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WeberWho
WeberWho Posts: 11,030
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I'm intrigued but do you see any real use for a grill like this? Someone posted it for free but it's an hour away. Your thoughts?


"The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

Minnesota
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 17,188
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    It's just going to take up space 
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  • tikigriller
    tikigriller Posts: 1,389
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    I buy everything and wouldn't buy that!
    Just bought an Egg?  Here is what you get to look forward to now:

    Plate Setter, FlameBoss 200, Spider, PSWOO-CI, Additional Rig Shelf for dome cooking, Thermapen, iGrill2, Cast Iron, Blackstone, Cooking Accessories for the Blackstone, Cover for the Egg and the Blackstone, shopping for Rub like a fine wine or IPA, and a new fascination with lump and what brand is the best-all to be debated every Friday Night.  Next desires-Joetisceriie, Adjustable Rig, Grillmates, table and more eggs

    Livermore, California
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  • jeffwit
    jeffwit Posts: 1,348
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    I think it looks cool, but my wife would kill me if I brought another grill home...
    Jefferson, GA
    XL BGE, MM, Things to flip meat over and stuff
    Wife, 3 kids, 5 dogs, 4 cats, 12 chickens, 2 goats, 2 pigs. 
    “Honey, we bought a farm.”
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,110
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    I would buy it. Strip off the grill stuff and put a round table top on it.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    Pass.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,030
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    Thanks guys for the suggestions. It looks heavy, different, and a new to me style of grilling. I can also see it sitting around, taking up space, and seeing little use. The main reason why I asked here first before jumping on it. Thanks everyone for confirming it!
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
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    I would do it. Put the handled grids on either side of the food to flip, drop stuff in the top before or after the sear and pileup the briquettes on one side for hot and less hot like a Weber. You could even fashion a dome for it. Looks pretty heavy

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,350
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    I'd get it. That would be a nice cooler weather firepit/grill.  I still prefer grilling over an open wood fire rather than in a kamado or kettle using charcoal.

    Gather everyone to sit around it, drink some beers while watching the fire. Then when it dies down/coals throw on the brats/steaks/shrimp/skewers/whatever.

    Not something I'd use every day but I'm sure I'd use it a few times a month. Be worth the drive to me.
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • td66snrf
    td66snrf Posts: 1,822
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    You be the only one on your block with one. 
    XLBGE, LBGE, MBGE, SMALL, MINI, 2 Kubs, Fire Magic Gasser
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  • tikigriller
    tikigriller Posts: 1,389
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    td66snrf said:
    You be the only one on your block with one. 
    Now THAT is the best reason yet!!!
    Just bought an Egg?  Here is what you get to look forward to now:

    Plate Setter, FlameBoss 200, Spider, PSWOO-CI, Additional Rig Shelf for dome cooking, Thermapen, iGrill2, Cast Iron, Blackstone, Cooking Accessories for the Blackstone, Cover for the Egg and the Blackstone, shopping for Rub like a fine wine or IPA, and a new fascination with lump and what brand is the best-all to be debated every Friday Night.  Next desires-Joetisceriie, Adjustable Rig, Grillmates, table and more eggs

    Livermore, California
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 17,188
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    You could use it to burn pinestraw to piss off your neighbors  =)
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    That would be a great reverse sear or T-Rex cooker right there.  I'd go get it.  

    -----------------------------------------

    analyze adapt overcome

    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
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    Bird bath?
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  • Tblack
    Tblack Posts: 55
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    Free...it's a setup..don't go
    LBGE 
    Pike Road,Al


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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,030
    edited October 2016
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    DoubleEgger said:
    You could use it to burn pinestraw to piss off your neighbors  =)
    I've fed the fire with some dead grass a few times this year when I've slacked in between mowings and picked up with the sweeper. Try not to do it when the neighbors are around or when I know they are in the house. The neighbor kids are having a bonfire in the backyard as I type having a good ole time. Some would be annoyed how loud they are but doesn't bother me in the least. As long as I don't have toilet paper in my trees or a kid passed out in my backyard, party away! We've been really fortunate about having good neighbors who respect each other.
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262
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    Yeah, Tblack said:
    Free...it's a setup..don't go

    "It puts the lotion in the basket..."




    Phoenix 
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    edited October 2016
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    It's got potential V.
    The cool factor.
    Looks to be built like a Tiger II
    A little bit of prep, and a few rattle cans of high temp BBQ paint will freshen it up.  

    It will take a lot of charcoal, or wood to burn down to feed this beast.

    Would be cool as a fire pit alone, if that upper rack comes off.

    Would also be interesting to hear of it's history.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,350
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    blasting said:

    Yeah, Tblack said:
    Free...it's a setup..don't go

    "It puts the lotion in the basket..."




     :o 


    perhaps just as scary:

    "Let me tell you about the amazing Cutco knives..."
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262
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    "HeavyG said:
    blasting said:

    Yeah, Tblack said:
    Free...it's a setup..don't go

    "It puts the lotion in the basket..."




     :o 


    perhaps just as scary:

    "Let me tell you about the amazing Cutco knives..."

     even worse... "we have to talk"
    Phoenix 
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 11,533
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    I would get it but I'm also a pack rat  :)  Update?
    canuckland
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,458
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    Asks a BBQ forum if he needs a free grill.  :o
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    theyolksonyou said:
    Asks a BBQ forum if he needs a free grill.  :o
    When in doubt, go directly to your enablers.

    LBGE

    Pikesville, MD

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  • tikigriller
    tikigriller Posts: 1,389
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    Could this grill boil water though?
    Just bought an Egg?  Here is what you get to look forward to now:

    Plate Setter, FlameBoss 200, Spider, PSWOO-CI, Additional Rig Shelf for dome cooking, Thermapen, iGrill2, Cast Iron, Blackstone, Cooking Accessories for the Blackstone, Cover for the Egg and the Blackstone, shopping for Rub like a fine wine or IPA, and a new fascination with lump and what brand is the best-all to be debated every Friday Night.  Next desires-Joetisceriie, Adjustable Rig, Grillmates, table and more eggs

    Livermore, California
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,030
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    Canugghead said:
    I would get it but I'm also a pack rat  :)  Update?
    It looks like someone must have picked it up. I'm fighting garage space myself. 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,030
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    theyolksonyou said:
    Asks a BBQ forum if he needs a free grill.  :o
    Everything but politics. ;)
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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