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Title: Ranch Handles?
Post by: Bman on April 05, 2013, 07:26:49 PM

Searching the interwebs using a Weber part number, I came across this place.  Curious, I looked at all the Weber products they sell.  Back when I was planning & modding my WSM, the talk of using Ranch Kettle handles kept popping up.  If Weber even sold them to you, they were pretty pricey.  Are these the same handles for only $3.37?  A little late to "call to check stock" but...

http://www.prosupplyco.com/40260301-ranchkettlehandlekit.aspx

Title: Ranch Handles?
Post by: Bbqmiller on April 05, 2013, 07:50:24 PM

The handles on mine (2005) have screws. It looks from the pics the new RK have riveted handles. I gave seen several sites that list the RK handle kit as being out of stock or unavailable.

Title: Re: Ranch Handles?
Post by: Heyjude on April 05, 2013, 07:51:02 PM

I think these are differnet than the old handles. I don't think you can put old style wood on these newer style handle.

(http://www.ereplacementparts.com/images/part_p_1475750_1484326599.gif?osCsid=4j6j9fppe8pvjckgpvoviepnv5)

Title: Ranch Handles?
Post by: Bbqmiller on April 05, 2013, 08:02:21 PM

I guess I was wrong - the new ones have screws as well, but as HJ said the seem more curved as compared with the old style. I can take some pics of mine and post them tomorrow.

Title: Ranch Handles?
Post by: Bbqmiller on April 05, 2013, 08:03:09 PM

What is that black thumbscrew thing for?

Title: Re: Ranch Handles?
Post by: Heyjude on April 05, 2013, 08:07:40 PM

I'm thinking its some kind of tool to install the nuts.. OK, don't say it..  8)

Title: Re: Ranch Handles?
Post by: Bman on April 05, 2013, 08:15:44 PM

Ah, I see.  The new style handles look nothing like the wood version.  Looks cheaper/flimsier too...

Title: Re: Ranch Handles?
Post by: Hogsy on April 05, 2013, 10:45:28 PM

I think the timber ones will fit
(http://i1165.photobucket.com/albums/q585/joelhogston/BE9026B1-11C7-4291-89A5-29F19E3312E6-3811-000005141ABEBFAC_zpsbeb2360c.jpg)
Or at least Brian's will

Title: Re: Ranch Handles?
Post by: zavod44 on April 05, 2013, 11:18:40 PM

 ;)

Title: Re: Ranch Handles?
Post by: Jeff on April 06, 2013, 03:13:15 AM

Quote from: Hogsy on April 05, 2013, 10:45:28 PM

I think the timber ones will fit
(http://i1165.photobucket.com/albums/q585/joelhogston/BE9026B1-11C7-4291-89A5-29F19E3312E6-3811-000005141ABEBFAC_zpsbeb2360c.jpg)
Or at least Brian's will

That handle is awesome.  What type of wood did he make those out of?

Title: Re: Ranch Handles?
Post by: Hogsy on April 06, 2013, 03:44:46 AM

It's Koa

Title: Re: Ranch Handles?
Post by: jacoblee on April 06, 2013, 07:50:03 AM

That handle is awesome I know I will have to get one soon

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Title: Re: Ranch Handles?
Post by: Heyjude on April 06, 2013, 09:19:44 AM

I'm not a fan of these newer handle designs.. I prefer the Classic design.. Just my opionon.
The wood handle helps for sure.  8)

Title: Re: Ranch Handles?
Post by: zavod44 on April 06, 2013, 09:19:53 AM

As I said if people need stuff and they are gonna be at the June Chicago meetup let me know now....

Title: Re: Ranch Handles?
Post by: Hogsy on April 06, 2013, 12:29:56 PM

Yeah I'm not a huge fan of the handle design either
I guess the SS I can live with but I don't like the screw on design it looks a bit cheap and takes away from the original design
Couldn't imagine it would be that much more cost effective than having the handle welded on in the factory

Title: Ranch Handles?
Post by: Bbqmiller on April 06, 2013, 03:58:43 PM

Here is a pic of handle on a 2005 RK.
I think these were the ones that folks used to attach to the WSM.
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i480/okmiller/D618CD36-89ED-424D-9285-D5ACADFB0797-56240-0000115DF6240AB5.jpg)

Title: Re: Ranch Handles?
Post by: Heyjude on April 06, 2013, 04:49:23 PM

Quote from: zavod44 on April 06, 2013, 09:19:53 AM

As I said if people need stuff and they are gonna be at the June Chicago meetup let me know now....

Brain will be the guy wearing shorts with a trench coat.. 8)

Title: Re: Ranch Handles?
Post by: pbe gummi bear on April 06, 2013, 09:21:45 PM

Brian, can you whip up some of these brackets? I think they would be quite popular!