The History of the Weber MasterTouch - By Statesman Winz

[SixZeroFour]

I hope that applewood smoked brain of yours is ready to absorb some knowledge , because an all new Master Touch History page that was researched, planned, and written by Statesman Winz is now LIVE!! This excellent in-depth article covers everything from Weber's initial Patent Application to details about the model progression throughout the years. If you are a fan of MT's or simply kettles in general this is a can't miss read!

@Winz - thank you for putting this masterpiece together - what an awesome resource for the whole club to use and reference.

Check it out!!

Weber Master Touch History

[LightningBoldtz]

The master-touch is my favorite of all Weber grills.

[LightningBoldtz]

doesn't @pbe gummi bear have the only 14' version of the master touch out there?

[MrHoss]

Beauty bit of work there Winz. Thanks for putting the time and effort into that.

[Hogsy]

Great read and resource . Awesome job Winz and everyone else involved. I love the patent sketches...very cool!

[Shafzilla]

good read. I am a proud owner of a 2015 MT.. Cool to see how it all started.

[ramsfan]

Excellent job on the write up! I wish somebody would do a write up on the history of the 26.75 Kettle. That's the one I want to learn about. I love the 26.75 kettle more than the 22.5, I always have.  I want to know stuff like: When were they first introduced? What changes were made through the model years? What colors were available? What accessories were available? How many incarnations were there such as the Westerner? When was the one touch system incorporated? What did they cost back in 19??, What model years comprised the "flat head" era, What year did the cooking grate size change? etc.

Seems like we have a history write up of every Weber model except this one?

[Troy]

Excellent job on the write up! I wish somebody would do a write up on the history of the 26.75 Kettle. That's the one I want to learn about. I love the 26.75 kettle more than the 22.5, I always have.  I want to know stuff like: When were they first introduced? What changes were made through the model years? What colors were available? What accessories were available? How many incarnations were there such as the Westerner? When was the one touch system incorporated? What did they cost back in 19??, What model years comprised the "flat head" era, What year did the cooking grate size change? etc.

Seems like we have a history write up of every Weber model except this one?

We're working on it! (And a BUNCH of other history things)

[ramsfan]

Excellent job on the write up! I wish somebody would do a write up on the history of the 26.75 Kettle. That's the one I want to learn about. I love the 26.75 kettle more than the 22.5, I always have.  I want to know stuff like: When were they first introduced? What changes were made through the model years? What colors were available? What accessories were available? How many incarnations were there such as the Westerner? When was the one touch system incorporated? What did they cost back in 19??, What model years comprised the "flat head" era, What year did the cooking grate size change? etc.

Seems like we have a history write up of every Weber model except this one?

We're working on it! (And a BUNCH of other history things)

HOT DAMN! I can't wait to read it!

[pbe gummi bear]

doesn't @pbe gummi bear have the only 14' version of the master touch out there?

I think a 14 ft dia weber kettle would set a world record. 

[LightningBoldtz]

doesn't @pbe gummi bear have the only 14' version of the master touch out there?

I think a 14 ft dia weber kettle would set a world record. 

ugh....jerk man you know what I meant.

[MacEggs]

doesn't @pbe gummi bear have the only 14' version of the master touch out there?

I think a 14 ft dia weber kettle would set a world record. 

ugh....jerk man you know what I meant.

Did you mean 18"? 

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/18-5'-master-touch/


The picture disappeared .... @pbe gummi bear we need more pics.

[LightningBoldtz]

yes, as I was typing that out this morning I thought there was something wrong with that number but couldn't place it.

[1911Ron]

Great write up.  Thanks @Winz  !

[pbe gummi bear]

My 18.5" MT in front? Sadly, it's an imposter.