Showing posts with label gas fireplace insert reviews. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gas fireplace insert reviews. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Tsr Creosote Remover Review
If you read the bottle it sounds very horrible. Like bad things can happen when using this product. This is supposed to be used with professionals and with certain spray equipment. I don't know what to do with it now. Sounds like the black stuff would come off but also says it will burn your skin and you have to neutralize it as well. Gloves and tyvek suits or something. Respirator. Sounds horrible. Used for inside flutes I guess but professional cleaning. I don't know if I should use it or not. Now I seem to feel like I have this dangerous chemical in the house and if someone doesn't read it then they might end up blind or something.
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Napoleon GPFGN-1 Patio Flame Natural Gas Topaz Review
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List Price: $259.00
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Fighting the Great Canadian Fall Weather! Works like a charm, just wish there was more glass chips included with the factory package that's all, otherwise great!

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Fighting the Great Canadian Fall Weather! Works like a charm, just wish there was more glass chips included with the factory package that's all, otherwise great!
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Very nice and easy to setup. Wonderful flame. I put mine on the ground and surrounded it with river rock to the height of the top. Wish it had more fire glass though.Best Deals for Napoleon GPFGN-1 Patio Flame Natural Gas Topaz
I have a reasonably small deck and this 20" foot print fits perfectly. I was also impressed with the heat output.....wow! This is a great product and a solid value.Monday, September 22, 2014
Review of Dimplex SMP904ST Fieldstone 26 Inch Electric Fireplace
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Cheap Hy-c SLRC-L10 Log Rack Cover - Black Vinyl
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List Price: $50.54
Sale Price: $33.49
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I bought this last fall and it is in tatters from the rain and wind. It is against a south wall protected but still fell apart.
That having been said this is a moderately flimsy material, but not like cheap tarp. It holds up well in Michigan winter and even seems to resist a few inches of frozen clumps of snow pressing down on it without tearing. But it's not going to be your heavy gauge, Sunbrella quality vinyl. We usually go through a rack of wood (one of Brookstone's 8 footers we have two lined up along the house). So what we do is just bring the cover in as soon as that rack's empty. Fold it up, put it downstairs and let it dry out while we're working through the second pile.
Doing this for a few months and they really seem to be holding up to the abuse smashingly. I especially like the velcro tear away fronts. I would hate having to run out to the woodpile in my slippers in 10 degree temps and have to fight with the cover before I could reach some wood. This velcro feature elliminates that.
The downside to these covers, aside from the fact that some folks require that they be a particular size before they'll buy one and just be happy with it ... is the fact that they have a tendency to sag as the wood depletes. Brookstone would have done well to ask its manufacturer to attach some grommets or a couple of bunjees for tying the bottoms down to the legs of the rack to keep it taut. But we're just going to throw some grommets on there ourselves because it looks like as durable as they are it will be worth it to upgrade them ourselves.
These seem to be the most affordable, most durable and best design on the net right now, as I don't particularly care for the top-only covers. We get some nasty snow drifts and I need coverage right to the ground.
These are a good buy at 35 clams a pop as long as you're not expecting Yacht grade vinyl.

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I bought this last fall and it is in tatters from the rain and wind. It is against a south wall protected but still fell apart.
