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Originally posted by Bill Comerford:
It's Mine! Let me know what you need! Thanks!

Hey Bill, I'll email you my info.

Thanks
Wayne

Thanks!

Bill, do you have any photos of your Ranch with the collar ?

Yea, i'll try to post soon.

Wayne, what happened?

Hey Bill, I sent you an email on Saturday? Guess you didn't get it. I'll re-send today.

Thanks

Has anyone tried one of these?

http://www.cast-iron-grate.com/

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Originally posted by Bill Velto:
Has anyone tried one of these?

http://www.cast-iron-grate.com/

Look here
http://tvwbb.com/eve/forums?a=...rds=cast+iron+grates

Just got my retail literature for 2011. Quite some changes in the Weber line. This is now available in U.S. as the "Weber Original Gourmet BBQ System". You can get it with Sear Grate or Griddle and optional Wok.

This is available for pre-order via Amazon.com
Weber 7420 Gourmet BBQ System Sear Grate Set

Weber 8835 Gourmet BBQ System Hinged Cooking Grate

Weber 8833 Gourmet BBQ System Griddle Set

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Do you think that cast iron gill will fit in a smokey joe?

Bill

we have these where i work, they are shipping out now..i think the one with the griddle is porcelin coated

I just have to wonder why it still need the flip up sides?

so if you have something in the middle (brisket) you can still add coals.

Does anyone know if the weber chimney starter would fit into the opening where the cast iron accessories go, so you wouldn't have to remove the grate on a Performer to light coals?

Thanks

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Originally posted by Alan Dively:
Does anyone know if the weber chimney starter would fit into the opening where the cast iron accessories go, so you wouldn't have to remove the grate on a Performer to light coals?

Thanks

Good idea but I think the handle would get in the way. It might work though.

My grate and griddle arrived yesterday from Amazon. It is a nice piece but the griddle finish is very grainy. It is like a grill pan that I bought last summer from Williams-Sonoma. That pan was 'panned' by a lot of reviewers because things stuck and clean-up was a hassle. Without even dealing with those issues, I went ahead and seasoned it like regular cast iron. No problems with sticking or cleaning.
I did the same with the Weber griddle. I don't know if it would have had the same problems as the WS pan, but it certainly won't with the nice finish that a good seasoning will produce.

Cast Iron with a nice smooth finish is nearly impossible to find anymore, so it will take a long long time to get that really nice smooth finish on anything Cast Iron. I *want* to look at Garage Sales and the such for the old stuff but I just don't have the time for that. (Pans, pots, etc)

I use Cast Iron to cook on whenever possible, I use Lodge Logic - good prices via amazon. Early summer I bought the Lodge Logic Hibochi (VWB credit already in link) Which fits perfectly inside the my Perfomer, or any 22.5" & larger grill. It's awesome, haven't used my Perfomer other than as a cover for my Hibochi since! Amazing how well you can control it with the vents & lid on the performer. I've cooked for 6 people on the Hibochi - looks small but it really is quite a bit of cooking space, and since its cast iron, it retains a ton of heat. I will post some pics!

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quote:

Originally posted by Alan Dively:
Does anyone know if the weber chimney starter would fit into the opening where the cast iron accessories go, so you wouldn't have to remove the grate on a Performer to light coals?

Thanks

Alan,
The handle is just a bit too far extended from the chimney to fit in the opening.

Thanks Dan! I bought the cast iron grate package and am sure the wok will end up on Santa's list. Can't wait for the gartes to arrive this week!