My cast iron hibachi grill collection - Part 1

[@richardclegg5853]

Those aren't grills, those are works of art, museum worthy... what a great collection, they're obviously in very good hands, thanks for sharing

[@michaeld9731]

What a fabulous collection! I’ve just discovered cast iron hibachis like the Lodge Sportsman’s grill and had no idea there were so many other similar grills. Thanks for a great informative video!

[@daniedestadler5403]

Thanks Joedy , as an bbq and grill enthusiast your collection is the best I have seen . Also the quality of the design and materials on these grills must be unique . I have tried to source a Lodge Sportsman from South Africa without any success , I guess the best I can do is watch your video! Regards Danie

[@Joedy860]

Sorry you can’t find a grill but in regards to availability you are in good company. The Lodge foundry has shut down and may not resume production of the grill until March or April of 2021, even used grills here in the states are becoming scarce. Good luck in your search - don’t give up the hunt.

[@nra1ifer970]

As a small child in the late 1960's, I remember burning my hands on a Cue Grill. (Don't touch that... it's HOT!!!..... but I just had to test it.....made a believer out of me!!!) I sure wish I had one! I THINK it is the last thing I would like in my cast iron collection..... I know it would cook great, but the nostalgia of my childhood is also a big plus.

[@hikedayley9309]

WOW! Great collection! Thanks for the Video!

[@marcdelfino4329]

Wow. I am surely impressed with your collection and knowledge. I have newer version of the LODGE sportsman. Now I have (need) to get the deluxe Atlanta Stove works. Never seen one before I stumbled on this post. Thanks for the bug..

[@Joedy860]

Marc Delfino Word of caution it gets addicting

[@marcdelfino4329]

@@Joedy860 Too Late.. Got the bug thanks to you! 🤣

[@samTollefson]

I had a dealership with Atlanta Stove Works and sold their woodstoves in my store back in the 70,s. They were of good quality and reasonably priced, I also sold some of their cast iron cookware but I don't recall those grills! I am surprised the sales rep. didn't show them to me, I would have loved having some in my store, I still use one of their 3 qt. pots when camping several time a year. Thank You for sharing your beautiful collection!

[@Joedy860]

ASW seemed to be quite high quality but I can’t imagine they sold that many of grills - they are very heavy, lol

[@lpriddy2929]

I just bought a BSR today! It’s all there excep legs

[@samTollefson]

@@lpriddy2929 I haven't seen any around here in Central FL nor do I recall seeing any when I was in WV. Are you in the Atlanta area? I'll bet there may be some around that area. Good score!

[@lpriddy2929]

@@samTollefson no, I’m up in TN! I just realized last night after this channel the fryer is suppose to have a lid!!! Mine doesn’t but will very soon! I located one, instead of hunting and searching maybe for many months for a lid alone I found a complete set! Bought it. After I get everything cleaned up and see which fryer pan I want to keep I’ll probably sell the other one before my hubby scalps me😂😂😂

[@eiserntorsphantomoftheoper2154]

I had an Atlanta Stove Works Grill , like the first one. My parents bought it from a roadside vendor in the Ozarks. Best grill ever. I let my sister have it when I moved cross country. Big mistake. It's gone now. I would buy one today , if I could.

[@RenaissanceMary]

I have 2 of those Century Birmingham Stove and Range Q Grills Found them at an estate sale and could not pass them up! I haven't found anything about them until this video. Thank you for sharing!

[@Joedy860]

Congrats on your find, not many of these around.

[@waynethebarber1095]

What a fantastic video! It is such a shame Lodge has stoped these grills. They cut off history! It makes me sick to know what Lodge has done...

[@jean6061]

Thank you! It's really nice to see all the earlier Sportsman's grills.

[@elelyon555]

That Cue Grill is absolutely gorgeous wow I thought I knew all grills until I saw this one lol! They sure don’t make them like that anymore! 😀👍🏼

[@jamesrevell6475]

Wow! Awesome collection. I wish I had never watched this video. I was looking to buy a cast iron grill until now. Those old grills make everything available today look like complete junk. They don't make them like they use to for sure.

[@thesmokingprocessbbq786]

I have to say thanks for sharing your collection. Amazing to see that work of art.

[@RICKYY1100]

Great video, I learned a lot. I love cast iron grills and have one of the wildlife Sportsman's Grill that I bought new in the 90's. I used to use it a lot and loved to eat steaks and chicken breast "Caveman Style" off it. I now primarily use a Weber gas grill because it is so much faster and more convenient and it does cook a wonderful steak. I still occasionally use my Sportsman when I have the time, love it. I would like to find one of those grills with the lid, I didn't know those kind of grills even existed, thanks!