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The product is great and priced really well! It fits exactly as it should and the ability to open it from the front makes it very handy. The only thing I would change about it is the color. I wish there were other options like brown or green instead of black.Best Deals for Hy-c SLRC-L10 Log Rack Cover - Black Vinyl
The item arrived on time and was exactly as described. It fits my large log rack perfectly and I am very satisfied with this purchase.Honest reviews on Hy-c SLRC-L10 Log Rack Cover - Black Vinyl
The product description of this cover is WRONGit says it will fit most 4 foot racks, then has "48" implying the cover is 48" (or so I assumed). This cover is NOT 48"it is 90"it is NOT designed to fit a 4' rackit is designed to fit a rack that holds a full cord of woodnot a half cord like a 4' rack would. Make sure you need a cover for a FULL cord rack if you are ordering this!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Hy-c SLRC-L10 Log Rack Cover - Black Vinyl
You'd have to be a moron to blame the manufacturer for you choosing the wrong dimensions. Read the dimensions which are clearly marked on the ad. They're designed to fit over Brookstone's Log Racks and they fit perfectly. Whether that happens to match the amount of wood you want to stack or not is certainly not Brookstone, OR Amazon's fault.That having been said this is a moderately flimsy material, but not like cheap tarp. It holds up well in Michigan winter and even seems to resist a few inches of frozen clumps of snow pressing down on it without tearing. But it's not going to be your heavy gauge, Sunbrella quality vinyl. We usually go through a rack of wood (one of Brookstone's 8 footers we have two lined up along the house). So what we do is just bring the cover in as soon as that rack's empty. Fold it up, put it downstairs and let it dry out while we're working through the second pile.
Doing this for a few months and they really seem to be holding up to the abuse smashingly. I especially like the velcro tear away fronts. I would hate having to run out to the woodpile in my slippers in 10 degree temps and have to fight with the cover before I could reach some wood. This velcro feature elliminates that.
The downside to these covers, aside from the fact that some folks require that they be a particular size before they'll buy one and just be happy with it ... is the fact that they have a tendency to sag as the wood depletes. Brookstone would have done well to ask its manufacturer to attach some grommets or a couple of bunjees for tying the bottoms down to the legs of the rack to keep it taut. But we're just going to throw some grommets on there ourselves because it looks like as durable as they are it will be worth it to upgrade them ourselves.
These seem to be the most affordable, most durable and best design on the net right now, as I don't particularly care for the top-only covers. We get some nasty snow drifts and I need coverage right to the ground.
These are a good buy at 35 clams a pop as long as you're not expecting Yacht grade vinyl.
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Discount Fireplace Tongs, 28" BLK FIREPLACE TONGS
I purchased this product to give as a gift. The person I was getting this for described exactly what he wanted and I was surprised anr pleased that I found it. The gift was a big hit; and very much appriciated.
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I have needed Fireplace Tongs for years and finally decided to try and locate some online. Amazon was the place to go. They were speedily shipped and have performed just as I expected. Thanks Amazon.Best Deals for Fireplace Tongs, 28" BLK FIREPLACE TONGS
I was happy with the way these tongs looked, and they seemed fairly sturdy...but they actually broke within just a few days of them arriving at the house! One of the screws holding the tongs together snapped in half and popped out. My husband was able to fix it by replacing the screw...but I was pretty disappointed that my $12 was a waste!Honest reviews on Fireplace Tongs, 28" BLK FIREPLACE TONGS
We decided to look online for fireplace tongs since they were not available locally. We have used them once since we rec'd them and they work great. No problem moving wood around in the fireplace. They were also a great price. The only problem I have with ordering online is the high cost of shipping. It is kind of annoying to pay more for shipping than the item itself costFind helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Fireplace Tongs, 28" BLK FIREPLACE TONGS
They work but i would like to see a heavier construction. In the catalog they looked exactly like a pair I had years ago but these are much more flimsy. They are just OK, that's allAchla Designs CAP-02 Post Cap Mount Review
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List Price: $13.99
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well made bracket for mounting the heart shaped bird bath. Finely machined and coated, apparently, to last a while. Threaded post had no trouble fitting with the sleeve on the decoration. Mounted easily on a 4X4 post (full size). Did not come with mounting screws and anteque copper colored screws are far between, but it won't show and holes are properly sized for sturdy screws.I purchased this cap mount to mount an Achla birdbath with a threaded mounting female end on the underside of the copper birdbath.The first cap mount I got from Amazon was defectivethe threaded stud was welded to the flange in a crooked fashion. This made the birdbath sit down on one side and up on the other. I returned the flange/stud and the replacement was perfect. The stud was at the correct 90 degree angle to the flange and the birdbath sat level on the post. This cap goes on the top of a 4X4 so your cut on the 4x4 top needs to be level or close to level. All in all this cap made it easy to mount the birdbath.Just screw it downwards on the flange. I would buy this again if I needed another one!

