Recent content by JBaker

Few days ago the local market had a good price on whole chickens, picked one up not knowing what I was going to do with it. Few days later I put the 22" together with the rotisserie, got a chimney of lump started, salt and peppered the bird. Dumping the coals I could only find (easily...call me...

This is my 1988 Redhead, never used, came with manual cover, etc. Has been a basement dweller for about 6 years now. Another Craigslist find, $45. Drove from Central MA to the lower regions of CT in torrential rain for this one. Had a couple of dings on the rim of the top, and a couple of...

Another recommendation would be to hit Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace and find a used kettle. Start there, spend the savings on quality lump and quality briquettes. Add accessories as time goes on.

Just want to go against the grain here, but I'm an owner of the "Gourmet BBQ System" with the cast iron grate insert. I'm a big fan of it.I have a large cast iron karahii that I found roadside on a table, paid a couple of bucks for it. Great for slow simmer Indian dishes. Pull out the insert...

Couldn't resist passing this one along to all of you. https://worcester.craigslist.org/zip/d/manchaug-charcoal-gas-smoker-grill/7725252424.html That oughta clean up nice, huh?

Years ago, 30+ or so, I ran across some extruded coconut charcoal at a local Building 19 location. Found it interesting enough to purchase a couple of boxes. Building 19 was a retail store where "things go to die", they would purchase odd lots, overruns, bankruptcies etc. Great stuff. Next to...

50+ years ago when I first started grilling on my own I had a grill a friend named" The Crematory". I've gotten better over the years.

Well, OK then. I've got a long time friend that is somewhat foolish and asinine (I know, redundant). He ran across one of these in Central Massachusetts at a Home Goods, TJ Maxx, somewhat kind of retailer. Millbury MA RT 146 area big shopping area if I remember correctly. And he bought it...

Free e310 in Western Massachusetts, needs manifold repair/replacement: https://westernmass.craigslist.org/hsh/d/northampton-free-weber-spirit-e310-gas/7581246033.html

Last week I spent $30 on a middle of the road large pizza, take away, not eat in. That's about 24 pizzas? Course, you'd need to add in the needed ingredients etc. Couple of months ago I snagged a Kettle Pizza Serious Eats Edition off of Craigslist for $50. Haven't had the opportunity to fire...

They allowed their kid to use it indoors? That's just downright dangerous. Making a call to Children Services right now.

Thanks. Xylol is what I was looking for, I think. I had done a search through the forum prior to posting the question, didn't find an answer. Was wondering if there was some newer item that has been found to work better.

Now that all of us are hunkered down (thanks Canada!) I've got a question. Best degreaser for cleaning prior to painting exterior aluminum components? I've seen references to Simple Green, Purple Power, Orange, others. Is there a better overall? And is it better to wipe down with a pre-paint...

And another thank you to Chris.

Them people in Newport got some nice stuff..... https://providence.craigslist.org/for/d/newport-new-original-pk300-grill-extras/7566047406.html New Original PK300 Grill w/ Extras!! - $520 (Newport) New Original PK300 Grill fully assembled with the following: Upgraded Stainless Steel Grate...