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Catmandiesel
Catmandiesel Posts: 63
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So when I bought my XL it had a plastic handle. So yesterday I asked the dealer if I could swap it out for the wooden one on their display model.
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  • EggNorth
    EggNorth Posts: 1,535
    Wood looks so much better, didn't realize the new Eggs have plastic.
    Dave
    Cambridge, Ontario - Canada
    Large (2010), Mini Max (2015), Large garden pot (2018)
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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
    Wow. Good dealer. I asked mine too. Got a err go to h*** look. I also emailed bge. Got no response. Nada. [-(
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • Ladeback69
    Ladeback69 Posts: 4,484
    The plastic one on mine doesn't bother me any. It should hold up for a while.
    XL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas Grill

    Kansas City, Mo.
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  • Skiddymarker
    Skiddymarker Posts: 8,528
    Plastic is forever, isn't it? At least that's what they tell us about shopping bags and water bottles in landfills. Wood looks nice, but for most of us lazy twits, plastic is probably much more practical. On the other hand, once you have bought all the regular accessories, you can get a custom handle.....
    Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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  • Catmandiesel
    Catmandiesel Posts: 63
    I didn't really mind the plastic but I noticed it got really hot. Only when ligthing and times when the lid is open. So I'm hoping the wood will stay a little cooler.
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  • cortguitarman
    cortguitarman Posts: 2,061
    My wood handle doesn't get hot at all. You can't really read the logo on it from all of the creosote. I like the new wood handles. They are beefier than the one that came with my egg.
    Mark Annville, PA
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,827
    Plastic seems like a pretty lousy/cheap alternative that close to a major heat source. I'm surprised the mother ship signed off on this one.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    I haven't seen ANY with plastic handles at the 5 or so dealers in Jax, FL and surrounding area. Do y'all still see them at your dealers? Thought MotherShip xnayed these due to extreme negative feedback. Or am I wrong here?
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • Catmandiesel
    Catmandiesel Posts: 63
    I bought mine from Gulfport MS and only his demos had wood(minus one now) new boxes eggs all had plastic. So he says. Even the grate grabber is plastic now. I think I also saw a plastic handle pizza peel also.
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    See to me that just cheapens a quality product. There's no sense in it.
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • Catmandiesel
    Catmandiesel Posts: 63
    I Agree. I was going to try to make a handle. I'm glad I was able to swap it out.
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    I preface this with...I'm not trying to sell a t-shirt here or anything :)) but, just saw these and they appear to be quality made and I'm thinking of one for my LBGE. Check it out if ya like. http://www.amlwoodart.com/BGE1.html
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364

    Marty makes a nice product.  Bought three of his handles, 2 india rosewoods for the larges, and 1 walnut for the WSM. 

    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • pantsypants
    pantsypants Posts: 1,191
    i have a plastic handle on my Large , I am in the process of looking for a handle that i like
    Toronto
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  • gmac
    gmac Posts: 1,814
    On a related note, I was at a friends the other day and I noticed that their Large has a handle about 10 to 12 inches long, mine has a short handle, maybe 6 inches at best.  When did they change the handle on the large?
    And before someone else says it, yes, I am jealous of you guys with the extra length....
    Mt Elgin Ontario - just a Large.
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  • Miked125
    Miked125 Posts: 481
    Really a plastic handle? We pay enough for the products, produce something of higher quality.... The wood handle probably cost them $2 a handle while the plastics will cost $0.30.... Ill pay their loss of margin for a wood handle.
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  • SenecaTheYounger
    SenecaTheYounger Posts: 368
    Double-edged sword.  The wood handles get dirty and the edges round over and wear away with exposure.  The plastic seems cheap.

    BGE gets complaints either way.


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  • double_ds
    double_ds Posts: 39
    I like my wood handle!
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  • Caymanite
    Caymanite Posts: 57

    I have a plastic handle and don't have any issues with it getting hot. My side tables are also plastic and they scratch pretty easily with is very annoying.

    Large BGE - Jupiter, FL
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  • captjo
    captjo Posts: 93
    NPHuskerFL said:
    I haven't seen ANY with plastic handles at the 5 or so dealers in Jax, FL and surrounding area. Do y'all still see them at your dealers? Thought MotherShip xnayed these due to extreme negative feedback. Or am I wrong here?
    The composite (plastic) handles have been nixed. All Eggs are arriving now with the wooden handles again, just like they were the year befor last. If your dealers don't have them yet, they will.

    If you feel the need to, ask your dealer to order you a wood replacement handle on their next order...item # RHWA for L, XL and item # RHWB for Mini, S and Med
    Bristow, VA
    1 Lrg & 1 XL
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    @captjo...that makes perfect sense. The dealers I've visited are probably moving decent volume so the composite handled units are likely long gone. It's good that they can get the wooden handle if they so desire.
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
    @captjo‌ do you know the prices of the replacement wood handles??
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • captjo
    captjo Posts: 93
    Jeremiah said:
    @captjo‌ do you know the prices of the replacement wood handles??
    Pricing varies a little depending on what part of the country you are in. Roughly $15
    Bristow, VA
    1 Lrg & 1 XL
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  • TheHandleGuy
    TheHandleGuy Posts: 77
    gmac said:
    On a related note, I was at a friends the other day and I noticed that their Large has a handle about 10 to 12 inches long, mine has a short handle, maybe 6 inches at best.  When did they change the handle on the large?
    And before someone else says it, yes, I am jealous of you guys with the extra length....

    Large BGE, Santa Maria Pit, Hasty-Bake Gourmet, MAK One Star Pellet Pooper,  26" Weber, 22" Weber Performer.  Most have custom handles made by me.

    http://www.amlwoodart.com

    "Just living from one cook to the next"

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  • TheHandleGuy
    TheHandleGuy Posts: 77
    TheHandleGuy said:
    gmac said:
    On a related note, I was at a friends the other day and I noticed that their Large has a handle about 10 to 12 inches long, mine has a short handle, maybe 6 inches at best.  When did they change the handle on the large?
    And before someone else says it, yes, I am jealous of you guys with the extra length....

    Large BGE, Santa Maria Pit, Hasty-Bake Gourmet, MAK One Star Pellet Pooper,  26" Weber, 22" Weber Performer.  Most have custom handles made by me.

    http://www.amlwoodart.com

    "Just living from one cook to the next"

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