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General => Off Topic => Topic started by: Lilyankee on August 28, 2020, 02:50:46 PM
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Hey y’all,
Happy Friday! So I have been working on a solution to fix torn off / rusted through old handles, eliminating new taco handles, using old wood single or double screw, and no exposed hardware. Here’s the solution. What do you think?
In search of Imperial and The Custom.
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I like it
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Really like it how’s you do it?
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Those straps look pretty good. I would recommend using 1.25" washers on the top with some kind of gasket material between the washer and lid. Also, I use a 1.25" washer on the bottom, but you need to take a ball peen hammer to the hole so it doesn't crunch on the lip of the hole inside the kettle. This gives the bottom washer a kind of cone shape that only touches on the outside edge when installed. SS hardware is what I use as well. They might stick out more though without the shield. My washers aren't as noticeable with the shield in place.
I am hoping that with the larger washers the porcelain holds up a little better around the handle holes.
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Really like it how’s you do it?
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[mention]blu082003 [/mention] Measured up an old handle from the wood handle era, laser cut from stainless steel, formed in a press and plug welded stainless studs in a tapped hole. Grind and polish weld off and it looks like it’s welded on. The whole part is made of stainless. If you wanted to paint to match, that can be done as well, but since the taco grills were stainless, I opted to leave unpainted.
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Stunning
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Jesus @Lilyankee I need to get my eyes checked. I missed that you did a bolt delete on the strap. Awesome!
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@Lilyankee
I like it !
Will you be selling SS handle straps, with plugged welded studs?
If so, depending on price I'll take three.
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Jesus @Lilyankee I need to get my eyes checked. I missed that you did a bolt delete on the strap. Awesome!
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So the newer plastic handles that come on the later model grills do not fit on this handle strap. Those are curved at the end, so it is necessary to use a single screw or double screw/rivet replacement handle. Zav handles and original old wood handles will fit on this mod. Hardware is 1/4”-20, the same as factory Weber.
I may make a pile of them if there is interest.... lets respond to this post for a week and see how much interest there is. I am willing to make them and ship stateside (sorry my overseas friends, I am not familiar with shipping out of the US) Pricing would be determined by interest.
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I would definitely be in for at least a half dozen......
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I would buy a couple
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I would be in for 6 at the moment.
Not sure if the existing shield would fit, but these are pretty awesome.
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Those are awesome! I'd be interested. Keep us posted on the price.
@Craig @Lowbrass
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I would be interested in a couple depending on price.
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Put me down for a couple please.
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Looks like excellent work. Interested depending on price.
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I think I’d be down depending on price
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I measured at lunch and these would be perfect also for the Weber Fireplace lids.
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Ok.
They fit the fireplace lids, I am interested in a pair.
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My fireplace would also like a pair.
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At least 4 or 5 or 6
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My number keeps going up too! Starting to wonder if I will want more than 6 in case I find a fireplace lol
At least 4 or 5 or 6
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Okay folks, that is enough to make it worth while. The volume helps drive the price down for manufacturing. I’ll explore the best method to sell be it Venmo, PayPal, etsy and let you all know in the for sale area of the forum in the upcoming week. Leadtime will be determined once I have the first wave of purchasers intended and get the order made.
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I would be in for 6 at the moment.
Not sure if the existing shield would fit, but these are pretty awesome.
The shield/taco does not work with this handle. It is intended to delete the new rounded taco handle, or add in place of a torn off handle on an old lid. The hole pattern fits to the new kettle lids which is the same distance as the spot welds on the older kettle lids with welded on handle.
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Just an awesome mod...I'm in for at least too, tree, probably more.
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I’d be in for at least one. Maybe three if it fits my Ranch too.
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No worries. These look great so I am still down for 6 or 7. If I really need a shield I don't think it would be too hard to make one similar to what they had on some older 26ers. It wasn't so taco in shape with the sides bent slightly up. Much better look than the taco.
I would be in for 6 at the moment.
Not sure if the existing shield would fit, but these are pretty awesome.
The shield/taco does not work with this handle. It is intended to delete the new rounded taco handle, or add in place of a torn off handle on an old lid. The hole pattern fits to the new kettle lids which is the same distance as the spot welds on the older kettle lids with welded on handle.
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Any chance to get some cut to fit older MT handles with the thermo between?? Thanks @lilyankee
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I could do 6 if you want to ship to Canada.
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@Kettle Doug
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I'd be in for 2.
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I’m picking up a 71-75 yellow tomorrow that has the lid handle bracket missing, two very small holes where the weld was. How do I go about ordering one???
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I’m interested in a few depending o price.
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I definitely want in...need as many as 6 depending on pricing!
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I’ll buy a couple
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I’m in for six!
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@Heyjude
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Should we start a list in this thread with our name and the quantity that we are interested in to show how large of a run to make?
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Order your replacement handle strap on the new thread started in this forum!
Order your Lilyankee replacement handle here! http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/index.php?topic=46634
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Any chance to get some cut to fit older MT handles with the thermo between?? Thanks @Lilyankee
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@Scott Zee I will see if @Lilyankee can produce these as well.
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Damn the taco. Who needs the taco? Crazy people need the taco. Send them your taco.
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I am a rare person that like the taco (or potato chip) handle.
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I am a rare person that like the taco (or potato chip) handle.
Certainly not a potato chip. Maybe a potato crisp like a Pringle?
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I'd buy two. I don't care about price.
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I will buy three.
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I will take one - just bought a white lid with no hardware.
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I will take one - just bought a white lid with no hardware.
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I have you on the list Transit98
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Hello! I'm now in the market for two of these.
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I'm interested in these as well please