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well made bracket for mounting the heart shaped bird bath. Finely machined and coated, apparently, to last a while. Threaded post had no trouble fitting with the sleeve on the decoration. Mounted easily on a 4X4 post (full size). Did not come with mounting screws and anteque copper colored screws are far between, but it won't show and holes are properly sized for sturdy screws.I purchased this cap mount to mount an Achla birdbath with a threaded mounting female end on the underside of the copper birdbath.The first cap mount I got from Amazon was defectivethe threaded stud was welded to the flange in a crooked fashion. This made the birdbath sit down on one side and up on the other. I returned the flange/stud and the replacement was perfect. The stud was at the correct 90 degree angle to the flange and the birdbath sat level on the post. This cap goes on the top of a 4X4 so your cut on the 4x4 top needs to be level or close to level. All in all this cap made it easy to mount the birdbath.Just screw it downwards on the flange. I would buy this again if I needed another one!
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Best Uniflame 29.5 in. Black Finish Poker with Crook Handle Deals
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List Price: $27.99
Sale Price: $20.94
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A must have for the fire pit. I expected something more flimsy. It's actually pretty solid and definitely better than the cheap junk the fire pits come with. The hooked end will work to lift the cover off the firepit. The other will allow for poking, pushing and pulling without worrying about breaking it. It's nice and long too so no worries of getting burned unless you've got a bonfire going in your fire pit... But I think you've got more to worry about at that point.

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A must have for the fire pit. I expected something more flimsy. It's actually pretty solid and definitely better than the cheap junk the fire pits come with. The hooked end will work to lift the cover off the firepit. The other will allow for poking, pushing and pulling without worrying about breaking it. It's nice and long too so no worries of getting burned unless you've got a bonfire going in your fire pit... But I think you've got more to worry about at that point.
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Nothing much to say about it. It lives up to expectations. My husband love to move those embers around and now he has this pokerBest Deals for Uniflame 29.5 in. Black Finish Poker with Crook Handle
Sturdy build, not too heavy where you can't lift it, but heavy enough to move wood around easily. Long enough to keep your hand away from the fire....what more do you want?Honest reviews on Uniflame 29.5 in. Black Finish Poker with Crook Handle
We are very happy with with this product. Very sturdy and has a nice finish on it. If your looking for simplicity this is it.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Uniflame 29.5 in. Black Finish Poker with Crook Handle
Very nice weight not too heavy but definitely sturdy enough to handle fire wood. Very good item. Would buy again.Monday, July 21, 2014
Baxton Studio Botticelli Brown Modern TV Stand with Frosted Glass Review
Nice clean contemporary design and great finish
Quick ot put it together, took me 80mins with 5mins help from my wife. Quality is comparable to Ikea.
Only thing is, amazon listing said Brown while pirce is Cappuccino color (even on box packaging ti said Cappuccino). So watchout on color in your place.
Instructions weren't too clear but with some coffee and good attitude it worked
Large
Looks beautiful
Delivered flawlessly
Drawers fit blu rays horizontally perfectly
Slide shelve compartment fit: Cable box, Wii, PS3, and Blu Ray Player.
Seems sturdy
Wish it was a bit taller but it isn't an issue.
I would recommend this product to family/friends.
Set up:
It wasn't too bad, it took me about 2.5 hours from opening the box to having it fully built. Just a word of warning, the bases are large, so I would HIGHLY recommend getting someone to help you out or you may face a good bit of frustration. Also the directions are pretty poor, they are just diagrams for the most part (there aren't really any written directions to be found), so if you haven't had the pleasure of putting together household furniture, just be prepared to double check what you are doing.
Look:
It looks great, the finish is a very deep brown (looks black in darker rooms) and the metal handles are a nice touch, they stand out. Not a big deal for me, but the little feet are plastic, so they will not shine/glare if that is the look you want.
