Masterbuilt/Kingsford 26" Kettle

Q-Dat · 02-09-2011, 09:07 AM

Saw this in home depot the other day, and was impressed for the $89 price tag. In the past there have been many cheapo kettle grills
come along as poorly made Weber knockoffs.

This one seems to be alot more sturdy than others that I have seen, and although not the quality of a Weber, it does seem to have a porcelain coating like the Weber just not as thick. But the steel definitely feels thicker than the usual off brand.

I have no real need for it,(Since when does that stop me) but it does seem like something worth giving a heads up on. I know there are some out there that want 26" Webers, but cant justify $300 right now.

Anybody tried one of these?
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Johnny_Crunch · 02-09-2011, 09:13 AM

you have some pron?

Q-Dat · 02-09-2011, 10:29 AM

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Whoops sorry, heres a picture of it. Didnt think to take any while I was in Home Depot
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Dustin D · 02-09-2011, 12:35 PM

How is it compared to the similar Weber?

El Lobo · 02-09-2011, 01:07 PM

It looks to have a nicer ash catcher than the basic Weber (and that saucer thingie).

Q-Dat · 02-09-2011, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dustin D

How is it compared to the similar Weber?

Well there's no question that it just isnt the quality of a Weber, but it does appear to be more heavy duty than any other knockoff that Ive seen.

NFLNative · 02-09-2011, 09:02 PM

I bought this as a gift for my bro in law and after putting it together I took it back to HD for a refund. It was rickety and cheap. Spend the extra $50 and get the Weber

Skidder · 02-09-2011, 09:59 PM

You mean an extra $210.00 extra for a Weber 26" but in my opinion worth every penny because the Weber will be here long after the Kingsford has been scrapped. There are Webers out there that are forty years old.

martyleach · 02-09-2011, 10:09 PM

I totally agree with the feedback on Weber. They are more expensive and they tend to lag behind the leading technology, but there stuff just keeps on working. They also have spare parts available for older cookers. I have made the mistake of going cheaper and have been really disappointed in less that 12 months. Char-Broil Red for example....

Dave Russell · 02-09-2011, 10:13 PM

I've got the regular size version of THAT grill in the shed. It's going to the curb when I clean out the shed this Spring, and the lid will be used on my next UDS. Although the grill might be a little better than a few others, there's no comparison to my Webers. The big kettle is pricey, though. That's why I've got two regular ones. They're cheap off craigslist. You might even find a perfectly fine OTG for $50.

02-09-2011, 09:07 AM	#1
Q-Dat Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-03-08 Location: Pearl River LA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Masterbuilt/Kingsford 26" Kettle Saw this in home depot the other day, and was impressed for the $89 price tag. In the past there have been many cheapo kettle grills come along as poorly made Weber knockoffs. This one seems to be alot more sturdy than others that I have seen, and although not the quality of a Weber, it does seem to have a porcelain coating like the Weber just not as thick. But the steel definitely feels thicker than the usual off brand. I have no real need for it,(Since when does that stop me) but it does seem like something worth giving a heads up on. I know there are some out there that want 26" Webers, but cant justify $300 right now. Anybody tried one of these? Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk

02-09-2011, 09:13 AM	#2
Johnny_Crunch Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-03-10 Location: Cypress TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	you have some pron? __________________ J Crunch

02-09-2011, 10:09 PM	#9
martyleach Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-17-10 Location: Pleasanton, Ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I totally agree with the feedback on Weber. They are more expensive and they tend to lag behind the leading technology, but there stuff just keeps on working. They also have spare parts available for older cookers. I have made the mistake of going cheaper and have been really disappointed in less that 12 months. Char-Broil Red for example.... __________________ Large Big Green Egg, Cold smokehouse, UDS with hinged lid, Santa Maria pit 26.75" Weber OTG, Weber Performer, WGA MAK One Star General Pellet Pooper Hasty Bake Gourmet Custom wooden handles for BBQ's made by Marty Leach (oh, that's me) www.amlwoodart.com

02-09-2011, 10:13 PM	#10
Dave Russell is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-06-10 Location: Lebanon, Tennessee Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've got the regular size version of THAT grill in the shed. It's going to the curb when I clean out the shed this Spring, and the lid will be used on my next UDS. Although the grill might be a little better than a few others, there's no comparison to my Webers. The big kettle is pricey, though. That's why I've got two regular ones. They're cheap off craigslist. You might even find a perfectly fine OTG for $50. __________________ If you're lookin' you ain't cookin', but if you're overcookin' you might start lookin'!

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Q-Dat Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-03-08 Location: Pearl River LA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	uploadfromtaptalk1297268904277.jpg Whoops sorry, heres a picture of it. Didnt think to take any while I was in Home Depot Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk

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Dustin D Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-15-11 Location: Louisiana Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How is it compared to the similar Weber?

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El Lobo is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-18-11 Location: Great White North Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It looks to have a nicer ash catcher than the basic Weber (and that saucer thingie).

02-09-2011, 09:02 PM	#7
NFLNative Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 06-07-09 Location: Lake City, Fl. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I bought this as a gift for my bro in law and after putting it together I took it back to HD for a refund. It was rickety and cheap. Spend the extra $50 and get the Weber

02-09-2011, 09:59 PM	#8
Skidder Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-02-08 Location: Westfield,Ma. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You mean an extra $210.00 extra for a Weber 26" but in my opinion worth every penny because the Weber will be here long after the Kingsford has been scrapped. There are Webers out there that are forty years old.