Destin Sandlin examines the systemic engineering and economic hurdles involved in manufacturing a grill scrubber entirely in America. Through a deep dive into sourcing components like injection-molded knobs and specialized chain mail, the project highlights the complexities of maintaining domestic supply chains and preserving vital technical trade skills in a competitive global market.

  • HerbGrower@slrpnk.net
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    5 days ago

    Wouldn’t it make more sense not to buy a grill scrubber in the first place? Sounds like a product in search of a problem.

    Had loads of BBQs over the years and not once seen something stuck to the grill in such a way that it needs to be scrubbed off.

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        5 days ago

        Fire cleans all, the few bits that don’t burn off don’t require scrubbing, a gentle touch with absolutely anything would work. Like a stick.

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            4 days ago

            Is there any evidence to support that it makes any difference? Have heard cooking food over a fire can in general, not aware of it depending on how you cleaned the grill half an hour before cooking on it.

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              4 days ago

              Don’t know about evidence, but the residue on a dirty grill is deposited smoke and soot and charred/carbonized food remnants.

              It’s like you put an air filter over a fire that filters out the carcinogens, and then started licking the carcinogen-filled side of the air filter.

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      5 days ago

      Valid point IMO. Not buying something is the better choice very often!

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      5 days ago

      I’ve never used nor know of anybody that scrubs a grill… must be some tradition across the pond.

      I just toss the grill into the fire while adding more wood on top. Get it red hot, done.

      Meanwhile the ladies have cleaned and seasoned the chicken.

      Add a fridge full of Estrella Galicia, and it’s a good evening.