off! So, you have to ask yourself one question: "Do you feel hungry? Well, do you punk?"

Chuck

I like the look of the wooden handles, but the plastic handles have their own look to them that I admire.

I think the bigger issue between the two styles one of function. The plastic handles, particularly on the lid, conducts more heat at the higher cooking temps and makes it more difficult for those with 'tender' hands to take off/put on the grill.
This is a fairly cheap hobby when you consider the time  with family and friends and how many meals are created.

tb80

Maybe eventually the wooden ones will grow on me.  I do admire the craftmanship of some of the wooden handles that are custom made. 
Looking for Blue Mastertouch or Blue Performer. 

Currently have: Performer (Green); 22.5 Mastertouch (Red); 26.75 OTG;  22.5 WSM; 18.5 WSM; Jumbo Joe; SJS (Green Uline); SJG (used for Mini WSM); Blue SS Performer; Blue MBH; Summit

WNC

I like those dark greys too, especially on the Reds. I changed one of mine over from the wood to dark grey, but changed it back after I stained the handles dark.

But really it's to each their own...

mrbill

I kinda dig the plastic ones myself for the newer/more common cookers. but an old warhorse should be dressed in a more traditional manner.
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Troy

for the longest time I really preferred the newish plastic handles (dark gray) over wood.
I didn't really get into wood handles until @zavod44 made me some cool exotics. Then I had to put woodies on my whole fleet

MrHoss

Quote from: LightningBoldtz on April 06, 2015, 11:44:06 AM
This is heresy and needs to be stamped out immediately and at all costs.



"Why do you have so many bbq's?"....."I just like lookin' at em' sometimes....and I have enough purses and shoes"

MINIgrillin

Seville. CnB performer:blue,green,gray. 26r. 18otg. Karubeque C-60.

mrbill

Quote from: MrHoss on April 06, 2015, 05:20:16 PM
Quote from: LightningBoldtz on April 06, 2015, 11:44:06 AM
This is heresy and needs to be stamped out immediately and at all costs.





I'm coming Elizabeth! It's the big one!!!
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zavod44

The wood performs better than the plastic, no doubt.  and really let's face it the wood looks a thousand times better........What's cooler than wood handles on your Weber grill.....
Vintage Weber Grill raconteur and bon vivant.....and definitely Sir Agent X