Westerner Ash Pan Repair

[zavod44]

Nice fix, I need  few myself.  I think the originals were aluminum, simply because the one's I have are not rusty.  The steel will obviously never wear out.  I was just going to smash some aluminum rod in a vice and file it and bend it to shape.

[landgraftj]

If I ever need any of those I know who to contact. Great job Winz!

[5280Jeff]

Very cool! 

[Danny C]

The original holes are there, correct?

Yes.  This was a "pre twist" ash pan with the U shaped cutouts, and the hooks that wrapped around the legs below the ash pan for support.  The holes are where the original hooks mounted.  No idea what happened to them.  This is how it should look:



Winz

Does anyone see something wrong with this pic?

[mirkwood]

Does anyone see something wrong with this pic?

Um, yep sure do.

[Winz]

Does anyone see something wrong with this pic?

Yes.  It unfortunately has the same factory defect as this kettle, rendering it completely worthless:

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/trading-post/brown-metal-handle-$10-milwaukee/

Winz

[mirkwood]

I donno, in the right hands it prolly can be salvaged

[Craig]

I've had that baby blue beauty saved to my laptop for nearly two years... #want


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[salad]

Better than original.  Having a blacksmith friend would be awesome.  I have a couple friends who weld but no blacksmiths.