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

[Craig]

You can always paint the metal handle to match?

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I've been thinking about that for a while. My PAT PENDING 26" chocolate's handle (a riveted on replacement) is painted terra cotta to match the lid/ bowl and it holds up to the heat like a champ!

[MaxBobcat]

You can always paint the metal handle to match?

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I've been thinking about that for a while. My PAT PENDING 26" chocolate's handle (a riveted on replacement) is painted terra cotta to match the lid/ bowl and it holds up to the heat like a champ!

Yeah, painting it is certainly a possibility.

It could even be fun to add a different accent color, something that looks good with a copper, green or crimson, etc. 

[zavod44]

See we just took lemonade mix and made lemonade....



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[zavod44]

Oh I did speak to sir AGENT X and he said,  it's the end of the world as we know it and he feels fine....

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[1buckie]

"green or crimson"


green and crimson..............................Christmas is right around the corner................

[zavod44]

It's okay to say happy holidays to me

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[Heyjude]

It's okay to say happy holidays to me

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What about Merry Christmas? Unless of course i know you're some other religion.. Which I'm fine with..

As for the whole handle controversy.. Is it really a controversy? I don't mind the bolt on handle.. I've seen too many rust spots around the handle welds.. What I don't like is the styling. Blech..but its only an opinion.
And moving the vent, thats not cool to me either..
And those newer performer with the painted metal table. They suck. The paint is a sort of two-tone to look metallic.. but it rubs off and gets dull..
And don't even get me started on Politics.. I hate that too..
Whats for dinner?
 

[zavod44]

Probably

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[saxart]

And don't even get me started on Politics.. I hate that too..
Whats for dinner?
 

LMAO!  You are my hero...  LOL 

[Heyjude]

Probably

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You sir, are an ASS... Isn't this where you tell me to go back to my hammock?
Now that its legal in multiple states, you have to ask yourself, "Do I want ot partake in the California lifestyle? Well Huh? Do ya?
Think about it.. you can smoke a joe before you take the train.. no one would no or care...
 

DISCLAIMER:  I am not allowed to let anyone think I have it in for Zavod.. he's my buddy..
and I am only joking around.. Right? I said RIGHT?   
He's such an ass..
 

[1buckie]

It's okay to say happy holidays to me

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What about Merry Christmas? Unless of course i know you're some other religion.. Which I'm fine with..

As for the whole handle controversy.. Is it really a controversy? I don't mind the bolt on handle.. I've seen too many rust spots around the handle welds.. What I don't like is the styling. Blech..but its only an opinion.
And moving the vent, thats not cool to me either..
And those newer performer with the painted metal table. They suck. The paint is a sort of two-tone to look metallic.. but it rubs off and gets dull..
And don't even get me started on Politics.. I hate that too..
Whats for dinner?
 

 OK.....in reading AJ's post here it all became crystal clear (imagine that !!!)

  "And moving the vent, thats not cool to me either.."   


Just as i saw that, a raging thought just plain RACED thru my head !!!

They didn't move the VENT....they moved the handle.....and the REASON they moved it the way they did was because of the thermometer on the OTHER SIDE of the bell................this makes, somehow perfect sense to me......take it or leave it as you will............

[Craig]

BUMP. Can you show us a picture of the lid vent? Whats the date code on it? AH or AO? I'm wanting to find out if 2014 is yet another "transitional" year for Weber changes, evolutions, and variations.

[SixZeroFour]

Hey Craig,

It's definitely a transitional year as both this lid and my copper performer lid (welded) are AH. I will snap a pic side by side once the new handle hardware arrives.

[Craig]

Hey Craig,

It's definitely a transitional year as both this lid and my copper performer lid (welded) are AH. I will snap a pic side by side once the new handle hardware arrives.

Thanks man!! 

[SixZeroFour]

The missing handle hardware showed up earlier than expected so here's some shots of the new complete lid etc.










The handle does feel more solid than I expected but I still have some concerns about long-term durability. There are two large, roughly 1" washer/nuts on the underside of the lid keeping the handle in place. Note the little plastic tool to included to tighten the nuts! Heat shield and metal handle portion appear fairly robust and should help manage heat to your hand better.

Personally, I feel that it might take some getting used to but is not bad by any means...