The end of an era.... no more welded handles on Weber Kettles. (Photos)

[1buckie]

let's go back & check out what Adolph had to say about an MBH Yellow.....just as an example for formatting.....

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/trading-post/hitler-finds-a-yellow-mbh-on-cl/

[Chuck]

We need the Hitler video with his reaction (new captions) to the new bolt on handles!

Yep......don't know how to do that....we'll need to call in a specialist.............

Haven't tried this site, but http://downfall.jfedor.org/create/ might be a start.

[zavod44]

The Australians have put my handles on with no problems on the grills with the heat shields....don't be dragging my stuff into this issue.  I'm all good

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[Craig]

The Australians have put my handles on with no problems on the grills with the heat shields....don't be dragging my stuff into this issue.  I'm all good

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I was just having some fun with it.

[Heyjude]

The only thing I don;t like is the angle the bracket is. It looks odd to me.. The heat shield really doesn't matter and you can add wood to it, no problem.

Someone told me you could use the old handles from the Weber Fire Pit. Should be easy to confirm..

 

[Craig]

The only thing I don;t like is the angle the bracket is. It looks odd to me.. The heat shield really doesn't matter and you can add wood to it, no problem.

Someone told me you could use the old handles from the Weber Fire Pit. Should be easy to confirm..

 

I've got the fire pit handles but don't have the new heat shield assembly to confirm.

[Heyjude]

The only thing I don;t like is the angle the bracket is. It looks odd to me.. The heat shield really doesn't matter and you can add wood to it, no problem.

Someone told me you could use the old handles from the Weber Fire Pit. Should be easy to confirm..

 

I've got the fire pit handles but don't have the new heat shield assembly to confirm.

Measure them.. He gave us the distance.. Please and Thanks! AJ
 

[Craig]

I take a measurement when I get home tonight.

[Heyjude]

Sounds good Craig.
Her's a pic of what I am talking about.
AJ

[Hogsy]

Are bowl bolt-ons next?

Yes, they already sell the mini ranch aka the compact kettle over here with bolt on bowl handles and have done for years, it's the only Made In China kettle they sell so far
And Yes to Zavods fitting!

[Craig]

Here's another indication of the change. Found this at the local Target the other night.  New packaging...  It's even pictured with the new handle position...

[Hogsy]

Maybe there using the compact kettle to test the market
It has-
-Bolt on lid vent
-Bolt on lid handle
-Bolt on bowl handle
-Bolt on bowl vent
-Bolt on legs( no leg sockets)
-No grate tabs
-2 spoke triangle
-Wheels with no whitewalls
They must be a lot cheaper to make as they sell them over here for half the price of an OTS
BUT THEY LOOK CHEAP AND CRAPPY!!!!
Even the grates are thin and flimsy

[SixZeroFour]

Oh my... That sad little thing looks pretty weak Charcoal toaster?

[Heyjude]

Bolt on legs? What the ...
 

[Hogsy]

Bolt on legs? What the ...
 

This is the pic I have