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Title: Anyone ever drill out a handle and lid to convert OT to mastertouch/performer?
Post by: G$ on July 04, 2013, 09:59:33 AM
Has anyone tried to drill the handle and lid on an OTS or OTG to convert it to the thermo style used on the old Master-Touch or Performer lids?
Title: Re: Anyone ever drill out a handle and lid to convert OT to mastertouch/performer?
Post by: pbe gummi bear on July 04, 2013, 10:02:53 AM
I haven't. The MT handle is also taller than the regular one to accommodate the shield.
Title: Re: Anyone ever drill out a handle and lid to convert OT to mastertouch/performer?
Post by: G$ on July 04, 2013, 10:09:02 AM
Good point Lawrence. I had not considered the height difference.
Title: Re: Anyone ever drill out a handle and lid to convert OT to mastertouch/performer?
Post by: Red Kettle Rich on July 04, 2013, 10:10:04 AM
I have a red s/s performer w/o a handle there are 3 holes in the top, one for the thermo.  I am going back and forth about trying to modify a firepit handle to accommodate the thermo OR go with the new style thermo on a bezel independent of the handle.

I think I prefer keeping it old style :P
Title: Re: Anyone ever drill out a handle and lid to convert OT to mastertouch/performer?
Post by: javahog2002 on July 04, 2013, 10:44:44 AM
I drilled through the garage door handle I added to my performer which was missing a handle.   it is shorter than a reg performer handle.

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Title: Re: Anyone ever drill out a handle and lid to convert OT to mastertouch/performer?
Post by: pbe gummi bear on July 04, 2013, 11:27:06 AM
Quote from: stl-rich on July 04, 2013, 10:10:04 AM
I have a red s/s performer w/o a handle there are 3 holes in the top, one for the thermo.  I am going back and forth about trying to modify a firepit handle to accommodate the thermo OR go with the new style thermo on a bezel independent of the handle.

I think I prefer keeping it old style :P

If the holes are already drilled out on the lid making the handle bracket should be easy with regular hand tools and a drill. Go for the old style!
Title: Re: Anyone ever drill out a handle and lid to convert OT to mastertouch/performer?
Post by: G$ on July 04, 2013, 12:15:52 PM
Rich in your case I would definitely go for the old style.