Angled for more comfortable grip. So long as you're approaching from the correct side.
(http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t378/dgdeckert/benthandle_zpsdf7014f5.jpg)
Belongs to a neighbor, owner of an AA-code hard-luck OTG. Had to drill holes and use bolts to reattach the handle after dropping the lid one day. I wouldn't have expected the handle to snap off but his did.
I helped indirect-grill some chicken after he stepped away from direct-cooking and burning a few of the burgers and dogs with the lid off. "By the way, does this lever not move?"
"No, it's stuck wide open."
What makes a One Touch lever seize? I don't think he cares about any of it, but of course it bugs ME. I probably wouldn't show up there to "fix" it without a Dremel and replacement blade set, just in case.
alcohol.
actually what makes the lever seize is corrosion, rust and/or hardened food deposits that lock it in place.
Quote from: GregS on October 31, 2014, 07:09:43 PMalcohol.
Well ... it is an AA code ...
Have him answer these 20 questions to see if he
really has a problem:
http://www.a-1associates.com/aa/INFO%20LIST/20Questions.htm
I added a 21st question ...
21. Do you abuse 3 year old Weber kettles?