Performance:
Works like a dream, I can't say if it holds the full 150 pounds it claims, but it holds a 90 pound TV right now with no bowing or deformity so I'd say it's doing just fine.
All in all, a great product that does what it is supposed to.
Quick ot put it together, took me 80mins with 5mins help from my wife. Quality is comparable to Ikea.
Only thing is, amazon listing said Brown while pirce is Cappuccino color (even on box packaging ti said Cappuccino). So watchout on color in your place.
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About 2 hours to put together with help (Both of us very inexperienced with furniture assemble)Instructions weren't too clear but with some coffee and good attitude it worked
Large
Looks beautiful
Delivered flawlessly
Drawers fit blu rays horizontally perfectly
Slide shelve compartment fit: Cable box, Wii, PS3, and Blu Ray Player.
Seems sturdy
Wish it was a bit taller but it isn't an issue.
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Great product for a great price. The finishes make this TV stand look much more expensive than it is. I have a 60" TV mounted on the wall with this stand below it. I love how it looks and have received many compliments.I would recommend this product to family/friends.
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I've had this stand for approximately 72 hours and all I can say is I'm very pleased with the look of it and that it does it's job (it holds up the TV).Set up:
It wasn't too bad, it took me about 2.5 hours from opening the box to having it fully built. Just a word of warning, the bases are large, so I would HIGHLY recommend getting someone to help you out or you may face a good bit of frustration. Also the directions are pretty poor, they are just diagrams for the most part (there aren't really any written directions to be found), so if you haven't had the pleasure of putting together household furniture, just be prepared to double check what you are doing.
Look:
It looks great, the finish is a very deep brown (looks black in darker rooms) and the metal handles are a nice touch, they stand out. Not a big deal for me, but the little feet are plastic, so they will not shine/glare if that is the look you want.
Performance:
Works like a dream, I can't say if it holds the full 150 pounds it claims, but it holds a 90 pound TV right now with no bowing or deformity so I'd say it's doing just fine.
All in all, a great product that does what it is supposed to.
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I really like this TV stand, especially for the price. I was amazed how they ship the whole thing so well. It arrived with one nick on a drawer but as usual amazon was amazing in trying to keep me happy. I would highly sugget this product to anyone, especially buying though amazon.Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Buy Oriental Furniture 48 Inch Low Cherry Blossom Shoji Screen Room
I'm very happy with my purchase of this screen. Because of a strange layout to my apartment I needed to place this behind the TV to conceal inputs and wires, and it looks great. I even put some LED lights on the back of my TV to give a slight glow to the screen and it looks beautiful and ethereal. The double-hinged connections allow you to fold in any direction easily, and its heavy enough that brushing up against isn't going to tip it over. Well worth the money I paid.While the original color we chose was out of stock the store called and suggested an alternate shade which fits very well into what we wanted. Product was received very timely and we are very satisfied.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Buy SootEater Chimney Rods - 2-Pack
These extender rods helped to give me the reach I needed to clean my chimney all the way up to th top. Great Product. I strongly recommand you get the extender rods so that you will have the reach you need to complete a thorough cleaning of your chimney. Hey! The price is right, too, so what are you waiting for?
Friday, May 16, 2014
Uniflame 3 Fold Black Wrought Iron Screen - Black - Wrought Iron Reviews
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List Price: $139.95
Sale Price: $94.98
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This was so much cheaper through Amazon, arrived in time (I ordered it RIGHT before Christmas), and is very sturdy and attractive. I have three curious cats, and they have yet (almost a year since I bought it) to knock it over! Just make sure you are consistent in which side you pick for the bottom, because if you have a brick hearth, it will scratch up the finish a bit when you move it around. As long as you don't flip it, it shouldn't matter.

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This was so much cheaper through Amazon, arrived in time (I ordered it RIGHT before Christmas), and is very sturdy and attractive. I have three curious cats, and they have yet (almost a year since I bought it) to knock it over! Just make sure you are consistent in which side you pick for the bottom, because if you have a brick hearth, it will scratch up the finish a bit when you move it around. As long as you don't flip it, it shouldn't matter.
