My first score of the new season

[John-NY]

Looks like it’s right off the showroom floor, Steve!

I have a question about the wire brushes since both you and Josh and others use them. I’ve found that when I use them, little wire strands end up all over the floor. I wear PPE when using them (gloves, jacket, face shield) but I’ve also found them on the floor in my house weeks later, or stuck in my socks (stabbing my foot) a month later, etc.
With having a wife that always walks around barefoot, and a baby that crawls around and picks up the most minuscule objects to put in her mouth, now I’m semi-paranoid.

Have you run into this problem and have any ideas for a good solution? All I’ve thought of so far is a magnetic sweeper to use after using the wire brushes. I wanted to get some other people’s perspective on it. Thanks!

 

[LMichaels]

Looks like it’s right off the showroom floor, Steve!

I have a question about the wire brushes since both you and Josh and others use them. I’ve found that when I use them, little wire strands end up all over the floor. I wear PPE when using them (gloves, jacket, face shield) but I’ve also found them on the floor in my house weeks later, or stuck in my socks (stabbing my foot) a month later, etc.
With having a wife that always walks around barefoot, and a baby that crawls around and picks up the most minuscule objects to put in her mouth, now I’m semi-paranoid.

Have you run into this problem and have any ideas for a good solution? All I’ve thought of so far is a magnetic sweeper to use after using the wire brushes. I wanted to get some other people’s perspective on it. Thanks!

Switch to the ScotchBrite type pads. No bristles

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Looks like it’s right off the showroom floor, Steve!

I have a question about the wire brushes since both you and Josh and others use them. I’ve found that when I use them, little wire strands end up all over the floor. I wear PPE when using them (gloves, jacket, face shield) but I’ve also found them on the floor in my house weeks later, or stuck in my socks (stabbing my foot) a month later, etc.
With having a wife that always walks around barefoot, and a baby that crawls around and picks up the most minuscule objects to put in her mouth, now I’m semi-paranoid.

Have you run into this problem and have any ideas for a good solution? All I’ve thought of so far is a magnetic sweeper to use after using the wire brushes. I wanted to get some other people’s perspective on it. Thanks!

My wife does complain about those little wire pieces. If I had a little baby around I would definitely be more careful and have a containment area for wire wheel work. As of now I just do a better job cleaning up after each use and remove work clothes in the garage and leave them there.

 

[Steve Hoch]

Looks like it’s right off the showroom floor, Steve!

I have a question about the wire brushes since both you and Josh and others use them. I’ve found that when I use them, little wire strands end up all over the floor. I wear PPE when using them (gloves, jacket, face shield) but I’ve also found them on the floor in my house weeks later, or stuck in my socks (stabbing my foot) a month later, etc.
With having a wife that always walks around barefoot, and a baby that crawls around and picks up the most minuscule objects to put in her mouth, now I’m semi-paranoid.

Have you run into this problem and have any ideas for a good solution? All I’ve thought of so far is a magnetic sweeper to use after using the wire brushes. I wanted to get some other people’s perspective on it. Thanks!

Yes, I have had that happen to me before with one of those wire brushes shedding pretty badly while using it. I have noticed a difference in quality between different brands of them however. The ones I used on this grill were all from a recent set from Ryobi and I honestly didn't see any stray bristles anywhere. I they do have a tendency to wear down with heavy use, but not shed. I will post a link for the ones I have now, I highly recommend them. Maybe @Josh Dekubber can add something from his experience as well.

RYOBI Wire Wheel Assortment Set (6-Piece) A72601 - The Home Depot

Compliment your tool collection with the 6 PC. Wire Wheel Assortment Set. These can be used for aggressive material removal and wood distressing. This set is ideal for wood, metal, rust and plastic. These

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[Josh Dekubber]

These Ryobi wire wheels hold up way better than all the other brands I've tried. It does make a big difference. I have tried several different brands and none of them held up like these. I'm sure there are some high-end brands that make good ones at a premium price also but these are pretty reasonable in price.

 

[Steve Hoch]

My wife does complain about those little wire pieces. If I had a little baby around I would definitely be more careful and have a containment area for wire wheel work. As of now I just do a better job cleaning up after each use and remove work clothes in the garage and leave them there.

Yeah, first choice for me is to do this work outside. When I do it in the garage I just try and clean up the area as best as I can when I'm done.