[@tallcedars2310]

Had o idea these grills were made back in the 40's.. am trying to buy a sportsman grill but the price is too high. Put my name in the wish list at Lodge website and hope to have one very soon.

[@Joedy860]

glad you like them. the only one that is still in production is the Lodge grill. but none of the pans are currently being produced.

[@traewatkins931]

Finally I know the name of the grill we used to have. Now just to find one. My grandfather gave it to my mother and when she died he took it because I couldn't at the time. then when he passed my uncle decided to sell it without letting me know.

[@Joedy860]

Trae Watkins it’s like finding that piece of a puzzle that you have been trying to find for years, now that you know the name it shouldn’t be that hard to find one. Which one was it ? - I presented a bunch.

[@traewatkins931]

@@Joedy860 The Cue Grill. I loved cooking on that thing they are so much more thermally stable than the sheet metal grills made now a days. I was about to buy a new grill and decided to see if I could figure out which one it was again and see if I could find one. Thank you

[@donaldsalas2571]

I really enjoyed your youtube video, thank you so much for sharing your cast iron barbeque collection it was fun and informative.

[@h1aa]

Love all those grills. I could almost smell and taste the food being prepared on them.

[@gregsmith9493]

Great collection and detailed information, Joedy. Thanks for sharing!

[@yoadrian81]

Awesome post Joey. Cast iron collector but never had a grill. I happened to find a Columbus ironworks grill that’s rusted. Is $200 too much to fix and restore?

[@frankcanha]

Wow, nice showcase collection, thank you for sharing!

[@JJarman]

Great collection! Thanks for sharing!

[@plants4thewin]

LOL...when he said.."You thought the video was over" and turns the corner! WOW!

[@Joedy860]

Thank you very much. Glad you find the collection interesting, it has been a lot of fun putting it together.

[@risingwarrior9937]

A 4 way water key might work instead of a wrench. Nice collection👍

[@BigLewBBQ]

That is an amazing collection! Thanks so much for sharing. I was riveted to this I really like the Q pregnant lady grills. I need to find one! The collection of Sportsman's and your knowledge base was fantastic thank you. I have an old 3052 pan that fits my Lodge but that little handle trick didn't work with the newer style handles to hold the pan in place. This really was an inspiring video. Thank you and of course I subbed!

[@Joedy860]

Big Lew BBQ Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it. It was funny, after laying out the grill it dawns on me -- now I have to say something,,,, oh - oh. Lol

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Big Lew BBQ Good thing I looked at the responses I was going to send this to you! What an awesome collection!

[@2mckeague]

Love this video. Major respects to you and your collection.

[@KYR_TRASHCAN]

I just acquired the first grill and I’m loving it

[@Joedy860]

That’s awesome ! Welcome to the addiction. Which one did you get ?

[@KYR_TRASHCAN]

The last grill you showed in the video. The century model. My grandad bought it new

[@KYR_TRASHCAN]

Looks identical

[@Joedy860]

@@KYR_TRASHCAN Congrats That type of grill is not easy to find and the century version is even harder to find. I run a Facebook group called Cast iron grill and hibachi world I would love it if you shared some pictures of your grill and the background story with us.

[@zuuzuka]

Thank you for sharing those beautiful cast iron grill. How do you taking care them so well...

[@Joedy860]

you’re welcome I have restored them using an electrolysis process and I keep them inside.

[@ryanlewis194]

wow!! That is an awesome collection. I just picked up a 1960s ceramic hibachi kamado...

[@Joedy860]

Ryan Lewis glad you liked the video, there is also a part 2. This video is just a portion of my collection I picked out a variety just to represent the different kinds of vintage grills out there.

[@lawrencemoran9270]

Love the video, great information. Now I'll have to look for a fish fryer.

[@len9483]

Great video. Thanks so much. What camera did you use? It's very clear.

[@Intoxacajun]

WOW! Thanks for sharing, Beatiful specimens!

[@Gogogordy1]

No worries, and I learned a lot from your presentation. You motivated me to dig out my Sportsmans Grill and as always its a joy to use. Thanks again! Subbed

[@davidgriffith6627]

Wow, wow and wow!! Thanks for sharing.

[@lynella6073]

How did you ever find some of the oldest one’s unused? Thank you for sharing! So cool, now I want to find and restore theses in my retirement:)

[@phonifaux1697]

Very informative, thanks for the tour!

[@Joedy860]

yes you did, glad you like the video. the lids shouldn't rock back and forth but they really don't fit very snuggly either.

