Man makes fire, man meets grill

wytstang · 02-10-07, 05:10

I was hunting for a nice grill that would last. After some talk with a fellow co-worker of mine who enters BBQ contest for the past 20yrs he recomemnded 1 grill. He told me after after 30yrs of making his own grill to fit his needs he found 1 grill he is going to buy. I intoduce to you the
BBQ grillware™
Stainless Steel Charcoal Grill

This bad boy has a very nice feature that allows you to crank the pan that hold the coals closer or furthure(sp?) away from the food as you need. It also has a very solid cast iron door that allows you acess to the coal so you can move them around if need be. I'm putting it togther right now and man this grill is SOLID, it's going to last a long time. I also picked up a cover and some food utincels to grill tommorow and I can't wait. I'll get good pictures so you can see the inside and all. Man must go to play with fire

Here are some pics of it assembled

And some French wine my wife brought back from here last mission

And a hand made German Cuckoo Clock or as the Germans call it Vodka timer

ZaneO · 02-10-07, 05:47

Looks like a great grille. Where did you pick yours up?

wytstang · 02-10-07, 06:00

Lowes has 2 of them there basic model which is all black and uses a thinner door for acess to the charcoal ($199). I chose the deluxe model for the stainless steel and thick cast iron door for $249+tax. They both have the Adjustable charcoal pan to move food from warm to hot cooking zones.
Stainless Steel Charcoal Grill

themightytimmah · 02-10-07, 11:44

That's a real nice grill - I wish I had bought one of those. I bought one of the cheapie charcoal grills ($129) and after one grilling season it's pretty shot up.

Devilsown · 02-11-07, 12:00

I must get that grill....no matter what the wife says

wytstang · 02-11-07, 09:13

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Originally Posted by themightytimmah

That's a real nice grill - I wish I had bought one of those. I bought one of the cheapie charcoal grills ($129) and after one grilling season it's pretty shot up.

Exactly why I spent the extra so I don't have to buy another one anytime soon (I hope/better not)

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Originally Posted by Devilsown

I must get that grill....no matter what the wife says

Just tell the wife you'll be cooking more and that should even things out (no pots and pans to clean) and hello from Charleston AFB

velobard · 02-11-07, 03:42

I'm just too impatient for charcoal. Propane for me.

hifiveo · 02-11-07, 04:10

That looks like a really nice charcoal grill for the price. Having an adjustable charcoal pan is a real plus. Hope you got more food to grill to go with all those wine!!! Have a great BBQ!

BTW, your avatar always gives me the creeps.

wytstang · 02-11-07, 09:22

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Originally Posted by velobard

I'm just too impatient for charcoal. Propane for me.

You’re missing the relaxation and enjoying the time when you speed things up. I rather enjoy my free time by sitting talking bsing with a mixed drink or wine on the back porch. M-F the clock has me by the testies so on the weekends I glance at it to see what time Horse Power TV and all the other car geared shows are on either then that I don't care.

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BTW, your avatar always gives me the creeps.

I get that a lot

velobard · 02-12-07, 06:04

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Originally Posted by wytstang

You’re missing the relaxation and enjoying the time when you speed things up. I rather enjoy my free time by sitting talking bsing with a mixed drink or wine on the back porch. M-F the clock has me by the testies so on the weekends I glance at it to see what time Horse Power TV and all the other car geared shows are on either then that I don't care.

I know, but I gain the ability to be spontaneous and decide at the last second to toss something on the grille. There's times where I'm out at the grille most nights of the week.

My current grille is just a "get me by" thing for now, an old Coleman that used to belong to my in-laws from when they were moving and my old one was about used up. I'm looking forward to getting a nicer one with basic stuff like a cast iron grill, hopefuly this summer. One thing I don't care for with gas grilles, especially the newer ones, is the indirect heating because of the shields over the flame, sometimes more than one shield. I removed one of the shields on our current grille and it does much better but I can't figure out how to get the other one out. I'd like to find a grille with cast iron burners as well instead of the cheapo pipes with hole punched in 'em. Also enough burners to spread the heat around without leaning on the despised shields. I've seen one at Lowes that looks good, I think its from the same company that makes the one you posted. Yes, the shield helps avoid a few grease fires, but flame broiling is half the fun.

kompressornsc · 02-12-07, 06:23

I took a look at these @ Lowe's yesterday - very nice. I liked that it had enamel coated iron grates vs. the normal wire you find on most charcoal.

TnM6i · 02-12-07, 06:30

Nice grill! For me, only a charcoal grill will do. LP is OK, but you just don't get that smokey flavor.