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This picture is NOTHING like the screen I received! The one i recieved is a dull, black finish and does not even stand level when unfolded I also recieved no paperwork or invoice of any kind with the package. I contacted Amazon for refund instructions and the email from Wayfair was for me to send them a picture (of their product!!!) and model #. I responded I didn't have access to a camera to send them a photo of their own product and since there was no paper work included I was only guessing the model # was what was stamped on the outside of the shipping carton. Within a week, I had recvieved no response to the email but to my surprise received another dull black screen...this one did include an invoice. I again contacted Amazon totally frustrated due to lack of response to my first email and also now I had 2 screens I didn't want. I did receive a prompt response from Wayfair after the second email and they also sent a shipping label so I did not need to pay to return it and was told if I didn't hear from the warehouse within 3 weeks to keep the first screen. I have received my refund but would not recommend this product at all due to inferior quality and looking absolutely nothing like the advertisted picture.Best Deals for Uniflame 3 Fold Black Wrought Iron Screen - Black - Wrought Iron
The screen was purchased for a home project. It is great and strong/sturdy. Has a real modern and contemporary look.Honest reviews on Uniflame 3 Fold Black Wrought Iron Screen - Black - Wrought Iron
Bought this as a Christmas gift to our son and family. It is extremely well-made, sturdy and goes very well with the craftman style decor.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Uniflame 3 Fold Black Wrought Iron Screen - Black - Wrought Iron
This arrived about a week earlier that I expected and it was completely intact and ready to use. I was expecting to have to assemble the panels or return a dented, uneven screen. It was well packaged and all I had to do was wipe it down with a damp cloth (it was covered with a rusty dust). It looks great and was well worth the price. The only drawback is that it was made in China...but I couldn't find a screen that wasn't!Tuesday, April 15, 2014
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Thursday, March 6, 2014
Reviews of SEI Bird and Branch Antique White Fireplace Screen
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List Price: $119.98
Sale Price: $63.75
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I did not purchase it to use as a fireplace screen. This item will do very nicely for me be because it will actually be used as a sort of "functional" wall hanging/novelty decoration. Note: if you are planning to attach the feet and set it on the floor for use as a fireplace screen, in my opinion the feet are small for this heavy item and I think it would fall fairly easily if it were bumped by a child or large-ish dog. But for my plans the feet are not an issue. Also, the color is darker than in the photos, more yellow/ivory, but again that suits my purpose just fine.
I intend on using it just to cover the fireplace (which we never use) and more as a decorative piece. There isn't a screen on it, so wonder how functional it would actually be if you lit a fire behind it.
Came with a broken piece. Didn't return but instructions to return look easy.
One of the bolts to hold on feet is machined poorly so nut doesn't fit.
No actual screening material, so not a safe fireplace screen.

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I did not purchase it to use as a fireplace screen. This item will do very nicely for me be because it will actually be used as a sort of "functional" wall hanging/novelty decoration. Note: if you are planning to attach the feet and set it on the floor for use as a fireplace screen, in my opinion the feet are small for this heavy item and I think it would fall fairly easily if it were bumped by a child or large-ish dog. But for my plans the feet are not an issue. Also, the color is darker than in the photos, more yellow/ivory, but again that suits my purpose just fine.
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The fireplace screen gives a beautiful effect to the room, as I was hoping. The color is a little more on the cream side than it appeared, though--more antique looking in color than off white. The only thing I wish was better is that the screen is not totally level with the legs attached so it tilts a bit. Not too noticeable though. The service and turn around time were perfect. Great price on this site when compared to others!Best Deals for SEI Bird and Branch Antique White Fireplace Screen
Looks good and exactly as I pictured it.I intend on using it just to cover the fireplace (which we never use) and more as a decorative piece. There isn't a screen on it, so wonder how functional it would actually be if you lit a fire behind it.
