If the handles on the kettle are bolt on as well, would this open an option to put a thermometer grommet in there?
Probably could get that figured out pretty easy....good point.....
"Why the return to pre 1963 handle orientation
with post 1963 hook position is another mystery. I can see why they reorientated the metal handles and hook way back then."
So the hook was not centered on the vent back then, or am I thinking upside down again?
this is just like any 18.5" that I know of.......