Jacobs BBQ

03/08/2026

I bought these 2 Webers off Marketplace for $80. An 18" and a 22". Both made in the late 90's, both with original timber handles, covers and Weber cookbooks.

The man I bought them off was selling them due to lack of use.

One Weber used to be enough to cater the family Christmas.

As his family grew, he needed another one to help feed the growing number of guests

But... his Christmas lunches aren't as big anymore, and it was time to move them on.

Roughly 16 hours went in to restoring these 2 heirlooms.

I pulled every single piece apart.

The handles were cleaned with oxalic acid which brings out the natural tannins.

No sandpaper.

The original engraving is too shallow and I didn't want to completely strip the hand oils and delete that history 😅

A coating of carnuba wax to seal in a rich, low sheen natural timber finish.

The grates were soaked in hot soapy water for a few hours and then scrubbed clean.

Every last flake of creosote, scraped off with a razor blade.

Reassembled, as per the original owners manual of course 🤓 (see last pic)

A final rinse, and finished off with a microfibre cloth.
.. and yes, I even tyre shined the wheels. Shut up don't judge me.

Why do guys love to BBQ?

Sharing and providing.

Restoring these webers will help me do both for my family, especially Xmas, hopefully for the next 30 years.

The things you learn when you read the manual

07/12/2024

02/04/2024

Hey Everyone!

My passion project is finally up and running thanks to the good folk at Our Terroir Wine Bar and Store

My selection of wood smoked charcuterie, including Bresaola, Guanciale, Pastrami and Capocollo are now available to pair with your favourite wines!

If you're in Richmond, please stop by and support a local business with your taste buds 😁

(If you cant get to Richmond, at least like the page)

21/02/2023

Hurry up kid, that redgum isn’t gonna stack itself.

03/02/2021

Lane’s BBQ “Lil Spicy” is Kinda Sweet’s fiesty little brother. The same tangy & sweet flavors you’ve enjoyed for years now combined with some attitude and spice. It’s time to turn up the heat, not too much, just a ‘lil.

02/02/2021

Lane's Brisket rub is a perfect sidekick for steak, burgers and the king of beef - BRISKET! This magic dust adds the mouth watering flavour you've been searching for without losing the natural taste of beef.

HAND CRAFTED. NO PRESERVATIVES. GLUTEN FREE . SUGAR FREE. NO MSG. 100% ALL NATURAL

29/01/2021

Hardcore Carnivore Red is our signature Pork and Chicken rub, with a blend of classic spices like garlic, black pepper and paprika with just a hint of heat. And that vivid colour? TOTALLY NATURAL 🙌
HCR is less sweet than traditional pork rubs. So it tastes like meat, not dessert.
NO MSG. GLUTEN FREE. LOW GI. KETO FRIENDLY.

29/01/2021

Hardcore Carnivore Black is the ultimate rub for beef and red meat. Its packed with quality ingredients that enhance the flavour of your meat, without overpowering it. HCB is incredible on steaks and creates the most epic bark on briskets and BBQ meats.
NO MSG. GLUTEN FREE. LOW GI. KETO FRIENDLY

26/01/2021

A huge thank you to everyone who showed up to .black.bee and supported us 🙌 .beer took over 6 taps with some of the best beer I've tasted (Especially Flamingo 🥲👌) along with live music in the beer garden. An awesome way to spend a Saturday in the sun, in .vic