 

[Steve Hoch]

Switch to the ScotchBrite type pads. No bristles

I always have those on hand as well, but there's no way I can do a whole cook box or the inside of a stainless steel lid with just those.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

WEILER is another good brand. Some of their stuff is a bit pricey but I purchased there wire wheels for my bench grinder and they work really well also and have not noticed any shedding so far.

 

[LMichaels]

Another thing is to get all the heavy crap out first with something like Member's Mark Grill & Oven cleaner. Then use the ScotchBrite and or the wire wheels as a light final finish

 

[Bruce]

I have found those little wires stuck in my skin days after using the angle grinder and wire cup brush.

 

[Steve Hoch]

Another thing is to get all the heavy crap out first with something like Member's Mark Grill & Oven cleaner. Then use the ScotchBrite and or the wire wheels as a light final finish

Good tip. I like to use my pressure washer, it does a great job cleaning grates, inside of lids and cook boxes.

 

[Jon Tofte]

Yes, I have had that happen to me before with one of those wire brushes shedding pretty badly while using it. I have noticed a difference in quality between different brands of them however. The ones I used on this grill were all from a recent set from Ryobi and I honestly didn't see any stray bristles anywhere. I they do have a tendency to wear down with heavy use, but not shed. I will post a link for the ones I have now, I highly recommend them. Maybe @Josh Dekubber can add something from his experience as well.View attachment 109761

RYOBI Wire Wheel Assortment Set (6-Piece) A72601 - The Home Depot

Compliment your tool collection with the 6 PC. Wire Wheel Assortment Set. These can be used for aggressive material removal and wood distressing. This set is ideal for wood, metal, rust and plastic. These

www.homedepot.com

JOSH DEKUBBER:

These Ryobi wire wheels hold up way better than all the other brands I've tried. It does make a big difference. I have tried several different brands and none of them held up like these. I'm sure there are some high-end brands that make good ones at a premium price also but these are pretty reasonable in price.

Great tip, there guys. I haven't really used drill based wire wheels, almost only angle grinder cup brushes, but you guys have had me thinking about it seeing some great results on those inner liners. I think I have a few old HF ones, but now I know which ones I should use!

 

[Bruce]

I echo Jon's sentiment on angle grinders vs drills. I do think the angle grinders are best for bigger jobs, but the drill and brush work better for smaller stuff, more delicate stuff like a lid liner and for getting into smaller crevices and corners.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Me personally I use the impact with wire wheel for everything. My angle grinder just collects dust.
Definitely depends on the impact gun though

 

[Bruce]

Definitely depends on the impact gun though

And the arms wielding it.

 

[Kevin L (NKY)]

I would love to find a bottom wire shelf mine has a solid one peice thin steel panel i like wire mess much better.

 

[Steve Hoch]

I would love to find a bottom wire shelf mine has a solid one peice thin steel panel i like wire mess much better.

The wire rack on this grill is extremely heavy and well made. It doesn't surprise me that Weber went to that flimsier steel panel afterwards to save money I'm sure. I've also noticed that earlier versions had two separate igniters for the grill and side burner before transitioning to using a single button to ignite both. The grill I have is a 2002 model and they for sure cheapened them up after that.

 

[Jon Tofte]

The wire rack on this grill is extremely heavy and well made. It doesn't surprise me that Weber went to that flimsier steel panel afterwards to save money I'm sure. I've also noticed that earlier versions had two separate igniters for the grill and side burner before transitioning to using a single button to ignite both. The grill I have is a 2002 model and they for sure cheapened them up after that.

Those dual igniters are pricier and harder to find. I always thought it was more an esthetics thing to make a less cluttered side burner.

I would agree that around that time is when Weber started listening too much to the bean counters (it takes one to know one) and looking for ways to cut costs. A few years later they sent the Silver tooling to China to become the next Spirit grills as imported rather than US made.

 

[Steve Hoch]

Those dual igniters are pricier and harder to find. I always thought it was more an esthetics thing to make a less cluttered side burner.

I can see why those igniters are more expensive since they are more complicated than the other ones and/ or maybe not as widely used? I never considered that the side burner looked better or worse without it's own igniter button. To me it just looks like something is missing. It's not a big deal either way I guess, really just an interesting design change.