[@MrJayaustin]

Beautiful collection!

[@timmaybanks5473]

Great collection love it.

[@husafel]

Nice variety!

[@Sunshine-Light]

❤❤❤❤ fabulous grill congratulations hope you have wonderful barbies

[@Johnny241948]

Thanks for sharing your awesome collection.

[@1mattadams]

I think I saw my Lodge deep fryer in your collection. It has the sports scene on its lid and the rounded handles. The cover rocks back and forth a bit. Is that by design do you know? Thanks for sharing your beautiful collection with us. I have a dcs and a Hasty Bake, but my favorite grill surface is the little sportsman.

[@gmcguy]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing

[@tdwayne1]

Super nice collection... thanks for sharing

[@peternorthrup6274]

I found my sportsman grill in a antique store. Made at atlanta stove works. It came with the fry pan. Its an original. We use it all the time. I paid $50.00. I chould sell the fry pan for a $100.00.

[@Joedy860]

That's wonderful ! Very happy you use your iron.

[@Joedy860]

I picked up a used Panasonic HC-V201 video camera and as you can probably tell - axcept for laying out the grills there was absolutely no production planning whatsoever.

[@OyabunSanSensei]

OMG! nice collection!

[@roadrunner123]

Wow! What a collection!!!

[@krishooks20]

I inherited a grill that is absolutely identical to the one you called the "deluxe" model with the thermometer. It is in good shape, has all the parts in working order too. Some very slight rusting on the outside. I would like to clean it up and use it, and maintain it. I know nothing about cleaning, restoring, or caring for cast iron but this has been in my family for three generations and I want to pass it on in good condition. Do you have any tips, or products you recommend for cleaning this grill? Any advice is appreciated! Thank you so much for your videos!

[@Joedy860]

Hi Kris That’s wonderful that you have a Cue-grill, trying to hit the easy button - are you on Facebook ? I run a group that is all about vintage cast iron grills and there are great people in this group who will be happy to walk you through every aspect of restoring your grill. The FB group is called, Cast iron grill and hibachi world

[@krishooks20]

@@Joedy860 Oh thank you so much for the prompt reply! I just looked that group up on Facebook and requested to join. Thanks!

[@Joedy860]

@@krishooks20 You are welcome, I just approved you to the group

[@GONZOFAM7]

I have a Weber kettle obsession. Now I may have a cast iron grill obsession. I wonder how many are around Indina? I can't remember seeing any in the antique shops. Thanks for the video.

[@Joedy860]

thank you very much Trey, wish I was better at making video's

[@DrDennis]

Awesome history sir

[@outdoorseyfun9842]

Nice collection I have a few hibachis and a unique cast iron grill that sits on the ground or table it is around 9" tall and about 12" across, it's stamped Berten products,Bridgeport, Conn. It has a clean out at bottom with doors.

[@outdoorseyfun9842]

Do you know any vital info,about these,any info would be great.

[@Joedy860]

Hugo Godinez Hi Hugo Do you have any pictures ? You can E-mail a picture to me at [e-mail] or if you are on Facebook check out the group I run called Cast iron grill and hibachi world Either way I would love to see it.

[@yellownp22541]

I never seen anything like these here beauties, are they still in production?

[@spareparts7630]

I have a Century an elderly neighbor gave me years ago. I still use it. I love it and wouldn't part with it. Mine is on a pedestal with 3 casters.

[@p-zee]

i got a century birmingham like the one have you in very good condition . i'm going to restore it . how is it to use ? what is it worth ? great video

[@Joedy860]

zee * Sweet !! The century is wonderful to use, just start out with less charcoal than you think you need it doesn't take much. What it's worth ?? In good condition it's worth at least $200 And up to whatever someone will pay. If you are on Facebook check out the group I run it's called "cast iron grill and hibachi world" and it's all about grills just like yours.

[@GaryYSheng]

Great collection and show, thank you for sharing! I happened to get a few cast iron pans and pots from an estate sale years ago, which set as the starting of my cast iron cookware collection. Have about 15 pieces now. Wife always asks what do you do with these other than using them all before you are too old to pick one up. Same question I ask myself every once a while, no definite answer each time. What do you think Joedy?

[@Joedy860]

Hi Gary Glad to meet another cast iron enthusiast. My brother asked me why I do this accompanied by the "eye roll" and I said - because it makes me happy - I have always believed that everyone should collect something, whether that be sea glass, hair pins, Ferraris or vintage cast iron hibachi grills, I think people need to have a reason to get up in the morning other than to go to work. Collecting old cast iron grills and cookware brings me back to a simpler time when things were made to last, a lot of these pieces were made by hand by real people who took pride in their work. I have some grills that are from the 1940's and some pieces of cookware that are from the 1880's - lots of history there. Yes they make me happy and that's good enough for me.

