Perfomer lid bail upgrade

TXFlyGuy · May 15, 2021, 03:30:08 PM

Will this work on an entry level 22" kettle?

Or, maybe this one?

Lowbrass · May 16, 2021, 03:54:30 AM

Quote from: TXFlyGuy on May 15, 2021, 03:30:08 PM
Will this work on an entry level 22" by kettle?

Or, maybe this one?

I prefer the slide-aside (pictured) for a lid bale on 18 and non mastertouch 22s. Works great and no drilling needed.

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TXFlyGuy · May 16, 2021, 07:29:37 AM

I already have two holes in the bowl, as it held a wire bracket to support the lid.
What are the dimensions of the Weber lid bail, with the distance between the ends?

Mark Schnell · June 02, 2021, 06:42:18 AM

This reminded me I wanted one of these. Called Weber directly and have mine on the way after about three minutes on the phone. $35.57

TXFlyGuy · June 04, 2021, 05:57:26 PM

Just did the upgrade on both my 2018 Classic, and my 1979 Cooker. The Classic has all of the upgrades now to make it a Master Touch. The lid sits at nearly 90 degrees on the Classic.

Bob BQ · June 05, 2021, 06:04:22 AM

Quote from: TXFlyGuy on June 04, 2021, 05:57:26 PM
Just did the upgrade on both my 2018 Classic, and my 1979 Cooker. The Classic has all of the upgrades now to make it a Master Touch. The lid sits at nearly 90 degrees on the Classic.

Very nice upgrade to your Happy Cooker!

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RottiGuy · August 11, 2021, 03:56:54 AM

Gonna order one now!!!

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RottiGuy · August 11, 2021, 04:23:12 AM

Ordered!!!

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bigjeffb · September 05, 2021, 04:41:39 AM

I have an 18" OTP that I would love to do this for, but I don't think there's a newer 18" bail I can use.

Mr.CPHo · September 05, 2021, 02:16:11 PM

Quote from: bigjeffb on September 05, 2021, 04:41:39 AM
I have an 18" OTP that I would love to do this for, but I don't think there's a newer 18" bail I can use.

I recall someone bent a 22" lid bail to fit an 18" bowl, otherwise the slide aside is a good option for your OTP.

bigjeffb · September 05, 2021, 07:06:59 PM

I was thinking the slide aside if I had no other choice. Guess I would have to fill the holes...

Quote from: Mr.CPHo on September 05, 2021, 02:16:11 PM

Quote from: bigjeffb on September 05, 2021, 04:41:39 AM
I have an 18" OTP that I would love to do this for, but I don't think there's a newer 18" bail I can use.
I recall someone bent a 22" lid bail to fit an 18" bowl, otherwise the slide aside is a good option for your OTP.

KettleCookin · September 05, 2021, 08:03:54 PM

What I wanna know is where did you get that wooden vent handle? Also, maybe a stupid question, but is this lud bail different than the normal slide aside?

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DaGoomba · October 28, 2021, 01:09:44 PM

Quote from: 1spacemanspiff on January 18, 2021, 05:29:38 AM
Quote from: Darko on January 14, 2021, 03:25:32 PM
Works great on Mastertouch grills as well.

+1

Question just got a red premium kettle with the lid bail but this one looks like it has way more space for the lid. I'm assuming that I can just replace existing bail with the one mentioned in this thread?

acast285 · October 29, 2021, 06:04:06 AM

Quote from: bigjeffb on September 05, 2021, 07:06:59 PM
I was thinking the slide aside if I had no other choice. Guess I would have to fill the holes...
Quote from: Mr.CPHo on September 05, 2021, 02:16:11 PM

Quote from: bigjeffb on September 05, 2021, 04:41:39 AM
I have an 18" OTP that I would love to do this for, but I don't think there's a newer 18" bail I can use.
I recall someone bent a 22" lid bail to fit an 18" bowl, otherwise the slide aside is a good option for your OTP.

I recently bent one to fit a brand new 18" one touch, and added the ash catcher assembly.

It too some patience and a lot of measuring, but I think it came out pretty good.

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