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Fits the front of fireplace perfect, looks good, great quality. Easy to assemble, just 2 little foot stands. Thanks you!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for SEI Bird and Branch Antique White Fireplace Screen
Decorative and pretty, but...Came with a broken piece. Didn't return but instructions to return look easy.
One of the bolts to hold on feet is machined poorly so nut doesn't fit.
No actual screening material, so not a safe fireplace screen.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Discount Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue Cast Iron Tuscan Barbecue Grill
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List Price: $49.99
Sale Price: $49.73
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I received this yesterday and tried it out on my Weber Kettle grill today. I preheated it as directed and placed some rib eye steaks on the Tuscan grill. Giving each a quarter turn after two minutes produced a very distinctive diamond-shaped pattern that makes your food look very professionally-grilled. At 14" square, you have a fair-sized grilling surface as well. It is heavy to be sure, but cast iron is one of the best grilling surfaces imaginable and the V-shaped grates will assure you that your food will not only taste great, but look really appetizing too!
NOTE: Make sure that you season this accessory before using it or you will probably get a very unpleasant metallic taste. I coated the entire surface, including the removable legs, with a light film of melted shortening. I placed two baking pans lined with foil into a 350 degree oven and stood the grill upright on the sheets. I baked it for an hour, shut off the oven and went to bed. In the morning, it was cool and completely seasoned. After using it, I let it cool down and soaked it in hot water in the sink. Then I scraped it down with a plastic brush and repeated the seasoning process. This really isn't necessary but I do it just to add a stronger finish.
About the feet: A couple of people complained that they fall off when cooking. First of all, I can almost guarantee you that they had a habit of screwing them on too tight and they stripped the threaded inserts. Just screw it on until you feel it starting to resist and then stop. That will prolong the life of the threading. What they failed to mention in their poor reviews is that the threaded inserts can be removed with a hex key and easily replaced with new threaded inserts. You can buy stainless steel threaded inserts at a good hardware store for less than $1 each. If your hardware store doesn't have them, then grainger.com has them, but you have to buy in packs of 100 for things like this for about $20 total.
For the price of this grill, it's not a bad design. I would have liked to see a more robust foot system, where you insert a rod into a slot and secure it with a pin. But, there's is nothing better than this grill available on the web (I looked a lot). Because it's cast iron and because you can replace the threaded inserts, with proper care this grill can live longer than you ever will. Everything else I've seen that is small enough to take camping is a piece of junk that won't get you the same cooking results because they are made of enameled iron or some other inferior metal that can't transfer heat properly and can't handle high heat when you want to sear meats. Plus, most other products won't last for more than 3 or 4 seasons at best.
The only reason I gave it 4 stars, instead of 5 is because the legs, are slightly uneven... very slighty. With that said, the grill still works great. On a camp fire, the legs wouldn't even be an issue. And even in my fire pit it works very nice.
Just being nit-picky.
I recently got back from a car camping trip, and it was awesome. it can be used as is, or you can place foil on top for a slower grill, or place a griddle on top for eggs and bacon and pancakes. Or you can wrap ribs in foil, place on this grill, and then wrap heavy duty foil over the entire dutch oven table to create a more oven like ambient heat environment. Great job Steve Raichlen. Awesome grill.
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Everywhere I go when grilling, wind is a problem. So, for this unit, if you have the same issues I do, make sure you get a windscreen. The duo green 11" windscreen is good and portable, but my new favorite is the 12" wind screen on my dutch oven table.
Assuming you have that piece taken care of, the Steven Raichlen Tuscan grill rocks. Seriously rocks.
It's awesome that it's cast iron, and instead of a rounded or flat grill bar design, this uses a triangular tube design, much like a Toblerone chocolate. That makes some beautiful grill marks on pork cutlets and steaks. Wish all grills were designed this way.
The grill size at 14" x 14" is fantastic because it's just portable enough for car camping, and large enough to put a decent amount of meat to feed 4 at a time. Really a perfect size for portability and usability.
