26.75 cleanued up

[G$]

Here is the 26 that "with a K" picked up for me, and that AZ_Mikey transported. I did not want to spend a significant amount of time on clean up because it will soon get heavy use anyway.  I did get the bowl spotless inside.  I cleaned the sweeper assembly, and all the leg hardware was already in good shape and just got a wpe down.  I took the thermo out and cleaned it, but i did not even take the lid bail off.

For whatever reason, the inside lid on this thing just did ot want to come clean, even after a few hours of oven cleaner.  It is nothing more than cook smoke, but i have never seen such a persistent and even coating.  I eventually just  called it "good" and moved on.  I did not even clean and polish the vent.

The last thing was the bent lid handle.  I gave it a pull to straighten it out "left to right". The other direction reqired some gentle hits.  I got it close to straight and then  realized the bracket itself was a little bent.  Not wanting to cause more chipping, I have called it good enough.  It looks fine unless you look close and see the kink in the bracket itself.

Lastly, I swapped firepit handles on to it.  I am not a huge fan of them, but they look best on the black kettles, and i think it looks pretty sharp.






Here are a couple before shots:

[pbe gummi bear]

Lookin' good G$. I can't wait to see some food on it.

[G$]

Hopefully put it in to action Saturday.  Ribs?  Whole chickens? Hrm......

[Chasing_smoke]

That grill looks great! Love the handles on it, it really sets it off. Can't wait to see what you cook either!


"my kettle is more powerful it will do almost anything."

[Fishawn]

I also really like the looks of the handles.... Nice job!

[With a K]

As George Zimmer would say, if he were a member - "You're going to like the way it cooks. I guarantee it".
Nice clean-up G$!

[tattooedant]

Is that grass in Arizona?!...damn, I was I could have a big cactus like that in my yard....grill looks beautiful

[G$]

Is that grass in Arizona?!...damn, I was I could have a big cactus like that in my yard....grill looks beautiful

Haha, big?  That one is small. He is a baby, 30 years old maybe?

These guys are big:

[Craig]

That turned out nice, G$! I agree with you on the fireplace handles against the black. They do look sharp.

[glrasmussen]

Looks great! Carefull, those handles don't take heat! I have had the same deal with some of my lids... Bowls turnout awesome! Even with a blade and chemicals, I give up...

[G$]

Interesting Greg.  I figured the handles would work if they could withstand being at the top of the fireplace. I will keep an eye on them.  Do they turn black when heated?

[Duke]

Great job Gerd!

[glrasmussen]

Interesting Greg.  I figured the handles would work if they could withstand being at the top of the fireplace. I will keep an eye on them.  Do they turn black when heated?

I will take a picture of mine. They are not pretty. after a couple of fires. I have resented to not using the lid on the fire place.

[Chasing_smoke]

Hey G$ or anyone with a newer 26 what's the height difference between this and a 22.5? Is the 26 taller by much?  I've grown used to lower profile a smaller kettle has but any extra would be nice.


"my kettle is more powerful it will do almost anything."

[G$]

Taller, not sure by how much.  Will look in the AM.