Words echo in my head, "What farking nerd would do a unboxing video for things?" :becky: My youngest brother's words and he feels that way about any unboxing videos and such. :laugh:
Well, I'm not actually doing a video but a thread since a bunch of people have possible interest in this grill. :biggrin1:
Ok, lets jump into it. I initially ordered from Amazon but they were out of stock so I found it on GriddleGuru.com, cancelled Amazon and ordered with GG. Doing so I guess I also saved about $18 by avoiding tax since it was coming from out of state. Ok! :-D Both Amazon and GG offer free shipping BTW. Total cost $199.99.
Just to make it simple, the metal thickness is just about the same as this Brinkmann or comparable ones that most everyone is familiar with it.
PROS:
Very afforadable and you get a lot for your $
It should do what it advertises very well
Heavy duty casters for its size
Hefty cast iron grates
Sturdy adjustable charcoal basket
Electric roti for spinning your kabobs. Major plus IMO and main reason I bought it
Lid and dampers along with the adjustable basket to avoid flare ups/control heat
Really nice skewers and wide enough to avoid "meat flopping"
Heavy duty handles
Solid roti assemby
Excellent customer service
CONS:
Thin metal
Front charcoal door unnecessary
Bottom/pullout ashtray should have been thicker gauge. At least the charcoal sits in the basket and that should spare the bottom some.
OVERALL:
No regrets on the purchase and this should last at least a few years. Honestly for $199 I'm not complaining. Just wish they made it thicker gauge or at least slightly thicker and charged more. Only concern is the residual heat damage to the bottom and time will tell.
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Here's what I got 5 days after placing the order. SPECS SAY 130-135 LBS BUT THE WHOLE BOX WEIGHED IN AT 103 LBS IF ANYBODY CARES
Owning both the Blackstone griddle and pizza oven I'll say that they upped their packing game. Everything came in with no damage.
Y'all get the idea
Lid
Skewers
Pretty good quality and not flimsy
Next the cast iron grates and they're very decent to say the least
Legs (two stationary and two casters)
Again good quality
Assembled really well
Until the side handle install when I either cross threaded the bolt or it was just defective as trying to unscrew it after getting it stuck I broke the bolt. Not a big deal because I remember people having similar issues on the BS pizza oven as the handles are identical and BS customer service sent me tracking info with the replacement parts in less than 12 hours. :thumb:
With the skewers on
The roti assembly that the motor attaches to for spinning
Cast iron grates
Skewer slots on the side shelf for hanging when not it use. Pretty sweet!
Some rough measures on the the size to get an idea
About 26" grilling length
About 16" width
Adjustable height charcoal grate length which is pretty decent quality looks aside (24")
And width (13")
Removable ash pan and door to add coals if needed (not necessary IMO)
That's about it. I plan to cook on it Saturday.
Well, I'm not actually doing a video but a thread since a bunch of people have possible interest in this grill. :biggrin1:
Ok, lets jump into it. I initially ordered from Amazon but they were out of stock so I found it on GriddleGuru.com, cancelled Amazon and ordered with GG. Doing so I guess I also saved about $18 by avoiding tax since it was coming from out of state. Ok! :-D Both Amazon and GG offer free shipping BTW. Total cost $199.99.
Just to make it simple, the metal thickness is just about the same as this Brinkmann or comparable ones that most everyone is familiar with it.
PROS:
Very afforadable and you get a lot for your $
It should do what it advertises very well
Heavy duty casters for its size
Hefty cast iron grates
Sturdy adjustable charcoal basket
Electric roti for spinning your kabobs. Major plus IMO and main reason I bought it
Lid and dampers along with the adjustable basket to avoid flare ups/control heat
Really nice skewers and wide enough to avoid "meat flopping"
Heavy duty handles
Solid roti assemby
Excellent customer service
CONS:
Thin metal
Front charcoal door unnecessary
Bottom/pullout ashtray should have been thicker gauge. At least the charcoal sits in the basket and that should spare the bottom some.
OVERALL:
No regrets on the purchase and this should last at least a few years. Honestly for $199 I'm not complaining. Just wish they made it thicker gauge or at least slightly thicker and charged more. Only concern is the residual heat damage to the bottom and time will tell.
----------------------------------------------
Here's what I got 5 days after placing the order. SPECS SAY 130-135 LBS BUT THE WHOLE BOX WEIGHED IN AT 103 LBS IF ANYBODY CARES
Owning both the Blackstone griddle and pizza oven I'll say that they upped their packing game. Everything came in with no damage.
Y'all get the idea
Lid
Skewers
Pretty good quality and not flimsy
Next the cast iron grates and they're very decent to say the least
Legs (two stationary and two casters)
Again good quality
Assembled really well
Until the side handle install when I either cross threaded the bolt or it was just defective as trying to unscrew it after getting it stuck I broke the bolt. Not a big deal because I remember people having similar issues on the BS pizza oven as the handles are identical and BS customer service sent me tracking info with the replacement parts in less than 12 hours. :thumb:
With the skewers on
The roti assembly that the motor attaches to for spinning
Cast iron grates
Skewer slots on the side shelf for hanging when not it use. Pretty sweet!
Some rough measures on the the size to get an idea
About 26" grilling length
About 16" width
Adjustable height charcoal grate length which is pretty decent quality looks aside (24")
And width (13")
Removable ash pan and door to add coals if needed (not necessary IMO)
That's about it. I plan to cook on it Saturday.
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