The leg height is just right too. Since you never know if you'll be on a small campfire or a dutch oven table, the short legs means that small wood fires and briquette coals both work well. That is a huge plus.
A lot of reviews mention that the screw treads get damaged really easily, and I'm really happy to have read those reviews. tight screws aren't important for this grill, so just tighten them enough to keep the legs from wobbling to make sure the treads don't get damaged and that's good enough. Hope by being gentler with the treads, I won't have the same issues others have had. But one reviewer did note that the screws were removable and replaceable, so keep that in mind.
Used this three times already after spending two days "seasoning" the grill. I know there is a right way to season it, and read about how that's done, but my lazy method worked and I can't tell the difference from my other pre-seasoned cast iron equipment, plus the food tasted fine with no metallic after-taste, so my method seems good enough. In case anyone is interested, I just sprayed pam on it all over, brushed it in as best I could, put some coals underneath, and after it dried, sprayed again, brushed it down and put it back above the coals. Repeated this twice more and it looked fine to me. every time I use it, I spray it down again, and now it looks like a well seasoned cast iron grill. Don't shoot me....I'm just too lazy to use the oven.
I'd been looking at the TexSport cast iron grill for a long tim, and what held me back was the thinner wiring of the TexSport grill surface, so finding this Tuscan grill, which seems to be everywhere, really made my day.
If you like charcoal grilling, and want something portable, but still want cast iron, this is a pretty good way to go. Add a good dutch oven table and it's grill heaven.
Hope this helps and happy grilling!

List Price: $49.99
Sale Price: $49.73
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I received this yesterday and tried it out on my Weber Kettle grill today. I preheated it as directed and placed some rib eye steaks on the Tuscan grill. Giving each a quarter turn after two minutes produced a very distinctive diamond-shaped pattern that makes your food look very professionally-grilled. At 14" square, you have a fair-sized grilling surface as well. It is heavy to be sure, but cast iron is one of the best grilling surfaces imaginable and the V-shaped grates will assure you that your food will not only taste great, but look really appetizing too!
NOTE: Make sure that you season this accessory before using it or you will probably get a very unpleasant metallic taste. I coated the entire surface, including the removable legs, with a light film of melted shortening. I placed two baking pans lined with foil into a 350 degree oven and stood the grill upright on the sheets. I baked it for an hour, shut off the oven and went to bed. In the morning, it was cool and completely seasoned. After using it, I let it cool down and soaked it in hot water in the sink. Then I scraped it down with a plastic brush and repeated the seasoning process. This really isn't necessary but I do it just to add a stronger finish.
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The size is perfect for camping. It's small enough to throw in the car and take with you, but big enough for grilling steaks for 4 people. The bars come to sharp peaks and make professional looking grill marks. It can also be used as a surface for cooking with pots and pans. Cast iron is the absolute best for grilling, so it's worth it to me to put in the extra effort caring for it. I suggest removing the feet for oiling so that the space between the feet and the grate stay in good shape.About the feet: A couple of people complained that they fall off when cooking. First of all, I can almost guarantee you that they had a habit of screwing them on too tight and they stripped the threaded inserts. Just screw it on until you feel it starting to resist and then stop. That will prolong the life of the threading. What they failed to mention in their poor reviews is that the threaded inserts can be removed with a hex key and easily replaced with new threaded inserts. You can buy stainless steel threaded inserts at a good hardware store for less than $1 each. If your hardware store doesn't have them, then grainger.com has them, but you have to buy in packs of 100 for things like this for about $20 total.
For the price of this grill, it's not a bad design. I would have liked to see a more robust foot system, where you insert a rod into a slot and secure it with a pin. But, there's is nothing better than this grill available on the web (I looked a lot). Because it's cast iron and because you can replace the threaded inserts, with proper care this grill can live longer than you ever will. Everything else I've seen that is small enough to take camping is a piece of junk that won't get you the same cooking results because they are made of enameled iron or some other inferior metal that can't transfer heat properly and can't handle high heat when you want to sear meats. Plus, most other products won't last for more than 3 or 4 seasons at best.
