Chef Jim Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 I definitely can't speak for the Weber part since I have never looked into them, but yeah, those who are into the audio hobby at all (e.g. LABillzFan, myself, Fezmid, Chknwing, SDS, etc), have a different opinion of Bose products than the general populace. Amar Bose is a marketing genius, and over the years said marketing has resulted in many believing that "Bose is the best". I'm not in the business of begrudging others for their choices in consumer electronics, and I know people who are plenty happy with their Bose gear, but generally speaking their stuff falls well short of other options at any given price point in terms of both value and audio reproduction. The exception may very well be their headphone line, cause I know some of the folks over at the largest headphone forum, head-fi.org, have measured them and found them to be decent for the money. The same can't be said of their speakers and home audio gear, unfortunately. Just as the smug was clearing you come back.
ajzepp Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 Just as the smug was clearing you come back. I missed you too!
Gugny Posted March 20, 2013 Author Posted March 20, 2013 Fag. Jesus Christ, do I have to edit the subject AGAIN???
Fan in San Diego Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 I've had this Brinkman for about 5 years now and love it. Its both gas and charcoal. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Brinkmann-Dual-Function-3-Burner-Propane-Gas-Charcoal-Grill-and-Smoker-810-3821-SB/202664595?N=25ecodZ5yc1v#.UUyXqzd481M
Gugny Posted March 22, 2013 Author Posted March 22, 2013 I've had this Brinkman for about 5 years now and love it. Its both gas and charcoal. http://www.homedepot...1v#.UUyXqzd481M I think I saw this one, too, Fan. The charcoal level is not adjustable on this one, is it?
Bufcomments Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) You dont have to spend big money on a grill, just so it has a cover for the wind . I had mines for about 20 years, clean it out almost everytime i use it. Lasts forever and cooks great. The only thing i do is buy good charcoal for it. Makes a difference in cooking. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Weber-One-Touch-Silver-22-1-2-in-Charcoal-Kettle-Grill-in-Black-741001/100012014?N=bx8h#.UUyaoByG18E Edited March 22, 2013 by Bufcomments
Gugny Posted March 22, 2013 Author Posted March 22, 2013 You dont have to spend big money on a grill, just so it has a cover for the wind . I had mines for about 20 years, clean it out almost everytime i use it. Lasts forever and cooks great. The only thing i do is buy good charcoal for it. Makes a difference in cooking. http://www.homedepot...8h#.UUyaoByG18E Last year, I bought a $15-$20 jobber. I wanted to use charcoal for an entire season before I went and spent real money on a bigger/better grill. I took very good care of it - same as you - cleaning it after each use, etc. It's still in good shape and I don't even cover it. It's just small and I have to bend over the whole time I'm using it. I'm pretty much past wanting to spend $300 on a Weber. Actually, I have no interest in spending $300 on a grill, period. I'm leaning heavily toward the $200 Master Forge with the adjustable charcoal chambers.
Bufcomments Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 Last year, I bought a $15-$20 jobber. I wanted to use charcoal for an entire season before I went and spent real money on a bigger/better grill. I took very good care of it - same as you - cleaning it after each use, etc. It's still in good shape and I don't even cover it. It's just small and I have to bend over the whole time I'm using it. I'm pretty much past wanting to spend $300 on a Weber. Actually, I have no interest in spending $300 on a grill, period. I'm leaning heavily toward the $200 Master Forge with the adjustable charcoal chambers. Im 6'5 so i had the same problem with bending over it. But thats an easy fix....just build a wood platform for it. I built one from scratch , a metal top on it so the wood is not exposed to any fire....
Fan in San Diego Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 I think I saw this one, too, Fan. The charcoal level is not adjustable on this one, is it? No it doesn't adjust. I got it on sale for $199. And get a cover for any BBQ, they will last longer.
plenzmd1 Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 - cleaning it after each use, etc. . holh shite...you guys take better care of a $15 grill than I do my Egg . Clean it after every use? Wow.
Gugny Posted March 22, 2013 Author Posted March 22, 2013 holh shite...you guys take better care of a $15 grill than I do my Egg . Clean it after every use? Wow. Well .. I just mean I clean the cooking area well and remove the charcoal/ashes.
Bufcomments Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 holh shite...you guys take better care of a $15 grill than I do my Egg . Clean it after every use? Wow. yep im serious about barbacue.....
mead107 Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 Have had my weber gas grill 10 Years and still going strong , love it. Clean grill when start next grilling. We had dinner at Weber Grill in Chicago a few years ago.
Gugny Posted April 6, 2013 Author Posted April 6, 2013 So after researching and looking at many different grills, I bought a Stok Charcoal Drum Grill. Basic 22.5" kettle, but a "smarter" grill than the Weber. Also, at $130, less stress on the wallet. What sold me: Built-in charcoal chimney Charcoal basket that contains the charcoal to the inner circle of the drum - this is part of the built in chimney system and can be left in place for indirect cooking on the outer circle, or removed - resulting in the lit coals spreading evenly around the kettle. It also has a spot underneath to place the hot basket if I choose to remove it. Cast Iron cooking area Abilit to hang the lid on the side of the grill Most of these things are available for Weber grills at an extra cost. I don't know if this will be as durable as a Weber, but the purchase just felt right. I was going to get the $300 Weber with many of the luxuries listed above, along with a work table attached. I'm gonna buy myself a table for 20 bucks or less and ill still have that built-in chimney, which is awesome (broke it in last night). By the way, bought some Stubb's brand charcoal at Lowe's. same price as the Kingsford. I like the Stubbs better. My son also insisted we buy the "Rub Some Butt" Carolina-style BBQ sauce. $6/bottle, but it is delicious. I put it on some boneless, skinless chicken thighs last night and it had a really nice, unique taste. http://www.stokgrills.com/grills/drum.php Link to the grill.
Beerball Posted April 6, 2013 Posted April 6, 2013 Did a rib roast on the grill the other night. Indirect heat, a mix of hickory and apple wood. It was !@#$ing aMAZing. Two days later it was Carolina pulled pork. It was !@#$ing aMAZing.
mead107 Posted April 6, 2013 Posted April 6, 2013 Did a rib roast on the grill the other night. Indirect heat, a mix of hickory and apple wood. It was !@#$ing aMAZing. Two days later it was Carolina pulled pork. It was !@#$ing aMAZing. Not sure I want to eat it with all that !@#$ing going on.
Gugny Posted April 6, 2013 Author Posted April 6, 2013 When we trying it out? They have a pizza stone insert available. Perhaps a Stromboli is in order???
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