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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Quote from: Rub on July 03, 2017, 01:01:32 PM
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.
I am making a video that shows how to reattach the leg socket. It's about a week out.
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Quote from: Bob BQ on July 03, 2017, 01:13:33 PM
Quote from: Rub on July 03, 2017, 01:01:32 PM
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 (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.
Quote from: Rub on July 03, 2017, 08:51:57 PM
Quote from: Bob BQ on July 03, 2017, 01:13:33 PM
Quote from: Rub on July 03, 2017, 01:01:32 PM
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 (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
Quote from: Troy on July 03, 2017, 09:03:03 PM
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/ (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 (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 !
Yeah I missed that thread. That is a sweet restore. Is the Firebird still standing?
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