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I have a flat bottom, terra cotta clay, fire pit. This tuscan grill sits in it very nicely. With some mesquite wood burnt down town embers, it make great flavor for steaks, burgers, about anything you can think off. And since it's cast iron, it can handle the heat. And with some protection from the elements, when not in use, this grill could last for ever.The only reason I gave it 4 stars, instead of 5 is because the legs, are slightly uneven... very slighty. With that said, the grill still works great. On a camp fire, the legs wouldn't even be an issue. And even in my fire pit it works very nice.
Just being nit-picky.
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The legs screw off for easy storage, but I leave the legs on mine all the time. Keep in mind, this is not for delicate cuts of meat and the like. However, with it's simple design, it's open to one's own creativity. Stack some cement blocks/bricks around the grill... and wind issues won't be much of a problem....... And for me this is half the fun of this gizmo... seeing what all I can get out of this thing....... I guess it's the caveman, primal, lower-life form in all of us........It's fun and simple, and only limited to ones own bravery and talents on a open flame grill...... Heck.... throw a cast iron skillet on the top, and bada-bing.... a stove!!! Genious!!!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue Cast Iron Tuscan Barbecue Grill
What makes this grill so awesome is that if fits on a 32" dutch oven table with plenty of room for a dutch oven next to it.I recently got back from a car camping trip, and it was awesome. it can be used as is, or you can place foil on top for a slower grill, or place a griddle on top for eggs and bacon and pancakes. Or you can wrap ribs in foil, place on this grill, and then wrap heavy duty foil over the entire dutch oven table to create a more oven like ambient heat environment. Great job Steve Raichlen. Awesome grill.
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Everywhere I go when grilling, wind is a problem. So, for this unit, if you have the same issues I do, make sure you get a windscreen. The duo green 11" windscreen is good and portable, but my new favorite is the 12" wind screen on my dutch oven table.
Assuming you have that piece taken care of, the Steven Raichlen Tuscan grill rocks. Seriously rocks.
It's awesome that it's cast iron, and instead of a rounded or flat grill bar design, this uses a triangular tube design, much like a Toblerone chocolate. That makes some beautiful grill marks on pork cutlets and steaks. Wish all grills were designed this way.
The grill size at 14" x 14" is fantastic because it's just portable enough for car camping, and large enough to put a decent amount of meat to feed 4 at a time. Really a perfect size for portability and usability.
The leg height is just right too. Since you never know if you'll be on a small campfire or a dutch oven table, the short legs means that small wood fires and briquette coals both work well. That is a huge plus.
A lot of reviews mention that the screw treads get damaged really easily, and I'm really happy to have read those reviews. tight screws aren't important for this grill, so just tighten them enough to keep the legs from wobbling to make sure the treads don't get damaged and that's good enough. Hope by being gentler with the treads, I won't have the same issues others have had. But one reviewer did note that the screws were removable and replaceable, so keep that in mind.
Used this three times already after spending two days "seasoning" the grill. I know there is a right way to season it, and read about how that's done, but my lazy method worked and I can't tell the difference from my other pre-seasoned cast iron equipment, plus the food tasted fine with no metallic after-taste, so my method seems good enough. In case anyone is interested, I just sprayed pam on it all over, brushed it in as best I could, put some coals underneath, and after it dried, sprayed again, brushed it down and put it back above the coals. Repeated this twice more and it looked fine to me. every time I use it, I spray it down again, and now it looks like a well seasoned cast iron grill. Don't shoot me....I'm just too lazy to use the oven.
I'd been looking at the TexSport cast iron grill for a long tim, and what held me back was the thinner wiring of the TexSport grill surface, so finding this Tuscan grill, which seems to be everywhere, really made my day.
If you like charcoal grilling, and want something portable, but still want cast iron, this is a pretty good way to go. Add a good dutch oven table and it's grill heaven.
Hope this helps and happy grilling!
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