[@yeeeeyee]

Nice collection!!

[@chadwilson6550]

That’s awesome. Thanks for sharing

[@BikePractice]

awesome thanks for sharing with us, inspiring!

[@smason3541]

I’m nerding out! So cool!

[@markmahecha8974]

I just bought a Delux model! $40 How do I go about restoring it? Lots of surface rust

[@dawnjohnbronze8500]

Would you ever consider selling any of your restored Atlanta que-grills ? Very interested in producing one . I can’t seem to find one anywhere even one that’s not restored?😢

[@papajoecooking4425]

I lived in Columbus Ga for years and bought Char Broil grills. I’ve been to the plant that manufacture the grills. I am surprised and amazed that I didn’t know cast iron grills were manufactured here and Atlanta. Like the old saying..... I need to get off the porch more often. Thank you for your grill tour. Love your collection.

[@Joedy860]

Thank you very much, glad you liked the grills.

[@annielariviere5393]

Nice collection i have a portable hibachi on the grill cover portable hibachi and under it a circle with a bird eating a fish made in korea would you have a idea what year it could be

[@barrywilliams606]

how did you find any of those grills. where did you start?

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Those are Awesome! Thanks for Sharing!

[@donovan3476]

I am very Jealous of your lovely cast iron collection!

[@JoeyCGMG]

Joedy, do you have one of the small cast iron pig or cow hibachi?

[@Joedy860]

Yes I have one of each

[@JoeyCGMG]

@@Joedy860 I just picked up a bull one with six skewers with cast iron bull heads. Pretty cool.

[@johnkalil4300]

I need a replacement grill grate for the "Taiwan" knock-off of the Columbus Grill. Can you help ?

[@Gogogordy1]

Very cool collection and a very informative video....thank you. I'd love to attend your next garage sale ;^) I do question your use of therm "serial number", as that would typically mean the number is unique to each and every single unit produced. Im not sure they would serialize such an item ? I'm thinking the numbers you refer to are either model, part, or pattern numbers which don't change from one produced piece to the next of the same kind? Thoughts?

[@Joedy860]

Thank you Glad you like the collection. you are absolutely correct about the use of the term "serial number" glad you are paying attention - I certainly wasn't. lol I am not sure where in the video I said that I will go back and put a notation in the background to correct it, I appreciate you bringing that to my attention. kinda funny, after carrying all that cast iron out and laying it out I suddenly realized - now I have to talk about them so I just started without any real plan in place. lol

[@Joedy860]

Thanks for bringing that mistake to my attention, I added notations at the appropriate spots with the correct info.

[@KatMa664]

Wow how interesting. Thank you.

[@josephkool8411]

Is there a reason cast iron grills don't come with lids? I can't even find an aftermarket lid for my Lodge Sporting grill

[@Joedy860]

Joseph Kool You are right there never was a lid for the sportsman. We use the shallow (3052) or deep (3060) fish fry pan turned upside-down. These pans were made by BS&R to go with the grill but unfortunately they are no longer made you need to find one on EBay or such.

[@josephkool8411]

@@Joedy860Thanks

[@bentackett6299]

Great collection! Do you have any that you use and can you point me in the direction for informing on restoring cast iron? Your restoration looks fantastic! I have the Lodge Sportsman and love it!

[@Joedy860]

ben tackett Hi Ben Thank you Sorry to say but I only use one grill, a Sportsman the others are just for collecting. If you go to the Facebook group I run called "cast iron grill and hibachi world" it is full of grills like these and people who love them.

[@eselcen]

Piece of art

[@zaywolfie6866]

How much is one of those classic grills

[@Joedy860]

jose villalobos depends which one you are talking about, a restored Sportsman is around 250/300 the cue-grill would be around 600+ but any of these grills can be found at yard sales for cheap

[@weirdaljankowitch9401]

Hello Joedy this is an absolutely amazing collection! I have a 1970ies ASW "524 Cue Wagon" and I'm looking for someone to help me find parts for it to restore it. Is there an email address or website that I can contact you through?

[@Joedy860]

Hi weird Al I don’t really have anything to do with the Cue Wagon but there are a lot of diehard ASW fans in our Facebook group, Cast Iron Grill and Hibachi World, I bet there would be someone there who could help you out.

[@weirdaljankowitch9401]

@@Joedy860 Good idea!

