Leg socket fix?

[Rub]

I've read where people have referenced using large washers to help fix a rusted out leg socket. Can somebody please tell me what that involves? I have a rusted out socket on my faded black. Thanks!


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[Bob BQ]

I've read where people have referenced using large washers to help fix a rusted out leg socket. Can somebody please tell me what that involves? I have a rusted out socket on my faded black. Thanks!

@Rub   - Here you go...
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/my-socket-repair/msg15802/#msg15802

I do not believe this would work on kettles with the One-Touch vents.... only daisy wheels.

[Troy]

I am making a video that shows how to reattach the leg socket. It's about a week out.

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[Rub]

I've read where people have referenced using large washers to help fix a rusted out leg socket. Can somebody please tell me what that involves? I have a rusted out socket on my faded black. Thanks!

@Rub   - Here you go...
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/my-socket-repair/msg15802/#msg15802

I do not believe this would work on kettles with the One-Touch vents.... only daisy wheels.

Thanks, that's good info. I don't think it will work with my situation though. I have a rusted out area. The one I'm thinking of had a large washer that fit over the leg, up against the bowl I think. But after that I don't remember what was done. Maybe @Troy will cover it in his video. Thanks.

[Troy]

I've read where people have referenced using large washers to help fix a rusted out leg socket. Can somebody please tell me what that involves? I have a rusted out socket on my faded black. Thanks!

@Rub   - Here you go...
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/my-socket-repair/msg15802/#msg15802

I do not believe this would work on kettles with the One-Touch vents.... only daisy wheels.

Thanks, that's good info. I don't think it will work with my situation though. I have a rusted out area. The one I'm thinking of had a large washer that fit over the leg, up against the bowl I think. But after that I don't remember what was done. Maybe @Troy will cover it in his video. Thanks.

My bowl has big rust holes. I'll be using big fender washers.

Essentially it's just 3 stainless steel bolts, nuts, and washers. Drill holes in the leg socket tabs to accommodate the bolts.

This guy used one giant washer per socket: http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/the-big-tomato-resto/
Brian performed a miracle here: http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/like-a-phoenix-rising-from-the-ashes/msg119567/#msg119567

[Rub]

My bowl has big rust holes. I'll be using big fender washers.

Essentially it's just 3 stainless steel bolts, nuts, and washers. Drill holes in the leg socket tabs to accommodate the bolts.

This guy used one giant washer per socket: http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/the-big-tomato-resto/
Brian performed a miracle here: http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/like-a-phoenix-rising-from-the-ashes/msg119567/#msg119567

That's perfect, thanks Troy. That job Brian did is amazing. WTG @swamprb !

[kettlebb]

Yeah I missed that thread. That is a sweet restore. Is the Firebird still standing?


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