[@3cl1]

I just picked up a cast iron grill, that's marked Litchfield, MI. It almost looks like it might have been from a public park?

[@3cl1]

It's on a pedestal base.

[@mvblitzyo]

Just wow ! Thanks !!

[@dawntosta6111]

I am amazed at your beautiful collection. Would you or do you have a video on how to care for cast iron grills? I have a new Lodge Sportsmanship Grill that I have used three times. I love it and want to keep it looking pristine.

[@Joedy860]

Hi Dawn Congrats on getting your Sportsman grill, they are an awesome little grilling machine. I am sorry it took me so long to respond to your comment, i am not getting any alerts that someone has left a response. I think making a" how to care for a cast iron grill" video is a wonderful idea -- I think I will start to put one together.

[@ffortysix6344]

Thanks 4 your video awesome collection

[@Joedy860]

You are welcome

[@MegaNewtoyou]

great collection. Where can I find parts? Specifically for my Columbus iron works hibachi grill

[@Joedy860]

Erin Windemuller They stopped making the Columbus grill almost 40 years ago but after that the grill was made in Asia and the parts are interchangeable, wish I could give you more options but Ebay or the FB group a tree your best shot.

[@MegaNewtoyou]

is there a certain name for the Asia model?

[@Joedy860]

Erin Windemuller no the Taiwanese made ones have no name or part numbers, you just have to know what they look like.

[@MegaNewtoyou]

but where can I find them

[@SifuFa]

Fantastic collection. I have a Rossini Hibachi with a cast iron lid and had never seen another Hibachi with a lid.

[@Joedy860]

SifuFa I have never seen one either. If you are on Facebook check out Cast iron grill and hibachi world And share some pictures with us, we would love to see it.

[@SifuFa]

Joedy860 I just requested an invite

[@josephvilca4687]

Where did/do you find these? Thank you.

[@Joedy860]

Joseph Vilca Hi Joseph I find them on EBay, Craigslist, yard sales and through the Facebook cast iron groups including the one I mentioned at the end of the "part 2" video. The 2 things you have to remember - never stop looking and nobody us going to give something away for free, you are going to have to open your wallet, lol.

[@tiftonmeeks9199]

All three q-grills were made in alanta by the same company.

[@kaylawest1452]

I just restored the exact same model that you are calling the deluxe model. What would you think it's worth.

[@Joedy860]

Kayla West I think a fair market price for that grill would start at around $250 go up from there.

[@kaylawest1452]

Joedy860 thanks

[@lpriddy2929]

You’re looking for a shaker grate handle.

[@kennethmay9002]

Where can you find one of these?

[@Joedy860]

Kenneth May Hi Kenneth They are no longer made. I found a couple on EBay but more often you find them on Craigslist, FB Marketplace, or in the FB cast iron groups. To be honest they are not easy to find and when you do they are never close by or inexpensive, but they are out there - good luck.

[@randywood4782]

Like to get one of those grills

[@bartkarlson6393]

Beautiful Collection. I want to find a cast iron grill with legs like the Cue Grill. They do not make them this nice anymore.

[@Joedy860]

Bart Karlson Thank you. I think they stopped making the Cue-Grill because they weight about 70 lbs. and are really not that easy to move around. Nearly got a hernia moving all those grills around. Lol.

[@bartkarlson6393]

Hi Joedy, I would like to find one. I love old things that are well made and this looks like something that could be used for another 100 years. Nothing on eBay right now. Do you know who might deal in things like this?

[@Joedy860]

Bart Karlson I think your best bet to find one is to go onto Facebook, join cast iron grill and hibachi world and as many other cast iron sites as you can stomach, let it be known that you are interested in buying one and you never know you may hit paydirt.

[@bartkarlson6393]

Thank you for the idea. Have yourself a great day.

[@TheRydog61]

Wow!!

[@danielliverman717]

cool video

[@marybethgast4398]

Joedy I ran into you video and saw the Century Birmingham Stove &Grill you have . We also have one and would like to contact you for questions.

[@Joedy860]

Hi Mary Beth Are you on Facebook ? If you are then look up my group Cast iron grill and hibachi world I run that group so I am on it constantly. Besides myself there are others in the group who are grill fanatics.

[@Joedy860]

You can also find me on messinger. Just look up Joedy Hicks

[@johnpayne3156]

I have an aluminum grill with a cast iron cook surface that I'm trying to find out some info on its origin. I'd like to contact you if you have an email to reach you by.

[@brewingman56]

Lodge makes a Sportsman Grill now

[@FDEE30]

Fucken awesome!!

[@robbyritter4245]

I have a pot belly stove made by Columbus Ironworks.